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John Sykes

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English
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English
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English
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About Me

I have been away for a while, but now I am back!

I have been teaching English online for over 10 years.
I coach students in how to carefully prepare for their IELTS, Cambridge Advanced and Proficiency exams, placing a particular emphasis on the Listening and Speaking elements, which run hand-in-hand. I help them to overcome the complexities of English Grammar and then assist them to understand how to approach and answer correctly in the Reading section of the exam. Writing is the final element and understanding the correct structure of each Section is essential to gaining a high grade.

From my previous career as an International Chartered Insurance Loss Adjuster, I have extensive knowledge of business and how it works. I assist senior business owner/managers worldwide to understand the nuances of Business English, particularly when it applies to negotiation, presentation, discussion and the often omitted art of small talk. I am regularly asked to help in the preparation of a PowerPoint a presentation, and then coach in the finessing of physical presentation skills, as well as how to develop clear pronunciation, diction and intonation.

I invite you to spend 30 minutes with me so that you can see the way I may be able to help you. Some would call this a Trial Lesson, but I prefer to treat it as a "Get-to-know-you" session; an exercise to establish if we can work together to help you achieve your goals. I will get to understand where your fears lie in learning English and we can draw up an outline plan to help you overcome these fears and other issues. After this brief session, I will give you the opportunity of completing a Placement Test so that you can see for yourself at what CEFR Level your English Grammar currently stands.
Just book your "Get-to-know-you" session now - after all, you have nothing to lose, but possibly everything to gain.


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Trial Lesson

One time, 30 minutes
Trial Lesson
Free
30 min

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Teaching Expertise

Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
British English

Résumé

briefcaseWork Experience

2010
Founder and Chief Tutor
Practise Speaking English - UK
Specialising in Advanced/Proficiency English, IELTS and Business English
2015 - 2018
Senior Tutor
Homestudies Switzerland - Online via Switzerland
Working with students studying for IELTS and Cambrdige Advanced English
2013 - 2015
Senior Tutor
Talk 915 - China
Working with students requiring introduction and intermediate English instruction
1960 - 1994
Managing Director
International Adjusters (ME) Ltd - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The investigation of international insurance claims in relation to cause, liability, quantum of loss and final negotiation of a settlement.
2010 - 0
Senior Tutor
Practise Speaking English - UK
Working with senior business executives, IELTS, CAE and CPE exam candidates helping them hone their skills in English and English preparation..

diploma_2Certifications

2012 - 2012
TEFL Qualification

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Trial Lesson

One time, 30 minutes
Trial Lesson
Free
30 min