Hello! My name is Allan, and I’m an online English tutor in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England. With almost 10 years of teaching experience in Japan and Thailand, I help learners around the world improve their English skills. In addition, I prepare students for international exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, and EIKEN.
My Background and Qualifications
- BSc Psychology with International Experience – Bangor University, Wales
- My focus was educational psychology and student motivation. Because of this, I understand how learners think and how to keep them motivated.
- Japanese Language & Psychology – Waseda University, Tokyo
- While studying in Japan, I realised that learning a language can be fun as well as challenging.
- TEFL Certification – 120 hours in-class + 40 hours online
- I am a certified TEFL teacher with many years of teaching experience. Therefore, you can trust that my lessons are built on solid training.
Studying abroad and living in Japan gave me a deep understanding of the struggles that language learners face. As a result, I also learned how enjoyable and rewarding language learning can be.
Teaching Experience as a Teacher and Online English Tutor
- 8 years teaching English in Japan
- English lessons in Japan were the most rewarding part of my career. For example, I worked with children, university students, and professionals.
- 1 year teaching English in Thailand
- I taught for a year in Bangkok, which gave me new perspectives on different learning styles.
- Now teaching online English lessons to students across the world
- I am here for you, wherever you live! In fact, I currently teach students from Asia, Europe, and beyond.
Over the years, I’ve supported learners of all ages and levels. For instance, I’ve worked with beginners who were just starting, as well as advanced students preparing for academic and professional exams.
How I Can Help You as an Online English Tutor
At TwinTailTutor, I provide engaging, personalised lessons to help you reach your goals. Moreover, I make sure each lesson is designed around your needs.
- ✅ English Conversation Practice
- Do you want to master casual English conversation? Let’s chat about anything! In other words, you can pick your own topic, or I will provide them.
- ✅ Grammar and Writing Feedback
- Writing is my passion. I can help you with everything from academic essays to business emails. For example, you will receive detailed feedback that improves your skills step by step.
- ✅ Exam Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, EIKEN)
- ✅ Quizzes and interactive learning materials
- Studying English can be, and should be, fun! That’s why I also create quizzes and stories to make learning enjoyable. I will help you enjoy your learning journey. Check out this link for more!
- ✅ Personalised Online Lessons
- It’s important to have goals. For example, whether you are studying for work, travel, or school, I will adjust lessons to fit your needs.
In conclusion, I believe learning is at its best when it’s both practical and fun.
My Teaching Philosophy
Learning English should be both effective and enjoyable. My approach focuses on:
- Building confidence through conversation
- Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. After all, mistakes help us improve.
- Strengthening grammar with clear explanations
- Most websites explain grammar in a complicated way. On the other hand, I make grammar easier to understand so you can learn faster.
- Making lessons relevant to your goals – whether travel, study, or work
- It’s good to have goals. Let me know what you need and I will help you study English!
I believe learning is at its best when it’s practical and fun. That’s why I like to create and use a range of lesson plans and characters to go with them! Here are a few examples:
Let’s Work Together!
Ready to improve your English? Contact me today to discuss what you need to reach your English study goals.
Whether you’re preparing for an exam or simply want to boost your confidence in conversation, I would love to help you succeed. In fact, many of my students start nervous but finish with confidence. I would love to help you as your online English tutor.
We will have a fun time improving your English skills!
I’m looking forward to hearing from you!
