Hi, I’m Nick. With 20 years of full-time teaching experience (20,000+ hours) and a 10-year corporate background, I help professionals and learners transition from textbook English to fluent, confident, real-world communication.
Whether you need to ace a Cambridge exam, land a global corporate role, or master casual conversation, I build bespoke lessons tailored strictly to your goals.
Why Choose Me?
• Native Speaker: Idiomatic fluency and neutral accent training.
• Highly Educated: Business Degree + Currently studying Msc in Economics & International Relations.
• Corporate Background: 10+ years at Heineken, Merck, and Campbell's.
• 20+ Years Experience: Over 20,000 hours of full-time teaching.
• 92% Success Rate: Proven results in Cambridge University exams.
• Qualified Expert: Advanced Business TEFL certification.
• Language Learner: Living in Spain since 2007; I understand your struggles.
My Specializations
• Business, Finance & Politics: Advanced terminology for economics, finance, and international affairs
• Career Advancement: Job interviews, CV, executive presentations, and meetings
• Exam Preparation: Targeted strategy for B2, C1, and C2 levels.Effective Communication: High-level vocabulary, grammar, and fluency.
• Dynamic Conversation: Interactive practice tailored to your interests.
How I Work:
• Every lesson is 100% customized to your goals.
• No Fixed Syllabus
• Interactive Method: Dynamic, engaging classes focused on building confidence.
• Proven Resource: Published E-book author with materials that work.
Start Your Journey
Ready to transform your English communication skills?
Book a free 20-minute consultation today so we can discuss your specific goals and build your custom learning plan!
Availability
Choose a date and time to start booking your class.
Times are displayed in your local time zone.
Can't find the availability that suits your needs?
Me encanta como da las clases.estoy aprendiendo mucho en muy poco tiempo
Roberto Castelló Soler
★★★★★
I'm so glad to be studying with Nicholas. He's an honest, kind person and a really good teacher. It's pleasant to learn with him, and I feel that I'm improving my English session by session. I definitely recommend him!
Chema
★★★★★
A Very accesible man. He always cares about the student
Mari Cruz Picazo Lorenzo
★★★★★
Jovi
★★★★★
Alvaro Del Pino
★★★★★
I really enjoy his classes and it's very pleasant to talk with him. My confidence is increasing.
Idoneo Spain Chasseur Immobilier et Avocats
★★★★★
Nicholas es genial, entendió a la perfección lo que necesitaba y lo que quería conseguir gracias a su acompañamiento. Gracias 🤗
Maria del Carmen Ruiz Doblas
★★★★★
alejandro cobas piñeiro
★★★★★
Muy bien, enfocado a mi necesidad. Con casos de negocio donde haces algo de teoría, muy poco, y mucha práctica y tema para discusión y poder practicar conversación, que es lo que buscaba.
Antonio Rodríguez López
★★★★★
Nicholas James is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He is very intelligent, and it is always a pleasure to engage in conversation with him on any topic, sharing opinions with the highest level of respect.
Antonio Bernal fernandez
★★★★★
100 x 100 recomendable
David Espinosa Martos
★★★★★
Uno de los mejores profesores que he tenido nunca, muy amable, se preocupa por si has entendido la clase y hace que estas sean muy amenas.
Ángel Garrido
★★★★★
Great teacher!
Cristina
★★★★★
I enjoy the class. It easy talk with him.
Daniel García
★★★★★
Cada día aumenta mi confianza en el inglés. Brillante
César Sobrado Chao
★★★★★
Excelent teacher, amazing classes... In my case, very easy to feel comfortable with the conversation and I always learn something new!
Ángel Palencia
★★★★★
It has been a great first class.
Ana Gómez
★★★★★
Clase animada y con buen material
I teach
English
Cambridge Exam Preparation: C1 Advanced
Cambridge Exam Preparation: B2 First
B1 Preliminary (PET) Exam Preparation
Business English
Job interview preparation
Languages I speak
EnglishNative
SpanishBilingual
Education
Msc Economics And International Relations University Of East Anglia
Master/Postgraduate
B.A. (Hons) Business - University Of East Anglia
Degree - B.A.
Higher National Diploma In Business And Finance
Degree
Cima Certificate In Business Accounting
Certification
Tefl Certificate (100 Hours)
Certification
Tefl Advanced Certificate In Business English (30 Hours)
Certification
Tefl Advanced Certificate Teaching English Online (40 Hours)
Certification
Other things I like
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cancel a booking?
Yes, you can cancel booking up to 8 hours before the lesson starts, indicating the reason for the cancellation. We will study each case personally to carry out the refund.
Can I modify a booking?
Yes, something unexpected can always happen, so you can change the time or day of the lesson. You can do it from your personal area in "Scheduled lessons" through the option "Change date".
Where are the lessons held?
The class is done through classgap’s virtual classroom. Classgap was developed specifically for educational purposes, including many useful features such as: digital whiteboard, online text editor, webcam, screen sharing and many more. View virtual classroom
How do I pay for the lesson?
At the time you select a lesson or package of hours, you will make the payment through our virtual payment service. You have two options: - Debit / Credit - Paypal Once the payment is settled, we'll send you an e-mail with the booking confirmation.
Do you understand English but sometimes struggle to use it when it really matters?
Perhaps you need to contribute confidently during a meeting, expla...
Hello! My name is Pamela, and I am a passionate English teacher with over 5 years of experience teaching students of all ages and levels from around t...
Hi! My name is Christy, and I'm thrilled to be your tutor on this exciting journey of learning English! I come from the beautiful Western Cape in Sout...