Chris
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Chris
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Korean
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationDo you want to improve your CONFIDENCE, VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR & sound more NATURAL? Let's get started!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Korean
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationDo you want to improve your CONFIDENCE, VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR & sound more NATURAL? Let's get started!
Fromย United KingdomLiving in York, United Kingdomย (02:33ย UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 10, 2021Interest topicHistoryMarketingBusiness & FinanceFilms & TV SeriesTravel
I'm Chris, and I work with ADULT PROFESSIONALS to improve how they communicate at work. I'm from the UK ๐ฌ๐ง where I've worked in IT, been a HIRING MANAGER for 2 high performing sales teams, and even been a touring musician. I also spent 3 years teaching English in South Korea. These days I work with people to improve their CONFIDENCE, VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR, and FLUENCY online.
โณ๏ธ I've created many original resources that you won't find anywhere else and I'm excited to share those with you!
๐ค I like to build our sessions around your NEEDS and GOALS. So if you'd like to talk about how we can WORK TOGETHER then please send me a message with any questions you have and let's get started!Me as a Teacher
I am TEFL certified and I've been a full time English coach and tutor since April 2019, both online and in the classroom. I also spent 3 years in ๐ฐ๐ท South Korea teaching hundreds of students in public schools.
I specialise in working with people to improve their professional communication skills. If English is important to your career then let's get started!
I've helped many people prepare for their IELTS exams, working with real exam questions and focusing on opportunities to IMPROVE QUICKLY and in big steps.
๐ I love job interviews and helping people to prepare for them! I've helped many people improve their JOB INTERVIEW PERFORMANCE, give better answers, and be better prepared.My lessons & teaching style
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I spend a lot of time creating ORIGINAL RESOURCES for our sessions that you won't find anywhere else and I'm excited to share these with you!
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I correct mistakes and help you sound MORE NATURAL in a positive way which builds your CONFIDENCE.
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I encourage you to be creative when speaking and to try to use new vocabulary and expressions. I aim to challenge you and use your mistakes as opportunities to improve!
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Our calls are always your time so if you have specific things you want to work on just let me know.
๐ I'm always happy to offer homework, especially if you'd like to improve your writing. If you're interested in this then let me know!My teaching material
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Homework Assignments
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- PDF file
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
Certificates
Advanced certificate in Exam preparation - TEFL org UK - 2024This TEFL/TESOL certificate is presented to candidates who have satisfactorily completed the requirements of the course. They have learnt and
practised the skills of English language teaching and have shown that they have the ability to progress as an English language teacher.
40-hour Exam Preparation Course
1. Understanding English language exams
2. Analyse and assess a range of English language exams
3. Effective teaching of exam preparation lessons
4. Making interactive exam preparation
Certificate verified
Advanced Certificate in Teaching Business English - TEFL.org - 202430-hour Teaching Business English course. Covering:
1. Theory and practice of teaching Business English
2. Needs analysis and course design
3. Effective lesson planning and preparation of Business English classes
4. Developing Business English materials (Authentic and published materials)
5. Understanding communication skills required by Business English Students.
Certificate verified
Advanced Certificate in teaching Business English - TEFL.org - 202430-hour Teaching Business English course. Covering:
1. Theory and practice of teaching Business English
2. Needs analysis and course design
3. Effective lesson planning and preparation of Business English classes
4. Developing Business English materials (Authentic and published materials)
5. Understanding communication skills required by Business English Students.
Certificate verified
40-Hour Exam Preparation Course - TEFL org - 2024This TEFL/TESOL certificate is presented to candidates who have satisfactorily completed the requirements of the course. They have learnt and
practised the skills of English language teaching and have shown that they have the ability to progress as an English language teacher.
40-hour Exam Preparation Course
1. Understanding English language exams
2. Analyse and assess a range of English language exams
3. Effective teaching of exam preparation lessons
4. Making interactive exam preparation
Certificate verified
National Geographic Certified Educator. - National Geographic - 202030 Hour online course. Certified by National Geographic as an educator who is passionate about empowering students to be informed decision-makers, equipped to solve meaningful challenges in their communities and beyond.
Certificate verified
Google certified educator (Level 2) - Google.com - 2020This certification is given for demonstrating the advanced knowledge, skills, and competencies needed
to implement and integrate Google for Education tools. This is the higher, level 2 certification.
Certificate verified
TEFL 150 hour certificate - TEFL.org - 2020This course included 5 days classroom tuition.
Incorporating 50-hr TEFL, 30-hr Grammar & Language Awareness, 20-hr Video & Observation, 30-hr
TEFL, 10-hr Teaching Large Classes and 10-hr Telephone Teaching Courses
Certificate verified
TEFL 20 Hour certificate - TEFL.org - 201820 hour TEFL classroom course.
Certificate verified
Education
2007 - 2010
Bachelorโs - BA PhilosophyMainly focused on western philosophy.
Work Experience
2019 - 2022
English teacherWorked between three different schools through the week, designing, planning, and delivering in person English lessons. Over 3 years I worked with over 600 students.
2017 - 2019
IT Field EngineerHere I installed and maintained IT systems for lecture theatres and large events. This included working with visiting lecturers, politicians, and British royalty.
2015 - 2017
IT and AV Support EngineerProvided AV and IT support for lecture theatres and large events, including working with industry leading companies in the aviation industry.
2014 - 2015
IT Support EngineerIT support and training for lecture theatres and teaching spaces.
2012 - 2015
Business Sales ManagerIn this role I hired and managed a high performing business-to-business sales team. I was instrumental in changing the way training, targeting, delegation, and day-to-day management worked within the team, along with changing how success was recognised and celebrated. Within six months I lead this previously failing department to recognition as one of the top ranked in the region for most KPIs, including sales volume, profit and new account acquisition.
2010 - 2012
Department ManagerHired and managed a head office based business-to-business sales team. Working in a highly targeted and KPI driven environment.
2022 - 2024
Business English Coach and TutorSince I left public school teaching in 2022 I've been a full time Business English Coach and Tutor on iTalki. I help international English speakers, like you, to communicate better at work.
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Students
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Lessons
100%
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
356 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
CONVERSATION and CONFIDENCE building - Improve vocabulary, fluency, and grammar
B1ย -ย C2Conversation2,412 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 15% off
BUSINESS ENGLISH - Improve the way you communicate at work
B1ย -ย C2Business965 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 15% off
JOB INTERVIEW preparation - Learn the theory and skills to get the job
B1ย -ย C2Business283 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 15% off
IELTS test preparation - Need a 6.5? Aiming higher? Let's do this!
B1ย -ย C2Test Preparation175 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (2)
Podcast (89)
Quiz (40)
185 Reviews
Don
46 English lessons
Teacherโs pick
Chris is the best spoken English teacher I've ever had. We have completed a total of 45 speaking lessons. In this process, he provided me with a lot of help, including grammar correction, rich vocabulary replacement and authentic British expression. Although I have many mistakes repeatedly, he is still very patient to correct one by one, and through some scientific methods to let me gradually improve. After this period of practice, my IELTS speaking score has improved from 5.5 to 6.5, and I hope I can reach the level of 7 as soon as possible.
May 30, 2024
Martina
20 English lessons
Teacherโs pick
I have been searching for a good English teacher for quite a long time because I am a teacher myself so I have high expectations and demands. However, Chris fulfils all my requirements! He is accommodating and willing to answer all my questions. I appreciate that he corrects my mistakes and helps me improve my speaking skills and pronunciation. He is interested in my needs and wishes and he always offers many options for what we can do. His approach is very professional, he uses many applications, interesting websites etc. Last but not least he is always in a good mood and I feel that he enjoys our lessons as well as me! I always have fun and I learn a lot at the same time. If you want to have professional, tailor-made lessons go for Chris.
Apr 4, 2023
Berseneva Anastasiia
38 English lessons
Teacherโs pick
When I was searching for a teacher on Italki, I couldn't imagine that I would find a teacher who would be so organized, knowledgeable, and professional.
Here's what I really love about my lessons with Chris:
- Whenever I make a mistake in my speech or use a phrase that a native speaker wouldn't use, Chris immediately brings it to my attention and helps me find the correct phrase or a more native-like alternative.
- Chris uses many tools that make the lessons effective. We check how words and phrases are used in films and YouTube videos and how the popularity of a phrase has been changing over time. All of that creates the necessary context for me to remember new information better.
- I also appreciate the flexibility of our lessons. Even if I'm not prepared, we can change the plans on the go, and the quality and usefulness of the lesson are not affected by this.
I highly recommend Chris as a professional and inspiring teacher!
Mar 25, 2023
Nikolai
5 English lessons
I had a very enjoyable lesson with Chris.
Oct 16, 2024
Nikolai
5 English lessons
Chris is really a great teacher. Very supportive and encouraging.
Oct 10, 2024
Nikolai
5 English lessons
Chris is super friendly, patient and helpful!
Oct 3, 2024
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