Tom Tonks
5.0
United Kingdom•
5:58 AM (GMT+02:00)
English
191
2,285
English
191
2,285
Speaks
English
Native
About Me
Hello and welcome to Verbling! My name is Tom and I'm a CELTA-qualified English teacher from London. I teach modern British English and British culture!
I want to help you improve your confidence with the English language so you can sound more natural, connect with more people in your life and improve your opportunities. My lessons are fun, relaxed and conversational.
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About me... I love travelling to new and exciting places. I have backpacked through SE Asia twice, trekked the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal and cycled across Europe. At the moment, I live in Estonia where I enjoy walking in nature, cooking, drinking coffee with friends and planning more adventures!
Read MoreI want to help you improve your confidence with the English language so you can sound more natural, connect with more people in your life and improve your opportunities. My lessons are fun, relaxed and conversational.
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About me... I love travelling to new and exciting places. I have backpacked through SE Asia twice, trekked the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal and cycled across Europe. At the moment, I live in Estonia where I enjoy walking in nature, cooking, drinking coffee with friends and planning more adventures!
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few days 
7 years ago 
100.00%2,285 
19.3 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
March 29, 2025 - April 5, 2025
All times listed are in your local timezone
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03/29/2025
Sun
03/30/2025
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03/31/2025
Tue
04/01/2025
Wed
04/02/2025
Thu
04/03/2025
Fri
04/04/2025
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Teaching Expertise
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
British English
Résumé
Education
2007 - 2010
BA History
Royal Holloway, University of London - London
Bachelor of Arts in History (2:1)
Certifications
2017 - 2017
CELTA (Pass A)
ITI, Istanbul - Istanbul
Widely respected teaching qualification from the University of Cambridge.
Ratings
373
Fun
213
Motivation Guru
265
Excellent Materials
487
Great Conversation
19
Exam Coach
38
Business Expert
36
Writing Coach
47
Great for Beginners
153
Great for Intermediate
92
Great for Advanced
93
Accent Reduction
9
Tech Savvy
222
Goes the Extra Mile
104
Grammar Expert
5
Great for medical professionals
247
Cultural Insights
5.0 Average
939 ratings, 191 students
March 19, 2021 • Lessons: 18
Tom is an excellent teacher!
He quickly focuses on your needs and provides you with clear instruction. Tom is very knowledgeable, supportive and with an amazing sense of humour.
I am fortunate to be working with such a talented teacher (a wonderful stroke of luck indeed), and I highly recommend him to anyone learning English :)
Read MoreHe quickly focuses on your needs and provides you with clear instruction. Tom is very knowledgeable, supportive and with an amazing sense of humour.
I am fortunate to be working with such a talented teacher (a wonderful stroke of luck indeed), and I highly recommend him to anyone learning English :)
April 2, 2020 • Lessons: 96
Tom is an extraordinary teacher. He is a person how is previously planning every lesson and is really involve in your main objetives. I will highly recommend his lessons. Please do no hesitage to contact him. :)
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