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Hi, I’m Tom Yates, an experienced TEFL professional with over twenty years of teaching experience across France, Italy, and the UK. I’m passionate about helping learners develop speaking fluency and confidence in real-world English communication. I design and deliver engaging lessons that integrate reading, writing, listening, and speaking practice for general, business, and technical English. I’ve led courses from one-to-one tutoring to large groups, and I’ve been involved in course direction, teacher supervision, and new business development.…Hi, I’m Tom Yates, an experienced TEFL professional with over twenty years of teaching experience across France, Italy, and the UK. I’m passionate about helping learners develop speaking fluency and confidence in real-world English communication. I design and deliver engaging lessons that integrate reading, writing, listening, and speaking practice for general, business, and technical English. I’ve led courses from one-to-one tutoring to large groups, and I’ve been involved in course direction, teacher supervision, and new business development.

Tom Yates

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Hi, I’m Tom Yates, an experienced TEFL professional with over twenty years of teaching experience across France, Italy, and the UK. I’m passionate about helping learners develop speaking fluency and confidence in real-world English communication. I design and deliver engaging lessons that integrate reading, writing, listening, and speaking practice for general, business, and technical English. I’ve led courses from one-to-one tutoring to large groups, and I’ve been involved in course direction, teacher supervision, and new business development.…Hi, I’m Tom Yates, an experienced TEFL professional with over twenty years of teaching experience across France, Italy, and the UK. I’m passionate about helping learners develop speaking fluency and confidence in real-world English communication. I design and deliver engaging lessons that integrate reading, writing, listening, and speaking practice for general, business, and technical English. I’ve led courses from one-to-one tutoring to large groups, and I’ve been involved in course direction, teacher supervision, and new business development.

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Hi, I’m Tom Yates, an experienced TEFL professional with over twenty years of teaching experience across France, Italy, and the UK. I’m passionate about helping learners develop speaking fluency and confidence in real-world English communication.

I design and deliver engaging lessons that integrate reading, writing, listening, and speaking practice for general, business, and technical English. I’ve led courses from one-to-one tutoring to large groups, and I’ve been involved in course direction, teacher supervision, and new business development.

Skills

Language

English

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Italian

Beginner

Work Experience

Course Director & Partner at English.fr

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022

Co-directed a private English training centre in St Aubin, Toulouse. Developed aero-focused programs, designed curricula, managed teachers, and delivered specialist training. New business acquisition.

English Trainer at ISAE-SUPAERO / ENAC

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Taught general and technical English to pilots and engineers. Delivered integrated-skills training for professional aerospace communication.

English Trainer at Air Bus Training Centre Europe

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Delivered aviation and technical English courses with a focus on speaking fluency, operational communication, and team work scenarios.

Managing Director at Intelligence — Web Development Company

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2015

Founded and managed a digital development company. Oversees clients, projects, staff and offices administration.

General & Business English Teacher at Frances King School of English

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999

Delivered General & Business English to adult learners (one-to-one and small groups).

Course Director, Business English Department at Eurocentres

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997

Managed the Business & Technical English division. Trained teachers, designed specialist curricula, and delivered courses for corporate and professional clients.

English Teacher at The English School

January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994

Taught adult Business English (group and one-to-one). Created lesson plans, course materials, and tailored skills-based classes.