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...
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.
2016年12月11日
e3ad0c
5 英語 課程
老師的選擇
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!
2016年9月24日
ee070c
93 英語 課程
The lesson went well.
2020年6月1日
7c8642
9 英語 課程
老師的選擇
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.
2016年11月21日
01ac66
62 英語 課程
"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
2020年6月7日
01ac66
62 英語 課程
"Avoid Burnout and Increase Awareness Using Ultradian Rhythms."
What's the interesting topic.
Thanks for expressions' explanation and showing your perspective.