In this 30 minute lesson, you can tell me all about yourself and your goals for learning English.

You'll have some speaking and listening practice with me, and I will check your level.

I look forward to meeting you!

*** Adult students only please - don't book a lesson for your child! ***

Choose this lesson if you just want to practise speaking with a friendly teacher! 

* Become more confident in fluency and pronunciation
* Learn new vocabulary
* Get corrections on your grammar

You will get feedback about your grammar and vocabulary after every lesson.

English conversation (speaking and listening)

Choose this lesson if you want to improve your overall level of English.

* Structured lessons
* Focus on a grammar, vocabulary or pronunciation topic every lesson
* Reading or listening exercises in every lesson
* Speaking practice in every lesson.

You will get feedback on grammar and vocabulary after every lesson, and get homework after every lesson (if you want it!)

General English

Choose this lesson if you are going to take the IELTS exam.

* Learn about the different parts in the exam and the best strategies for completing them
* Practice the speaking test, with feedback from a qualified speaking examiner
* Improve your vocabulary and grammar

You will get feedback after every lesson, writing task homework, and estimated speaking and writing scores after each practice test.

IELTS preparation

Choose this lesson if you are going to study at university in the UK, or in another country on a course that is taught in English.

* Read and understanding academic texts
* Write in an academic style
* Give presentations and understand lectures
* Use academic vocabulary
* Learn about university culture in the UK if you are planning to study there

English for University (Academic English)

Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

I studied Forensic Phonetics. This is the study of how speech is analysed in legal contexts.

I focused on variation in English accents.

I studied topics in English language including grammar, pronunciation and the history of the language.

Sheffield Hallam University
Nottingham Trent University
The University of Sheffield
The University of Leeds
The University of East London

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I do not have a certificate in exam teaching, but I have taught exam classes for 17 years and I have worked as a speaking test examiner for Trinity College London on the GESE and ISE exams since 2016. I have also written materials for the PSI Skills for English exams.