Douglas Williams

I have about 20 years teaching experience, mostly teaching international students from around the world English and academic skills. I like to have dynamic, interactive classes where time is used efficiently to cover specific goals, assignments or exams. I can advise on assignments from a range of subject areas at university, advise on presentation content and delivery, give feedback on written drafts and help with general academic skills such as time management and research skills. I have experience preparing students for IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson and Oxford ELLT exams, as well as Foundation Year coursework and exams.

I like to establish a clear learning plan based on needs analysis in the initial consultation, with a target focus for subsequent lessons. This might range from improving a particular grammar point to evaluating the reliability of a source for an assignment, or brainstorming ideas for how to structure an essay. To make sessions as interactive as possible, I insist on a 'cameras on' and 'laptops only' policy for Zoom classes, and if written work is to be discussed, I would expect to be emailed the assignment at least a day before the Zoom call.