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Gordon Gaffney

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8:11 PM (GMT+00:00)
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English
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62
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796
class
English
user_group_man_woman
62
time
796

Speaks

English
Native
,
Portuguese

About Me

Hi, I'm Gordon and I have 44 years. No, wait, I don't have 44 years. I am 44 years old.

I have taught over 3000 hours of English classes to people that speak Portuguese, so I understand all your mistakes and why you make them. I can show you tips and strategies to help correct them quickly, easily and permanently.

I have also taught lots of students from Spain, Uruguay, France, Turkey, Poland, Russia, Italy and many others.

I teach whatever my students would like to learn but usually we focus on conversation.

You speak about whatever you are interested in, topics such as family, hobbies, sport, movies, the news, gossip, or even Business English situations, specific situations at work, Technical English. I take notes and then we spend the last 15/20 minutes correcting mistakes and doing any important grammar that comes from the conversation.

I no longer prepare students for exams such as IELTS or TOEFL but instead I am focusing more on job interview preparation. I have helped many students secure their dream job which is incredibly rewarding to me.

I can teach students from anywhere in the world but I am particularly suited to people that speak Portuguese and Spanish. I taught English in Uruguay for 7 months and in Brazil for 3.5 years.

So arrange your free 30-minute class and I hope that I can be the best English teacher you have ever had.
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My trial lessons

In the trial class you will do lots of speaking. You can talk about your English studies, work/study, family, hobbies, travel, the news etc. I will take notes and then we can look at your mistakes. If you have any questions then just ask!
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Teacher Stats

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timetable7 years ago
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class796
class_blackboard19.9 lesson average
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Schedule

Teaching Expertise

Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Irish English

Résumé

briefcaseWork Experience

2017
English teaching
Sligo, Ireland
2014 - 2017
English Teaching
Private - Belo Horizonte, Brazil

diploma_2Certifications

2013 - 2013
CELTA, Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
Cambridge University - Cambridge, England
1997 - 2001
BA Mod. Computer Science
Trinity College Dublin - Dublin, Ireland