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Dr Duncan James
Professionele leerkrachtGeeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Spaans
Frans
Russisch
Thai
Specialties
TechnologyBedrijfScientist, Teacher & Author: Professional and Academic English; Engaging Conversation
Geeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Spaans
Frans
Russisch
Thai
Specialties
TechnologyBedrijfScientist, Teacher & Author: Professional and Academic English; Engaging Conversation
Over mij
Ik als leerkracht
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
Cv en certificaten
Uit Verenigd KoninkrijkWoont in Other, Verenigd Koninkrijk (18:38 UTC+00:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 31 May 2021InterestsScienceEnvironment & NatureITFinanciënWriting
I provide a friendly, calming and organised learning experience.
Scientific English is my speciality. We can study via interesting topics such as technology, physics, chemistry and biology. And we can discuss philosophy, logic, culture and history as well.
As a best-selling writer I can also help with writing and grammar.Ik als leerkracht
I offer goal-oriented learning, particularly scientific (and engineering) English for professionals, university students and school students. I also offer writing classes (fiction and non-fiction). And we can also just enjoy fun conversation (with the potential for advanced topics such as science and logic if you wish).
I speak a relatively formal English which provides a good model for pronunciation and grammar.
I will always look for the simplest and clearest ways to help you to improve. I can lift you all the way to top C2-level performance.
We can make you a personalised learning plan. Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
I have science workbooks, science activities, logic puzzles and conversation prompts that we can use in class. And you can request particular topics or content to cover your specific needs.
Regarding my conversational lessons, the focus is completely on you. You will do most (perhaps 90%) of the speaking unless you request otherwise. And I will not interrupt, instead saving positive feedback, grammar corrections, fluency suggestions and so on for an occasional pause in the conversation every fifteen minutes or so.Mijn lesmateriaal
- PDF-bestand
- Tekstdocumenten
- Diapresentatie/PPT
- Audiobestanden
- Afbeeldingsbestanden
- Videobestanden
- Flashcards
- Artikelen en nieuws
- Quizzen
- Voorbeelden van examenvragen
- Grafieken en diagrammen
- Huiswerkopdrachten
Certificaten
CELTA - University of Cambridge - 2008I did evening classes that included the technicalities of how to teach English and then had to teach classes of actual students.
Certificate verified
Doctorate - University of East Anglia - 2001I have a PhD in Environmental Sciences. This was partially lab-based and partially analysis-based. This prepared me for work as a scientist and engineer in an academic and business context.
Certificate verified
Bachelor of Science - University of Bristol - 1995This was a three-year undergraduate degree with the physics department of the University of Bristol.
Certificate verified
Opleiding
1992 - 1995
Bachelor’s - PhysicsThis gives me the knowledge and experience to offer specialised scientific and maths lessons.
1995 - 2001
Doctoraat - Environmental ScienceThis was an "applied science" PhD. It gives me the knowledge and experience to train people in academic English (an in demand skill with professional scientists and academics as English is one of the key international languages of academia).
5.0
Beoordeling
62
Studenten
1,332
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Engels lessen
Proefles
19 lessen voltooid
USD 48.00+
Scientific English 🔬🧬🪐 (Physics and Mathematics)
B1 - C2Bedrijf519 lessen voltooid
USD 24.00+
Pakket met 20% korting
Engineering English 🏭📈🏆 (Applied Science)
B1 - C2Bedrijf53 lessen voltooid
USD 24.00+
Pakket met 20% korting
Conversational English 😃💬😂 (Relaxing Learning Environment, Build Confidence)
B1 - C2Conversatie oefenen146 lessen voltooid
USD 14.00+
Pakket met 10% korting
Writing ✍️ 📖 📚 (Outlining, Style, Grammar, Editing, Publishing)
B1 - C2Algemeen193 lessen voltooid
USD 24.00+
Pakket met 20% korting
Programmer's and Data Analyst's English 🖱️⌨️🖥️
B1 - C2Technology320 lessen voltooid
USD 24.00+
Pakket met 20% korting
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
41 Beoordelingen
Beatriz
100 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Duncan is the best teacher you can find
12 okt. 2024
Catherine SAVARY
8 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
After 5 hours of class, Duncan was a great help in giving me confidence in English.
He was also very involved in helping me approach my future job interview.
I highly recommend it.
Again, thank you very much.
5 jul. 2021
Doreen Frank
82 Engels lessen
Duncan offers very stimulating lessons for me as an advanced learner. We regularly discuss current challenges, but also literature, philosophy, different approaches to life and more. Duncan delivers on what he promises in his introductory video: he always encourages me by giving positive feedback and polishes my language skills with great precision. And all this happens through conversation. Highly recommended!
11 dec. 2025
Marija
37 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Duncan is a passionate and dedicated teacher. I highly recommend him! It was an extremely useful and pleasant learning process. The conversations were enjoyable and thought provoking. His guidance is really helpful. He will provide you with a learning document with explicit explanations and will give you lots of advice on how to improve your language skills. I love our lessons! Thank you, Duncan !
19 nov. 2021
Doreen Frank
82 Engels lessen
Duncan was once again hyper-focused on the lesson and gave me precise language feedback.
19 dec. 2025
Doreen Frank
82 Engels lessen
Another excellent lesson with Duncan!
2 dec. 2025
Proefles
USD 48.00
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