From United KingdomLiving in Manchester, United Kingdom (16:47 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 18, 2020
My name is Oliver and I am based in Manchester in the UK. I have taught Academic and General English in the UK, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. I have considerable experience preparing students for and conducting language examinations and assessments including IELTS and International GCSEs.
I have worked in customer service and university recruitment roles, and as a Parliamentary Assistant in the UK. I am currently studying for a postgraduate degree in Social Work. In my free time, I love natural landscapes, historic cities, visiting new countries and wildlife. I have visited 80+ countries so far and aim to bring enthusiasm, interest and awareness into all of my interactions with other people.
Me as a Teacher
I have nine years of professional teaching experience in a range of settings. In addition to my undergraduate degree from Edinburgh University in the UK, I am CELTA qualified.
Saudi Arabia: teaching on different university Preparatory Year Programmes (PYP), exam preparation classes (IELTS) and training government employees. I helped prepare university students for participation in public speaking and Model United Nations conferences.
Iraq: teaching General English classes at a language centre, ranging from starter to upper intermediate levels and exam preparation.
I have extensive experience conducting and preparing students for interviews, language assessments and examinations.
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are student-centred and designed around the needs of the student. In my experience, students are usually the experts in their own lives and learning styles. I see my role as being to support the learning process and draw upon my experience teaching and examining in different settings. As the teacher, I want the experience to be as enjoyable and meaningful as possible and to support people to realise their full potential. I work with students to identify their needs and goals, and what we can do to reach that point together.
My teaching material
Articles and news
Audio files
Quizzes
Homework Assignments
Video files
5.0
Rating
118
Students
1,037
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
118
Students
1037
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
61 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Conversation Practice-Travel, Study Abroad and Cultural Exchange
A1 - C2Conversation135 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 14% off
Conversation Practice-Current Affairs and Social Sciences (History, Political Science, International Relations, Social Policy, Psychology)
B1 - C2Conversation384 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 14% off
Grammar in real life / General conversation practice (all areas)
A2 - C2Language Essentials257 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 8% off
Writing-ALL AREAS!
A1 - C2Language Essentials64 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 14% off
Availability
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282 Reviews
075552
42 English lessons
Oliver's teaching ability and expertise can satisfy even the most greedy student. He amazes me at each lesson.
May 25, 2021
075552
42 English lessons
Another great lesson today. I'm getting better at shaping opinions and use of appropriate words through lessons with Oliver.
May 4, 2021
2f9aa0
17 English lessons
Thank you for the great suggestions!! It improves my writing skills.
Apr 29, 2021
075552
42 English lessons
Another great lesson today. His knowledge and ability to lead interesting conversation always surprise me.
May 11, 2021
a376f4
6 English lessons
Lesson was, as usually, fantastic - we got an amazing conversation about election systems, and Oliver's experience and knowledge positively surprised me again.
Apr 29, 2021
075552
42 English lessons
Discussion topics are inexhaustible with Olivier. He is such a cultured teacher!