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Sophie
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Other
Certified ESL Teacher | 11+ Years | Specialising in Fluency & Language Mastery (Tailored Approach)
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Other
Certified ESL Teacher | 11+ Years | Specialising in Fluency & Language Mastery (Tailored Approach)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in London, United Kingdom (18:14 UTC-06:00)
About Me
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Originally from a small town in the UK, where, unfortunately, it always rains, I moved abroad seeking sunshine and adventure. This journey sparked my passion for languages. For me, learning a language is expansive, opening doors to new cultures, ideas, and connections. I speak Spanish, and I find real joy in being able to connect with people I never would have met without learning their language.
As both a teacher and a language learner myself, I understand how challenging (and rewarding) learning a language can be. That’s why my lessons are always tailored to each student; I teach the way I would want to be taught: with patience, creativity, and a focus on real-world communication.Me as a Teacher
I hold a Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language, a Bachelor's in Psychology, and have 11+ years of experience teaching students of diverse nationalities and levels.
My goal is effective learning. I believe language learning should be an enjoyable and motivating journey, not a chore. Every learner is unique, with their own goals, style, and preferences, so I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. My classes are tailored to suit your needs, creating a supportive environment where fluency grows naturally and understanding deepens progressively. I teach in the way you learn best, together we’ll design a personalised learning path that helps you reach your language objectives. My lessons & teaching style
We learn best by doing. My classes are conversation-focused but follow a clear and structured approach. I explain concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way and then guide you through targeted practice so you can apply what you’ve learned with confidence.
We also learn best when we enjoy what we’re doing. My classes are creative, dynamic, and interactive, designed to make learning an enjoyable and motivating experience. The activities are designed to reinforce the lesson content, ensuring that by the end of each session, you have a solid understanding of what was covered. Each class builds upon the previous one, so every lesson acts as a building block toward real language comprehension.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL Level 5 Diploma - I-to-I - 2021This enables me to teach English successfully in classroom, online and as part of a business course. Alongside many different tests that checked my knowledge on the subjects I also had to create 4 extensive, in depth and appropriately detailed lesson plans alongside rationales for my chosen plans.
Certificate verified
TEFL - I-to-I - 2014
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2021 - Current
English TeacherI have been teaching online 1-1 English classes to a variety of nationalities across the globe, providing individualised classes tailored to each students' level and unique learning objectives. This has included helping them to build confidence and fluency in speaking, prepare for exams and interviews, as well as preparing for upcoming trips abroad.
Education
2022 - 2025
Bachelor’s - PsychologyI hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy, which gives me a strong understanding of how people learn and think. This background helps me create lessons that are not only clear and engaging but also tailored to individual learning styles. My training allows me to bring patience, insight, and practical strategies to every class, making the learning experience more meaningful, effective and enjoyable.
Work Experience
2020 - 2024
Online English TeacherWith Lingoda, I taught a wide range of topics from grammar, to conversational fluency to specific skills based classes to students all over the globe of all levels from complete beginners to C1
2015 - 2021
English TutorI worked as both a private tutor and in-class teacher teaching English to students ranging from the ages of 3 up to adults. This involved creating and delivering personalised courses and lessons to engage and help students achieve their goals.
5.0
Rating
38
Students
228
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
1 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Theme-Based Conversation Classes
A2 - C1Conversation28 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 18% off
Individually Customised English Classes - Build Fluency & Understanding
A2 - C1Language Essentials91 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 13% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
8 Reviews
Leszek Sarnowski
8 English lessons
Sophie is a very organized and trustworthy teacher. Her lessons are interesting and, what is more important, they really enhance my vocabulary and fluency in English. She not only creates a positive and friendly environment in the classroom, but also identifies my mistakes and helps me avoid them in the future.
Feb 4, 2026
Marcelo Vera Solis
5 English lessons
Excelente profesora, muy preocupada de que uno aprenda, y dispuesta en toda la clase a explicar con detalles, y mantener una clase dinamica en todo momento. La recomiendo mucho, ya que hemos estados aprendiendo varios puntos, pero en lo que pedi, que era fonetica, me ha ayudado mucho.
Jan 20, 2026
john Avila
1 English lesson
sophie is very organized and made me feel very comfortable during the class.
Mar 22, 2021
Martin R
15 English lessons
Sophie is well prepared and fully focused on our lesson. Lessons are interesting and with examples. She motivates you to make own sentences with new expressions.
Jan 23, 2026
Jozsef Sallai
14 English lessons
My first class with Sophie went very smoothly. She was friendly, patient, and made me feel comfortable right from the beginning. I liked her clear explanations and the way she guided the conversation so it was easy to speak. We talked about different topics in a natural way, and she corrected my mistakes gently, which helped a lot.
Sophie also used some simple materials during the class to check my level and asked about my learning goals. She explained how we can continue with a structured plan in the next lessons. I’m really satisfied and looking forward to learning more with her!
Nov 1, 2025
Lourdes
1 English lesson
Thank you very much Sophie for your time, help and patience. I really enjoyed our first lesson and it was lovely to meet you :) Looking forward to the next ones!
Mar 19, 2021
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