I'm James, a British English teacher specialising in speaking confidence and fluency. I work with learners who understand English but still don't feel natural when they speak. That gap between knowing a language and actually using it is real, and I know it personally: I've studied French, Chinese, Spanish, Persian, and Portuguese. My lessons are built around closing that gap through real conversation, not textbook exercises.
Outside teaching, I play traditional music, go camping, and read a lot. I'm genuinely curious about people and cultures, which means every lesson ends up being an interesting conversation.
Ik als leerkracht
I hold a TEFL certificate and a Business English certification, with two years teaching in China and five years online. My approach focuses on natural phrases and expressions drawn from your own conversation, not grammar rules or drilling.
During every lesson I listen carefully and offer language upgrades in the moment. After each session, I log everything we worked on and build you a personalised Brainscape flashcard deck. I also set a short weekly voice note task and suggest podcasts, videos, or articles you'll actually enjoy. English becomes part of your routine, not something separate from it.
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
If you've studied English for years but still feel stuck when you speak, you're in the right place. In a trial lesson we'll have a real conversation about your life, work, and goals. As we talk, I'll show you exactly how I work. I'll catch the moments where your English sounds flat and offer you the natural version on the spot. By the end, you'll already have two or three phrases you didn't have before. After the lesson you'll get flashcards and a short voice note task, so progress starts immediately.
Mijn lesmateriaal
Artikelen en nieuws
Tekstdocumenten
Huiswerkopdrachten
Flashcards
Certificaten
30-Hour Teaching Business English - The TEFL Org - 2026
Certificate verified
30-Hour Teaching Business English - The TEFL Org - 202630 hours of self-paced learning giving a comprehensive overview of business learner needs and effective techniques to create engaging lessons plans.
Certificate verified
120-hour TEFL Certificate - TEFL.org - 2020
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2018 - Huidige
English Second Language TutorSelf-employed
Opleiding
2018 - 2020
Bachelor’s - Chinese Language and LiteratureShenzhen University
Werkervaring
2021 - Huidige
Project ManagerTools with a Mission
5.0
Beoordeling
58
Studenten
149
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
98%
Beantwoord
5.0
Beoordeling
58
Studenten
149
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
98%
Beantwoord
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Beschikbaarheid
24 Beoordelingen
Celia
5 Engels lessen
Class with James is always interesting and I can learn a lot on British culture! Excellent
30 apr. 2021
Viola
4 Engels lessen
James really knows a lot about every aspect and we talked a lot about music. It's really a great class experience, thank you!!
24 apr. 2021
JESSIE
5 Engels lessen
Good chat. Funny and helpful
21 apr. 2021
Runsheng
2 Engels lessen
It’s very comfortable to talk with James.
24 apr. 2021
Gabriel
3 Engels lessen
Tres bien. James as a conscientious and interactive during the lesson sometimes help me work out better and more natural expressions. Frankly, his language skills are amazing so that he is well qualified with this teaching mission.
23 apr. 2021
Anna Ziombek
2 Engels lessen
It was great to talk with James - those 30 min flew so quickly! I'll definitely book more lessons :)