If you are searching for a professional teacher who will identify your mistakes and help you correct them, you've come to the right place. In the trial lesson, you are free to ask whatever questions you want about English language or culture. You can ask me about English grammar, do an IELTS mock test, or ask about how to sound more like a native speaker. So, if you've never understood how to use Present Perfect, what's the secret to getting band 7.0 on the IELTS exam, or what's the difference between British and American English, book a trial lesson today. I look forward to talking with you soon.

These fluency-based lessons will help you to speak English more confidently with friends and colleagues in social settings such as dinners, parties, in meetings, and on holiday. You will learn how to open a conversation, how to answer questions, how to develop a conversation, and most importantly what to do when you don't understand. We will learn the value of question tags (won't we?), what topics to avoid, and how to use stress to show interest in what another person is saying. By the end, you will feel far more confident whenever you have to speak English. (PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT an IELTS  or exam preparation course. If you are preparing for IELTS or any other exam, please book an IELTS Speaking / Writing / Complete lesson instead)

Speaking with Confidence

In this course David, an experienced IELTS examiner, will guide you through all 4 parts of the IELTS exam. We will learn about different question types, how examiners grade your answers, techniques to maximise your score, how to make the best use of your time, and how to avoid the most common mistakes. After each lesson you will be given real IELTS questions to practice, and you will get feedback on everything you do. I have examined hundreds of IELTS candidates over the years, and will give you the precise guidance you need to succeed in the IELTS exam.

IELTS Complete

In these lessons, I will guide you through each part of the IELTS speaking test. You will learn how the examiner grades your answers, what language they're looking for, and how to maximise your score. We will practice each part of the test using real IELTS questions, and you will get detailed feedback on every part of your performance. By the end, you will feel confident about succeeding in this part of the IELTS exam.

IELTS Speaking - your guide to success

In this course we will look at the most difficult part of the IELTS exam; the writing section. We will learn about different question types, how examiners grade your writing, how to plan a good answer, what are the most common topics, and how to avoid the most common mistakes. After each lesson you will be given real IELTS questions to practice, and you will get feedback on everything you write. I have marked hundreds of IELTS writing answers over the years, and will give you the precise guidance you need to succeed in this part of the exam.

IELTS Writing - the right way

Most students have problems with English grammar. So in these lessons you will have the opportunity to ask questions about whatever areas of grammar cause you problems. Whether it's knowing how to use Present Perfect, understanding when to use articles, problems with prepositions, or learning the difference between simple and continuous tenses, these lessons will answer all those questions that you were too embarrassed to learn in school.
David has been teaching English grammar for over 20 years, to thousands of students from all over the world. So join his grammar garden, and let your English grow.

Grammar Garden

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PGEC (Primary) from Homerton College, Cambridge, is the post-graduate teaching qualification in the UK