Malcolm Hyndman

Malcolm Hyndman

Online English teacher. 2,300+ free interactive lessons for learners and teachers — beginner to advanced, grammar, speaking, IELTS, business, pronunciation, and more.

2,300+Free Lessons
A1–C2All Levels
30+Years Teaching
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What Students Say

★★★★★

"I've been learning English for many years, and Malcolm is by far the best teacher I've ever had! He is professional, genuinely interested, and also funny. He's very well-read, so we can discuss a wide range of topics. I always look forward to our classes, and I can see real progress in my English."

— Thomas
★★★★★

"Malcolm is a great teacher and a really nice person. In just 8 classes, he helped me improve my IELTS speaking from 6 to 7. It was a pleasure learning from him, and I highly recommend him!"

— Maria
★★★★★

"My English has significantly improved since I started lessons with him. He has a professional attitude; during conversation always observes your English and gives you feedback, all the while adjusting the scope of the lesson to your needs. The atmosphere is always positive, funny and without any pressure."

— Damian

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Courses

Structured lesson pathways — each course is a complete learning journey.

Exam Preparation

IELTS Master Formula IELTS Writing IELTS Speaking IELTS Reading IELTS Listening

Strategy guides and full practice courses for every section of the IELTS exam. Click any guide to view full-size.

IELTS B2–C13 lessons
📖 Read Your Way to Band 7
Full IELTS workouts built from genuinely interesting texts — Maugham's "The Verger", the Ulysses Contract, the lost art of wayfinding. Real reading question types, plus the writing and speaking that grow out of each.
IELTS Writing
Task 1: Reports
Charts, graphs, maps, and process diagrams.
IELTS B29-lesson series
🏆 Task 1 Master Toolkit
Three spaced-repetition sets covering trends, comparisons, and intro/overview structure — the complete Band-7 Task 1 toolkit.
IELTS Writing
Task 2: Essays
Opinion, discussion, and problem-solution essays.
IELTS Writing
Essay Practice
Timed practice for all Task 2 types with instant scoring.
IELTS Writing8 lessons
Writing Pathway
From sentences to essays with a Bestiary memory system.
IELTS B2–C17 workshops
BC Writing Workshops
Interactive workshops for every Task 2 type — plus Task 1 graphs.
IELTS Reading10 tests
Practice Tests
Full reading tests with all question types, timed practice, and instant scoring.
IELTS Vocabulary22 games
🧱 IELTS Word Wall
Interactive vocabulary games covering all 10 IELTS topic areas. Match, memory, quiz, anagram & categorize.
B2 → C2
Cambridge Exams (CAE & CPE)
FCE, CAE, CPE preparation — use of English, reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
C1 · CAE5 essays
CAE Essay Practice
Five guided Writing Part 1 essays with model answers, examiner notes, and a useful-language cheat sheet.
C1 → C230 lessons
CPE Reading Practice
30 fascinating reading passages with Cambridge-style multiple choice, vocabulary, and discussion.
IB DP · Paper 16 lessons
IB Paper 1 — Unseen Text Analysis
A six-lesson programme from Band 5 to Band 7 — one paragraph shape, one verb toolkit, one self-mark protocol.
IB DP · Companion6 lessons
Techniques in Action — Short-Story Workshops
Poe, Gogol, Bierce, Chopin, Jacobs & Saki. Spot the technique, name it, pin down the effect verb — what the text does to the reader.

The Memory Palace

A separate project — using ancient memory techniques to hold entire domains of knowledge.

Tools

PowerUp
Project manager
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MandalArt
Goal-setting
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CountdownArt
Visual countdown
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Speaking Practice
IELTS simulator
"The foundation of every state is the education of its youth."
— Diogenes of Sinope
Scientifically Proven Teaching and Learning Methods

The research behind how I design lessons

The Story Gap: Why Professionals Who Tell Stories Get Heard