Greg
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Greg
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Thai
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Thai
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationFrom United StatesLiving in Chiang Mai, Thailand (04:25 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 3, 2016Interest topicSports & FitnessHistoryTechTravelMusic
I’m a professional and certified English teacher from the United States. I’ve been teaching for over 12 years now, and I’m passionate about helping learners improve on their English language skills to gain more opportunities in their lives. I specialize in general English, Exam Preparation and Business English.Me as a Teacher
I have worked with all levels and can tailor the lessons to fit your needs and goals. My focus lately has been teaching university students who are Business majors planning on studying and working abroad. The main area of focus has been: IELTS test preparation, English for academic purposes and Business English skills for the workplace. I also have a background in IT as a software developer, and have taught the subject at the high school level, so if you need help improving your English for work in the IT field, I can help with that as well.My lessons & teaching style
I’m a patient and compassionate teacher that will push you and encourage you to obtain your goals. My main philosophy in the classroom is to instil confidence in my students. I aim to create a learning environment that will allow you to feel comfortable so your confidence will grow at a steady pace, and as a result your language skills can progress more rapidly.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Homework Assignments
- Articles and news
- Video files
Certificates
IELTS Instructor - Yucui Education Investment - 2016In 2015-2106 I was employed with Yucui Education Investment where I was an IELTS instructor teaching at Dalian Jiaotong University in Dalian, China. I was responsible for preparing my first year university students for passing the IELTS exam for a study abroad program in Melbourne, Australia. During my time of employment, I attended several workshops during the school year which prepared our teachers with the latest and most effective teaching strategies in regards to IELTS test preparation.
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TEFL Certification - Siam Educational Experience - 2011120-hour TEFL Certification Program
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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems - High Point University - 2006My specialty within Business English has been within the IT industry. My Bachelor’s degree (uploaded on my profile) is in Computer Information Systems, as well as extensive experience as a working professional in the IT industry as a software developer.
Over the 8 years of my teaching experience on italki, the vast majority of my Business English students have been IT professionals. The main focus has been on Interview Preparation and general communication in an IT working environment.
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Rating
1,087
Students
10.2k
Lessons
100%
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
640 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Conversational English
A2 - C2Language Essentials7,417 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 5% off
Business English
A1 - C2Business445 lessons completed
USD 27.00
Package with 3% off
IELTS Test Preparation - Speaking/Writing
A1 - C2Test Preparation1,300 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 4% off
Availability
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948 Reviews
lina alshabi
15 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Greg is extremely professional. I really enjoy taking classes with him because they are tailored to my specific needs. My English skills in general and my IELTS skills in particular have improved significantly.
Mar 22, 2023
Aleksandra
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Greg is a great teacher! He helps you gain confidence in your speaking and gives you many valuable tips. I highly recommend lessons with Greg, especially for those in the IT industry because of his extensive knowledge of technology and design.
May 9, 2022
Vassa Pavlova
243 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lessons with Greg really help me to improve my English. I look forward to each class. It's fun and useful. I like Greg's pronunciation. I can understand everything.
Jul 29, 2016
illia Mozoliuk
1 English lesson
Greg is very attentive and patient. My first lesson with Greg was very intensive and interesting.
Oct 10, 2024
Danilinho Dan
2 English lessons
I really enjoy my class with Greg.
Oct 2, 2024
Dominik
388 English lessons
Great lesson!
Sep 27, 2024
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