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Ian Thorne

@ianthorne29

City College
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United Kingdom
United Kingdom

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Language Skills

  • English (UK): Native
  • German: Intermediate

Interests


Price (25 min):

8.00 Coins

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Rating & Experience:

(4.60)
9 sessions 7 Ratings Cancellations: 1 No-show: 0

Introduction:

I specialise in fluency classes with a focus on error correction.

My name is Ian.

I have been teaching English for 15 years. I have worked in several countries including Germany and Saudi Arabia. I am now based in the UK.

I am experienced in teaching students of all levels and I have done specialist classes in Business English and IELTS , PET and FCE exams.

Teaching Specialty:

English Basics › Pronunciation / Phonics

Suited to students with specific pronunciation difficulties. Different exercises to improve general pronunciation and to improve delivery , speed and intonation.

Everyday English › Free Conversation

General conversation with a question and answer format. Various discussion on topics elicited from the student to develop expansion of conversation.

Everyday English › General

Topic based general English.

Résumé:

Education:
2007 - 2008
City College
Education › Access
2008 - 2011
University of Brighton
English / English Literature › English Linguistics (Bachelor)
Work Experience:
2001 - 2006
Self Employed Education
Teaching Professional
Self Employed Business English Teacher in Frankfurt, Germany.
2008 - 2016
Brighton Language College Education
Teaching Professional
EFL Teacher at Brighton Language College. A one year break during employment to work in Saudi Arabia.
2014 - 2015
Niagara College KSA Education
Other Professional
Niagara College. Saudi Arabia. Initially an EFL teacher then promoted to Foundation Chair for the last 3 months. I was in charge of a team of 18 teachers.
Certifications:
2008
CELTA
Certificate of English Language Teaching Pass B
2011
B.A. Linguistics
BA English Language and Linguistics

Rating

Overall: 4.60

Teaching Skill
4.71 (/ 5.00)
Feedback
4.57 (/ 5.00)
Enthusiasm
4.71 (/ 5.00)
Punctuality
4.71 (/ 5.00)
Voice/Video Clarity
4.29 (/ 5.00)

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