Mark
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Mark
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Other
CELTA & DTELLS qualified teacher from UK / IELTS preparation, grammar, speaking / Hispanohablante
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Other
CELTA & DTELLS qualified teacher from UK / IELTS preparation, grammar, speaking / Hispanohablante
From United KingdomLiving in Mexico City, Mexico (02:41 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 13, 2021Interest topicPets & AnimalsEnvironment & NatureTravelHistoryMusic
Hi everyone! I'm British, and I've taught English for 14 years. I have two different levels of Cambridge teaching qualifications, so I'm a capable and flexible teacher.
I focus mostly on helping students to learn or improve basic grammar; increase their fluency and vocabulary when their English is more advanced; and to prepare for IELTS or other exams. I also work to enhance students' pronunciation and business skills.
I now live in Mexico City, so I understand the challenges of speaking a different language, and can give special support to Spanish speakers.
I love music, nature, history, and learning about other cultures and countries. I'm very happy to speak about any topic, though.Me as a Teacher
I have taught students from all continents. In Britain, I helped people to develop the language tools they needed to live, work, and study in the UK. This included preparing them for ESOL qualifications and the IELTS exam. Since leaving Britain, I've also worked with people looking to improve their English for jobs in international companies, or for tourism purposes.
I am adaptive. So I want to know what your priorities are. Do you want more confidence when speaking? Do you need to improve your pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary? Do you need to pass an exam, get a new job, or travel? Or are you learning for fun? Whatever your goal, I'll use all the tools I have to help you achieve it.My lessons & teaching style
You as students should always be at the centre of your lessons. I don't believe in lecturing you. I believe in providing the bricks - of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation - so that you can be the builders. I'll be there to guide you, but in the end it's your time and dedication that will help you to progress.
I'll seek to get regular feedback from you about how you feel with the classes and what you'd like to do more of or less of. The best type of teaching, in my opinion, is communicative and flexible.
Where are you in your English journey? The start? The middle? Near the end? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Let me know, and we can start moving towards your goals right away!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
DTELLS - University of Cambridge - 2012Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Certificate uploaded
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults - University of Cambridge - 2010CELTA
Certificate uploaded
QTLS - Institute for Learning - 2013Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills (QTLS) status
Certificate uploaded
Teaching experience
2009 - 2013
ESOL tutor
2013 - 2014
English teacher
2014 - 2024
English teacher
2021 - 2024
English teacher
Education
2005 - 2009
Bachelor’s - Spanish, Portuguese, Latin American Studies
Work Experience
2009 - 2013
ESOL tutor
2013 - 2014
English teacher
2014 - 2024
English teacher
2021 - 2024
English teacher
5.0
Rating
370
Students
3,146
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
201 lessons completed
USD 5.50+
Intermediate English (B1-B2)
B1 - B2General1,363 lessons completed
USD 12.20+
Advanced English (C1-C2)
C1 - C2General562 lessons completed
USD 12.20+
English (A1-A2) / Inglés para principiantes
A1 - A2General194 lessons completed
USD 12.20+
English conversation classes for advanced speakers (C1-C2)
B2 - C2Conversation Practice382 lessons completed
USD 10.90+
IELTS test preparation
B1 - C2Test Preparation397 lessons completed
USD 12.20+
Translation from Spanish to English / Traducción de español a inglés
A1 - C2General1 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Podcast (3)
Quiz (49)
80 Reviews
Will Wang
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great lesson with Mark. Today, we talked about a presentation I am gonna give for an interview. Mark gave some good suggestions and advice on my presentation and English, which is much appreciated!
Apr 14, 2023
Maja
15 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mark is an amazing teacher that adapts the lesson to the students' needs.
Mar 5, 2023
هيثم ابو عيسي
32 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mr Mark is one of the most intelligent, supportive snd competent teachers that I have witnessed along my journy eith English. I wish you best of luck, prosperity and success, hoping that you continue supporting foreign students to learn and love English as you helped me feel.
Feb 10, 2023
Oleg
82 English lessons
Excellent as always.
Apr 11, 2024
Luciano Alonso
2 English lessons
Hi, Mark, I really enjoyd our first lesson. I hope to have more time learning with Mark.
Mar 28, 2024
Summer
1 English lesson
Very patient,
Mar 6, 2024
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