

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Alex will be happy to arrange your first English Vocabulary lesson.
Alex
One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Alex will be happy to arrange your first English Vocabulary lesson.
- Rate R919
- Response 4h
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Students50+
Number of students Alex has accompanied since joining Superprof
Number of students Alex has accompanied since joining Superprof

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- English Vocabulary
Finding the right words difficult? I’ve been there. Stop the frustration of miscommunication—use the most precise vocabulary to communicate effectively and connect with others—50% off your first hour!
- English Vocabulary
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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Alex will be happy to arrange your first English Vocabulary lesson.
About Alex
***About Me***
My love for connecting with people, understanding their hardships, and helping them overcome English language barriers has enabled me to support hundreds of individuals in improving both their personal and professional lives. Above all, I recognize how deeply one's English proficiency can impact their personal, academic, and professional growth. That’s why I genuinely care about ensuring my students stay on track and make meaningful progress toward their goals.
**What Sets Me Apart:**
I bring a unique blend of expertise with a background in business studies, marketing, and entrepreneurship, complemented by 5 years of professional experience and 8 years as a self-employed English tutor. This combination allows me to provide practical business insights alongside effective communication strategies, ensuring my clients gain valuable, real-world skills.
**How I Can Help You:**
With eight years of tutoring experience, proven client results, and qualifications as a Teacher of English to Foreign Learners (TELF) alongside a bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, I am confident in my ability to help you overcome challenges such as:
- Moving Abroad: You dream of relocating but struggle to pass the required English tests, keeping you stuck in your home country.
- Career Advancement: Financial struggles weigh you down, and securing a new job with better pay could ease your stress and provide stability.
- Fitting Into a New Country: You feel isolated because language barriers prevent you from forming meaningful relationships.
- Academic Success: Managing your studies feels overwhelming, and working with a tutor could help you structure your assignments, graduate successfully, and attract top employers.
- Supporting Your Child’s Education: As a parent, you worry that your child is falling behind in English, and consistent tutoring could help them thrive in school.
***My Background & Experience***
I discovered my passion for teaching while traveling in New Zealand in 2017. My experiences exploring the world helped me develop a unique ability to connect seamlessly with people from all walks of life. Additionally, my background in business and marketing taught me how to build strong relationships with global clients through effective communication and personalized solutions. This blend of cultural understanding, business expertise, and teaching skills sets me apart from other tutors.
***Outside Work***
Outside of work, I stay active by going to the gym, running, and swimming. I’ve traveled extensively across Europe, Asia, and Australasia, having lived in New Zealand and Australia for several years. I now offer both remote and in-person tutoring. Close friends and family describe me as open-minded, caring, and approachable.
***My Teaching Approach***
Every lesson is planned in advance after taking in time to really understand the individual's needs. After the first session, which allows me to meet and get to know what makes the person tick, I focus on creating personalised materials that look to address their most pressing challenges or pain points. I set after class practice material and guide learners to the most suitable resources to use. My teaching style guides learners but also fosters their ability to self learn, leading to longer term positive outcomes.
***English Tutoring Credentials***
- 8 Years Teaching Experience - English tutoring in New Zealand, Australia, UK & internationally
- Top Reviewed on Superprof (Ambassador) - 5 Stars / 47 Reviews & Recommendations
- High Google Ranking - 5 Stars / 41 Google Reviews ((concealed information)
- Qualified - Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) - Distinction
- IELTS Average Score of 9! (November 2024)
***Business & Marketing Expertise***
- Graduate - Bachelor in Business Studies with Honors (Lancaster University, UK) - Second Class Honors
- Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing, UK
- 5 Years Work Experience in Marketing and Communications in London, UK
- 3 Years Work Experience in Advertising and Promotions in New Zealand and Australia
About the lesson
- Primary
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- Matric/GCSE
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levels :
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Matric/GCSE
AS Level
Adult education
Undergraduate
BTech
Masters
Diploma
Doctorate
A1
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B1
B2
C1
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Beginner
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Kids
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Want to Expand Your Vocabulary?
If you’re struggling to express yourself clearly or find the right words in both personal and professional settings, I’m here to help. These 90-minute online 1-2-1 sessions are designed to expand your vocabulary, improve word usage, and help you communicate more effectively. Together, we’ll focus on mastering key vocabulary skills so you can express yourself with precision and confidence.
What We Focus On:
- Meaning – Understanding the precise meaning of words and their nuances.
- Spelling – Mastering correct spelling for professional and personal communication.
- Pronunciation – Perfecting pronunciation to ensure clear communication.
- Word Classes – Expanding knowledge of nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, determiners, pronouns, and conjunctions.
- Word Use – Using idioms, colloquial language, and phrasal verbs appropriately in conversation and writing.
Why Choose Me?
I understand that every learner has unique needs, which is why I tailor each lesson specifically to you. My approach makes learning vocabulary engaging and relevant, ensuring you not only learn new words but also apply them effectively in real-life situations. My goal is to help you avoid miscommunication, enhance your confidence, and communicate precisely, whether it’s for professional success or personal connection.
Proven Results:
I’ve helped many adult learners expand their vocabulary, improving their ability to express ideas clearly and confidently. From professionals looking to communicate more effectively at work to individuals wanting to enhance their personal interactions, my students have seen real progress.
Lesson Structure & Details:
Each lesson is personalized and includes targeted exercises, real-life applications, and practical vocabulary usage. We’ll track your progress and continuously build on your skills to help you express yourself with ease.
- Lesson Duration: 60, 90, or 120 minutes per online 1-2-1 session.
- Cancellation Policy: 24-hour notice required.
- Payment: Prepaid in packages of four sessions after the first 1-hour session (50% off).
Ready for Results?
Let’s start improving your vocabulary today so you can communicate with precision and confidence. Book your first session now and take the first step toward mastering your language skills!
Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
Alex is an excellent English tutor. His guidance helped me clearly understand how to approach academic essay writing for my university accounting course. His 30-minute free consultation was invaluable, and I highly recommend it!
Alex is exceptional at coaching individuals on how to answer questions during job interviews. As an experienced HR professional seeking a senior role, he has helped me work toward this goal in numerous ways. Specifically, he has improved my confidence, provided techniques for structuring my responses, and offered strategies to help me stand out in an interview—methods that 95% of other candidates are not utilizing. He excels at giving reassuring feedback along with clear steps for improvement. When he shares model answers, they are excellent, easy to follow, and simple to replicate.
Preparing for IELTS alongside a demanding legal career felt daunting—until I started working with Alex. As a lawyer from a non-native English-speaking country, I’m thrilled to have achieved an IELTS Academic score of 8.0, far exceeding the 6.5 I needed.
His mock speaking sessions were especially valuable, offering insightful feedback that revealed areas I hadn’t been aware of—skills I now use both professionally and personally. In the writing section, we worked through each task together, covering every aspect of the assessment criteria, which truly sharpened my approach.
Alex is organised, insightful, and genuinely expert in all things IELTS. His targeted strategies and the practical resources he shared after every class made all the difference. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.Alex is a personable and hard-working English tutor who values his students and their progress. I'd recommend him to anybody who wants to learn with an experienced teacher.
I worked with Alex in London at a marketing agency and what stood out was his ability to communicate effectively, which I can see translating into his tutoring. He’s also passionate about forming strong relationships with his clients and delivering value for them. Definitely recommend!
I met Alex through a mutual friend, and we occasionally catch up in Bangkok over a game of tennis. He’s a genuinely kind and approachable person who is easy to get along with. Above all, I recommend him for his reliability, which I’m sure translates directly into his tutoring practice.
Alex has been a great teacher. It is very clear he takes his time and effort into our sessions. I felt very comfortable and he ensured our session matched the pace I was learning at.
Thanks again Alex, highly recommended!Alex is a great listener and really takes pride in his teaching. Alex takes all the information on board and delivers the best possible teaching experience, and can be trusted 100% with any education needs.
I’ve known Alex since childhood and have watched him grow both as a friend and as a professional. We often catch up as sauna buddies whenever he’s in the area. I wholeheartedly recommend him as a trustworthy individual who genuinely values his students and prioritises their progress.
I worked with Alex for more than six months in 2021. He’s a great worker, honest, and very reliable. A fantastic person with a constant smile and a positive attitude towards others. Alex also helped me improve my English, and he has a great teaching method.
I met Alex in 2017 when he began as an English teacher in Auckland, New Zealand.
He’s very personable, hard-working, and adaptable. He’s also very empathetic and relates with his students well, both of which I think are critical traits when looking for a language teacher.
I can highly recommend him to anyone looking for a personalised and fun learning experience.I've known Alex since October 2022 and while he has been living in Perth, WA.
He is a hard-working English tutor and a good friend. I can guarantee anyone looking for a top tutor will be in good hands if they study with him.I found Alex's profile which stood out because of his proven experience teaching IELTS. I reached out to him to request assistance to improve my score for this exam and increase my grade in a short 2/3 week time-frame. He responded immediately in a friendly and professional manner and from there we setup private sessions where he has been guiding me through home-tutoring classes and I am feeling confident that his blended teaching approach will allow me to achieve the results I want!
I've had the privilege of knowing and adventuring with Alex for quite some time, and I can confidently say that he's one of the most positive, inspiring, motivated, and driven individuals I've ever met. Our shared adventures have been filled with incredible moments, and it's no surprise that he's just as passionate about what he does as he is about exploring the world.
Alex has an extraordinary ability to infuse positivity into every situation. His enthusiasm and boundless energy are contagious, and he has a unique talent for turning even the most ordinary moments into memorable adventures. Whether we're embarking on a hiking expedition, a road trip, or simply a coffee catch-up, his zest for life shines through.
Alex has excellent communication skills and is very patient and thorough in his methodology . Extemely diligent and goes above and beyond to help his students with English along with life skills he's gained through his travels and experience. I highly recommend him . Great help and an all around great bloke .
I spent time working with Alex, as a director at one of the UK's top marketing and communications firms. He led on work for some of our largest global clients, using the English language across different contexts to help audiences understand complex ideas - and, in the end, create great business outcomes for clients. He was also diligent, a great communicator, and easy to work with. His background in business and ever-growing teaching experience are what separate him from others, making him an outstanding choice as a teacher.
I was looking for an English tutor for my little brother who needed to pass his IELTS test. Upon getting in contact with Alex, we informed him of my brother's learning difficulties due to his dyslexia. Alex has gone above and beyond in adapting his style and accommodating to my brother's difficulties to help him achieve his goal. He even suggested going on walks to have conversations about the IELTS requirements to my brother who learner better that way, and he also was extremely diligent and helpful with the reading and writing practice. His class planning and homework assignments as well as his followups were professional and very well organised. My brother has exceeded expectations with his IELTS score thanks to Alex. With his knowledge, wisdom and dynamic teaching method I cannot recommend him enough.
Alex is a patient and professional English teacher, He had been teaching me for over 2 years. He always had different materials help my to study. My English improved a lot and found a job in New Zealand after graduate from Uni. Anson
I am working with Alex on enhancing my spoken communication skills to achieve my professional goals and it is a turning out to be great learning engagement. He creates a conducive learning environment and shares some great techniques to improve weak areas. He works with you on setting your learning goals which are easy and achievable. I have started seeing a change in my communication. He is an experienced and competent teacher.
I definitely recommend Alex to everyone who is looking to improve their language proficiency. .I am working well with Alex, he is a native English
and professional teacher with a great attitude and working hard to try to help my English to achieve another level.
Alex recommended many tools to me for learning English, and I can use many different ways to practice after lessons. Some of them are quite useful, and I like them.I found Alex through a friend's recommendation. He has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the area of English language. We worked together to build my confidence to speak more fluently through a focused study plan and even after a few sessions, I feel like I can express myself better!'
Alex helped me successfully pass the IELTS General test within 3-months. All his lessons felt personalised to my needs. Recommend!
Alex is experienced and knowledgeable. He has the patience to listen and guide students to improve and succeed
Alex is a very kind and approachable English tutor. He customises each lesson for students depending on their levels. I have gained tremendous English speaking skills and confidence from the tutoring sessions with him. I believe he is a great teacher and very helpful.
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- R919
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- 5h: R4596
- 10h: R9193
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- R919/h
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