During the trial lesson, we will spend time getting to know each other, working out what your current level of English is, and discussing what you want to get out of your lesson(s). I look forward to our conversation together!

This class is aimed at students of intermediate level or above, who can already hold a conversation in English. We can simply chat about whatever you would like, to improve your fluency and conversation skills. I will correct you as we go using a Google doc, which you can look back on after the lesson to make sure you remember anything that you learn.

The focus of this class is conversation, so I don't come with any vocabulary or grammar exercises prepared - if you would like this more active style of teaching then please choose the "Improve your English" class instead.

For a first lesson, we will simply chat to get to know each other. For subsequent lessons, together we can pick a theme for each lesson to discuss, based on your interests. I will send you a short news article, video and other conversation-starter based on the theme, which you can read or watch as homework. These snippets of English - as it is used in the real world - aim to push your language skills and provide cultural insights, and to spark discussion around specific topics. If you are keen, I also encourage you to find your own article or video in English between classes, that can spark a discussion in our next lesson.

Please note that this lesson is designed for students of conversational level and so unfortunately is not suitable for complete beginners.

Looking forward to speaking to you soon!

Let's just chat - conversation class (for intermediate to advanced students)

This class is aimed at those who are just starting out on their journey of learning English, or who have been learning English for a while but are not yet at a conversational level. It is great for kids, but is also suitable for adults who have not studied English before or who are of a level where they need assistance in their native language during lessons. Please note that this course is only suitable for French, Italian and Spanish speakers, as I will need to be able to give you instructions and explanations, and these are the only languages in which I am currently confident to do this. For complete beginners, these classes will cover basic vocabulary and grammar, such as numbers, animals, family members and putting together simple sentences. For lower intermediate students, we will focus on building your skills to gain confidence and become conversational.

FR: La classe « Anglais pour débutants » est pour les gens qui veux commencer à apprendre l’anglais, ou ceux qui apprennent l'anglais depuis un certain temps mais qui ne sont pas encore à un niveau leur permettant de tenir une conversation. Super pour les enfants, ou pour adultes de bas niveau.

IT : La lezione "Inglese per principianti" è per le persone che vogliono iniziare a imparare l'inglese, o quelle che stanno imparando l'inglese da un po' ma non sono ancora a un livello in cui possono sostenere una conversazione.. Ottimo per bambini, o per adulti di basso livello.

ES: La lección "Inglés para principiantes" es para las personas que desean comenzar a aprender inglés, o aquellas que han estado aprendiendo inglés por un tiempo pero aún no están en un nivel en el que puedan mantener una conversación. Ideal para niños, o para adultos de bajo nivel.

Anglais pour débutants / Inglese per principianti / Inglés para principiantes / English for beginners (for French, Italian and Spanish speakers only):

If you've been learning English for a while, but want to improve your skills even further through fun and flexible lessons tailored to your needs, then this is the class for you.

In our first lesson, I will find out exactly what you want from the classes and we can do some exercises that let me get an idea of your level. Based on this, I will plan our subsequent lessons especially for you. We could cover:
-Vocabulary
-Grammar
-Reading
-Writing
-Speaking
-Listening
-Culture
-Differences in English around the world
-Spelling
-Business English
-Test or exam preparation
-Any other requests!

This class will be taught in English - the best way to learn at this level is to get as much exposure to English as possible. If you would like explanations and exercises to be presented in French, Italian or Spanish instead of in English, please book my 'English for beginners' class instead.

Looking forward to working with you soon.

Improve your English - structured classes, tailored to your needs (for intermediate to advanced students)

Are you tired of people asking you where you're from because of your accent? This class is aimed at those who already have a good level of English, but want to polish their pronunciation to the next level and pick up the accent of a native speaker as much as possible.

We will:
-go through the 44 sounds of the English language and identify any that cause problems for you
-pay particular attention to sounds that difficult for speakers of your mother tongue to make accurately
-uncover the ways in which sounds change when part of connected speech instead of spoken in isolation
-perfect your word stress and sentence stress
-look into the complexities of English spelling to break this down as a barrier to effective pronunciation
-practice what you've learned with speaking and reading activities

This class is based on British English pronunciation, although we will also discuss some of the differences with American English pronunciation.

Sound like a native - pronunciation masterclass

This course is aimed at those studying English for academic purposes - perhaps you hope to study at an English speaking university, or perhaps you work in academia and need to refine your English to write papers or collaborate with international colleagues. My Masters degree is in Biology, and I now work as an Ecologist in an Environmental Science organisation.

Based on your level and aims, we can work out what kinds of activities would be of most use to you. These could include:
-vocabulary exercises, focused on technical and specialist vocabulary for your field
-listening comprehension exercises, for example based around what you might encounter in lectures, conferences or collaborating with international colleagues
-reading comprehension exercises, for example based around scientific papers from journals in your field, or university textbooks
-speaking activities to practice presenting scientific research and engaging in scientific debate
-academic writing, for example to create accurate and succinct scientific reports or to write effective personal statements and university applications
-communicating your science to a non-specialist audience
-proofreading of your papers, reports or presentations

English for Science

If you already have a good level of English, but want to find out more about the culture behind the language, then this class is for you. Maybe you are thinking of moving to or spending some time in the UK and want to feel prepared. Maybe you are just interested to find out more and really connect with the language you have been learning.

The class will be structured but with a strong focus on speaking. Depending on your interests and your motivation for taking the class (which we can discuss in your first lesson), it could cover:
-Manners and being polite - what is considered 'the norm' in the UK?
-British literature, music art, TV, film, theatre, comedy, politics, economics, law, geography, history, mythology, sports, pastimes, food / cooking, and holidays / festivals
-Practical situations - what to expect the first time you go to the doctors, to school / university, to a restaurant, etc. For example, should I leave a tip? How can I make new local friends when no one seems to talk to people they don't already know?
-Regional differences in UK culture and ways of speaking
-Global differences in culture and ways of speaking across English speaking countries around the world 
-Any other requests!

Looking forward to teaching you soon.