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Christopher

4.9 (18 reviews)

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Number of students Christopher has accompanied since joining Superprof

4.9 (18 reviews)

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ESL
IELTS
Business English
British English
Certificate Of Advanced English (CAE)

British English for Professionals | PGCE-qualified teacher with 20+ years’ experience | Business English, IELTS, CAE & advanced communication

ESL
IELTS
Business English
British English
Certificate Of Advanced English (CAE)

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About Christopher

I’m a native British English teacher with more than 20 years’ professional teaching experience. I hold a BA (Hons), MA and PGCE, the recognised British postgraduate teaching qualification, and began my career teaching in the UK college system.

Since then, I have taught students from around the world, from ambitious private learners to professionals working in banking, medicine and Big Four firms.

I specialise in helping intermediate and advanced adults use English with greater accuracy, confidence and sophistication. My students come to me for Business English, IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation, professional communication, writing, interviews, presentations, and the finer points of advanced British English.

Over the years, I have helped students achieve their target IELTS scores, secure new jobs, progress professionally and move to English-speaking countries.

I don’t offer a generic, one-size-fits-all English course. Your lessons are built around your level, weaknesses and objectives, whether that means eliminating persistent grammatical errors, making your spoken English more natural, preparing for an important interview or taking your English from competent to genuinely advanced.

About the lesson

Your English may already be good. My job is to make it better.

In our first session, I identify exactly what is holding you back: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, fluency, writing, confidence, or simply the small habits that prevent good English from sounding polished and natural.

From there, I design the lessons around you.

For professional students, we can work on meetings, presentations, interviews, written communication and the English you actually need in your career. For IELTS and Cambridge candidates, we focus closely on the skills and strategies required by the exam. For advanced learners, I concentrate on precision, natural expression, register, vocabulary and the errors that often survive years of English study.

Lessons are conversational and relaxed, but they have a purpose. I will correct you, explain why something is wrong, show you how a native British speaker would naturally express the same idea, and make sure recurring weaknesses do not simply disappear beneath an hour of pleasant conversation.

You will receive an individual learning plan, targeted materials and, where useful, work to complete between lessons.

If you have an interview, examination, presentation or other important deadline approaching, tell me before the first lesson and we can build a focused programme around it.

I teach online and work particularly well with motivated adult learners from B1 to C2 who want measurable improvement rather than simply conversation practice.

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4.9 (18 reviews)

Vera
- 5
Perfect! I'm really excited about my English lessons with Christopher! He creates a very encouraging and supportive atmosphere, which makes learning both effective and enjoyable. I especially appreciate how he chooses topics that match my personal interests, it keeps me motivated and engaged every time.
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Vera

Perfect! I'm really excited about my English lessons with Christopher! He creates a very encouraging and supportive atmosphere, which makes learning both effective and enjoyable. I especially appreciate how he chooses topics that match my personal interests, it keeps me motivated and engaged every time.

Christopher's response
Vera's conversational English is excellent. She is able to discuss a range of topics using excellent syntax and good grammar.
- Christopher's response :
  Vera's conversational English is excellent. She is able to discuss a range of topics using excellent syntax and good grammar.
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Diego
- 5
Perfect! Christopher is excellent, he was such a transparent and honest person since the first time we spoke, so I felt we instantly connected because of this.

His classes also are absolutely joyful, he is patient and has a vast and incredible background, which makes the difference when guiding the students in the right direction with a clinical eye for their failures.
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Diego

Perfect! Christopher is excellent, he was such a transparent and honest person since the first time we spoke, so I felt we instantly connected because of this.

His classes also are absolutely joyful, he is patient and has a vast and incredible background, which makes the difference when guiding the students in the right direction with a clinical eye for their failures.

Christopher's response
Diego is an intelligent, dedicated and hard-working student who has already made siginficant progress since we started classes. It's a pleasure to teach him, and I look forward to seeing him develop in his English.
- Christopher's response :
  Diego is an intelligent, dedicated and hard-working student who has already made siginficant progress since we started classes. It's a pleasure to teach him, and I look forward to seeing him develop in his English.
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TY
- 5
Perfect! Christopher is an experienced Teacher
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TY

Perfect! Christopher is an experienced Teacher

Christopher's response
Ty spoke with good pronunciation throughout the trial lesson. He made few grammatical errors. I look forward to working with him.
- Christopher's response :
  Ty spoke with good pronunciation throughout the trial lesson. He made few grammatical errors. I look forward to working with him.
Navid
- 5
Perfect! Christopher is a great teacher.
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Navid

Perfect! Christopher is a great teacher.

Christopher's response
Navid speaks fluently. His grammar is mostly correct and he's able to discuss a range of topics with ease. We're working towards him taking his IELTS in a few months.
- Christopher's response :
  Navid speaks fluently. His grammar is mostly correct and he's able to discuss a range of topics with ease. We're working towards him taking his IELTS in a few months.
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Daniel
- 5
Perfect! Chris is a very friendly tutor, with excellent knowledge, he is helping me to improve my writing skill starts with a brushup of language grammar. So far my experience is quite positive. I will recommend him to anyone that want to improve their language skills
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Daniel

Perfect! Chris is a very friendly tutor, with excellent knowledge, he is helping me to improve my writing skill starts with a brushup of language grammar. So far my experience is quite positive. I will recommend him to anyone that want to improve their language skills

Christopher's response
Daniele spoke confidently and fluently throughout the lesson. He is a capable communicator with a good grasp of vocabulary and English grammar. I look forward to working with him to help him pass his examination.
- Christopher's response :
  Daniele spoke confidently and fluently throughout the lesson. He is a capable communicator with a good grasp of vocabulary and English grammar. I look forward to working with him to help him pass his examination.
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Fariborz
- 4
Excellent! Nice and very kind coach!
I'm sure I will progress a lot with him :)!
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Fariborz

Excellent! Nice and very kind coach!
I'm sure I will progress a lot with him :)!

Christopher's response
Nazanin's pronunciation is clear. She expresses her opinions intelligently and is eager to further develop her spoken English. I commend her on her positive attitude and hard work!
- Christopher's response :
  Nazanin's pronunciation is clear. She expresses her opinions intelligently and is eager to further develop her spoken English. I commend her on her positive attitude and hard work!
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Lasha
- 5
Perfect! I really enjoy my lessons with Chris. He's very attentive to my goals and has lots of resources to make the lessons varied and interesting.
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Lasha

Perfect! I really enjoy my lessons with Chris. He's very attentive to my goals and has lots of resources to make the lessons varied and interesting.

Christopher's response
This was an introductory lesson to ascertain Lasha's learning needs. He speaks clearly and intelligently, and uses grammar well. Our conversation flowed well, with few hesitations.
- Christopher's response :
  This was an introductory lesson to ascertain Lasha's learning needs. He speaks clearly and intelligently, and uses grammar well. Our conversation flowed well, with few hesitations.
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Petros
- 5
Perfect! Christopher is a friendly and enthusiastic person who teaches all ages and levels. He has great skill, and is quickly able to grasp the focus of the students' needs. He is an inspirational, well-prepared person who has a sensitive teacher heart and the ability to adjust the student to the right path. He is eager to fine tune grammar and listening skills, too.
His portfolio is not just a list. He has a rich, elaborated and well maintained knowledge!
I'm a tutor too - I know!
I would highly recommend him!
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Petros

Perfect! Christopher is a friendly and enthusiastic person who teaches all ages and levels. He has great skill, and is quickly able to grasp the focus of the students' needs. He is an inspirational, well-prepared person who has a sensitive teacher heart and the ability to adjust the student to the right path. He is eager to fine tune grammar and listening skills, too.
His portfolio is not just a list. He has a rich, elaborated and well maintained knowledge!
I'm a tutor too - I know!
I would highly recommend him!

Christopher's response
Petros is enthusiastic about English and is keen to develop his already good skills. We're going to be working on grammar, formal speech and writing. I'm looking forward to working with him, and I believe he will develop his use of the language over the coming months.
- Christopher's response :
  Petros is enthusiastic about English and is keen to develop his already good skills. We're going to be working on grammar, formal speech and writing. I'm looking forward to working with him, and I believe he will develop his use of the language over the coming months.
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Recommendations

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Gergo

Chris has been teaching me for more than one year.
He is a very good teacher, he always looks for the most important areas to improve me. He always talks with me to set goals, and he brings balanced tasks for the lessons (grammar, topics to discuss) to help me to achieve the goals.

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Gergo
Chris has been teaching me for more than one year.
He is a very good teacher, he always looks for the most important areas to improve me. He always talks with me to set goals, and he brings balanced tasks for the lessons (grammar, topics to discuss) to help me to achieve the goals.
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Zsuzsa

Chris’s teaching strategy is effective. He focuses on all the skills necessary to develop complete communication. He is very patient, empathic and he has a good sense of humour. His comprehensive perspective, positive mindset and personalized classes make learning successful and enjoyable.

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Zsuzsa
Chris’s teaching strategy is effective. He focuses on all the skills necessary to develop complete communication. He is very patient, empathic and he has a good sense of humour. His comprehensive perspective, positive mindset and personalized classes make learning successful and enjoyable.
Virág

I have been having english lessions with Chris for the past 2 years. Our conversation-focused lessions are really enjoyable, I have become a lot braver when it comes to engaging in a conversation with native english speakers and my vocabulary has definitely improved too. Highly recommend!
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Virág
I have been having english lessions with Chris for the past 2 years. Our conversation-focused lessions are really enjoyable, I have become a lot braver when it comes to engaging in a conversation with native english speakers and my vocabulary has definitely improved too. Highly recommend!
Réka

Chris is a great teacher, I was looking for a native English teacher to practice speaking and he was the perfect choice! He found great topics for our classes and was really fun to talk with him about different topics. He is a professional and I would recommend him to anyone who would like to improve their English.
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Réka
Chris is a great teacher, I was looking for a native English teacher to practice speaking and he was the perfect choice! He found great topics for our classes and was really fun to talk with him about different topics. He is a professional and I would recommend him to anyone who would like to improve their English.
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Dijana

Chris is the best teacher for English language that I can imagine. He can motivate and spot your weak points and make you work on them in a very polite and nice way. He can explain clearly and is extremely patient. He selects the topics for each lesson deliberately. He never gives up on his student.
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Dijana
Chris is the best teacher for English language that I can imagine. He can motivate and spot your weak points and make you work on them in a very polite and nice way. He can explain clearly and is extremely patient. He selects the topics for each lesson deliberately. He never gives up on his student.
Zsuzsanna

Christopher is a well trained teacher. I've been his student in a last 2 years. His lessons are friendly and personalized. He is really good for those students whom want to be more professional in writting and pronountiation.
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Zsuzsanna
Christopher is a well trained teacher. I've been his student in a last 2 years. His lessons are friendly and personalized. He is really good for those students whom want to be more professional in writting and pronountiation.
Nino

Thanks to Chris' English classes, I improved my English and I was able to deal with several job interwiews. I highly recommend Chris, his classes were creative and never boring.
Choose him with your eyes closed, you will not regret!!!
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Nino
Thanks to Chris' English classes, I improved my English and I was able to deal with several job interwiews. I highly recommend Chris, his classes were creative and never boring.
Choose him with your eyes closed, you will not regret!!!
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Miro

Christopher is really skilled and patient. He was a big help when I prepared for my job interview.
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Miro
Christopher is really skilled and patient. He was a big help when I prepared for my job interview.
Van

Chris has been teaching me and my 10-year-old son. We both enjoy his lesson and we improve our English skills a lot! Thanks for his passion and talent in teaching English, we would love to recommend Chris in teaching English for different level students
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Van
Chris has been teaching me and my 10-year-old son. We both enjoy his lesson and we improve our English skills a lot! Thanks for his passion and talent in teaching English, we would love to recommend Chris in teaching English for different level students
Máté

Chris has all what it takes to be a good teacher. Passion, kindness, and most importantly, an all-around professional knowledge of English language. I always enjoyed the time we spent together. Highly recommended for everyone!
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Máté
Chris has all what it takes to be a good teacher. Passion, kindness, and most importantly, an all-around professional knowledge of English language. I always enjoyed the time we spent together. Highly recommended for everyone!
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Do you speak this language fluently because of your origins or because a teacher inspired you to learn?
I was born in England and I teach English every day. But more than this, I love my language and was fortunate to have an English teacher who inspired me to write. I'm now a novelist.
Can you name a living, historical or fictional character that you think is the emblematic representative of the language's culture?
I think Winston Churchill for his tenacity; William Wilberforce for bringing an end to slavery (which reflects our positive attitude towards our multicultural society); and Basil Fawlty, who typifies the eccentric British character!
Is there a typical word, phrase, tradition or behavior in the language that you particularly like?
My favourite words include: sleazy, inexorable and disparity. Least favourite are those Americanised words which are unnecessary (but which I find myself using, nonetheless.)
Why does speaking this language matter to you?
It's the language of business, media, medicine and transport. It has over a million words and can express almost anything.
What is the main difficulty in learning this language and what can help the process of learning?
Phrasal verbs. There are so many of them! Rules that get broken time and time again. The native language of the learner presents its own difficulties. The answer is patience and application on the part of both teacher and learner. And making sure lessons are enjoyable, even when tackling the hard stuff.
Provide a valuable anecdote related to your language learning or your days at school.
I was expelled from school at the age of 12, missed four years of education and ended up with an M.A., becoming a teacher. Never write off the seemingly impossible-or improbable.
How has travel or a specific trip helped you to increase your skill and knowledge of the language?
Living abroad has helped me to realise that the language I took for granted as being easy isn't easy to people from other countries. I believe this has helped me to be a sympathetic teacher and one who adapts his vocabulary and syntax when teaching intermediate-level students.
What makes you a Superprof in language?
Passion. Plus a teaching degree and twenty years of experience 😉

British English for Professionals | PGCE-qualified teacher with 20+ years’ experience | Business English, IELTS, CAE & advanced communication

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Do you speak this language fluently because of your origins or because a teacher inspired you to learn?

Can you name a living, historical or fictional character that you think is the emblematic representative of the language's culture?

Is there a typical word, phrase, tradition or behavior in the language that you particularly like?

Why does speaking this language matter to you?

What is the main difficulty in learning this language and what can help the process of learning?

Provide a valuable anecdote related to your language learning or your days at school.

How has travel or a specific trip helped you to increase your skill and knowledge of the language?

What makes you a Superprof in language?

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