Gareth Todd

Hi, I am from Cambridgeshire, England, and I was previously based in France for 16 years.
In France, I was working as a marine engineer on a sailing yacht. Now I live in northern Sumatra in Indonesia and tutor full-time.
I have always had to learn new languages and adapt to a new country since leaving my home country.
So therefore, I have my own learning methods, which I can relay on to my students.

I have completed a TESOL 120-hour course that is certified to teach English internationally and I am teaching full time now for over two years. My teaching style is very relaxed. I am extremely patient, and I speak slowly and clearly.
In my classes, we will mostly have a conversation on current trending topics, and I will ask students where they think they need improvement.
Often in classes we will read an article aloud as it's a great way to learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation.
Corrections in the message box throughout the class is standard, along with suggestions to study grammar based on your errors, unlimited study material at hand and feedback at the end of the class.

As finance and economics have always been an interest of mine, I am at ease conversing with and assisting students on business topics.
I have solid experience helping students prepare for up-and-coming exams for IELTS and CAE with proven results.