Hello, my name is Martin S. and I'm an experienced native English tutor currently living in the United Kingdom. I have been giving English lessons online with Verbalplanet since 2013. I am currently offering a discounted initial trial lesson at 50% off my normal lesson price for new students.
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korny Russia
My daughter really enjoyed lessons. As she said they were interesting, helpful and informative. Martin gave her all the information that she needed and they discussed all things with whom she had problems.
korny Russia
Everything was okay. my daughter liked the lesson, because she and Martin disassembled a material she does not understand. also Martin told her some new facts about London that were very interesting and new for her
Fikret S Turkey
I'll definitely continue our lessons with Martin. He's friendly, quickly understands your English level and area of development.
Kaori1989 Japan
His lesson was wonderful! He has a good skill to make upgrade for students. Both Speaking and writing can be offer to him.
Thank you!
Highly Experienced (15 years+) and Qualified (CELTA, PGCE+QTS) Teacher of Adults and Young Learners.
Hello! My name is Martin and I've been teaching English for more than 15 years. I am passionate about teaching and learning, and helping learners achieve their goals in English. I love exploring new places and learning new things.
I have 15 years of online and face-to-face teaching experience. In addition to my Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults), I also hold Qualified Teacher Status from the Department of Education which qualifies me to teach in schools in England.
Book a trial lesson with me so we can discuss your needs and goals, and let's make a plan to work towards reaching them together.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications:
2018: QTS (Qualified Teacher status), Department for Education in England
2017 - 2018: PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education): Secondary German Teaching Specialism, Manchester Metropolitan University
2017: CELTA (Cambridge English Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Cambridge English
2013 - 2017: BA (Hons) Modern Languages & Business Management, The University of Manchester
Experience:
2022 - 2026: Academic Coordinator, British Council (Vietnam)
2021 - 2022: Teacher of English, British Council (Vietnam)
2019 - 2021: Teacher of English, British Council (Egypt)
2018 - 2019: Instructor of English, Berlitz (Japan)
2015 - 2016: Assistant Teacher of English, Austrian Ministry of Education
2011 - Present: Online Tutor of English, Self-employed
Teaching Approach
I believe strongly in ensuring lessons are learner-centred and focused on your needs and goals.
There are various effective approaches to teaching and learning a foreign language, and it is my job to support you with an approach - or blend of approaches - that ultimately works best for you. Let's discuss this further when we meet as part of our goal-setting and action planning.
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