**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.
我所創建的
我的教學經歷
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.
我的課程內容與教學風格
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.
我的教材
PDF 檔案
文字文件
簡報投影片/PPT
音訊檔案
影像檔案
影片檔案
單字卡
文章和新聞
小測驗
測驗範本與範例
圖形和圖表
家庭作業
證書
Teaching Business English - Bridge Education Group - 2024
證照已驗證
Teaching IELTS Exam Prep - Bridge Education Group - 2024
證照已驗證
CELTA - Teaching House - Atlanta - 2021
證照已驗證
學歷
2004 - 2008
學士學位 - Liberal ArtsBeloit College
工作經驗
2009 - 2020
ReporterCourthouse News Service - Portland, OR, 美國
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 英語 課程
老師的選擇
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
Liubov
3 英語 課程
It was an incredible lesson, structured, engaging, informative. Thank you for your time :-)
2025年12月2日
Victoria
35 英語 課程
老師的選擇
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
49 英語 課程
Nick is an excellent teacher because he is a fellow traveler on the journey of learning the English language: he lets you walk on your own whenever he sees that you are capable; he supports you when your step becomes uncertain. Thank you, Nick, for your patient work with me!
2025年12月21日
Gabriele Grassi
49 英語 課程
It is always interesting to talk to Nick because he has a vast culture and is always updated on everything. This allows him to bring up many topics. Even if you have a basic level of English, he helps you speak by helping you find the most suitable way to express your opinions.