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👤 About Me

My name is Philip Martin I am a highly qualified and experienced English teacher, and for the past 14 years’ I have been teaching English to students of all levels across the globe.

Prior to teaching English, I worked in the corporate world and later ran a successful merchandising business.

I was an IELTS examiner for many years and has helped countless students drastically improve their proficiency and speaking skills. I am passionate about helping my students and believes immersion is the key to becoming fluent and ‘speaking like a native’.

In my free time, I love playing and watching football.

🎯 Teaching Focus

Specialties
Speaking IELTS Business English
Levels Taught
Intermediate Upper-Intermediate Advanced
Student Types
Adults University Students Working Professionals
Goals Supported
Speaking Fluency

💡 Teaching Style

My lessons prioritize active engagement and immersive learning. I tailor every session to the student’s specific goals—whether professional or exam-focused—using real-world scenarios to build immediate, practical proficiency. I encourage students to move beyond memorization to thinking in English.
Students most enjoy the immediate applicability of our lessons, appreciating the focus on communication nuances that build confidence and precision rather than static exercises.

What makes my lessons unique

Learners should choose me for my unique blend of academic expertise and extensive corporate experience. Having run a successful merchandising business and worked in the corporate sector, I understand the high-stakes communication needs of professionals. Furthermore, my tenure as an IELTS examiner provides students with a distinct advantage; I offer strategic, high-value guidance that precisely targets assessment requirements.
By combining this technical expertise with real-world business insights, I provide specialized mentorship that transforms both English proficiency and professional communication skills.

Certificates
CertTESOL

📅 Availability

Schedule
Weekdays 13:00 -14:00 UTC Time or Weekends 9:00 - 19:00 UTC Time.
Lesson Durations
25 min, 50 min
Minimum Notice
24 hours
Recurring Lessons
✅ Yes
Accepts Beginners
No

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