This 30-minute trial lesson is the perfect opportunity for us to get to know each other and see how I can help you achieve your goals.

During this session, we will:

Discuss your goals: We'll talk about why you want to learn English and what you hope to achieve, whether it's to pass an exam, for travel, your career, or just for fun!

Assess your level: I'll use a natural conversation and a few questions to accurately determine your current English level on the CEFR scale (A1-C2). 

Outline a personalized plan: Based on your goals and level, I'll recommend the best type of lessons for you and we'll talk about what your personalized learning plan could look like.

By the end of this trial, you will have a clear understanding of your current level and a plan for how we can work together to help you reach your goals.

Expert knowledge and advice to help you achieve the IELTS band score you need, whether that is band 6+ or band 8+!

Lessons focus on proven strategies, specific exam skills, and expanding your knowledge of common topics. 

We will use official IELTS practice exams and past papers to familiarize you with the format and timing of the test, ensuring you are fully prepared for exam day.

What you'll learn:

Speaking: Build fluency, coherence, and confidence as you practice answering questions in all three parts of the speaking test. Develop your ideas in appropriate ways and upgrade your grammar and vocabulary.

Writing: Learn how to manage your time,  structure and write high-scoring responses for both Task 1 (describing graphs, charts, and diagrams or writing a letter) and Task 2 (writing a well-developed essay).

Reading: Master skills like skimming, scanning, and identifying key information to efficiently answer all question types, including multiple choice, matching headings, and True/False/Not Given. Learn how to avoid common traps to boost your score.

Listening: Develop your ability to follow conversations, focus on specific details, and avoid common mistakes candidates make across all four sections of the test.

IELTS Preparation

Conversation classes without structure. Feedback on mistakes and suggestions for improvement will be given.

Informal Tutoring

Lessons will be based on a variety of topics and will focus on the four main skills; speaking, listening, reading and writing.

The lessons will include grammar and vocabulary which is appropriate to the level. There will be fun and interesting activities to practice what has been learned.

General English - Beginner - Proficient (A1-C2)

STUDENTS FROM BEFORE 08/2023 - General English - Beginner - Proficient (A1-C2)

This course provides targeted and effective preparation for the full range of Cambridge English Qualifications, including B1 Preliminary (PET), B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), and C2 Proficiency (CPE). I will help you master the specific skills and strategies required for the exam you need to pass.

Our lessons are built around official Cambridge materials, including past papers and practice tests, to ensure you are fully prepared for the exam format and ready to achieve your best possible score.

What you'll learn in this course:

Speaking: You will gain confidence through practice in all parts of the speaking test, from individual "long turns" to collaborative tasks and discussions with a partner. You'll learn how to communicate your ideas clearly and effectively.

Writing: You will learn how to plan, structure, and write high-scoring answers for various tasks, including essays, reviews, reports, and proposals. We will focus on improving your range of vocabulary, grammar, and overall coherence.

Reading & Use of English: We will practice all paper components, from multiple-choice cloze and keyword transformations to text comprehension and gapped-text exercises. You will learn to deal with a variety of text types and understand the grammar and vocabulary structures tested.

Listening: We'll work on developing your ability to understand a wide range of spoken materials, including interviews, lectures, and daily conversations, so you can accurately identify gist, detail, opinions, and attitudes.

Cambridge Exams (FCE, CAE, CPE)

Expert lessons designed to provide you with the essential skills and strategies to excel on the TOEFL iBT and achieve the score you need for university admissions or professional certification.

Our lessons use official ETS practice materials, including full-length practice tests and past papers, to ensure you are fully prepared for the format, question types, and timing of the actual exam.

What you'll learn in this course:

Speaking: Gain confidence in all four speaking tasks. We will practice delivering clear, well-structured responses for both independent and integrated speaking questions.

Writing: Learn how to plan, structure, and write high-scoring essays for both the integrated and independent writing tasks, ensuring you can clearly express your ideas and support them with details.

Reading: Develop key skills such as identifying main ideas, making inferences, and understanding vocabulary in context. We'll focus on the specific question types found in the TOEFL iBT Reading section.

Listening: Master your ability to follow academic lectures and conversations, take effective notes, and recognize the speaker's purpose or attitude.