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👨‍🏫 Sergeant English | Donnie 🔥Teens & Adults Speak! ✔️ IELTS Coach

🥇Kids (12-18)🥇IELTS🥇Speaking
9443English Sessions Completed
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👨‍🏫 **Structured English Speaking Training for Ambitious Students 11+** I train ambitious students to speak confident, structured, high-scoring English for: 🎯 IELTS Speaking 🎓 Elite school interviews 🗣 HKDSE / school oral exams 🌍 Real-world communication With **9,300+ completed classes on AmazingTalker**, I have coached hundreds of students across Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China to measurable improvement. 📈 IELTS students often improve **+1–2 bands in Speaking** 🥇 Oral assessment students often become top performers and classroom speaking leaders 🎓 Interview students gain admission to top secondary schools and universities This is not casual conversation practice. This is **structured performance training**. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎓 **IELTS Speaking Mastery Program™** I am the author of a structured **IELTS Speaking Mastery curriculum and self-study book** used by all of my IELTS students. I do not teach students to simply answer questions. I teach students how to understand the test, control their answers, and perform with confidence. Students learn: ✅ What examiners are actually listening for ✅ How the 4 IELTS band descriptors work ✅ How to upgrade Band 6 answers to Band 7–8 ✅ How to structure Part 2 and Part 3 answers strategically ✅ How to improve fluency without memorizing full answers ✅ How to sound more natural, organized, and confident You won’t just practice speaking. You’ll learn how to score. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🚀 **The Ready Series™ System** Students can train through my structured **Ready Series™** lesson books and methodology, including: 🗣 **SpeakReady™** – Real-world conversation and speaking confidence 🚀 **FluentReady™** – Practical English for real-world fluency 🎯 **IELTSReady™** – IELTS Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing preparation 🏥 **MedReady™** – Clinical English for healthcare professionals 🧑‍🎓 **TeenReady™** – Communication and debate for teens 🧠 **ThinkReady™** – Critical thinking and advanced discussion 🎬 **ClipReady™** – Video-based lessons about ideas, culture, and curiosity 📰 **NewsReady™** – Current events lessons for confident world discussion Every lesson follows my proven: **TELL → SHOW → DO Framework** First, I teach the structure. Then, I model how to use it. Then, the student performs with guidance, correction, and feedback. This helps students improve clearly and step by step — not just “talk more.” ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📚 **Custom Student Syllabus — Built for You** Every student receives a customized syllabus and progression plan based on their needs. The plan may include: 🎯 IELTS Speaking strategy 🗣 Fluency drills 📚 Vocabulary and grammar upgrades 👂 Listening retention training 🔊 Pronunciation correction 🎓 Interview simulation 🧠 Oral exam strategy 📈 CEFR-based progress tracking Some students follow a complete Ready Series™ program. Others receive a customized hybrid plan. No two students are trained exactly the same. Because no two students have the same weaknesses. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🤖 **Ready AI™ Feedback + BeReady Homework Coach™** After every 50-minute lesson, students receive my **Ready AI™ Feedback System** — a structured performance report built around my teaching methodology. Each report may include: 📊 Overall performance evaluation 🗣 Pronunciation clarity analysis 📚 Vocabulary and grammar diagnostics 👂 Listening accuracy review 📈 CEFR progression tracking 🎯 Clear action steps for improvement Students also receive support from **BeReady Homework Coach™**, a personal English homework coach that helps students continue learning between classes. It supports: 📝 English homework 📚 Grammar, vocabulary, and sentence correction 🗣 Speaking practice and fluency drills 👂 Listening and pronunciation review 📖 Reading and writing practice ✅ Follow-up quizzes and review tasks Students know exactly what to improve. Parents can clearly see progress. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🌐 **BeReady Student Portal** My students also use the **BeReady student portal** to get more value from every class. BeReady is a complete learning support system where students can access: 📘 Their workbook 📝 Homework 🎥 Lesson recordings 🔗 Classroom links 📚 Extra learning support 📈 Study materials connected to their lessons BeReady helps students review after class, prepare before class, complete homework more easily, and learn more deeply between lessons. Parents and students can try a sample student account here: 🌐 **BeReady.study** **Username:** Sample **Password:** Sample123 Important: **BeReady does not replace AmazingTalker.** All lesson purchases, bookings, scheduling, and AmazingTalker messages should still be completed here on AmazingTalker. AmazingTalker is where you buy and schedule lessons. BeReady is the student learning portal I use to help students study better, review more effectively, and get the most out of each class. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ If speaking is your weakness, this is your solution. If you want to lead, score higher, and speak with confidence — even better. Book a lesson on AmazingTalker, and let’s start building your English speaking performance step by step. 🎯 My Course Modules — Speak English with Confidence & Purpose! 🗣️ IELTSReady - Speaking Mastery (13-Class Module) Prepare strategically for all 3 IELTS Speaking Parts with a structured 13-lesson plan. ✔️ Learn to answer fluently with depth and coherence ✔️ Develop natural pronunciation, rhythm, and tone ✔️ Build topic vocabulary and idiomatic expressions ✔️ Practice live mock tests with real examiner-style feedback ✔️ Get detailed score analysis and improvement plan 🏫 HKDSE & School Speaking Assessment Success I’ve helped Hong Kong secondary students achieve excellent results through targeted practice. ✔️ Learn key strategies for Part A (group discussion) and Part B (individual presentation) ✔️ Strengthen grammar accuracy and speaking structure ✔️ Gain confidence to express opinions and support ideas clearly ✔️ Use real past papers and model answers for practice 💬 Confidence & Fluency Builder Perfect for learners who want to speak naturally in daily life, work, or travel. ✔️ Interactive conversation classes based on real-world topics ✔️ Techniques to “think in English” and respond quickly ✔️ Pronunciation and accent coaching using native models ✔️ Continuous feedback and self-assessment for visible progress 🎤 Presentation & Interview Preparation Get ready to impress in school interviews, university admissions, job interviews, or public speaking. ✔️ Learn how to structure strong, clear, and persuasive answers ✔️ Improve tone, pacing, and confidence when speaking under pressure ✔️ Practice authentic interview questions with personalized correction #IELTS #HKDSE #Conversation #Interview #Fluency 🌟 My Teaching Philosophy & Classroom Promise I’m an Ofqual Level 5 Certified TEFL teacher from Boston, USA, patient, passionate, and results-focused. With 8000+ classes taught and 1600+ 5-star reviews, I’ve helped students across Hong Kong, Taiwan, and beyond speak English with clarity and confidence. My lessons are relaxed, supportive, and goal-oriented — designed to make you comfortable speaking while guiding steady improvement. I believe learning English should be fun, focused, and rewarding! 🏆 Students’ Success 🎯 Hong Kong students have achieved top HKDSE and school assessment scores. 💬 IELTS learners raised their speaking bands by 1–2 points. 👔 Adults have aced interviews and presentations with proven strategies. 🎓 Trial Class Experience We’ll begin with a short speaking assessment, discuss your goals, and design a custom plan to fit your needs — whether IELTS, HKDSE, fluency, or interview prep. 🤝 Classroom Guidelines Be punctual, stay positive, and don’t fear mistakes — they’re how we grow! Follow my cancellation policy, and let’s make English your strongest skill.
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Group Lessons

Around 40% off compared to 1-on-1 lessons🔥 Limited discount seats!
🎤 **SpeechReady™ Summer Group Course: Public Speaking & Group Discussion for Teens** Build confidence for school presentations, HKDSE speaking, oral exams, interviews, and group discussions. Students will learn to speak clearly, organize ideas, and communicate naturally in English. This summer, I am opening a new **SpeechReady™ group course** for teen students who want to become stronger, clearer, and more confident English speakers. Unlike a normal speaking class, this course focuses on **public speaking, presentations, and group discussion skills**. Students will learn how to speak in front of others, explain their ideas with structure, respond under pressure, and join group conversations naturally. This course is especially useful for students preparing for **HKDSE speaking tasks**, school oral exams, group discussions, presentations, interviews, debate, and future leadership opportunities. In this course, students will practice: ✅ Speaking with confidence and better voice control ✅ Organizing ideas clearly before speaking ✅ Starting speeches and presentations strongly ✅ Giving opinions with reasons and examples ✅ Agreeing, disagreeing, and adding ideas in group discussions ✅ Responding to classmates naturally ✅ Answering questions without freezing ✅ Speaking more naturally, not just memorizing scripts Group lessons are especially useful because students can learn from each other, practice with a real audience, and build confidence in a supportive environment. They will have more chances to listen, respond, present, and interact — just like they need to do in school, HKDSE speaking tasks, and real life. **Suggested course format:** 📌 4–6 students per group 📌 Teen students, around ages 12–18 📌 Suitable for B1–C1 English learners 📌 4-week or 8-week summer course 📌 Final speaking showcase at the end of the course **Class schedule:** 📅 Mondays and Thursdays 🕘 9:00 PM Hong Kong / Taiwan time This is a fixed summer group course schedule. Interested students can purchase the group lessons to reserve or message me to confirm availability and reserve a place in the group.
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1769 English course reviews

  • Ellen
    16 Dec 2025
    Donnie is an excellent and professional teacher.He helped my kid prepare for the secondary school interview, and finally my kid successfully received an offer from DBS.
  • Erica
    22 Nov 2025
    a quick update on Ronald's oral exam yesterday. He did very well! The topic chosen was "Summer Holiday". He followed your advice and made a new cue card, which he said was incredibly helpful for organizing his thoughts and remembering his points. We're so grateful for your guidance! We'll update you on the score once it's out!
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Performance History

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Experience

  • 2019 till now

    English Tutor

    Amazing Talker

  • 2018 - 2019

    Owner and operator

    Vili's Gourmet Tea and Cafe

  • 2013 - 2018

    Teacher of Biblical Studies

    Refuge Church

  • 1993 - 2017

    Commercial Manager and General Manager

    Advance Auto Parts

Education

  • 2021 - 2021

    30 Hour Teaching Advanced Grammar Course Certificate Uploaded

    Premier TEFL

  • 2021 - 2021

    30 Hour TOEIC Teaching Course Certificate Uploaded

    Premier TEFL

  • 2021 - 2021

    30 Hour Teaching English Online Certificate Uploaded

    Premier TEFL

  • 2021 - 2021

    30 Hour Teaching Young Learners Certificate Uploaded

    Premier TEFL

  • 2021 - 2021

    30 Hour Teaching Business English Certificate Uploaded

    Premier TEFL

  • 2020 - 2020

    30 Hour IELTS Teaching Course Certificate Uploaded

    Premier TEFL

  • 2019 - 2019

    ESL English as Second Language Certificate Uploaded

    Premiere TEFL

  • 1987 - 1992

    Horticulture Certificate Uploaded

    Norfolk County Agricultural High School

Certifications

  • TESOL/TEFL Certificate Uploaded

  • UK Level 5 Official Qualification Certificate Uploaded

  • Certified NFT Expert Certificate Uploaded

  • Systematic Synthetic Phonics Certificate Uploaded

  • Producer's License Certificate Uploaded

Experience
  • 2019 till now

    English Tutor

    Amazing Talker

  • 2018 - 2019

    Owner and operator

    Vili's Gourmet Tea and Cafe

  • 2013 - 2018

    Teacher of Biblical Studies

    Refuge Church

  • 1993 - 2017

    Commercial Manager and General Manager

    Advance Auto Parts

Education
  • 2021 - 2021

    30 Hour Teaching Advanced Grammar Course Certificate Uploaded

    Premier TEFL

  • 2021 - 2021

    30 Hour TOEIC Teaching Course Certificate Uploaded

    Premier TEFL

  • 2021 - 2021

    30 Hour Teaching English Online Certificate Uploaded

    Premier TEFL

  • 2021 - 2021

    30 Hour Teaching Young Learners Certificate Uploaded

    Premier TEFL

  • 2021 - 2021

    30 Hour Teaching Business English Certificate Uploaded

    Premier TEFL

  • 2020 - 2020

    30 Hour IELTS Teaching Course Certificate Uploaded

    Premier TEFL

  • 2019 - 2019

    ESL English as Second Language Certificate Uploaded

    Premiere TEFL

  • 1987 - 1992

    Horticulture Certificate Uploaded

    Norfolk County Agricultural High School

Certifications
  • TESOL/TEFL Certificate Uploaded

  • UK Level 5 Official Qualification Certificate Uploaded

  • Certified NFT Expert Certificate Uploaded

  • Systematic Synthetic Phonics Certificate Uploaded

  • Producer's License Certificate Uploaded

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  • If “Instant Tutoring” shows on the teacher’s profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
  • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.

Lesson duration

  • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
  • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
  • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).

Instructions

  • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click “My Lessons” to find your class, click “Go to class”, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
  • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.

Refund policy

  • Please click “Report Issue” if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
  • If the teacher doesn’t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.
How to book
  • After buying courses, you can book them according to the teacher’s schedule.
  • If “Instant Tutoring” shows on the teacher’s profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
  • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.
Lesson duration
  • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
  • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
  • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).
Instructions
  • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click “My Lessons” to find your class, click “Go to class”, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
  • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.
Refund policy
  • Please click “Report Issue” if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
  • If the teacher doesn’t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.

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