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Lizzie Harris
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
UK Native English Teacher Specialising in Pronunciation and Accent Reduction
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
UK Native English Teacher Specialising in Pronunciation and Accent Reduction
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria (20:57 UTC+03:00)
About Me
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Hi, I’m Liz! I’m from the UK and languages have always been a big part of my life. I grew up in Spain, studied Applied Languages at Portsmouth University (including a year in Wuhan, China), and earned my TESOL certificate. I speak Spanish like a native, conversational Chinese (HSK4), and a little Bulgarian. Living in different countries has given me firsthand experience of what it’s like to sound “foreign” in another language—and how powerful it feels when your pronunciation finally clicks.
Now based in Bansko, Bulgaria, I combine my love of languages with my passion for helping learners sound clearer, more confident, and more English.Me as a Teacher
I specialize in pronunciation and accent training, helping you sound more natural and less like a foreigner speaking English. I work with learners from China, Korea, Russia, and across Europe, identifying the key pronunciation errors linked to your native language and showing you exactly how to adjust your speech to sound more British. Check out my free British Pronunciation podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/british-pronunciation-tips My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are practical, hands-on, and focused on speaking clarity. We’ll work on the sounds that matter most for your accent, drilling them in a natural way through conversation and targeted exercises. This might mean practicing word endings, vowel length, stress patterns, or intonation—always connected to real-life English, not just isolated drills.
I believe pronunciation is a skill you can train like a muscle: with the right techniques and consistent practice, anyone can improve. I’ll give you clear feedback, exercises tailored to your needs, and plenty of encouragement along the way.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Articles and news
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Graphs and charts
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TESOL 12O hours - Trinity College London - 2015I carried out this qualification along side my degree. I completed 120 hours of teaching at Portsmouth community college, teaching adults who were non-native speakers of English and had recently moved to the UK. Classes were all conducted in person as well as at Portsmouth University where I taught the foreign exchange students from China.
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Education
2013 - 2017
Bachelor’s - BA Applied LanguagesApplied Languages in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish languages. Modules focused on the acquisition of language, communication theory, translation, English language and others.
Work Experience
2021 - 2021
Online Native English teacherWhales English, Online English Language School, Remote. May 2021 to present.
Teaching English to young Chinese learners (3 to 15 years old) with varying levels of proficiency from Beginners to G1A.
2020 - 2021
Native English TeacherBritanica, English Training School, Bulgaria. August 2020 to May 2021.
Teacher of Cambridge Advanced and First English exams. Students ranging from 16 and above. Preparing students for qualifications for higher education and English language B1 & B2 levels for adults.
2019 - 2020
Foreign Language TeacherFastrack English Training School, Shanghai China. March 2019 to August 2020.
Teaching non-native speakers of English online and in the classroom, developing pronunciation and oral communication among students ranging from 3 to 6 years old.
5.0
Rating
372
Students
2,370
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
218 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
British English Conversation level B1 and above (Intermediate to Advanced)
B1 - C1Conversation1,562 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Pronunciation lessons - Accent reduction
B2 - C2Language Essentials239 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 20% off
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Podcast (32)
91 Reviews
Bartek
24 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
The level of Lizzie's patience is unbelievable. I admire her persistence and creativity in finding ways to explain and teach what is needed. And I love her sense of humor :)
Dec 16, 2025
kum
20 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
The best teacher I have ever met! Thank you sooooo much!!
Oct 8, 2025
Eric
1 English lesson
Had a wonderful and insightful pronunciation lesson with Liz who is friendly, patient and supportive. She helped me figure out what areas I need to work on more in order to sound better.
Oct 27, 2025
Kcano
5 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Patiently guide me to speak English, even if I get stuck, she will help me speak in a timely manner so that I won't feel embarrassed
Oct 10, 2025
SHI WEI
1 English lesson
Very good teacher!
Nov 29, 2025
Claudio Strepparava
5 English lessons
Wonderful lesson
Sep 11, 2025
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