Richard Mark S
@markst
3 Followers
Language Skills
- English (UK): Native
Interests
Price (25 min):
12.00 Coins Book Sessions
* This price is for free conversation lessons.
Rating & Experience:
Introduction:
My aim is to increase conversational fluency, with a focus on business and current affairs
I'm a retired British English native speaker living in South East England. I graduated with a degree in International Politics a lifetime ago, and my career in financial services took me from London to work in Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok as well as stints in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar. I love travel, but now I'm firmly settled back in the UK, and I decided to start teaching when I was coming up to retirement. I qualified in early 2024 with a TEFL Level 5 Diploma, and a Certificate for Teaching Business English. I focus on improving fluency for adult learners who may need English for work or study or simply for pleasure. I tend to focus my classes around topical articles which I send in advance so if there is time you can read before the class. If not , that's no problem. We can read together, and I correct pronunciation and explain any new vocabulary. We can have a conversation about the content and decide what we think of it. Some students like to write a summary of the article, which I can then correct. Others simply like to talk! I can tailor my approach to suit your needs. If you require help with interviews or with preparing for an important presentation, I can help. I have written plenty of presentations in my time, and listened to lots as well. Similarly, I have interviewed candidates and been interviewed on multiple occasions. Above all I try to ensure that the classes are fun, and to build confidence.
Teaching Specialty:
Choose a topic to discuss, send me a podcast to listen to or an article to read, or I can do the same.
So important, but so difficult!
This is a really good way to improve your vocabulary and form the basis for a good discussion. I can correct pronunciation when you read the article out to me, and we can discuss the language and the content
I have interviewed so many candidates, and been interviewed myself several times over the years. We can practice interview techniques, and I can help you prepare.
Using my experience in both delivering presentations and listening to them, I can help you with tips to engage your audience, and what language to use. I can help you prepare English language presentations for an important meeting.
I'm happy to talk about whatever is of interest to you. I can bring in idioms, phrasal verbs and find alternative vocabulary to enhance your fluency
Always fun, and a real sign of fluency when you increase this knowledge and ability to know when to use it and when not to!
Using relevant reports, studies and articles I can tailor the language to any sector that you work in, or have an interest in.
Phrases, idioms, phrasal verbs, sophisticated vocabulary for different situations.
This is something that I can help with. I have a very neutral British accent and if that's what you would like to aim for then we can work together!
Résumé:
Education:
Politics › International Relations & Affairs (Bachelor)
Education › Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language
Education › Specialized Certification in Teaching Business English
Work Experience:
Corporate Planning / Business Development
Advising companies on business development and capital raising
