We have 30 minutes!   On your marks, get set, GO!   Let's see what we can achieve... 

We will have a quick discussion so that I can find out about your goals and I will also assess your level of English during our initial chat.   
Then we will get started with the lesson!  If you are preparing for an interview or an important presentation we can focus on this.  If you are looking for general conversation and building up your confidence I have lots of topics ready to get you talking.  

I look forward to meeting you :-).

Please note that I will message each new student prior to their first class asking for some information in advance of the lesson.  IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU REPLY TO MY MESSAGE!   Thank you :-)

Get ready for fun and lively sessions which will improve your speaking level at the same time as improving your listening skills.   I am a native speaker and I aim to offer natural conversations.  My aim is to encourage my students to be confident and to just speak!  
Your trial session will help me work out your reason for learning English and the type of subjects you would like to talk about.     I will be prepared with lots of interesting ideas and resources to keep you talking and we can agree lesson topics in advance.   Some students like to watch a video or read an article in advance which we discuss in the lesson.  
If you feel a little nervous I will do my best to help you to relax and have fun learning and improving.    So please give it a try.   I look forward to meeting you!

CONVERSATION CLASS - confident speaking and listening

Please see the full information under 'Conversation Class - confident speaking and listening'. 
A special price for those who wish to learn with me for a longer period (20 sessions).
With 20 lessons you are sure to see lots of progress in your speaking ability!

Conversation Class  Super Learner - 20 lesson package special price

Let me use my experience and expertise to help bring out your confidence and succeed in your next interview.   These sessions will not only focus on your use of the English language; I will help you to perform to the best of your availability so that you are fully prepared and ready to impress at interview.  

We will work together on possible interview questions;  I will help you to think about your transferable skills and coach you in how to speak about your outstanding achievements in a way that will really make the interviewers take notice of you.  

It's natural to feel nervous about interviews and I understand how challenging it can be if you are required to speak in a second language at an interview (perhaps for the first time!).   I can help you with this,  so that you feel more relaxed and confident and start to focus on your strengths and what you can bring to the new position.

In order to ensure that I am fully prepared for these sessions I ask that you provide me in advance with as much information about the position you are applying for as possible.  It is really helpful for me to be able to see the job description and person specification in advance of our lesson.  The price of these lessons reflect that I as the teacher will do a lot of preparation in order to help you!  

I am very passionate about helping individuals develop and I assure you that I will be very committed to helping you succeed.   Please get in touch if you have any questions before booking a lesson.  I look forward to meeting you at an exciting time in your career!

INTERVIEW PREPARATION - preparing you for success at work

Firstly, I start with asking new students an important questions.  What help do you need in using English at work?   What do you want to improve?

Then, because I love coaching my students to develop their overall skills and awareness I also like to ask the following questions:
In relation to using English in the workplace - 
-What are your challenges?  
-What is holding you back?   
-What would you like to change?  
-What development opportunities do you need?   

So, at the same time as improving your Business English I employ a coaching style in order to help you to develop a greater awareness of the possibilities and opportunities you have. 

Some of the topics we can cover in a Business English programme are:

- Developing confidence in using English whatever the situation
- Working internationally - understanding cultural difference in the workplace
- Being an effective manager
- Developing a great presentation style and an ability to speak up at work in meetings
- Is is time for a Career change?
- Developing your potential for promotion at work
- Handling difficult situations in the workplace, for example conflict 

When we have discussed the above and have identified the areas you wish to focus on we can agree on a personal development plan. The plan can be flexible to allow for new issues to be incorporated should they arise.  

I take great pride in helping students to develop their potential at work and I would love to help you!