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Online English as a Foreign Language and Business English classes
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I ́m Gerard and I ́m from Ireland. I have been living in Madrid for 10 years now working as an English teacher. I do in-company classes focusing on Business English and I also offer private classes, (online only, given the circumstances at this moment.)

What I offer:
- Conversation classes
- Business English classes, help with presentations, emails, calls and video conferences etc
- exam preparation
- custom made classes depending on your personal needs, 1 to 1, small groups, phone classes, video call classes or if it ́s possible in person too.
- classes for all levels
Extra information
Classes online only, so a good internet connection needed.
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About Me
I´m Gerard and I´m from Ireland. I have been here in Madrid for 10 years working as an English teacher. I do in-company classes focusing on Business English and also I offer private classes, (online only, given the circumstances at this moment.)

I am also a musician, I play many instruments including the cello, guitar and piano. I sing too and I am a member of the Voces LGTB Madrid. I like keeping fit and going to the gym. I have a great interest in food and nutrition, I am vegetarian myself. And apart from that I love reading, keeping up with what´s going on in the world and when I can, travelling.

What I offer:
- Conversation classes
- Business English classes, help with presentations, emails, calls and video conferences etc
- exam preparation
- custom made classes depending on your personal needs, 1 to 1, small groups, phone classes, video call classes or if it´s possible in person too.
- classes for all levels
Education
I have a Bachelor´s degree from University College Dublin. I also have completed many courses related to English teaching including TEFL and a Certificate in Teaching English Online from Cambridge Assessment.
Experience / Qualifications
10 years experience. I have taught in schools, academies, businesses and companies. All levels and ages. I have prepared many students for exams including, Cambridge exams, IELTS and TOEIC. And I have also had some experience as an English examiner, examining spoken English and written English.
Age
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Skills
English as a second language (esl)
English for adults
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
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Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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