*** PLEASE NOTE THAT I DO NOT OFFER CONVERSATION CLASSES***

This is an opportunity for you and I to meet each other, discuss your specific learning goals, and for you to experience how I work as a teacher. I do not offer conversation classes. As we only have 30 minutes please check your camera and mic are both working before the class starts! 😄

These lessons are for students aged 11–18 who need support with English Language, English Literature or both.

I am a qualified secondary English teacher and native British English speaker. I help students understand texts more confidently, organise their ideas and express themselves clearly in both speaking and writing.

Lessons may include:

✅ Close reading and comprehension
✅ Novels, plays, poetry and short stories - character, theme, language and structure
✅ Essay planning and analytical writing
✅ Creative and descriptive writing
✅ Grammar, vocabulary and sentence control
✅ Speaking (individual oral or presentation), discussion and presentation skills
✅ School assignments and exam preparation

I can work with students following the British curriculum, international school programmes or general English courses. Each lesson is adapted to the student’s level, interests and current schoolwork.

Students are welcome to bring a book, poem, assignment or topic they are studying. I can also provide suitable texts and structured lesson materials.

English Language & Literature for Teenagers 11+

🌟 Get expert coaching for Band 7+ success.🌟
As a qualified English teacher, I’ll help you master the strategies examiners look for with a focus on fluency, coherence, grammar accuracy, and lexical resource. Every lesson includes high-scoring model answers, real test practice, and clear step-by-step feedback.
• For students aiming for Band 7–8
• Includes speaking mock tests, writing structure drills, and homework to which I give detailed feedback. 
• My feedback is examiner-style: specific, direct, and strategic.

English Tuition: IELTS Speaking & Writing Intensive

⚠️ These classes are designed for adult learners (17+) and are not conversation classes. 

⚠️ I must be able to clearly see your face and mouth (no filters!) for pronunciation work, so your camera will need to be switched on and working.  

These sessions are intensive, practical and focused on improving pronunciation, speech clarity, rhythm and word stress. One student described the lessons as: “like running a marathon with your mouth!”

You will also learn practical techniques and exercises to continue improving between sessions.

✅ Suitable for adult learners at B2 level or above.
✅ Particularly useful for professionals working in international environments.
✅ Focus on pronunciation, speech fluency, clarity, and spoken communication.
✅ Structured, practical sessions tailored to your goals.

Pronunciation & Accent Reduction - Adults

30 hours of intensive phonetics training and lesson planning.

Up-to-date Secondary School (grades 7-12) Teaching Licence

24 hours training. Gained a deeper and more technical understanding of the science and anatomy of speech.

140 hours TEFL instruction including grammar, lesson planning, face to face teaching practice.

Specialism in Education, Learning and Development.

Managing a team of 13, developing and delivering the business's training. Worked with teams including C-Suite director level.

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Active Standard English Teaching Credential for Grades 7–12, issued by the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education. I am a qualified secondary English teacher with experience teaching English and EAL in an international school.

140 hours teaching including 30 hr grammar, and 10 hr of class teaching. I taught IELTS prep before on Italki a few years ago.

Masters degree in HR Management plus membership of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. I was a workplace training manager and educator.

Class teacher to 11-18 year olds. Taught English and Humanities (and coached the girls' football team!)

Teaching grade 7-12 students International Baccalaureate (IB) English language and literature, and some ESL/EAL.