I'm Duane from the United Kingdom.
Born and educated in London England, where I attained a degree in Law and Business.
Professional English teacher and advanced Business Development negotiations coach / trainer.
Over 25+ year experience in international recruitment, Business Development and Sales.
(Academics / Finance / Consultancy / Media industries).
Worked directly with government agencies and some of the worlds leading Companies:
Microsoft / IBM / BP / Royal Dutch Shell / AT&T / Goldman sachs BIG 4 etc.
Semi-retired living in the Philippines.
I try to read a book a week and am interested in many different subjects: e.g History / Science / AI / Art / Philosophy / Medicine etc.
Me as a Teacher
I have a British TEFL certificate and have worked with many academic institutes in the UK and USA.
Expert negotiation, business development trainer and Interview Coach.
Started my career in international publishing, working and traveling between the UK and USA. Managing magazines, training and recruiting sales teams.
CEO of a consultancy firm, working directly with the British government.
Coach / negotiations trainer for brokerage firms in London / Frankfurt / Madrid.
Training stockbrokers and forex traders in advance negotiation and sales skills and techniques.
My lessons & teaching style
I have extensive experience teaching international business executives & students at all LEVELS.
My lessons are personalised to the level of your ability.
Helping YOU to reach YOUR GOALS as I carefully plan all lessons to fit YOUR NEEDS.
Whether you are a beginner or advanced, I will work with you to determine your areas of improvement and what you would like to achieve.
With a degree in Law and Business and over 25+ years of corporate experience in a variety of industries. I am able to offer specialist Business English classes, which can include topics such as negotiation / sales, presentation, interview skills, etiquette and business psychology.
My teaching material
PDF file
Audio files
Flashcards
Test templates and examples
Text Documents
Image files
Articles and news
Graphs and charts
Presentation slides/PPT
Video files
Quizzes
Homework Assignments
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Rating
307
Students
1,075
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
307
Students
1075
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
139 lessons completed
USD 14.99+
Command the Room – Executive Presence & Charismatic Leadership Training
B1 - C2Business173 lessons completed
USD 54.99
*** SALES / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ***
A1 - C2Business133 lessons completed
USD 39.99
*** EXPERT JOB INTERVIEW Skills & Training ***
A1 - C2Business386 lessons completed
USD 39.99
*** Business English for Technical Professionals & Engineers ***
A1 - C2Business28 lessons completed
USD 39.99
*** English Conversational Skills (Correct British English) ***
A1 - B2Conversation89 lessons completed
USD 29.99
**Business Presentations & Public Speaking**
A1 - C2Business97 lessons completed
USD 39.99
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
129 Reviews
dudu huang
26 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I'm a senior surgeon. I had the pleasure of working with Teacher Duane to prepare for my medical interviews, and I highly recommend him to other medical professionals. His approach is not only professional but also tailored to the unique challenges of the healthcare field. Duane provided insightful feedback on my responses, helping me refine my answers to be clear, concise, and impactful. He understands the patient-centered care, which made our sessions particularly valuable. With Duane's guidance, I felt more confident and well-prepared. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking expert help with interview skills.
Nov 10, 2024
Margarita Andreeva
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Absolutely amazing teacher. Duane helped me to prepare for PWC executive interview. He prepared a lot of information beforehand on the company, on the market and my interviewer and shared it with me. I was totally shocked and never seen anything like that before. Thank you! 🙏🏻
Oct 10, 2023
Károly Kiss
1 English lesson
It was a very useful class before my job interview, highlighting precisely those little details that can perfect one's performance in such a situation. The atmosphere of the class was also excellent, I can only recommend it to everyone!
Oct 21, 2025
Pai Zheng
18 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am an editor for a major global magazine, and I think Duane is the best teacher I have ever come across. Every lesson with Duane reminds me of the movie Flying Colors, where the teacher is dedicated to helping the student achieve her dream. Duane helps me in every situation I encounter in the dramatic life I experience. And his secret for interviews is something you must try — it can change your perspective on interviews. Trust him, learn from him, and you will achieve what you desire.
Sep 26, 2024
harun acar
1 English lesson
I’ve just completed a session with Duane, and it was one of the most insightful interview lessons I’ve ever experienced. His guidance on handling tough questions, managing communication conflicts, and structuring responses goes far beyond typical interview tips — it feels like learning from someone who truly understands both sides of the table.
Even after months of preparation, I came away with new perspectives that immediately made sense and boosted my confidence. Duane doesn’t just teach how to answer questions; he helps you think, respond, and communicate like a professional.
It genuinely felt like I had been taking classes with him for a year—all in one powerful lesson. I highly recommend his sessions to anyone who wants to elevate their interview performance.
Nov 12, 2025
Polina Solodova
3 English lessons
I’m an expat with a professional background in recruiting, and I was looking not just for an English teacher but a coach to help me prepare for job interviews. My goal was to gain more confidence in speaking, improve my presentation, and practice answering questions about my professional experience.
Duane was exactly the right person. He helped me refine my answers, boost my confidence, and learn how to keep the interviewer’s attention. After just three classes, I already feel significant progress.
I highly recommend Duane if you’re preparing for interviews and want a teacher who can guide you with both language and strategy.