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Professional English Language Tutor Specialising in IELTS, Academic English, and Business Communication

With over 15 years of dedicated teaching experience, I hold postgraduate degrees in English, Theory of Literature, and Business Administration. My extensive background encompasses a wide array of English syllabuses, including IB, AP, Cambridge, and Canadian curricula, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of diverse academic frameworks.

Having spent three years in China, I have successfully assisted numerous students in preparing for the IELTS examination. My approach is student-centred, crafting personalised lesson plans that align with individual goals and proficiency levels. This tailored methodology has consistently led to students achieving their desired scores, reflecting the effectiveness of my teaching strategies.

Beyond exam preparation, I offer specialised instruction in English Literature, focusing on AP and IB English Literature, as well as Cambridge English and English Literature GCSE, AS, and A-Level studies. My lessons delve into critical analysis, fostering a deep appreciation and understanding of literary works.

In addition to academic instruction, I provide conversation classes aimed at enhancing English speaking skills for both business and personal contexts. Drawing from my extensive experience in business management, I integrate practical language usage relevant to the workplace, equipping students with the communication skills necessary for professional success.

Currently based in South Africa, I bring a global perspective to my teaching, enriched by my international experience in China. I am committed to delivering high-quality, engaging lessons that cater to the unique needs of each student.

Hi there! I'm teacher Dio and I have been a teacher for over a decade. I love what I do - I am passionate about languages. I speak 3 languages (Portuguese, Spanish and of course, English). I've lived in Germany, Ireland, and I just recently moved to Spain. I am telling you this because that means I KNOW how learning a language works.  

Something that is important to know is that you DON'T need to live in an English-speaking country to learn English effectively. Everything really is all about you taking some minutes of your day to study and to surround yourself with the language! I am a certified teacher and my experience over the years shows that you don't need to be brilliant, you just need to be committed in order to learn another language.

Some other info about me:

I am certified by the Cambridge University (CELTA), and I also hold a TEFL Certificate. I have been teaching English for over 10 years, and I have helped students from all around the world. Currently I offer two main courses:

- CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH - This course focuses on fluency, pronunciation, learning a lot of new vocabulary and preparing presentations about different topics! - There are lots of different topics and you can choose from!

- IELTS & FCE/CAE EXAM PREPARATION - I have a 25-lesson course that will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know to pass the IELTS/CAE exams with flying colors! - In addition to that, I have a lot of extra materials you can use to improve your grammar and writing skills!  

If your English level isn't very high, we can also discuss a course that will be aimed to give you a solid base so that you feel confident to express yourself in English.

Thank you so much for reading through this page and I look forward to meeting you! 
Book your trial lesson now and let's improve your English together. :)

Hello, my name is Mark, and I’m a TEFL-certified English teacher with over 10 years of experience helping adult learners (ages 18 and up) reach their language goals online.

As both a teacher and a lifelong language learner myself, I understand how challenging language study can be—and I make it my mission to create a comfortable, supportive, and enjoyable learning environment. My sessions are designed to build confidence naturally while making the journey fun, interactive, and rewarding.

I believe that great learning is the result of great teaching—which means adapting methods, introducing variety, and meeting each student exactly where they are. Together, we’ll develop a personalized learning plan to strengthen your speaking fluency, accuracy, and confidence.

Whether you’re preparing for TOEFL, IELTS, CELPIP, SAT, or PTE, or you simply want to improve your conversational English or business communication, I’ll guide you every step of the way. We’ll also enhance your grammar, expand your vocabulary, and build consistency through clear instruction and focused practice.

Every student deserves lessons that feel encouraging, relevant, and full of momentum. Book a trial lesson today, and let’s start building the English fluency and confidence you’ve been working toward!

Hi, everyone! I'm Marissa. I've been teaching English my entire professional life, since obtaining my certification (CELTA) in 2011. I'm a native speaker of English from the U.S. who has taught both online and at schools/companies around the world.

In our lessons, I will provide you with materials to match your level and goals. We can follow a structured curriculum, focus on a particular topic or skill, discuss an article, or practice for an upcoming presentation or interview-- it's up to you. I take a communicative approach and prioritize your speaking time while correcting your mistakes and offering useful grammar structures and vocabulary.

Book with me if you would like:

✅ A full curriculum (A2-C1)

✅ Regular homework assignments

✅ Extra study materials

✅ Speaking practice

✅ IELTS speaking practice

✅ Error correction

✅ Grammar practice

✅ Pronunciation exercises

✅ Cultural insights

Hey there! I'm Michelle, a qualified coach from South Africa!

✅ Want to pass IELTS (speaking & writing), ace a job interview, or become fluent in conversation? I can help!

✅ IELTS: I've helped many students pass! We’ll cover real topics and smart strategies so you’re ready for any surprise. Even if your English isn't perfect, my signature program focuses on what matters most to get results.

✅ Conversations: No boring grammar drills here! Each lesson is fresh and fun, filled with engaging topics. We’ll fix grammar and vocab naturally as we go. Students say it feels like chatting with a friend! 😊

✅ Job Interviews: I’ve helped countless people land jobs. We’ll practice common questions, polish your answers, and boost your confidence. You'll be fully prepared to impress!

✅ Cambridge Support: I work with Grade R–9, Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS & A Level students. I help with English, Math, Science, Geography, Art & D.T. If your child needs structured, fun support—or exam prep for English & Geography—book a session to chat!

Join me on this exciting English learning journey! ✨

🖥️ I've been teaching online for 5 years
📚 4000+ hours of experience
🎓 Advanced TEFL Diploma (IELTS, Business English, & other subjects in English)
📈 Background in Marketing Management + staff training in sales & service

I’m super patient and love connecting with learners of all levels. Let’s talk about anything and everything!

👉 Book a trial so we can chat about your goals and how I can help you reach them!

Do you want to build your fluency in English? Do you want to speak with confidence? Do you want to finally begin thinking in English?

Hello, I'm Irenē, I'm from California, and I can help you do that.    

About My Classes 

Let's talk about different things to build your fluency: your city, your hobbies, your life stories, your studies or your work.    Do you like to cook? We'll talk about food and make sure you have all the vocabulary you need.    Do you need to talk to your co-workers in English?  Tell me all the office gossip -- I'll teach you the expressions to stay "in the know".   For talking to your boss, I show you some more formal expressions.   Did you immigrate to a new country -- the US, the UK, any other?  Let's talk about your immigrant journey.  

Our goal is for you to practice your recall of English words and phrases in real time.  You will also practice expressing your way "around" an idea when you can't easily remember the English word or phrase,  

During the lesson, I put all these corrections and suggestions into a Quizlet deck of digital flashcards that you can study later, so that all that feedback goes into your long-term memory.  We also review these flashcards at the start of lessons.  

To provide you with additional review material, I offer to record our conversation lessons.  

In all these lessons, translation from your native language is used carefully.   Memorizing translations, or using it too much, can stop your ability to start thinking in English. 

About Me

I have a TEFL certificate from the University of Toronto.  I've taught English online to adults since 2019.  

My great love is history and historical fiction, and I'm an amateur writer.    I love to travel, and in the past year I've spent two months in Buenos Aires and two months in Prague.  I've studied Spanish, and I'm now studying the Russian language. 

Hello, I'm Ross, a TEFL certified English teacher and a native speaker from the UK. I'm here to help you improve your English and boost your confidence. I enjoy connecting with people from all around the world and helping them achieve their goals. I aim to provide a friendly and professional experience, giving you the tools you need to enhance your English skills.

If you're looking to improve your English language level, you're in the right place. I make use of various interesting and professional materials to help you become a more fluent and effective communicator. In conversation classes I like discussing topics like travel, music, literature, sports, and much more.

I like to create a comfortable and relaxed learning environment. Getting to know my students is essential to me because I believe in tailoring each lesson to their interests and skill level. With thousands of hours of online teaching experience, I've developed an easy-going teaching style and effective techniques to help you improve your language skills. I'm also comfortable correcting errors and have experience teaching people of all ages and backgrounds, including business professionals and those preparing for exams like IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge.

I firmly believe that learning is most effective when it's personalised. I prepare each lesson in advance to make it interesting and informative. I adapt my pace and approach to your specific needs. I enjoy making lessons challenging and promoting conversation. I use online resources like Google Docs, YouTube, Off2Class, and other websites to keep our lessons interactive.

Let me know what areas you want to work on, and I can make our classes tailored to your needs. You'll have access to various teaching materials like PDFs, text documents, presentation slides, audio and video files, flashcards, articles, news, quizzes, test templates, graphs, charts, and homework assignments. Your journey to improving your English is about to become even more engaging! Book a trial class with me and let's get started.

Hey! 

Thank you for checking out my profile. :) 
My name is Edit and I am living in Japan. I attended an English-Hungarian Bilingual Secondary Grammar School, where I developed my love for the English language. I have always been interested in Eastern languages and cultures as well, so I decided to specialize in Japanese language and culture at university. After graduating, I moved to Japan, where I have been working as an English teacher for more than 2 years now. I have an IELTS certificate and I also completed a TEFL teaching course. 

I focus on creating a relaxed, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere during my lessons. I encourage my students to make mistakes because that's the only way to master a language. I always personalize the lesson material and adjust it to the student's personal goal and level. I love teaching this beautiful language, and my goal is to motivate my students to reach their language goals. 😊

みなさん。こんにちは 😊 
私はハンガリー出身のEdit（エディット）です。 日本で英語の教師を始めて、約二年以上になります。そこで、今回は『楽しく』をモットーに、 英会話のオンラインレッスンを開講する事になりました。 『いつかは海外に行ってみたい』 『英語で海外のお友達を作ってみたい』 『英語のテスト勉強を手伝って欲しい』 と思っている方のご連絡お待ちしています。🙏 楽しく英語を学びたいという方は一時間の無料体験レッスンをご用意していますので、ご興味ある方はご連絡ください。

Hi, I’m Harriet — a friendly, experienced English teacher and native speaker with over 20 years of teaching experience.

Do you want to speak English more confidently? Prepare for a job interview? Improve your pronunciation or expand your vocabulary? Whatever your goal, my lessons are designed around you.

At the start, we’ll talk about what you want to achieve and why it matters to you. Then we’ll create a personalised plan with interesting and challenging activities to help you make real progress. My lessons focus on practical communication, helping you feel more confident using English in real-life situations.

I teach general conversation, confidence building, vocabulary development and Business English. I’ve helped many students prepare successfully for job interviews, take on new professional roles, and improve their fluency both in and outside work.

My lessons are lively, supportive and varied. I use a range of materials, topics and activities to keep things engaging and relevant to your interests. We’ll also regularly review your progress, and I’ll suggest simple ways to practise outside our lessons so you keep improving.

I have experience teaching students from beginners to advanced level, from teenagers to adults. I also hold Master’s degrees in Creative Writing and Psychology, which means I can support both creative communication and more formal or academic English.

I have recently moved from Hove in the UK to Portugal and am currently learning Portuguese, so I understand how challenging (and rewarding!) learning a new language can be.

When I’m not teaching, I enjoy walking, reading, exploring new places, drinking good coffee, watching films and meeting people from different cultures.

If you’re looking for fun, structured and motivating lessons that help you speak English with more confidence, I’d love to meet you and start our first lesson together!

Hello, my name is Nicoletta and I am a certified native English tutor from the small island of Cyprus. However, both my parents have British roots and I have grown up speaking English as my primary language. As a person who has always been interested in other countries and cultures, I have embarked on learning new languages myself in the last few years. Most recently Korean! Doing this, I realised how important it is to have someone guide you and support you on your language learning journey. I hope to be that person for you, to aid you and support you with your experience of the English language.

Educational background

My educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's degree in Psychology in Education. I also have 3 TEFL certifications (120-hour Premier course, Exam preparation, and Business English).

Teaching background

I have been teaching on a variety of online platforms for over 2 years. I have experience working with all ages and varying nationalities. I also have experience preparing students for the IELTS exam, with them receiving scores as high as 8.5.

Teaching methodology

My classes for adults cover:

• Pronunciation
• Comprehension (listening and reading)
• Conversational English (e.g., hobbies, travel, nature, social media, culture, and more.)
• Functional English (e.g., at the supermarket, at the doctor's, at a hotel, at a restaurant, and more.)
• Grammar
• Exam preparation (IELTS and TOEFL)
• Idioms
• Writing
• Business English

My classes for children cover:

• Vocabulary (e.g., daily routines, animals, hobbies, sports, family, jobs, food, emotions, weather, and more).
• Comprehension (listening and reading)
• Pronunciation
• Basic grammar
• Games (e.g., wordsearches, spot the difference, guessing games, and more.)
• Exam preparation (IELTS and TOEFL)

My materials include worksheets, role play, audio recordings, games, videos, and more.

I believe in tailoring each lesson to meet the students needs. I believe that the student is the most important person in any lesson and that the teacher should focus their material on the students’ goals, interests, and aspirations.