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Mike
- Rate R230
- Response 1h
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R230/h
1st lesson free
- English
Level up your English with a fellow geek! Talk about Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, video games, and more!
- English
Lesson location
Recommended
Mike is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. A trusted partner on your learning journey.
About Mike
Hi! I’m Mike. I’m a Canadian who loves pretty much anything involving games, fantasy, sci-fi, and geek culture.
I’ve been playing video games for as long as I can remember, and I’m also really into Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and tabletop games. I enjoy learning about new games and worlds, discussing strategy, and getting way too invested in fictional universes.
I’m also a big fan of sharing the things I enjoy with other people. That’s one of the reasons I wanted to offer English conversation lessons: I think it’s much easier to practice a language when you’re talking about something you genuinely care about.
I’m a patient and easygoing person, and I want my lessons to feel comfortable and natural. You don’t need to worry about being perfect or knowing exactly what to say. We can take our time, talk about things you enjoy, and have a few laughs along the way.
If you’re looking for someone to practice English with, especially someone who can happily spend an entire lesson talking about your favorite game, campaign, character, or fictional universe, I’d love to chat!
About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
- +8
levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTech
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
Other
MBA
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My approach is simple: **learn English by talking about things you actually enjoy**
I offer relaxed, conversation-focused English lessons for intermediate and advanced learners who want to become more comfortable speaking, express themselves naturally, and build confidence in real conversations.
️ MY TEACHING METHODOLOGY
I believe the best way to improve your English is to use it, not just study it. Our conversations can be built around your interests, hobbies, work, or everyday life. If you're a fellow geek, we can talk about Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, video games, sci-fi, fantasy, movies, and more. We could even play a short game together and practice your English while having fun!
I’ll help you expand your vocabulary, improve your pronunciation and grammar, and find more natural ways to express yourself. I’ll correct mistakes without constantly interrupting the conversation, so you can focus on communicating and gaining confidence.
A TYPICAL LESSON
A typical lesson might look something like this:
1. Warm-up: We start with a casual conversation about your week, interests, or something you're currently working on.
2. Main conversation: We choose a topic you're interested in and discuss it naturally. For example, you could explain your favourite Warhammer faction, tell me about your latest D&D campaign, or argue passionately about which video game deserves more recognition.
3. Feedback: I’ll point out useful vocabulary, recurring mistakes, pronunciation issues, and more natural expressions.
4. Homework (optional): If you want extra practice between lessons, I can provide conversation prompts, vocabulary exercises, or activities tailored to your interests and goals.
WHAT SETS ME APART?
I'm not interested in making you memorize endless grammar exercises. I want you to actually enjoy speaking English.
As a fellow geek, I understand how much easier it can be to talk when you're discussing something you're genuinely passionate about.
WHO ARE THESE LESSONS FOR?
These lessons are primarily for intermediate to advanced English learners (B1–C2) who want to:
• Improve their conversational English
• Become more confident speaking
• Expand their vocabulary
• Improve pronunciation and fluency
• Practice discussing hobbies and everyday topics
• Talk about their favourite geeky interests in English!
***No previous knowledge of Warhammer, D&D, or Magic is required***
Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
I’ve known Mike for many years, and honestly, he is one of the easiest people to talk to. He’s very patient and really listens to people, which I think is super important when you’re trying to practice a language.
He can talk for hours about anything geeky . But he’s also genuinely curious about other people’s interests, so you definitely don’t need to be a gamer to have a good conversation with him.
What I like about Mike is that he never makes people feel bad for not knowing something. He’s happy to explain things, answer questions, and keep the conversation going without making it feel like a lesson.
I think he would be a great person to practice English with, especially if you want to feel more comfortable speaking without worrying about making mistakes.Mike is a really good teacher. He has a lot of patience towards students and makes sure you understand the content. He ensures everyone learns at their own pace.
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Rates
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- R230
Package rates
- 5h: R921
- 10h: R1726
free lesson
The free first lesson with Mike allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 30min
online
- R230/h
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