🟢 English Diagnostic | Find Your Fluency Blocks

It is time to move your English from your brain to your mouth.

The words are in your head - but when it matters, you get stuck. In a job interview, a workplace meeting, or your IELTS test.

You're not alone. This is the most common block I see, and this session is designed to diagnose exactly why it's happening and what to do about it.

This 30-minute trial is a structured assessment. I identify exactly where your fluency blocks are and build a clear path to your goal - IELTS Band 7+, a promotion at work, or thriving in the Irish or international job market.

What we achieve in 30 minutes:

Level Assessment: Your speaking strengths and the habits holding you back.

Real-time Vocabulary Support: The words and phrasing you're missing, exactly when you need them.

Strategic Feedback: A personalised breakdown of what's keeping you from your IELTS or professional English goals.

What you'll leave with:

Immediate Confidence: A guided conversation that pushes your English further than you expected.

Detailed Post-Lesson Notes: Corrections, natural idioms, stronger word choices - so you can focus 100% on speaking.

Your Personal Roadmap: A step-by-step plan to get work-ready or exam-ready.

My approach: I prioritise your momentum. Corrections come after our conversation, so you build fluency through real, extended speaking practice.

My students have achieved IELTS success and landed jobs in the Irish and international job market after working on their interview English with me.

Book today — find out in 30 minutes exactly what's holding your English back🎯

💡 Planning for a full IELTS coaching workshop or effective job interview preparation? Select a 60-minute session for deep-dive coaching.

Hester is an experienced English coach, specialising in IELTS Band 7+ for work and university entry, business English, professional English, work English, job interview preparation, English fluency, English for the Irish job market.

💚 Speak English Clearly & Confidently | Stop Translating in Your Head

(Best for intermediate to advanced learners who feel stuck despite years of study.)

Stop apologising for your English and start enjoying the conversation. Your ideas deserve to be heard clearly, whether you're at work, travelling, or meeting new people.

How I help you improve fast:

▶︎ Real Fluency, Naturally: Move past the "mental block." Through active practice, I’ll help you stop translating in your head so thinking and speaking happen together, naturally.

⭐ “I just got an A in my MSA English exam!”  Ana, Student

▶︎ Speak Naturally in Social & Work Situations: Master the communication skills you need for social ease - from introductions and small talk to handling important conversations with clarity.

▶︎ Targeted British Pronunciation: I specialise in closing the gap between your native accent and standard British English. I focus on the specific English sounds (phonemes) that don't exist in other languages, ensuring you are understood the first time.

⭐ "People finally understand me the first time. Focusing on the sounds my language doesn't have was the 'missing piece' for me." - Marc, Software Engineer

▶︎ A Productive, Supportive Space: A professional environment where mistakes are part of the process. I show you how to fix them through expert feedback so you can speak with precision in the real world.

⭐ "I've stopped feeling embarrassed about making mistakes. The feedback is professional, kind, and exactly what I needed to improve." — Sophie, Architect
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🟢 Ready to speak English without hesitation?

Book your first lesson now and start speaking confidently from day one.

In your first lesson, I’ll identify your key pronunciation gaps and get you speaking immediately.

🎁 Flexibility Bonus: Booking a 5 or 10-lesson package? Your credits are yours to use across any lesson type I offer - tailor your learning as you go.

💚 Speak English with Ease: Move past the hesitation and lead the conversation

Stop searching for words and start being yourself -  from Day One

You are an expert in your field. But when the stakes are high - in meetings, on stage, or during networking - do you feel like a diminished version of yourself?

 If you find yourself staying quiet or second-guessing your words, your English isn’t just a barrier - it’s a bottleneck for your potential

The 1-to-1 Intervention - This is high-intensity performance coaching designed for immediate impact in your specific professional world

Select your targeted resolution:

▶ The Professional Audit: Stop translating and start leading. We’ll refine your presentations, sharpen your industry-specific vocabulary, and prep you for high-pressure interviews or pitches

▶ The Pronunciation Polish: Identify and eliminate the specific mother-tongue "glitches" that cause "pardon/what?" moments. We target the phonemes and rhythms (using the IPA framework) that hold back your clarity

▶ Precision Text Editing: We transform your drafts - LinkedIn posts, formal reports, or sensitive emails - into polished, client-ready assets, live

▶ Performance Under Pressure: Practice your actual talking points under simulated pressure. Free up your brain to focus on your strategy, not your prepositions

⭐ "Keynote success! 3 sessions gave me total confidence"

My Methodology: Stop Studying. Start Resolving

I focus on Performance Coaching:
1.	Identify the Leak: Where is your authority/clarity escaping?
2.	Targeted Intervention: Fix the specific sound, word choice, or cultural nuance
3.	Real-World Application: Your actual work, projects, and documents form your textbook

🚀 Ready to clear your path? Book your Executive Upgrade today. Not sure where to start? Message me with your specific project, and we’ll build a targeted plan to resolve it in our first session

🎁 Flexibility Bonus: Booking a 5 or 10-lesson package? Your credits are yours to use across any lesson type I offer - tailored to your evolving career needs

💼 The Executive Upgrade: Professional Clarity for High-Stakes English.

Job Interview Mastery: Proven Coaching for High Impact Roles

Expertise is one thing; communicating it under pressure is another. I help professionals bridge that gap with strategic role analysis, high-pressure simulation, and executive feedback.

The Success Track Record

My students have successfully secured positions at The European Central Bank, International Consultancies, and Global Tech Organizations.

⭐ "Strategic interview prep! The detailed notes and custom practice questions gave me total clarity and a massive confidence boost." - Mengyin

The High-Impact Framework:

🟢 Targeted Simulation: Customized practice tailored to your specific role and company culture.

🟢 Structured Responses: Learn to organize complex thoughts into clear, impactful answers.

🟢 Real-World Relevance: We use actual job descriptions and company data - no generic templates.

🟢 Actionable Feedback: Receive detailed, professional critiques after every session to eliminate "red flags."

The Result: Move past the "internal translator" and communicate your expertise with the authority your career deserves.

⭐ "I’ve seen a huge boost in my speaking skills and confidence. Highly recommend!" - Lucas

🚀 Ready to land your next role? Book your session today. Message me with the Job / Role Description and your CV, and we’ll build your strategy in our first meeting.

🎁 Flexibility Bonus: Booking a 5 or 10-lesson package? Use your credits across any lesson type I offer - tailored to your evolving career needs.

💼 Mock Job Interviews & Feedback – PREPARE to get the job offer you want

The 'dreaded' Essay ! It’s long, the topics can be unusual, and it feels like no matter how much you write, you’re still stuck at a Band 6.0.

But here’s the secret: The examiner isn't looking for a masterpiece; they are looking for a LOGICAL structure. This session is designed to take the 'dread' out of the process by giving you a clear, repeatable blueprint for success.

How it Works:

PROMPT: I will provide an official IELTS Task 2 question (Agree/Disagree, Discussion, or Problem/Solution), and band upgrade toolkit so you THINK LIKE AN EXAMINER

SUBMISSION: Write your full essay (250+ words ) and share as a Google Doc link at least 24 hours before class.

OFFLINE EDIT: I will review your essay, checking if your position is clear and if your paragraphs are logically organized.

IN CLASS:

The Introduction: We’ll practice writing clear Thesis Statements. If your first paragraph is strong, the rest of the essay becomes 50% easier to write.

The PEEL Paragraph Method: We will move away from listing 'random ideas' and instead focus on developing one strong point per paragraph using Point, Example, Explanation, and Link.

Signposting Like a Native: You will learn the ‘connecting’ language that guides the examiner through your argument, using phrases like "It is often overlooked that..." or "Conversely, there is a school of thought that..."

The Outcome:

By the end of this session, you will have a fully restructured version of your essay and a repeatable ‘blueprint’ you can use for any Task 2 topic, no matter how difficult.

Ready to build a better essay? Book this session and I’ll send your essay prompt and band upgrade toolkit today!
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📌⚠️ ⏳ 🕒PREPARATION: 
Please submit your essay AT LEAST 24 hours in advance. Late submissions will be reviewed and corrected live during our session, which may limit our time for advanced strategy.

🎁 Package Bonus: If booking a 5 or 10-lesson package, you can use your credits against any lesson I offer.

IELTS Writing Task 2: Band 7+ Essay 2026 (1-hour Workshop) ✍️

Imagine opening the IELTS Academic Writing Part 1 and being faced with not one, but TWO different data sources 📈 + 📊 . What do you do?

While other candidates may PANIC, you remain CALM. Why? Because in this 60-minute workshop, you’ve learned how to link two different charts logically - the key to a Band 7.0+ in 2026. 

You know EXACTLY what the examiner is looking for, and you are ready to deliver a Band 7+ performance.

🎯 Learning Objectives
•	Dual-Data Analysis: In this interactive workshop, we'll develop the strategic ability to interpret and synthesise information from two different sources (e.g., a chart and a table) simultaneously.

•	Implement Examiner Standards: We'll align your writing style with the specific criteria required for a Band 7+ score.

•	Build Versatility: You'll gain total confidence in dealing with all data-driven Task 1 types, from line graphs and tables to pie charts (For maps / process diagrams see that workshop description)

•	Eliminate band-lowering errors: You'll learn to use a simple validation matrix to AVOID LOSING MARKS through reporting inaccuracies

📈 Expected Learning Outcomes
•	Eliminate Confusion: Approach the increasingly common ‘Double Chart’ prompts with a clear, practiced plan of action.

•	Synthesise with Ease: Effectively link two data sources into a single, cohesive report without missing key features.

•	Execute Under Pressure: Consistently apply reporting techniques that satisfy the Task Achievement and Cohesion criteria at a Band 7 level within the 20-minute time limit.

🚀 Stop guessing and start analysing with a cool head. If you’re ready to turn data confusion into a high-band Task 1 Academic report, book your session today and let’s master this strategy !

🎁 Package Bonus: If booking a 5 or 10-lesson package, you can use your credits against ANY lesson I offer.

IELTS Academic Task 1: Band 7+ Mixed Charts & Data Synthesis 2026 (1-hour Workshop) 📊+📈

Targeted Strategy: This session is 100% customized for your specific focus - Maps 🗺️ OR Process Diagrams ⚙️.

Book, and message me MAPS if you want to master urban changes and layouts.

Book, and message me PROCESS if you want to master manufacturing or natural cycles.

Imagine opening your IELTS exam and being faced with a complex urban redevelopment map or a multi-stage manufacturing cycle. While others struggle, you remain CALM.

Why? Because in this 1-hour workshop, you’ve mastered the Language of Change and the specific grammar needed to describe transformations with precision. You’ll know exactly how to move from Stage A to Stage B to deliver a Band 7+ performance.

🎯 Learning Objectives

The PASSIVE Powerhouse: Master the specific passive voice structures required to describe processes & maps for the 2026 exam.

Spatial & Sequential Logic: Learn to organize your report geographically (maps) or chronologically (processes) for high-band Coherence and Cohesion.

Lexical Precision: Build the vocabulary of TRANSFORMATION (e.g., repurposed, modernised, subsequently) to replace basic, low-band verbs.

Step-by-Step Accuracy: Learn to use a "Sequence Matrix" to ensure you never miss a vital stage or a new building.

📈 Expected Learning Outcomes

Eliminate Confusion: Stop guessing which tense to use and develop a clear, practiced plan for describing movement and change.

Visualize the Story: Effectively READ a map or diagram to identify significant changes without getting lost in the details.

Execute Under Pressure: Consistently apply specialized techniques that satisfy Task Achievement criteria within the 20-minute limit.

🎁 Package Bonus: If booking a 5 or 10-lesson package, you can use your credits against ANY lesson I offer.

🚀 Book your place when you’re ready to master the most unpredictable part of the IELTS exam!

IELTS Academic Task 1: Band 7+ Maps / Processes 2026 (1-hour Workshop) 🗺️

Master the IELTS General Letter (Task 1)

Don't let a "chatty" tone or missing bullet points pull your score down!

Learn how to navigate Formal, Semi-Formal, and Informal letters with the precision required for a Band 7+. We’ll move beyond "just writing a note" to crafting high-level responses that hit every examiner criteria.

How it Works:
PROMPT: Upon booking, I will send you a GT Task 1 Case Study (e.g., Complaint, Application, or Invitation) plus my Tone Selector Checklist to help you identify how to address your recipient correctly.

SUBMISSION: Write your letter (150 words min) and send it via Google Docs/Word no later than 24 hours before class.

OFFLINE EDIT: I review your draft before we meet, checking Opening & Closing conventions and identifying tone inconsistencies.

In Class:
Tone & Register Control: We’ll fix the "Too Formal/Too Casual" trap. You’ll learn to swap phrases like "I want" for "I would be grateful if" or "I'm sorry" for "Please accept my sincere apologies."

Bullet Point Strategy: We will ensure your letter has a logical flow that addresses all three prompts equally—a common area where students lose marks.

Cohesion & Signposting: Learn "Functional Glue" to transition between explaining a problem and suggesting a solution (e.g., "In light of these facts..." or "Given the circumstances...").

The Outcome:
You’ll leave with a polished, Band 7+ version of your letter and a Personalized Phrase Bank for different letter types to use in your exam.

Ready? Book this session and I’ll send your first prompt today!
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📌⚠️ Note on Homework: Please send your report at least 24 hours in advance. Late submissions will be corrected live during our lesson, which may reduce time for new practice or advanced techniques.
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🎁 Package Bonus: If booking a 5 or 10-lesson package, you can use your credits against any lesson I offer.