They are also all native speakers of English who have undergone a rigorous assessment and training in our
personalised encouragement corrective feedback teaching approach, and our debate teachers are very experienced with
the learning aims and objectives of the HKDSE, TSA, SAT and other examinations.
Read on to find out more about them.
Hello. My name is Rose and I live in a beautiful part of England called the Lake District. I am a qualified primary school teacher and I have taught all curriculum subjects to all ages from 4 to 11. English language and literature are my main areas of expertise and I also love the arts and history. Education is my passion and I love working with children and seeing them grow in knowledge, understanding and confidence. I believe children learn best when they are engaged with their work and are also having fun.
Hello! I’m Dr. Aaron. I have a PhD in Classics and Philosophy. I teach Classics, History, and Philosophy. I obtained my doctorate from Royal Holloway, University of London and I’ve published widely in my field. Teaching is my passion and I believe that education is not simply a preparation for life but that it is life itself. I come from a Classics background and so have great expertise on Plato who practically invented Western debate practices. I look forward to teaching the debate workshops to Speak3 students! In my spare time, I love to read, watch movies, play golf and travel the world eating delicious things.
Hi! My name is Megan. I have been working as a certified pronunciation coach for Speak 3 since 2019. I enjoy working with young people to help them achieve their goals and develop their skills. I most enjoy connecting with students across the world. It is very rewarding to see both the improvements they make within the week and their long term progress as we work together. When I’m not teaching English pronunciation, I teach swimming at my local swimming pool. I have also worked for the last five years as a professional writer and editor. I have a BA in English and Comparative Religion, and a Master’s in Archaeology. My favourite hobbies are reading, running, nature walks and cooking with my young daughter.
Hi, I'm Abi! I live in Yorkshire, in the North of England, with my husband and my cats. I have over eleven years teaching experience in the private sector, including nine years with global performing arts franchise Stagecoach Theatre Arts, where I taught dance, drama, and music to students aged 4 to 18. I really enjoy working with children and young adults, and I love being a pronunciation coach as it is so rewarding. I love connecting with students and hearing them progress each week. When they pronounce a new word correctly, it makes me so proud of them and fills me with joy. I have a Master's degree in Music and a BA (Hons) degree in Theatre and Performance. I love cats, and my hobbies include singing, writing music, playing the piano and ukulele, history, trivia, and watching television.
My name is Jasmine. I am an English Language Teacher. I have been teaching English for over 30 years now. I teach English Composition, Research Methods, Communication, Speech, English Literature, and English as a Second Language. I have a bachelor's in English Language Teaching and my master's in Teaching English as a Second Language. My B.A. thesis is on Vocabulary Retention and my M.A. thesis is on the Effects of Writing Prompts on Writing Quality. I have proven track record of developing and implementing ESL/EFL test items and materials for ethnically diverse populations and second-language learners up to university level. I am dedicated with a solid commitment to the success of students. Currently, I am an ESL, TOEFL and IELTS Instructor at ELS Language Centres. visitors engaged.
Hello! My name is Debbie. I’m at certified pronunciation coach at Speak3. I have been a teacher for children and adults for most of my life in various capacities. I also have a part-time job teaching skydiving. Right now, I am a volunteer firefighter, recently promoted to Captain, and my job is to provide training to new recruits and to lead my crew at fire scenes. One of the skills I teach the other firefighters is Red Cross First Aid/ CPR. I also teach children horseback riding. Working as a certified pronunciation coach at Speak3, I find it very rewarding when my students listen and work hard and succeed in their efforts. I know all learning and knowledge will improve their chances at a successful and fulling life. You can achieve anything if you want to. The sky’s the limit.
Hi! My name is Joelene. I live in the South of England with my husband, close to the sea and surrounded by the countryside. I enjoy exploring nature with family and friends, spending time with animals, eating tasty vegan food and being creative! I have a degree in Psychology and am a TEFL-qualified teacher. I have worked with children and adults in the educational, healthcare and rehabilitation sectors for 15 years. In addition to teaching with Speak3, I am a Lead Youth Worker – supporting vulnerable teenagers by providing free street sports and activities. I love working with children and young people who come from differing backgrounds, providing them with the support they need to make positive steps in their educational lives and overall development!
Hi, my name is Avril. I live in the south of England with my husband of 39 years and our lively dog. We live close to our family, near beaches and countryside. I love cooking, baking and eating delicious vegan food with family and friends. I like to stay active by walking and doing line dancing, Pilates and fitsteps. I love reading and chatting to people of all ages. I have PTTLS and CTTLS qualifications and have worked for 40 years with adults and children in the healthcare, rehabilitation and educational sectors. As a certified pronunciation English coach, I love helping and supporting students to improve their English in a convenient and enriching way. Each day, I look forward to working with the students at Speak3 and guiding them on their individual English Language journeys. Let’s do this together.
I am enthusiastic you have chosen me to be your teacher and I want you to know I love helping students improve. As a matter of fact, one of my areas of expertise is that I am a certified facilitator in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective TEENS by Dr. Stephen Covey. I have been teaching for over a decade but I first began my educational career as a Language Arts teacher - Reading and Writing - in the sunshine state, Florida! I decided I wanted to learn more about becoming the best teacher that I could be, so I went back to school and earned my Master’s Degree in Education.
Hi! My name is Peter and I now live in Australia. I have extensive experience in teaching in high schools and universities in Australia, Canada and the UK. As a Professor with the Griffith Business School I developed strong links with Hong Kong through my work as an external examiner for the City University Hong Kong as well as through research collaborations with staff from the Hong Kong University. I am also TEFL trained and have taught English (beginner to advanced), Business English, IELTS preparation, and English conversation classes in Australia, Thailand and Laos. I enjoy travelling, trekking and golf, and look forward to sharing my knowledge and experiences with you in the virtual classroom.
I am Elena, an English teacher from sunny California. I have a Master of Arts degree in Linguistics and ESL from California State University, Fresno. I have over 20 years of successful ESL/EFL teaching experience in US and Europe. I have had the opportunity to work in many different educational context including community colleges, universities, and private language schools. I enjoy traveling, hiking, and learning about new cultures.
My name is Kerry. I love learning and teaching is a natural extension of this love. I am excited when my students are engaged in class and when I see that moment when a new word or concept clicks for them. My goal is to challenge students to reach beyond their comfort zones while fostering their inner confidence. I teach public speaking, legal and business English to adults and community leaders, and English speaking, listening, and writing skills to all age groups in online classes.
Hello, my name is Kibibi. I am a CELTA certified English instructor and I have been teaching for over 25 years. I teach English for children, Business English, conversational English, and IELTS and TOEFL preparation. I believe education should be student-centered. The content should be relevant and customized for the student who you are teaching. I take time to get to know my students and I enjoy helping them meet their individual goals. The joy of teaching is knowing you are helping someone grow and learn. It is also a great way to meet new people and learn about different cultures.
Hayley graduated from University of Chester with a first-class honours degree in English. She loves reading and writing all kinds of prose and poetry and regularly performs in poetry competitions online and in person. She writes poems, novels and short stories for adults and children and has a National Diploma in Performing Arts. Hayley has worked with children and young people from nursery school age to teens and young adults for over twenty years. She has a Diploma of Higher Education in Informal and Community Education. She loves sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for English language and literature with others and finding innovative ways to help them to enjoy the subject and reach their full potential. She believes that studying literature and creative writing is an excellent way to increase empathy and understanding and to make the world a better place.
Patricia graduated from the University of Huddersfield with a first-class honours degree in Child Development focused on Creativity in Primary Education, She is a qualified primary school teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. Over the years, she has taught whole classes, small groups, and one-on-one lessons. She is also trained to teach 11 to children wanting to attend grammar school. Throughout her teaching career, she has always believed that every child has the right and is capable of learning, growing, and succeeding in their own unique way. She views her role as a facilitator who inspires and supports each child's learning journey. Patricia’s goal is to create learning environments that are engaging, positive, and inclusive so that children are stimulated to learn and explore ideas, develop their skills and potential, and be prepared for lifelong learning.
Vocabulary plays an important part in learning to read. Readers cannot understand without knowing what most of the words mean. A robust vocabulary improves all areas of communication - listening, speaking, reading and writing. How good is your vocabulary knowledge? Let's find out. We also have other tests available for schools depending on their assessment needs.
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