In the trial lesson we will discuss your aims and goals in learning English. We will discuss your preferred approach (for example, textbook based lessons or speaking lessons). We will also discuss any specific requirements you have - for example to prepare for relocation or to take an exam. (Please note; I specialise in Cambridge and IELTS exams). Finally, we will also get to know each other a bit and discuss which topics or subjects you like speaking about.

Please only book this lesson by arrangement. These lessons are for students who started studying with me before November 2023.

Lessons for existing students. (Rebook)

These lessons are focussed 100% on helping you prepare for a job interview in English in the IT sphere. 

I have over 25 years experience working as a (mostly) frontend developer in national level UK and International businesses. I also have a professional English as a foreign language teaching qualification, and 5 years experience in this field. 

I have had many interviews myself and have conducted a few. I am very familiar with the kinds of questions likely to  come up.

I can help you prepare for an interview as a programmer. I can also help candidates prepare for systems administration or dev ops roles, though in this case I will need a little more input from you to make sure we cover the right vocabulary.

Generally, I would expect you to book one or two of these lessons in advance of your upcoming interview. To make the time productive the more information you can send me in advance of the lesson, the better. A copy of the job description really helps.

I look forward to helping you on your path to success.

Interview preparation for your next IT role

CELTA is the standard and highest Certificate level EFL teaching qualification.

I have worked as an IT Consultant in a wide range of companies, International, National and SME level. (Specialism: web development).

I have worked in Language Schools in the Russian Federation.

I have worked as an English teacher in Language Schools in the UK.

tech

finance

science

I am attaching my CV. I do not have a business certificate but I have worked in International Companies for 30+ years including Sophos, Trip Adviser, Cisco Systems and The Open University. I am especially familiar with IT functions and marketing functions. Taken together with my CELTA, I am in an exceptionally strong position to teach Business English based on my extensive real world experience in global corporations. I would urge you to allow me to offer the benefit of my experience to clients.