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From United KingdomLiving in Chiang Mai, Thailand (17:38 UTC+01:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Jun 5, 2014

Hello everybody! I was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland but moved to England when I was 18 years old. My first career was in finance and I worked for HSBC in London for over five years. By the end of that period, I felt I wanted a change of career and so went travelling around the world for one year. At the end of that year, I had decided teaching English was for me. See "Me as a Teacher" for more details! My hobbies? I still love travelling and have continued to do so every year. Running is my sport and I try manage at least three half=marathons per year. Reading, especially historical fiction, is also a very dear hobby of mine I have been teaching English since 1999 and shortly after obtained my CELTA (Cambridge English Language Teaching Accreditation) teaching qualification. I have taught in five different countries= the UK, Spain, Hungary, Vietnam and Malaysia; presently I am living in Budapest, Hungary. My motivation for teaching? There are two reasons why I enjoy teaching; firstly, the feeling of satisfaction when you have helped someone pass an examination, be successful in their career, a job interview or even learn a difficult piece of grammar. Secondly; I love the English language! I love thinking about it and considering the best way to teach it. The student is the most important person, all of my lessons suit their personality, their knowledge and their style. I use the first lesson to find out their strengths, development areas and their personal motivati...

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Homework Assignments

Certificates

CELTA - International House, Budapest - 2002

Certificate verified

Education

1977 - 1984

Other - EconomicsMethodist College, Belfast

Work Experience

2009 - Current

English teacherFinnish Embassy - Budapest, Hungary

2012 - 2015

English teacherPrice-Waterhouse - Budapest, Hungary

2005 - 2013

English teacherUnisys - Budapest, Hungary

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Rating

426

Students

4,199

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

100%

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5.0

Rating

426

Students

4199

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

100%

Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson

246 lessons completed

USD 10.00+

Conversation practice

A2 - C2

Conversation

953 lessons completed

USD 12.00+

Package with 11% off

Cambridge Examinations (PET, FCE, CAE, CPE) preparation

A2 - C2

Test Preparation

1,461 lessons completed

USD 12.00+

Package with 11% off

IELTS examination preparation

A2 - C2

Test Preparation

198 lessons completed

USD 12.00+

Package with 17% off

Business

A1 - C2

Business

380 lessons completed

USD 12.00+

Package with 11% off

Job Interview preparation

B1 - C2

Business

2 lessons completed

USD 15.00+

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921 Reviews

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37 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Paul isn't only a exceptional teacher. As Benjamin Franklin once said, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Thank you for the lesson, I enjoyed every minute.

Dec 11, 2016

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5 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

I just started following lessons for my CAE exam and I really enjoy it! Paul is well prepared, professional and a great conversational partner. He's patient and kind which makes him a good teacher. Thanks for everything Paul, I look forward to next week!

Sep 24, 2016

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93 English lessons

The lesson went well.

Jun 1, 2020

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9 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Paul is an excellent teacher. I've been taking lessons with him for over a month and I made great progress thanks to him. I highly recommend him.

Nov 21, 2016

01ac66

62 English lessons

"But for" your help, I wouldn't have passed the last test. 'I am on the point of' trying one more time and strenghtening new idioms. There will come the results ; ) THX

Jun 7, 2020

01ac66

62 English lessons

"Avoid Burnout and Increase Awareness Using Ultradian Rhythms." What's the interesting topic. Thanks for expressions' explanation and showing your perspective.

May 31, 2020