James
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Hi! My name is James. I am TEFL qualified and I have more than 12 years teaching experience, with nearly 5 years and close to 8000 lessons to more than 700 students many of whom I have been teaching for years now on Cambly and I would love to help you build confidence and improve your English speaking and writing skills. I am positive I can help you achieve fluency and assured natural English...I actually TEACH English and I write all my own lessons, which I send you when finished, so you can keep them, I also set homework if you want it. I specialise in teaching Intermediate & Higher Intermediate students :) Let's work together to achieve your goals!
I was born in Lincoln, England and have lived in the UK in London, Manchester and Liverpool. Ten years ago, my Belgian wife and I made the move to Bulgaria where we renovated an old village farmhouse and turned it into a B&B and we are proud to say we had a 9.9/10 rating! We are now living in central Portugal where I work online teaching English. Over the years I have worked for the government, been a technician backstage in London and Liverpool theatres. I've also had my own cycle shop, my own restaurant and spent eight years as a Teacher with troubled, challenging teenagers, teaching everything from English and Geography to Outdoor Education and Art. I have been lucky enough to independently travel in nearly 50 countries throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. My longest trip was two years and it was the adventure of a lifetime! I love meeting people and learning about different cultures and lives. My hobbies are cycling, yoga, reading and playing the guitar (rather badly I'm afraid!) I'm also a bit of a foodie and enjoy making my own pickles, chutneys, vinegars and jams, My other passion is our garden which my wife and I have created form nothing and I'm pretty handy at Do It Yourself! So, whatever your interests and wherever you live, I'm sure we will have things in common and lots to talk about which will help you achieve your English language goals and reach for your stars! Thank you for for reading and I hope to speak to you soon! Best wishes, James.
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I am a kind, patient and understanding teacher. My aim is for you to enjoy your learning experience. To look forwards to your next lesson and to achieve maximum results with minimum difficulty. I respect your goals are important and serious and that your time is precious and will adapt my teaching style to your needs to help you to speak English with confidence!