From United KingdomLiving in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (20:37 UTC+04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 6, 2020
Hi my name is Joe. I am a former British Council teacher, teacher trainer and IELTS examiner.
I have been teaching English and exams preparation for the last seven years and I absolutely love it!! I live each day to help my students and there is no greater joy than seeing my students achieve their dreams. In my spare time, I love to write novels, organise rock climbing expeditions and read books.
Me as a Teacher
I am a specialist in helping students achieve a band 7 - 9 in IELTS. So far I have had more than thirty successes!!
I guarantee you that after just a few sessions you will notice a dramatic difference in the quality of your English.
I am available to teach Business English, Academic English, Interview Practice, Exams preparation and General English. I also offer an IELTS writing marking service. Please contact me for details. See you soon!!
My lessons & teaching style
The learning is controlled by you.
1. We do a needs analysis to find out your strengths and weaknesses.
2. We make a plan to reach your objectives.
3. We discuss and alter the plan to make it engaging.
4. We have a series of classes to help you reach your goals.
5. I give you extensive feedback and exercises to help you improve.
6. If you need exam practice. We can do several practice IELTS exams in speaking and writing.
7. We evaluate if you have reached your objectives.
8. We plan for more classes or finish the course.
My teaching material
Flashcards
Test templates and examples
Articles and news
Text Documents
Image files
Video files
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments
Certificates
DipTESOL - Oxford TEFL - 2019Still in the process of completing but I have finished units 1,3 and 4.
Certificate verified
Teacher Trainer Certificate - British Council Cairo - 2017
Certificate verified
CELTA - Sheffield University - 2012
Certificate verified
Education
2017 - 2018
Master's - MBA - Stage 1Open University
2010 - 2013
Bachelor’s - PoliticsNewcastle University
Work Experience
2016 - 2019
Teacher Trainer and TeacherBritish Council - Various, Hong Kong
5.0
Rating
330
Students
2,215
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
330
Students
2215
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
186 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Accent Dilution (Tired of sounding like a non-native speaker of English? I can help!!)
A1 - C2Language Essentials62 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 18% off
IELTS Writing Service with A Former IELTS writing examiner
A1 - C2Language Essentials198 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 18% off
General English (Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening)
A1 - C2Language Essentials135 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 18% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
324 Reviews
391452
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Joe is the real deal. He spot my weakness right after several questions and managed to dissect my problems with reference to the IELTS rubrics and his experience in a convincing manner. He uncovered the difficult language in the Band Descriptor with easy to understand examples and provided ACTIONABLE steps for me to combat the problems. I am full of hope and direction after a mere 30 min trial. Highly Recommended !!!
Aug 2, 2020
c52941
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
a real examiner and very professional. He pointed out my problems that were never informed by other teachers. He is really great.
Jun 2, 2020
7738a4
8 English lessons
Excellent as usual!
May 25, 2021
4d3172
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had a trial lesson with Joe today. He was amazingly helpful and knowledgeable. He knows exactly what he's doing as a teacher and he gave very detailed, personalized feedback on my IELTS essay. I've already booked an actual one-hour lesson with him. If you're looking for a seasoned teacher and a real ex-IELTS examiner, JOE IS THE ONE.
Jul 17, 2020
eb42a0
16 English lessons
As usual, he was very well prepared, and gave me a great recapping tutoring, combining all of the previous tutorial materials. I really appreciate for his support.
I can't wait to seeing you again!