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Study and practice using the English language as it is really used by experts!

These classes are suitable if you are trying to level up your English, with a comprehensive focus on vocabulary, grammar, comprehension skills and native phrases. Each class we'll focus on one of the many fantastic TED speeches available freely online. I'll test your detailed understanding of the speaker to ensure you aren't missing anything, and you'll have the opportunity to analyse and respond to the ideas and proposals discussed.  

Throughout class I'll be sending you detailed language feedback and notes, both corrections and suggestions based on your own personal mistakes and also highlighting useful language from the speech.

TED Curriculum (50mins)

Learn to communicate confidently and effectively in every situation, just like a native! 

Each class we will choose one topic for a highly focused discussion. The topic may be familiar for you or totally new, in either case I will challenge you to express yourself and engage with the conversation by asking questions that push you outside of your comfort zone. 

The lesson plan is simple: one topic, no grammar, no corrections. After 10 to 20 lessons, expect big improvements in your fluency and your confidence in sharing your thoughts.

Topic Discussion (30mins / 50mins)

Follow my streamlined approach to developing Band 7+ speaking skills. 

In these classes we'll assess your current level of performance and identify key areas for us to focus on to help you achieve your desired IELTS band. Along with correcting your idiomatic language and sharing useful, high-level native structures for you to include into your speech, I'll train you in exam skills to speak more spontaneously, successfully, and strategically. 

Each lesson we'll work intensively on one or two parts of the speaking test, and it'll require your full effort and attention. I'll give plenty of model answers, so you might also like to record our lessons for review.

IELTS Speaking 7+ (30mins / 50mins)

Invite only :) 

For my most consistent and hard-working students. Great work so far, you deserve every opportunity coming your way.

VIP (30mins / 50mins)

'Pass' - awarded for 'Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages'

Intensively studied methods for teaching components of language (vocabulary, grammar, function, form) as well as ways to provide practise for the 4 skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing). Applied this by planning 6 hours of my own lessons, and then analysing and reflecting on my performance with my tutors.

Tutored a small group of students throughout their final year of GCSE English Language and English Literature, aiming to bring their grades up to A* standard.