5 years ago • Comments: 3
Mark Ball
5.0
United Kingdom•
1:21 AM (GMT+00:00)
English
39
478
English
39
478
Speaks
Spanish
B1
,German
B1
,French
A2
About Me
A native British English speaker, I have been passionate about language learning since school. I studied Modern Languages at university in the UK, and continue to study Spanish, so understand the challenges of language learning from the student's perspective too.
I did Cambridge CELTA teacher training at the end of 2016 (after years of informal teaching) and worked for two years in Colombia, with a wide variety of business, university, school and private students.
Now back in the UK, I teach international learners of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and contexts. I love the variety of students and the breadth of teaching skills that entails. I have top qualifications and extensive experience, in general, business and academic English, as well as in Cambridge, IELTS and TOEFL international exams.
Being a good teacher is all about working with the student to find the personalized way that most effectively helps them grow in confidence and achieve their goals. It’s about connecting language learning with real life, making sense of English in a particular context, and recognizing a student’s personal needs, challenges and learning style.
I do currently have capacity for working with new students. If the schedule is not showing your preferred time, please do contact me and I will do my very best to find a space that suits you.
I offer premium, personalised coaching, attentive and responsive to your specific needs, to help you find your fluency.
Sessions are relaxed and engaging, and specifically designed to fit your context and your learning style.
I am not offering standard trial lessons. However, if you pay for a second session with me, I will reimburse you 50% of the first lesson fee.
Let's do this :-)
Read MoreI did Cambridge CELTA teacher training at the end of 2016 (after years of informal teaching) and worked for two years in Colombia, with a wide variety of business, university, school and private students.
Now back in the UK, I teach international learners of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and contexts. I love the variety of students and the breadth of teaching skills that entails. I have top qualifications and extensive experience, in general, business and academic English, as well as in Cambridge, IELTS and TOEFL international exams.
Being a good teacher is all about working with the student to find the personalized way that most effectively helps them grow in confidence and achieve their goals. It’s about connecting language learning with real life, making sense of English in a particular context, and recognizing a student’s personal needs, challenges and learning style.
I do currently have capacity for working with new students. If the schedule is not showing your preferred time, please do contact me and I will do my very best to find a space that suits you.
I offer premium, personalised coaching, attentive and responsive to your specific needs, to help you find your fluency.
Sessions are relaxed and engaging, and specifically designed to fit your context and your learning style.
I am not offering standard trial lessons. However, if you pay for a second session with me, I will reimburse you 50% of the first lesson fee.
Let's do this :-)
Private Lessons
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7 years ago 
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22.9 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
British English
Résumé
Education
2016 - 2016
1998 - 2001
1990 - 1994
Work Experience
2019
English Teacher
Private - UK and online
2017 - 2019
English Teacher
Private - Bogotá, Colombia
Teaching individual students (children and adults) in person and online across all levels.
2017 - 2019
English Teacher
Universidad del Rosario - Bogotá, Colombia
Teaching university students and staff and external students in small groups across all levels.
2017 - 2017
English Teacher
Universidad Católica - Bogotá, Colombia
Teaching university students and staff in small groups across all levels.
1998 - 2016
Anglican Parish Priest
Church of England - UK
Certifications
2017 - 2017
Teaching IELTS
British Council - Bogotá, Colombia
Teaching students to prepare for IELTS.
2017 - 2017
Teaching TOEFL
ETS Propell - Bogotá, Colombia
Teaching the TOEFL iBT Test
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