David - Speaking
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David - Speaking
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Portuguese
Achieve confidence and fluency in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Portuguese
Achieve confidence and fluency in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
From United KingdomLiving in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (04:59 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 10, 2021Interest topicMusicArtTravel
I am a friendly, creatively minded person. I have been an entertainer for over twenty years, beginning with music and moving into the performing arts and circus along the way. I have played drums for twenty five years and love the energy of rhythmic music, from jazz to heavy metal and everything in between. I have traveled extensively as a living statue and juggler and I love to meet people from around the world, to discover new cultures and swap stories of far flung places and fun adventures.Me as a Teacher
I am a very patient teacher, who is kind and relaxed. However, I am enthusiastic about learning and enjoy a lively conversation and laughter. I encourage my students to feel comfortable to express themselves. I prefer to teach conversational, general or business English and I prefer working with intermediate to advanced level students. However, I am willing to work on more structured material (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, phonetics, idioms etc) if that is what a student would like to learn.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are focused on confidence and fluency, but there will be plenty of error correction! I encourage students to feel comfortable to make the mistakes which are necessary for progress. My lessons are tailored to suit the students as individuals on their own path. I am a patient and easy going teacher who delights in seeing students improve their English. My lessons reflect this and are a calm but fun experience.
*IMPORTANT*
If you change, postpone or cancel a lessons with less than 24 hours notice I will expect you to pay for it and book another.My teaching material
- Articles and news
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
140 Hour Premier TEFL Certificate - tefl.org - 2020120 hour TEFL Course plus 20 hour Practical Online Classroom Module from tefl.org, the UK's most accredited TEFL provider.
From my letter of recommendation: "David is a natural in his role as teacher. His enthusiasm, his awareness of student centred learning, and his ability to plan for both grammar and skills
lessons make him a strong candidate for any teaching role."
Certificate uploaded
Teaching experience
2021 - 2022
English TeacherTeaching speaking and listening to a variety of ages.
2021 - 2024
Professional TeacherOne to one English tuition with adult students from all over the world, focusing on accuracy, confidence and fluency.
Education
2005 - 2006
Bachelor’s - MusicBachelors Degree with Honours
Modules included:
Live performance
Creative Use of Music Technology
Music, Image, Text, Meaning
History of Music (20th Century)
Dissertation
Work Experience
2020 - 2021
English Consultant/TeacherOnline English teacher, teaching speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary to children and adults across a wide range of abilities, from absolute beginners to advanced level.
2020 - 2021
English TutorOnline English tutor teaching conversation and curriculum lessons to teenagers and adults, ranging from elementary to advanced level.
2020 - 2021
Performer/Entertainer/MusicianAs a self employed entertainer, I have traveled extensively and performed for audiences across the globe. In between performances I have led many workshops teaching circus skills to children and adults. I am a confident speaker and well versed in the use of TPR and acting to bridge the communication gap. I have also worked with performers from a wide variety of different countries and so I have a wealth of experience talking to and conversing with people for whom English is a second language.
5.0
Rating
58
Students
663
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
37 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversation Practice - Confidence and fluency.
B1 - C2Conversation Practice374 lessons completed
USD 12.99+
Package with 7% off
Reading, understanding and discussing texts
A2 - C2General18 lessons completed
USD 12.99+
Package with 7% off
LOYALTY PRICE Conversation Practice - Confidence and Fluency: For students who joined me in 2021 and have taken more than 20 lessons
B1 - C2Conversation Practice224 lessons completed
USD 11.99+
Package with 8% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
49 Reviews
Maria PG
221 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was a very pleasant lesson with David today. As ever, he provided a nice and accurate balance between learning and enjoyment, which created a unique immersive atmosphere where I felt free to practise and learn through conversation. English is becoming more familiar to me on each and every lesson, and it is thanks to David, to his constant patience and support, to his generosity in sharing words and tips.
Oct 7, 2021
Antonella
118 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really like chatting with David, he's very supportive and he's able to give me a lot of tips and suggestions.
Apr 16, 2021
Fabio Melchioretto
58 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It is very interesting to talk to David. He is a very good teacher.
Mar 9, 2021
Andrew
5 English lessons
David is a wonderful teacher and communicator. It seems to me that I have become easier to start a conversation in English than a month ago. And I began to feel more confident in speaking.
Mar 18, 2024
Antonella
118 English lessons
This was my 101st lesson with David that means how much I appreciate to speak with him. He's great and we have a lot of fun. Thank you David!
Oct 10, 2023
Luís Lopes
1 English lesson
David is really helpful! In my first class with him I brought up some questions I had and he was super effective in explaining them to me. I enjoyed a lot the chatting and the different subjects we could talk about!
Jan 27, 2022
Trial Lesson
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