Derek Cowan
Native British English Teacher | Business English | IT & Tech English
Also speaks: Vietnamese
Meet Derek
More than just lessons
When you learn with Derek on Tuton, you get a full learning system — not just a weekly call.
During lessons
HD video classroom
Built-in video with noise cancellation — not a Zoom link
Collaborative notes
Built together during every lesson, yours to keep
AI lesson reports
Grammar corrections, key moments, and progress analysis after every lesson
Between lessons
Assigned courses
Structured content your tutor picks for your level
Full lesson library
Study materials to practise and review anytime
Vocabulary tools
Spaced repetition so new words actually stick
Progress tracking
See your improvement over time across all skills
Tutor messaging
Stay in touch with your tutor between lessons
Calendar sync
Lessons appear in your Google Calendar automatically
Most tutors give you an hour on Zoom and wish you luck. This is different.
About Derek
Hello! 🙋♂️ My name is Derek and I am a native English speaker from the UK with over 16 years of experience in both business and teaching. I also work as a web developer and designer, so I understand the language and communication skills needed for professionals in the tech industry. 🌐💻 I love working with motivated students who are ready to improve their English for work, study, and real-life conversations! My business and IT background allows me to bring real-world professional experience into my lessons — perfect for anyone who needs English for meetings, interviews, client communication, or global projects. I have thousands of hours of teaching experience with students from around the world — both in-person and online. My teaching specialties include: • Business English...
Qualifications
1 credentialsCertifications
TEFL Masters
Cambridge · 2017
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