English classes in Christchurch: Try a class for free

Hello, I'm Edward, I’m British and I teach English with a BBC English accent.  I have a degree in Political Science, am TEFL certified and have taught English for 6 years, specialising in Business English, Advanced English and Cambridge Exams.  

Business English - I have 14 years of business experience, working in marketing, public relations, corporate communications, sales and export roles. I can help you to develop key communication skills, including language for emails, phone & video calls, meetings, presentations, negotiations, and promotions. I can help you edit and prepare important documents, and can incorporate high-quality discussions of business strategy into our classes. 

Advanced English - I am well-read and an experienced professional writer, public speaker and debater. It is a pleasure to discuss and teach the finer points of language, metaphors and idiomatic structures, literature and complex topics. For students who want to excel in personal communication, academic studies, speaking and writing, I can help you to boost your vocabulary, refine your grammar, and achieve your personal goals. 

Cambridge Exams - I have 3 years dedicated experience in preparing students for IELTS, FCE (B2), CAE (C1) and CPE (C2). I have a proven record of success in analysing student strengths and weaknesses, identifying effective studies to bridge learning gaps, teaching best practice technique and preparing students to achieve best possible results in their Cambridge exams. 

Do you need English for work, a job interview, or life in an English-speaking country? Do you want to speak English with more confidence? I'm Iren, and I offer speaking lessons for adults.  My conversation lessons focus on one topic per session, like health, work, meals, money, transportation, and other topics you are interested in. Before the lesson, I will give you an article (from english-online.net or another online source) about the topic for you to study to prepare. In the conversation lesson, we will talk about the topic. You will expand your English vocabulary with my suggestions.  You will review spoken grammar when you use it in the conversation and receive my constant feedback.  I will explain the grammar point if needed.  You will leave the lesson with many notes and exercises for further practice. 

I have five years of experience teaching adults English as a Second Language using this method.  I know it builds your vocabulary,  grammar, pronunciation skills, and confidence.   I also have a TEFL certificate from the University of Toronto.  

I also offer job interview prep lessons.  For these lessons, please provide details about your job type, the industry, and the companies you are applying to. 

Tambien, para los estudiantes principiantes que hablen Espanol, ahora ofrezco un curso estructurado de un libero de texto.  Escribeme si eso te interesa.  

*Please note that I don't offer IELTS feedback in the free 30-minute trial class. If you're interested in IELTS exam preparation, it would be done in paid classes after the trial class. The trial class is for us to discuss future classes. 

With my background as an examiner for IELTS and Cambridge Assessment (CAE, FCE, PET, KET) for over 8 years, I can accurately assess your level and provide you with targeted tasks. I understand the specific challenges that B1-C2 level learners face, and I'm here to support you every step of the way. I also have a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Florida Atlantic University. In addition, I have logged over 7000 hours of tutoring online over the last 4 years.

In my classes, I prioritize flexibility and strive to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment. I believe in infusing energy, humor, and my personality to make the learning process enjoyable and effective.

I understand that each student has a unique learning style and preferences. Therefore, my teaching methodology is adaptable to suit your needs. Whether you prefer learning through practical examples or interactive activities, I will tailor my approach accordingly.

I pride myself on being patient and understanding with different student types. If you need time to gather your thoughts or express yourself, that's fine. I will encourage you to think and provide a comfortable space for you to learn at your own pace.

Throughout my career, I have specialized in teaching international exam preparation (IELTS and Cambridge Assessment), academic English, and business English, and have offered a variety of English coaching courses to students from diverse backgrounds. I have also developed curriculum programs, tests, and teaching materials suitable for B1-C2 level learners.

By booking classes with me, you can be confident that each session is backed by a thorough preparation process, tailored specifically to address your strengths and areas for improvement.

Let's work together to enhance your English skills and achieve your goals!

Hi. I am Chris and I’m a qualified and experienced teacher of English as a foreign language and a native speaker of British English. I have taken more than 6000 lessons online and have many regular students. I am very patient and passionate about the English language. My relaxed lesson style will boost your confidence, make you feel less nervous and enable you to improve your English skills by helping you sound more natural.

My lessons will help you achieve your goal of being fluent, reaching proficiency level, reducing your accent, sounding more natural and improving your vocabulary through stimulating conversation on a wide range of topics. Exam technique is as important as ability when taking IELTS or Cambridge exams, I can help you raise your score. My lesson style is relaxed and informal, I will help you feel more confident and less nervous when speaking. I allow students to speak as much as possible but I also listen very attentively for grammar and pronunciation errors and will help you to reduce mistakes through clear explanation and example sentences.

I am flexible about the content of the lessons and try to structure them according to YOUR needs. I will initially assess your level, and focus on reducing weaknesses so that you can see a clear improvement in your level and self confidence. Technique is vital to pass standard exams like IELTS and Cambridge. We will practise technique together and I will give feedback on your answers and offer suggestions on attaining a higher test score. I look forward to working with you soon!

Effective professional English classes using conversation, articles, videos and exercises.

I originally started teaching in a school and companies to individuals and groups in 2010 whilst living in Brazil. In 2014, I returned to the UK and focused on teaching online.

A trial class will enable us to discuss your expectations, teaching methods and material. From this moment onwards, I will provide you with a class focused on achieving your goals in a focused, professional and pleasant environment.

My career before teaching has included law, slaes, IT and telecommunication across 3 continents. Born in London to a British mother and Italian father, I am married to a Brazilian and have been studying Portuguese for many years. 

I enjoy meeting people, experiencing other cultures and making a positive difference in people's lives.

I take pride in my work and am focused on providing classes that will keep you coming back for more.   

Hi there! My name is Jacopo. I am TEFL-certified and have now had 3 years' experience teaching English conversation to teenagers.

🗣 I mainly focus on speaking, listening, conversational skills, and fluency. If you feel stuck in any of these, feel free to book a trial lesson with me now. We will evaluate your level, come up with a personalised study plan, and elaborate strategies together to help you feel at ease speaking English.

📝 I also routinely help students looking to get an English language certificate or to pass an exam (Cambridge B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, IELTS, TOEFL). I can help you achieve your goals by helping you integrate best study practices, master some exam techniques, and develop time-management skills.

🧑‍🎓 What I especially enjoy is offering my students a direct, hands-on, immersive experience, encouraging them to use only English right from our first lesson. I mainly like to work with communicative activities to improve my students' fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and last but not least, confidence.

Hello there! My name is Harrison/Harry, and I was born in & currently live in the US, in a city near Chicago. I've been an English tutor for 5 years, both with Foreign Exchange Students in person as well as online. My teaching style is student-oriented, so depending on your English experience, I can create a unique plan to suit your needs! We can develop & maintain your vocabulary, learn new grammar concepts, practice reading, speaking, writing, or listening, and even revise essays! I also am trained to help with IELTS & TOEFL Tests. Just let me know what you need, and I'll help you as best as I can! ☺️

My interests include: Traveling, Art, Learning Languages, Reading, Mindfulness, Meditation, Yoga, Philosophy, Feminism, LGBTQ+ Issues, Politics, Culture, Fashion, Calligraphy, Music, Contemporary Issues/ Social Justice, etc.

Me as a Teacher
I am a professional English teacher with more than 30 years of teaching experience mainly in US - NYC and UK - East Midlands. Initially as a college English and Maths teacher, these days I teach online. My learners are students who tend to improve their school grades, students who are preparing for international exams, business professionals who work or intend to work for international companies or people who learn English for pleasure.  For every individual I usually prepare some tasks for a free talk, grammar practice or a role-play situation with targeting vocabulary and phrases. There is always a summary, a given feedback at the end of the class which helps my learners to make progress highly visible.

My lessons & teaching style

I believe that every learner is different and teaching them should be personalized. I like to apply different teaching methods to see which one would be the most productive. Of course, I need to meet student several times to be able to find out his/her learning style and be able to create a teaching strategy. In my experience, an individual approach, a personalized topic and mutual effort definitely bring some fruit.

I am a certified ESL teacher from London, and I have 30 years experience teaching ES.I now live in sunny Greece with my husband and three children.

Teaching is my passion and I’m so excited to be given the opportunity to join you on your learning journey.

WHAT MAKES ME A UNIQUE TEACHER?

I have nearly 30 years' experience.

I have subscriptions to a variety of websites and have up-to-date AND innovative teaching material.

I believe in CPD (continual professional development) and attend seminars/webinars/training sessions regularly.

WHY CHOOSE ME?

FREE OFFER: VIRTUAL NOTEBOOK. This is a google doc where your mistakes, vocabulary, screenshots and links will be collected in one place for your easy reference.

FREE OFFER: Placement test

FREE OFFER: Needs analysis

FREE OFFER: PDF documents 

My students feel confident.

I encourage students enthusiastically.

Safe and friendly classroom environment.

WHAT COURSES DO I OFFER?

1. Business English-all levels
2. IELTS preparation
3. Interview Preparation
4. All Cambridge exams
5. Communication skills-free talk

I strive to make my lessons dynamic and lively. 

Every student is unique, so my goal is to encourage even the shyest students to participate. 

I aim to create a positive learning atmosphere where students can express ideas and develop an interest in English which will result in them being more motivated to reach their learning goals.

Hi there! I’m Debbie and live in South Africa.

I’m a qualified teacher with a bachelor’s degree and a CELTA qualification from Cambridge - for teaching English as a foreign language. I have over 30 years of experience teaching English in classrooms and online to ALL levels of learners.

I specialize in improving fluency and confidence in daily conversation at home and at work. My approach is holistic which means we will use relevant topics and speaking tasks to learn new words and practice language skills.

My goal is that you improve!

I understand that speaking English fluently and naturally is YOUR goal and that you might need help in a particular area – like grammar accuracy or pronunciation and intonation, or a wider set of active vocabulary. You may struggle with listening or reading or writing. These are all areas I can help you improve – once we have identified what you need.

We’ll use a shared document to record your growing vocabulary and highlight areas you need to fix. You will have a written record of every lesson with notes and tips that I will provide. Lessons will be conversational and fun but also informative. After every lesson you will get detailed and constructive feedback from me, so you know exactly what to work on.

On a personal note, I enjoy travelling with my family and spending time in nature. We have a dog, a few goldfish and 2 adorable guineapigs that keep us company at home. I love connecting with people from all over the world so meeting you is something I’m really looking forward to! 

Book a lesson and let’s get going on your language journey!