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Nicholas

5 (10 reviews)

Rate $55
Response 14h
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Number of students Nicholas has taught since their arrival at Superprof
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Number of students Nicholas has taught since their arrival at Superprof

5 (10 reviews)

$55/h

1^st lesson free

English
Spelling
Oral Expression
Phonetics

Online English Pronunciation & Intonation coach (Cambridge IPA certified) with over 16 years teaching experience. In-depth yet relaxed teaching style!

English
Spelling
Oral Expression
Phonetics

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About Nicholas

I am a dual British/Maltese national. Though I grew up on the small island of Malta, I moved to London in 2008 to pursue my dream of becoming an actor. Since then, London has been my home. I graduated from drama school in 2011 and have since worked professionally in both theatre and film. My proudest achievement to date is understudying at the National Theatre in 2023, where I had the privilege of performing alongside Janet McTeer (known from ‘Ozark’ on Netflix). As with many acting careers, opportunities can ebb and flow. During the quieter periods, I’ve discovered a passion for teaching English - a field I've enjoyed and excelled in alongside my acting career. With several years of teaching experience, combined with my expertise in English phonetics and actor training, I know I’m one of your top choices if you wish to elevate your English speaking skills, build your confidence, and refine your accent. English is my first language, though I also speak Maltese (a language unique to Malta). I have studied French and Italian and am currently practising Classical Arabic on Duolingo. Additionally, I work closely with Spanish speakers and have developed a strong understanding of the language, including common challenges Spanish speakers face when learning English.

About the lesson

I offer a structured and straightforward teaching methodology for teaching English Pronunciation and Phonetics, helping students gain a deeper understanding of how native speakers produce the language (native speech patterns). I cover areas of English pronunciation that are often overlooked by the language teaching industry, including (but not limited to): 1) articulation of speech sounds that do not exist in the learner's native tongue, 2) vowel production - tongue, jaw and lip movements - helping learners to distinguish between similar sounding vowels and produce them distinctly (e.g. law ≠ low, uncle ≠ ankle, this ≠ these, father ≠ further, to name just a few) 3) The schwa vowel and its prevalence and importance in spoken English 4) The significance of 'content' words and how these affect prosody, i.e. the patterns of stress and intonation in English 5) Commonly held misconceptions about English spelling (the written form), certain spelling patterns, and how all this relates to pronunciation... ...and so much more. I'm TEFL (CELTA) certified, having taught the language at all levels since 2008, but in 2015 I gained Cambridge IPA (International Phonetic Association) certification and now specialise in accent reduction coaching. I am also a professionally trained and represented actor, having worked in both theatre and film, and juggle accent coaching with professional acting engagements. I incorporate elements of my actor training in my teaching methodology, including simple but effective techniques to improve learners' articulation and vocal cord engagement (voice work). My lessons are aimed at advanced or proficient speakers of English who need to take their English speaking skills to the next level, normally because of work/career-related reasons; either to boost their credibility and overall confidence in the workplace, to strengthen their presentation skills and/or ability to deliver (sales) pitches with impact, or to improve their public speaking skills. I always begin my learner-tutor relationship with a 45-60m assessment as a 'get to know you' first session, and for me to learn the individual student's specific needs and areas of weakness. Afterwards, lessons are typically 60 minutes long, held once a week (although students occasionally opt for two hours per week). I'm affable and friendly, I love what I do, and while I have set course material, I will always adapt my lessons to suit each and every individual person's needs and interests. Don't be shy, book a session with me now.

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5 (10 reviews)

Hena
- 5
Perfect! Nicholas is an outstanding accent coach with a truly impressive teaching style. His lessons are well-structured, engaging, and thoughtfully tailored to each student’s needs, making progress noticeable right from the start. He explains complex sounds and speech patterns with clarity, using practical and effective exercises that help build both skill and confidence. Nicholas fosters a supportive and encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable and motivated to improve. His deep expertise, professionalism, and passion for accent coaching are evident in every session. I can’t recommend him highly enough—he’s a fantastic tutor who is genuinely committed to his students’ success.
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Hena

Perfect! Nicholas is an outstanding accent coach with a truly impressive teaching style. His lessons are well-structured, engaging, and thoughtfully tailored to each student’s needs, making progress noticeable right from the start. He explains complex sounds and speech patterns with clarity, using practical and effective exercises that help build both skill and confidence. Nicholas fosters a supportive and encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable and motivated to improve. His deep expertise, professionalism, and passion for accent coaching are evident in every session. I can’t recommend him highly enough—he’s a fantastic tutor who is genuinely committed to his students’ success.

Nicholas's response
Hena is inquisitive and conscientious. She’s also a teacher, wanting to invest and better herself in her profession, and gain a deeper understanding of native speech patterns, as well as musicality and intonation in English. I felt we developed a good rapport with one another from the get-go and it would be a pleasure to coach and work with Hena.
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  Hena is inquisitive and conscientious. She’s also a teacher, wanting to invest and better herself in her profession, and gain a deeper understanding of native speech patterns, as well as musicality and intonation in English. I felt we developed a good rapport with one another from the get-go and it would be a pleasure to coach and work with Hena.
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Riccardo
- 5
Perfect! Nick is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and skilled at explaining complex concepts in a simple and understandable way. Their lessons are always engaging and tailored to my specific needs, which has greatly improved my confidence and clarity in speaking English. We started with the schwa sound to move to the diphtons. I highly recommend Nick to anyone looking to enhance their pronunciation skills!
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Riccardo

Perfect! Nick is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and skilled at explaining complex concepts in a simple and understandable way. Their lessons are always engaging and tailored to my specific needs, which has greatly improved my confidence and clarity in speaking English. We started with the schwa sound to move to the diphtons. I highly recommend Nick to anyone looking to enhance their pronunciation skills!

Nicholas's response
We haven't had a lesson together yet. There's a glitch in the system. Our first lesson will be on Wednesday 11th September at 18:30 (BST).
- Nicholas's response :
  We haven't had a lesson together yet. There's a glitch in the system. Our first lesson will be on Wednesday 11th September at 18:30 (BST).
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Alvaro

After more than 3 years working with Nicholas on my English, l can only recommend and encourage english learners to try lessons with him. The level of detail and his skills makes It really worth it. He will take you to the next level!
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Alvaro
After more than 3 years working with Nicholas on my English, l can only recommend and encourage english learners to try lessons with him. The level of detail and his skills makes It really worth it. He will take you to the next level!
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Cristina

Nick has been my English teacher. The classes were focused on pronunciation and helped me a lot. He is a good teacher, clear explanations, follow up and above all we also had a lot of fun. Highly recommended.
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Cristina
Nick has been my English teacher. The classes were focused on pronunciation and helped me a lot. He is a good teacher, clear explanations, follow up and above all we also had a lot of fun. Highly recommended.
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Eduardo

Excellent Coach!

His methodology is extremely practical and useful. It lets you identify your weakest points and helps you to work on them.
Nick owns a deep knowledge of the English phonetics and he uses it to guide you in your improvement process.

I strongly recommend him.
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Eduardo
Excellent Coach!

His methodology is extremely practical and useful. It lets you identify your weakest points and helps you to work on them.
Nick owns a deep knowledge of the English phonetics and he uses it to guide you in your improvement process.

I strongly recommend him.
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Christelle

I had the chance to improve my English with Nicholas during 9 month in London. He is a great teacher, very involved with students. I do recommend him by far!
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Christelle
I had the chance to improve my English with Nicholas during 9 month in London. He is a great teacher, very involved with students. I do recommend him by far!
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Pamela

Nicholas is a supportive, hard-working and conscientious colleague. His knowledge of language, grammar and attention to detail make him an excellent teacher and with his empathy and warmth, he will create a positive learning environment. I would definitely recommend Nicholas for anyone wishing to improve their English.
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Pamela
Nicholas is a supportive, hard-working and conscientious colleague. His knowledge of language, grammar and attention to detail make him an excellent teacher and with his empathy and warmth, he will create a positive learning environment. I would definitely recommend Nicholas for anyone wishing to improve their English.
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Christian

Nicholas is an extremely qualify voice coach and English teacher. As a perfectionist he always takes you to the next level and never finished until you are doing everything as is 100\% right. Straight to the point, clear, and efficient, I could not think about none better
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Christian
Nicholas is an extremely qualify voice coach and English teacher. As a perfectionist he always takes you to the next level and never finished until you are doing everything as is 100\% right. Straight to the point, clear, and efficient, I could not think about none better
Dr. Christian Pintado
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Jorge

I have been receiving accent coaching lessons from Nicholas for some time now, and my experience has been exceptional.

Although English has been my working language for over 20 years and I consider myself a fluent speaker, I felt that my accent was limiting my communication skills. I had tried several teachers and methods before, but finding Nicholas has truly made a difference for me.

His methodology and flexible approach perfectly align with my schedule, making the learning process both effective and convenient.
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Jorge
I have been receiving accent coaching lessons from Nicholas for some time now, and my experience has been exceptional.

Although English has been my working language for over 20 years and I consider myself a fluent speaker, I felt that my accent was limiting my communication skills. I had tried several teachers and methods before, but finding Nicholas has truly made a difference for me.

His methodology and flexible approach perfectly align with my schedule, making the learning process both effective and convenient.
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Marta

I didn't feel confident with my English pronunciation. In my native language, we don't have some sounds that exist in English. After many years of taking English classes and still not feeling like I had made enough progress, I was frustrated.

However, Nicholas was always super supportive, kind, and patient (lots of this one!). My English has improved significantly since I started taking his classes a year ago. I highly recommend him as an English teacher, especially if you want to improve your pronunciation.
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Marta
I didn't feel confident with my English pronunciation. In my native language, we don't have some sounds that exist in English. After many years of taking English classes and still not feeling like I had made enough progress, I was frustrated.

However, Nicholas was always super supportive, kind, and patient (lots of this one!). My English has improved significantly since I started taking his classes a year ago. I highly recommend him as an English teacher, especially if you want to improve your pronunciation.
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