**Please send me a short message when you request a lesson**
I am the son of a journalist and a librarian. This means I was raised with a passion for both discovering new information and helping others find material that is useful and interesting.
I have more than ten years of professional writing and editing experience and hosted a weekly radio show for ten years. This means I can help you make both your written and spoken English sound more accurate and natural.
I spent 15 years in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. and now live in Guadalajara, Mexico. I love music, comedy, and being in nature. I also love learning languages and sharing strange and interesting stories from real life.
我的创建
教学经验
I’m a professional English teacher (CELTA certified), language coach, writing tutor, and conversation partner at the same time.
I have taught more than 3,000 classes on italki. My students inspire me to constantly improve as a teacher and learn more about different cultures, languages, and professions.
Becoming “fluent” in a language is a lifelong process. I want to encourage you to enjoy the journey of learning English. It’s a strange and frustrating language, but if you’re focused on topics that you’re passionate about, the process can be much more enjoyable.
Podemos usar el español como apoyo.
A gente pode usar o português como apoio.
PLEASE NOTE:
I currently only work with adults.
我提供的课程和我的教学风格
Think for a minute:
What do you want to do in English that you can't do now?
Your goals will determine what our classes look like. More than anything, I want to make sure you have tools to use your skills more confidently in your real life.
I will keep an updated document of words and phrases we learned in class and share it with you after our class. We will use materials that are both relevant and interesting.
I recommend recording our classes and watching the video later. It’s a great way to notice your own strengths and weaknesses, especially if you want to improve your speaking and listening.
If you want me to give you homework, it will probably be writing practice.
我的教学资料
PDF文件
文本文件
演示幻灯片/PPT
音频文件
图片文件
视频文件
抽认卡
文章和新闻
小测验
考试样题和示范
图形和图表
家庭作业
证书
Teaching Business English - Bridge Education Group - 2024
证书已通过审核
Teaching IELTS Exam Prep - Bridge Education Group - 2024
证书已通过审核
CELTA - Teaching House - Atlanta - 2021
证书已通过审核
学历背景
2004 - 2008
学士 - Liberal ArtsBeloit College
工作经验
2009 - 2020
ReporterCourthouse News Service - Portland, OR, 美国
I have been taking classes with Nick for a month, and although I don’t have much time to dedicate to it, I feel like I’m really improving. Nick is very patient, and the fact that he is also learning and speaking foreign languages has been a clear advantage. I highly recommend working on your English with him.
2025年7月22日
italki21320
45 英语 课时
老师的选择
I'm very grateful to you for being my teacher. I feel I now have more skills to communicate appropriately. Sometimes I fail, but it's just the beginning of something wonderful for my future.
2022年9月8日
Gabriele Grassi
38 英语 课时
Thanks to Nick I'm able to learn English and find out a lot of interesting things about the United States. Exactly what I was looking for!!! Thank you very much, Nick!
2025年11月3日
Victoria
35 英语 课时
老师的选择
If you’re looking for a great conversation with an intelligent and comforting person, Nick is definitely the right choice. He is an engaging and encouraging teacher, and lessons with him are always a lot of fun. I can feel so much progress in my English, and I’m becoming a much more confident speaker. Thank you, Nick—I really appreciate you!
2025年3月12日
Gabriele Grassi
38 英语 课时
From the very first lesson, Nick encourages and supports my small efforts, without getting tired of correcting my mistakes. Great Nick!
2025年11月7日
Gabriele Grassi
38 英语 课时
Nick is a very helpful and patient person. He knows how to help even a beginner like me. He encourages and values the progress he sees, even small progress. This facilitates learning. He provides examples and makes materials available. It is easy to interact with him. I really enjoy working with him and I am grateful for the work he is doing with me. I highly recommend him!