In this 30 minute lesson, you can tell me all about yourself and your goals for learning English.

You'll have some speaking and listening practice with me, and I will check your level.

I look forward to meeting you!

Practise speaking English with a friendly teacher! 

No preparation, no homework, just bring a coffee and let's practise speaking and listening in English.

Conversation only (speaking and listening)

Improve all aspects of your English, including grammar, vocabulary and the 4 skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening).

I will use lesson plans created for your level, using structured materials like the ones used in language schools.  

You will be given written feedback and homework after each lesson.

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A1 (Beginner): In 10 hours, you can learn functions like how to introduce yourself, order food, and ask for directions.

A2 (Elementary): In 10 hours, you can easily talk about your daily routine and hobbies, and make polite requests.

B1 (Intermediate): In 10 hours, you can master conversations about past experiences, express opinions, and write short emails.

B2 (Upper-Intermediate): In 10 hours, you can improve fluency, discuss abstract topics, and use idiomatic expressions.

C1 (Advanced): In 10 hours, you can refine your skills to debate complex topics, write professional texts, and enhance your fluency.

C2 (Proficient): In 10 hours, you can perfect your English with advanced vocabulary, nuanced expressions, and near-native fluency.

General English Course (grammar, vocabulary, skills)

Personalised lessons for your specific goals - for example, academic skills, a focus on pronunciation or, English for specific jobs and professions.

For these lessons I will spend around 1 hour preparing for each hour of teaching and around 30 minutes after lesson preparing feedback and homework, so the price of the lessons reflects this. For cheaper lessons with me, please take a look at my Conversation and General English lessons.

Bespoke Lessons (for work / academic / pronunciation, etc.)

In these lessons, we will focus on preparing you to take the IELTS test (or another exam). you will become familiar with all of the parts of the test, and you will limprove your grammar and vocabulary.

Get Ready for IELTS

Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

I studied Forensic Phonetics. This is the study of how speech is analysed in legal contexts.

I focused on variation in English accents.

I studied topics in English language including grammar, pronunciation and the history of the language.

Sheffield Hallam University
Nottingham Trent University
The University of Sheffield
The University of Leeds
The University of East London

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I do not have a certificate in exam teaching, but I have taught exam classes for 17 years and I have worked as a speaking test examiner for Trinity College London on the GESE and ISE exams since 2016. I have also written materials for the PSI Skills for English exams.