Bryan James, English Teacher and Debate Coach

MEET BRYAN

English Teacher & Debate Coach

Confidence grows when students have something worth saying.

I’m Bryan James, an English teacher and debate coach with 10 years of teaching experience and 5 years of experience coaching debate. I hold a BA in Community Leadership – Educational and Social Science and a TEFL qualification. Over the years, I’ve worked with students from Vietnam, China, Taiwan, and Thailand, teaching learners from different backgrounds, ages, and English levels.

My Teaching Philosophy

Why he teaches

Learning English should be about more than memorising vocabulary and grammar. Students should learn how to think, communicate, question ideas, and express themselves confidently.

Every student deserves a place to practise their voice. Bryan’s approach gives students room to try, make mistakes, rethink an idea, and come back stronger — with the structure and encouragement parents value.

How students learn with Bryan

What parents can expect

Lessons combine language development with practical communication skills. Students explain their ideas, defend opinions, listen to different perspectives, and become increasingly independent speakers. Whether a student is preparing for competition, improving English, or building speaking confidence, the goal is the same: Think clearly. Speak confidently. Be heard.

Clear goals, encouraging feedback, and learning that feels both challenging and achievable. Students build more than a polished presentation — they learn how to prepare, respond, and trust their own thinking.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

BA Community Leadership – Educational and Social Science

Experience

TEFL qualified • 10+ years teaching • 5+ years debate coaching

International Teaching

Vietnam • China • Taiwan • Thailand
WSDC • AP • WSC debate coaching

Think clearly. Speak confidently. Be heard.

Public Speaking · WSC · WSDC · AP Debate · English & Critical Thinking