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Mika 🎓 LSE Graduate PhD Candidate TEFL Certified Bilingual 🇬🇧🇫🇮 Academic Writing Interview Coach ✍️

🔥Speak English🎓Master Writing
200English Sessions Completed

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🗣️ Bilingual native speaker (English🇬🇧, Finnish🇫🇮) 🇹🇼 6 months of English teaching experience in Taipei, Taiwan 🌟 5 years of online English teaching (iTutorGroup / TutorABC / Engoo) 🏆 TEFL certified, 5,000+ ★5 reviews 🗺️ 4 years of Geography tutoring (Preply) 🎓 BA in English Literature & MSc in European Studies (LSE) 🌏 Lived in 5 countries (Taiwan · UK · Finland · Iceland · Czech Republic) ✍️ Short stories and poems published in the literary magazine The Smoke 🎥 Short Film Actor – Someone Has to Die (2015) 🛋️ Sales experience at Dwell, a UK furniture brand 🍸 Sales experience at Iittala, a leading Finnish design brand ⚽ Football enthusiast (lifelong Tottenham Hotspur fan — COYS!) 🏅 Completed 30 marathons in 15 countries ✨ Completed a 13 km mountain race in Türkiye 🏃‍♂️ ✨ Completed a 10 km race on Syros Island, Greece 🏃‍♂️ ✈️ Traveler to 34 countries and 73 cities 🇫🇮 Completed 6 months of Finnish military service 🎓 Education 🎓 ✨ BA (Hons) in English Literature (University of Westminster, UK) ✨ ✨ MSc in European Studies (LSE, UK) ✨ ✨ And soon PhD in Geography (University of Oulu, Finland) ✨ 🌏 International Living Experience 🌏 🇬🇧 Lived in London, UK 🇫🇮 Lived in Helsinki & Hämeenlinna, Finland 🇨🇿 Exchange student in Prague for 6 months 🇮🇸 Exchange student in Akureyri, Iceland for 6 months 🇹🇼 Lived in Taipei, Taiwan for 6 months ✈️ Traveling Across 34 Countries ✈️ 🇪🇺 Europe – 25 countries including Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Belgium, and more 🌏 Asia – Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia 🕌 Middle East – UAE, Qatar 🎨 Hobbies & Interests 🎨 ✨ Writing, reading, and watching films 📚 ✨ Cooking & making pizza from scratch 🍕 ✨ Watching football (Tottenham Hotspur fan) ⚽ ✨ Animal lover (childhood dream: veterinarian) 🐶 ✨ Studying languages (Chinese, Japanese, French) 🗣️ ✨ Exploring literature & art (Stephen King, Paul Auster, Alistair Gray, Salman Rushdie, Milan Kundera) 🎨 ✨ Favourite book: The Astonishing Colour of After by Emily X.R. Pan 📘 🦋 Why You Should Study with Me 🦋 💎 Native-level fluency in two languages — accurate pronunciation & natural conversation 💎 5,000+ verified reviews proving strong teaching performance ✨ 💎 Expertise in Essay & Academic Writing based on my literature background 💎 Deep understanding of Asian learners ✨ 💎 Fully personalized, goal-based learning roadmaps ✨ ✏️ Everyday English ✏️ 📝 Situation-based practice to build real speaking confidence 📝 Master natural British expressions, vocabulary, and nuances 📝 IPA-based pronunciation & intonation correction for clarity ✏️ Test Preparation ✏️ 📝 IELTS / TOEFL / TOEIC 📝 Speaking · Writing · Listening · Reading 📝 Full mock tests & detailed feedback ✏️ Academic & Writing Skills ✏️ 📝 Essay Writing 📝 Academic Writing 📝 English Grammar 📝 Reading Comprehension 📝 Listening Comprehension 📝 British English 🏆 What You Will Gain from My Lessons 🏆 🌟 Confidence in everyday and business English 🌟 Strong test preparation through real exam practice 🌟 Support for university applications using authentic academic materials 🌟 Skills to succeed in promotions and global career development 💚 25-Minute Trial Lesson 💚 ✅ A customized learning roadmap ✅ Quick evaluation of strengths and weaknesses ✅ Mini-lesson tailored to your goals (conversation, writing, exam prep) ✅ A fast-improving and enjoyable learning experience ❤️ Lesson Rules ❤️ 📍 Please notify me at least 24 hours in advance for cancellations or added materials 📍 Work in a quiet environment where you can talk and make notes in peace 📍 Check your device and internet connection for a smooth class
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70 English course reviews

  • Anonymous
    Jun 12, 2026
    Mika created a structured and focused learning environment for me. His self-developed materials reflect his careful preparation.
  • Rachel
    Jun 10, 2026
    The teacher arranged the course in a well-structured yet flexible way, allowing me to practice conversation through diverse learning materials.
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Performance History

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Experience

  • 2020 till now Preply
  • 2020 - 2024 Engoo

Education

  • 2023 till now University of Oulu Geography Research Unit Certificate Uploaded

  • 2009 - 2010 London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) European Institute Certificate Uploaded

  • 2006 - 2009 University of Westminster English Language and Linguistics Certificate Uploaded

Certifications

  • 120-hr Certificate in TEFL with TEYL Certificate Uploaded

Experience
  • 2020 till now Preply
  • 2020 - 2024 Engoo
Education
  • 2023 till now

    University of Oulu

    Geography Research Unit Certificate Uploaded

  • 2009 - 2010

    London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

    European Institute Certificate Uploaded

  • 2006 - 2009

    University of Westminster

    English Language and Linguistics Certificate Uploaded

Certifications
  • 120-hr Certificate in TEFL with TEYL Certificate Uploaded

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Lesson duration

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  • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
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Refund policy

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  • 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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