From United KingdomLiving in Shanghai, China (03:37 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 16, 2021
I'm an IELT's test prep specialist. I've been a teacher for over 35 years. I have a background in media. I like video and music production, creative writing and art.
I've also taught children in China for 13 years. Phonics, vocabulary, speech and reading. Young learners age 4-9 welcome.
I've written three children's books and one novel that needs to go through a final draft when I can find the time.
I keep fit with weight training and kettlebells. Which is necessary because I do have a love for beer ;)
Me as a Teacher
I began teaching in the 1980's and for the last 12 years I've been teaching English in Shanghai, China. I've taught all ages, ranging from children of 5 up to adults.
I'm TEFL certified and I have a Diploma In Media.
My lessons & teaching style
I would say that I'm very patient in my approach. I specialize in IELT's preparation, speech correction, fluency, accent and much more.
My teaching material
PDF file
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
Flashcards
Image files
Video files
Text Documents
Certificates
TEFL - ITTT - 2021This is a 120 hour certificate. I first qualified as an English teacher age 17, with City and Guilds, in the 1980’s—a long time ago, so I decided to update my credentials. This TEFL certificate is a reinforcement of the experience I’ve gained over the past 35 years.
Certificate verified
Work Experience
2008 - 2020
Head TeacherHampson English - Shanghai, China12 years as a one to one English teacher. During this time I've done video and audio one to one lessons as a self employed teacher using Wechat and Zhumu (Chinese version of Zoom)
5.0
Rating
29
Students
124
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
29
Students
124
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
18 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Conversation Lessons To Increase Fluency 30 or 60min/ Packages Available
B1 - C2Conversation14 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 20% off
Conversation Lessons To Increase Fluency 45min/ package available
B1 - C2Conversation24 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 14% off
Availability
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23 Reviews
5b9b47
2 English lessons
The whole class was very inspiring and Mr Knight was always encouraging my kid to think broader.
May 26, 2021
2eccd9
1 English lesson
Steven is a very nice person and a good teacher! I feel more confident in my abilities now! I laughed and smiled a lot in his class. I would strongly recommend you to try a class with him!
May 24, 2021
d76a81
4 English lessons
Thanks for our class! See you next time!
May 8, 2021
d76a81
4 English lessons
Thanks for a great conversation! See you next time
May 25, 2021
5b9b47
2 English lessons
Mr Knight is a very good teacher. He was always very patient during the whole class and asked lots of questions to inspire the kid. Thank you, Mr Knight!