Jon

My Teaching Experience:
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In 2008 I enrolled on a teacher training course in Peru and I have been teaching English ever since.

I am familiar with the latest TEFL techniques and I will help you improve your English quickly, whatever your level. All you need is a little dedication and perseverance!

I love my job and I mostly teach adults but also children from age 10 upwards. I have a neutral, easily understood British accent, perfect for teaching English.

I have a lot of patience and I am particularly proficient in teaching English to native Spanish speakers, but it really doesn’t matter where you are from.


My Lessons & Teaching Style:
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The most popular lessons I teach are conversation classes. Basic and Pre-Intermediate level students may find book-based courses are easier, and I use the best literature available for this.

I also teach Business English and prepare students for exams (TOEFL / IELTS etc.) and job interviews. I’m trained in phonetics and correcting pronunciation is an important part of my lessons.

I take very detailed notes on a shared whiteboard and I always ensure that my students are doing the majority of the speaking in class.

Every so often we go over any grammatical errors and mispronounced words. This helps my students solidify the grammar rules very quickly and highlights their problem areas.


About Me:
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I was born and raised in England, then when I was 15 my family moved home to Ireland. I love travelling and have lived in many parts of the world. I currently spend my time between two places I love dearly, South America and Ireland.

I received a grammar school education and continued on to study at the University of Portsmouth in the UK, graduating with a BSc Hons in Biology, specialising in Microbiology.

I taught myself Spanish in South America, so I am familiar with the typical barriers students can face when learning a foreign language. I love motivating my students and giving them guidance on how to improve their skills faster.