Nicholas Andrew COATES

Nicholas Andrew Coates

English Language Lecturer | Linguistic Expert (CEL) | Translator

Professional Summary

Highly experienced university lecturer and linguistic expert with over 40 years of teaching, training, and academic collaboration in English language instruction. Extensive background in higher education across major Italian universities, including Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, the University of Verona, and IULM. Specialist in Business English, academic English, microlanguages, translation, and teacher training. Experienced Cambridge ESOL Team Leader responsible for examiner training and assessment oversight. Published translator in economic and cultural fields.

Academic & Teaching Experience

University of Verona — Linguistic Expert (CEL)

2011 – Present | Verona, Italy

Teaching general and specialised English to university students.
Supporting departmental linguistic programmes and assessment activities.
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice — Adjunct Lecturer

2009 – 2023, 2025 - present | Venice & Treviso, Italy

Courses held at the Department of Economics and Interdepartmental School of Economics, Languages and Entrepreneurship (Treviso campus).
Course leader for English Language I and II (International Trade degree programmes).
Instructor in Technical Microlanguage English (Business Statistics degree) and English Language I (SIGI degree).
Lecturer in specialist English for the ELEO Master’s Programme (2014–2022).
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice — Linguistic Expert (CEL)

2010 – 2011 | Venice, Italy

Provided English language instruction and support for university language programmes.
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice — Adjunct Lecturer

2001 – 2008 | Treviso, Italy

General English courses for degree programmes in International Trade and in Statistics.
Business Microlanguage courses, English I & II,  for degree programme in International Trade.
IULM University — Linguistic Expert (CEL)

1985 – 2009 | Feltre, Italy

Taught translation, composition, practical criticism, and text analysis.
Supervised and co-supervised approx. 600 dissertations.
Supported English literature courses (Renaissance, 18th century, Modernist literature).
Taught Business English with a focus on marketing, advertising, and corporate communication.

Other Teaching & Training Roles

Cambridge ESOL — Team Leader

2000 – Present | Cambridge, UK / Italy

Responsible for training and updating oral examiners for Cambridge ESOL exams in Treviso, Bassano, and Feltre.
Public Education Institutions — Specialist English Lecturer

2000 – Present | Veneto region

Taught specialised English in IFTS advanced training courses (Treviso, Montebelluna, Conegliano, Bassano, Belluno, Longarone, Oderzo).
Courses included: Marketing and Sales Organisation, Tourism Marketing, Integrated Logistics.
Teacher Trainer — Primary School English Teacher Training

1994 – Present | Treviso & Venice

Provided language and methodology training for primary school teachers.
Owner & Director of Studies — Scuola di Lingue Europa

1989 – 1993 | Belluno, Italy

Managed academic programmes and language instruction.

Education

University of Leeds — B.A. (Hons.) English Literature

1978 – 1981 | Leeds, UK
Classification: Second Class Honours, Division One

Translation Work (Selected Publications)

Economics

Competitive Knowledge Management in SMEs (Forum, 2005)
Management Reports of Italian Listed Companies (International Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Performance Evaluation, 2005)
Cultural & Historical Works

Multiple volumes for Fondazione Cassamarca and the Chinese Academy of International Culture, including:

The Silk Road and Chinese Civilization (2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012)
The Magic of India (2013)
The Intersection of Civilizations – The Mediterranean World (Cultural Relics Press, 2016)

Summer & International Programmes

University of Bristol (1990–2000): Led summer study programmes for IULM students; exam preparation.
Regent’s University London (2001–2018): English courses for Italian university students; language/didactic refresher training for primary and secondary school teachers.

Skills

Languages

English (native)
Italian: Excellent — reading, writing, speaking
French: Good — reading, writing, speaking
Professional Skills

University-level English teaching
Business English and microlanguages
Translation (economics, history, culture)
Academic writing and text analysis
Teacher training and professional development
Programme and course management
Digital tools for language teaching
IT Skills

Excellent command of digital teaching tools and educational software.
Driving Licence

Full driving licence (car)