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. I've studied French, Chinese, Spanish, Persian, and Portuguese, so I've experienced the gap between knowing a language and using it. My lessons are built around closing that gap through real conversation, not textbook exercises.
Outside teaching, I play music, go camping, and read a lot. I'm curious about people and cultures, which means every lesson ends up being an interesting conversation!
I'm a certified English teacher with seven years of experience, including two years in China and five years online.
I believe the best way to learn to speak is by speaking! So we won't spend time on grammar drills. Instead, we'll have real conversations about a wide range of topics. As we talk, I'll help you find more natural ways to express your ideas. Grammar and vocabulary come through the conversation, not as a separate focus. The more you talk, the more I can help you.
During every lesson I listen carefully and offer you corrections and upgrades. After each session, I log what we worked on and build you a personalised flashcard deck to make sure you remember what we study long-term. I also set a short weekly voice note task and suggest podcasts, videos, or articles you'll enjoy. The goal is that English becomes part of your routine until it feels natural.
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
59
Studenten
150
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
98%
Beantwoord
5.0
Beoordeling
59
Studenten
150
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
98%
Beantwoord
Engels lessen
Proefles
43 lessen voltooid
USD 10.00+
Guided Speaking and Fluency Practice
A2 - C2Conversatie oefenen86 lessen voltooid
USD 16.00+
Pakket met 7% korting
High-Performance Business Communication
B1 - C1Bedrijf0 lessen voltooid
USD 28.00+
Pakket met 4% korting
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 :)