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Adam Ford
5.0
United Kingdom•
10:04 AM (GMT+00:00)
English
186
2,237
English
186
2,237
Speaks
English
Native
,Spanish
B2
,French
B2
,German
A2
,Welsh
About Me
Hello, my name is Adam. I was born and grew up near Liverpool in England. I love being an English teacher!
I taught English to speakers of other languages informally for several years before I considered doing it professionally. In about 2005, I started teaching academic English to two friends from Turkey, who spoke Turkish and Kurdish as their first languages. I discovered this was extremely enjoyable, because I love languages, and enjoy learning about other cultures.
I have since gained TESOL qualifications from Arizona State University, in TESOL foundational principles, theories of second language acquisition, plus lesson design and assessment. I am now paid for something I gain such pleasure from. This is a great privilege.
I have worked as a private tutor to students living in the Toxteth area of Liverpool. Many of these students are recent migrants to the UK, and speak a wide variety of first languages, including Arabic, French, and diverse African languages. I have taught English to refugees and asylum seekers in Liverpool, voluntarily. It was my honour to help people feel welcome in England.
I am open to teaching students however they like - and can provide intricate, detailed, formal lesson plans if that is what a student considers most appropriate to their needs. I am also very keen on having informal conversations - 'a chat' - with students, and providing English language guidance as that conversation progresses.
I am very willing to help students learn to read or write better in English, or improve their English listening skills, or prepare for a specific real-life situation in an English-speaking country - for example, an interview, using transport, or shopping.
Conversely, we can have an informal discussion, about a subject the student finds interesting. That way, they can learn from me, and I can learn from them. We both emerge from the experience knowing more about English, but also about the world in which we live.
Read MoreI taught English to speakers of other languages informally for several years before I considered doing it professionally. In about 2005, I started teaching academic English to two friends from Turkey, who spoke Turkish and Kurdish as their first languages. I discovered this was extremely enjoyable, because I love languages, and enjoy learning about other cultures.
I have since gained TESOL qualifications from Arizona State University, in TESOL foundational principles, theories of second language acquisition, plus lesson design and assessment. I am now paid for something I gain such pleasure from. This is a great privilege.
I have worked as a private tutor to students living in the Toxteth area of Liverpool. Many of these students are recent migrants to the UK, and speak a wide variety of first languages, including Arabic, French, and diverse African languages. I have taught English to refugees and asylum seekers in Liverpool, voluntarily. It was my honour to help people feel welcome in England.
I am open to teaching students however they like - and can provide intricate, detailed, formal lesson plans if that is what a student considers most appropriate to their needs. I am also very keen on having informal conversations - 'a chat' - with students, and providing English language guidance as that conversation progresses.
I am very willing to help students learn to read or write better in English, or improve their English listening skills, or prepare for a specific real-life situation in an English-speaking country - for example, an interview, using transport, or shopping.
Conversely, we can have an informal discussion, about a subject the student finds interesting. That way, they can learn from me, and I can learn from them. We both emerge from the experience knowing more about English, but also about the world in which we live.
My trial lessons
I use my 30 minute trial lessons as an informal opportunity to get to know my students - what their interests are, what their English language strengths and challenges are, and why they want to make progress with their English.
My trial lessons are a safe space to make any mistakes that you want. I will take notes to help me structure our future lessons. I don't mind if you are nervous - that's only natural. My job is to make you more confident as well as more competent!
Read MoreMy trial lessons are a safe space to make any mistakes that you want. I will take notes to help me structure our future lessons. I don't mind if you are nervous - that's only natural. My job is to make you more confident as well as more competent!
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
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7 years ago 
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18.9 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
March 20, 2025 - March 27, 2025
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03/26/2025
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Teaching Expertise
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
British English
Résumé
Education
2001 - 2004
B.A. Sociology
University of Liverpool - Liverpool, UK
Certifications
2015 - 2016
Teach English Now - Theories of Second Language Acquistition
Arizona State University
2016 - 2016
Teach English Now - Lesson Design and Assessment
Arizona State University
2015 - 2015
Teach English Now - Foundational Principles
Arizona State University
Ratings
401
Fun
233
Motivation Guru
298
Excellent Materials
571
Great Conversation
35
Exam Coach
14
Business Expert
56
Writing Coach
84
Great for Beginners
183
Great for Intermediate
250
Great for Advanced
283
Accent Reduction
20
Tech Savvy
144
Goes the Extra Mile
162
Grammar Expert
14
Great for medical professionals
242
Cultural Insights
5.0 Average
1185 ratings, 186 students
June 17, 2019 • Lessons: 30
This was our first lesson, what can I say? Adan, is a patient person, we were able to talk about various subjects. He developed a lesson plan, which I really enjoyed, as it helps to direct the lesson and focuses on my difficulties in pronouncing words.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2019 • Lessons: 30
The classes have been amazing! The conversation topics are always great and Adan is very patient with my bad English. He has also focused a lot on working out the pronunciation of each word. Which is great because I really need help ... I highly recommend classes with him ...
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