In this 30 minute lesson, you can tell me all about yourself and your goals for learning English.

You'll have some speaking and listening practice with me, and I will check your level.

I look forward to meeting you!

Practise speaking English with a friendly teacher! 

No preparation, no homework, just bring a coffee and let's practise speaking and listening in English.

Conversation only (speaking and listening)

Improve all aspects of your English, including grammar, vocabulary and the 4 skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening).

I will use lesson plans created for your level, using structured materials like the ones used in language schools.  

You will be given written feedback and homework after each lesson.

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A1 (Beginner): In 10 hours, you can learn functions like how to introduce yourself, order food, and ask for directions.

A2 (Elementary): In 10 hours, you can easily talk about your daily routine and hobbies, and make polite requests.

B1 (Intermediate): In 10 hours, you can master conversations about past experiences, express opinions, and write short emails.

B2 (Upper-Intermediate): In 10 hours, you can improve fluency, discuss abstract topics, and use idiomatic expressions.

C1 (Advanced): In 10 hours, you can refine your skills to debate complex topics, write professional texts, and enhance your fluency.

C2 (Proficient): In 10 hours, you can perfect your English with advanced vocabulary, nuanced expressions, and near-native fluency.

General English course (grammar, vocabulary, skills)

Preparation for:

IELTS
Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE
Trinity GESE / ISE
OET
LanguageCert

Please tell me what exam you are preparing for when you book the lesson.

In these lessons, you will find out about the format of the exam, we will practise all parts of the exam, and we'll build on your grammar and vocabulary.

We will use exam practise materials and every lesson will be tailored for your individual needs.

I will give writing practise tasks for homework, and I will give a comprehensive feedback report about your writing.

Exam preparation course

Do you want to try the IELTS speaking test and find out your current level?

30 minute lesson: 
- 15 minutes speaking test
- 15 minutes feedback

60 minute lesson:
- 15 minutes speaking test 1
- 15 minutes feedback
- 15 minutes speaking test 2
- 15 minutes feedback

These lessons are only for test practise and feedback.  I will give advice on any grammar topics you should study. If you want help to improve your grammar and vocabulary, please book my Exam Preparation lessons.

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IELTS practice speaking test

Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

I studied Forensic Phonetics. This is the study of how speech is analysed in legal contexts.

I focused on variation in English accents.

I studied topics in English language including grammar, pronunciation and the history of the language.

Sheffield Hallam University
Nottingham Trent University
The University of Sheffield
The University of Leeds
The University of East London

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I do not have a certificate in exam teaching, but I have taught exam classes for 17 years and I have worked as a speaking test examiner for Trinity College London on the GESE and ISE exams since 2016. I have also written materials for the PSI Skills for English exams.