James Blackburn
4.9
United States•
4:31 PM (GMT-05:00)
English
504
5,960
English
504
5,960
Speaks
English
Native
,French
C1
,Japanese
B2
,Hindi
B1
,Spanish
B1
About Me
Hello! I'm James and I can teach any kind of English course, whether it is for a Cambridge exam such as the IELTS, English for Specific Purposes, preparation for a job interview or just English in general. I have more than 28 years of experience teaching English around the world and more than 5000 hours on Verbling. I hold 2 Masters, one in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages and the other one in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Learning English with me will not only boost your confidence and motivation in using the language, but you will also reach your desired target.
My classes are dynamic and are taught with absolute confidence and professionalism. I constantly strive to find innovative and effectual ways of developing my teaching skills in order to give the best English Language Education to you.
Please book a lesson so that I can create the perfect plan according to your needs.
Read MoreMy classes are dynamic and are taught with absolute confidence and professionalism. I constantly strive to find innovative and effectual ways of developing my teaching skills in order to give the best English Language Education to you.
Please book a lesson so that I can create the perfect plan according to your needs.
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few days 
5 years ago 
100.00%5,960 
17.8 lesson average
4.9 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
British English
Résumé
Education
2018 - 2021
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics And TESOL
Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge, UK
Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages
2016 - 2018
Masters of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
INTERNATIONAL IBEROAMERICAN UNIVERSITY - USA/Puerto Rico
Linguistics
Work Experience
2011
English Language Teacher
National University of Colombia - Colombia
I have been using a combination of Content-based instruction, Communicative approach to language learning as well as, the Action-oriented approach. As far as procedure is concerned, a peer learning methodology has been emphasized leading students towards becoming responsible for their own learning and also becoming autonomous learners.
2003 - 2006
ALT, Assistant Language Teacher
Niigata Board of Education - Japan
Teaching English in all its forms to Junior and High School students.
2001 - 2003
English Language Teacher
NSG, College of Foreign Languages, Tourism and Airline. - Japan
Teaching English for specific purposes and in general.
1995 - 2000
Certifications
2014 - 2015
Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages
INTESOL WORLDWIDE - England
Linguistics