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4.9 ★average rating
97student reviews
7,500+lessons taught

From my public profiles on Preply (5.0 from 28 reviews, 6,023 lessons, top 5% of English tutors) and italki (4.9 from 69 reviews). Figures as of 3 November 2026.

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…a huge improvement in my fluency and vocabulary…
Martaitalki · 180 lessons · May 2022Fluency
I have learned a lot about how to approach the interview for my new position.
Maria Elenaitalki · Dec 2024Interviews
Every class is a confidence booster.
SusanaPreply · Nov 2023Confidence
#1 british teacher
Rafalitalki · Sep 2025British English
I feel more confident and motivated.
Antoniitalki · 14 lessons · Oct 2025Confidence
…he helped me a lot with British English pronunciation and understanding the phrasal verbs.
ValentinaPreply · May 2021Pronunciation
…he pushes you to talk, you do not feel with him that you are in a boring lesson
N. Alsaifitalki · Dec 2022Speaking
…great conversation topics and very adaptable. He gives very clear explanations.
OsamuPreply · business focus · Jun 2025Business
…the nerves I feel in each lesson gradually fade away with the conversation and Shaun's encouragement.

Translated from Chinese

Zoeitalki · 6 lessons · Mar 2025Confidence
…his accent is fantastic and very clear to understand.
Andrésitalki · Jul 2021Accent
Shaun is an exceptional teacher with great listening abilities.
Karenitalki · 6 lessons · Sep 2024Tailored
I feel much more confident when speaking English.
SteffiPreply · Jul 2021Confidence
…corrects my mistakes while I'm speaking. I'm happy to continue learning…
AleksandraPreply · Aug 2026Speaking
Made everything easy to understand and learning felt fun. Highly recommend!
Maxitalki · 8 lessons · Nov 2024Easy to follow
I feel more confident and comfortable speaking.
RenataPreply · Feb 2025Confidence
My kids enjoyed his class a lot. They are improving quickly
Mollieitalki · 15 lessons · Aug 2021Children
Finally, I found a professional who takes my lessons very seriously…
ElmazPreply · Jun 2022Speaking
He is very patient and makes me feel comfortable!
Preply student3 months of lessons · Mar 2024Patient
The trial lesson was good. It gives me confidence to have more lessons.
Rachelitalki · 21 lessons · Aug 2021First lesson
He is knowledgeable, supportive, and truly dedicated to helping his students succeed
Sariitalki · 6 lessons · Apr 2025Results
Shaun is a fantastic English teacher and makes learning feel easy and enjoyable.
MateuszPreply · Aug 2026Patient
…encourages me to speak more and corrects my pronunciation. Very patient…

Translated from Chinese

Diffilaitalki · Sep 2021Pronunciation
He responds very well to each student's situation…
JanPreply · Oct 2024Tailored
I had a fantastic trial lesson with Shaun!
OlgaPreply · Nov 2023First lesson

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The Tongue Twister Series

4.6 ★from 50 reader ratings
BookAmazon UKGoodreads
1. Tongue Twisters for Perfect Pronunciation4.7 (12)4.6 (9)
2. Short, Sweet and Snappy4.4 (7)5.0 (5)
3. Lengthening the Challenge4.4 (5)4.4 (5)
4. Marathon for the Mouth4.6 (3)5.0 (2)
5. Insane Edition–5.0 (2)
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How to Talk to Anyone in English

4.4 ★on Goodreads and Amazon
WhereRating
Goodreads4.4 (5)
Amazon Brazil4.4 (7)
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