This is a planning session, rather than a regular class.

In 30 minutes together, we'll figure out what you want to do in English that you can't do yet, take a look at where you are now, and sketch out what working together could look like. You'll leave with something specific to try on your own — and a clear sense of whether we're a good fit.

When you book, I will send you a short survey to fill out about your goals. Please answer it or tell me a little about what you're working toward. It helps me prepare.

Adults only.

Podemos usar el español como apoyo si lo necesitas.
A gente pode usar o português como apoio.

If you want to sound natural — not just correct — in spoken English, this is the work. My background as a journalist trained me to listen for the small things that make speech work or not work: phrasing, rhythm, word choice, the things that mark you as a non-native speaker even when your grammar is perfect.

Every class is built around what you actually want to talk about. After class, I send you a personalized review document — vocabulary from our conversation in context, exercises on the patterns you're working on, and examples connected to your interests. It's the editorial work you'd do yourself if you had the time and the eye for it.

Adults only. Working professionals, university students, serious independent learners. 

We can use Spanish or Portuguese as support if needed, but our goal is always to work in English.

Spoken English Coaching: Conversation, Fluency, Pronunciation

For adults using English at work — meetings, calls, presentations, emails, interviews, client communication. I'm a Qualified Specialist on italki for Business English, with more than ten years of professional journalism and editing behind that designation.

Common work I do here: preparing for high-stakes meetings or presentations, improving how you communicate with international clients or colleagues, polishing the spoken English used in interviews and negotiations, refining written communication for emails and reports. We can work on whatever your actual job requires.

Every class generates a personalized review document tailored to your work context, your industry vocabulary, and the specific patterns we're working on.

Spanish and Portuguese support available if needed.

Business English for Working Professionals (Qualified Specialist)

Qualified Specialist for Test Preparation. I work with students preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency), and other major English proficiency exams.

My approach: we spend class time on the parts of the exam that benefit most from real-time coaching — speaking (where you need a human listener and feedback) and writing (where you need editorial judgment on your drafts). Reading and listening practice you can do on your own; I'll point you to materials and give you feedback on your work between classes.

After every class, I generate a personalized review document covering vocabulary, structures, and strategies specific to your target exam and your current weaknesses.

Tell me your target exam, your test date, and your score goal when you book — we'll build a plan around it.