🟢 English Diagnostic | Find Your Fluency Blocks

It’s time to move your English from your brain to your mouth.

The words are in your head - but when it matters most, you get stuck. Whether it’s an upcoming job interview, a workplace meeting, or your IELTS test, you are not alone. This is the most common barrier professional learners face.

This 30-minute structured assessment diagnoses exactly why your fluency stalls and creates a personalized roadmap to your goals - whether that’s an IELTS Band 7+, a promotion, or thriving in the Irish and international job market.

What we achieve in 30 minutes:

Targeted Assessment: Pinpoint your speaking strengths and the habits holding you back.

Real-Time Vocabulary Support: Get the exact words and phrasing you need, right when you need them.

Strategic Feedback: Receive a personalized breakdown of what’s standing between you and professional fluency.

What you’ll leave with:

Immediate Confidence: A guided conversation designed to safely push your English limits.

Comprehensive Post-Session Notes: Detailed feedback covering vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Because corrections come after our conversation, you can focus entirely on speaking during the session.

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

My students consistently achieve IELTS success and secure competitive roles in Ireland and abroad by mastering their interview and workplace English.

🎯 Book your session today - discover exactly what’s holding your English back in just 30 minutes.
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💡 Need intensive job interview prep? Select a 60-minute session for a deep-dive coaching experience with CV and job specification analysis

About Your Coach:
Hester is a premium English coach specializing in IELTS Band 7+, business communication, and interview coaching tailored for the Irish and international corporate landscape.

💚 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

When the stakes are high and the room is watching, your Business English delivery must equal your thinking.

Whether it's a critical meeting, a keynote speech, an interview, or an executive email - if your professional English doesn't match your intellect, or your accent causes confusion, you are effectively capping your own impact.

Don't let a language or pronunciation barrier stand in the way of your authority and confidence.

Let's fix that with targeted Business English coaching. No textbooks, no generic grammar drills - we use your actual daily work, your habitual errors, your accent or pronunciation concerns to optimize your performance.

⭐ "I had to deliver a major AI innovation presentation to hundreds of people in English. With very limited time, Hester gave me three focused coaching sessions that radically improved my fluency and boosted my confidence. I highly recommend her!" - JL, Digital Transformation Strategist

⭐ "Shifting from 'French sounds' to an international accent was a game-changer. Maximum results with just a few key adjustments. Merci!"
- Frederic, Life Sciences Strategist

🚀 My Method: Stop Studying. Start Performing.
Identify the Leak: We pinpoint exactly where your authority or clarity is escaping.

Targeted Intervention: We fix the exact sound, word, or cultural nuance holding you back.

Real-World Application: We live-edit your emails, polish your pronunciation, and rehearse your upcoming presentations under simulated pressure.

Ready to sound as good as you really are?

Book your professional fluency session or message me your specific challenge today. We'll identify your biggest win on day one.

🔹 Preferred corporate pricing available for 5 and 10-session packages.

💼 Business English: Speak with Authority & Impact

Expertise gets you the interview. How you communicate that expertise gets you the job.

You know your field. But under pressure, in English, the right words don't always come. That gap is exactly what we close.

⚡ The Proof
My students have landed roles at the European Central Bank, international consultancies, and global tech organisations.

⭐ "The detailed notes and custom practice questions gave me total clarity and a massive confidence boost" — Mengyin

⚡ The Framework
▶ Targeted Simulation - High-pressure mock interviews tailored to your exact role and company culture
▶ Structured Responses - Turn complex expertise into clear, compelling, memorable answers
▶ Real-World Relevance - Your actual job description and company data. Zero generic templates.
▶ Actionable Feedback - Detailed professional critique after every session. Red flags eliminated.

⭐ "Huge boost in speaking skills and confidence. Highly recommend" — Lucas

The Result: Communicate your expertise with the authority your career deserves.

🚀 Ready to land your next role? Message me your Job Description and CV - we'll build your strategy in Session 1.

🎁 Save up to 10% - Commit to a 5 or 10-session package, show up consistently, and watch your interview performance transform.

🎯 Job Interview Coaching – Walk in prepared. Walk out with the offer.

Need Band 7+ for university admission, a medical license, or visa requirements? You already have solid English. What's missing is the precision examiners are actually scoring for across all four skills.

I work with students stuck at a score plateau — helping you see exactly what's costing you marks, and how to fix it before your test date.

We focus on:
✅ Writing (Tasks 1 & 2): academic essay structure, vocabulary, and data description (graphs, charts, processes)
✅ Speaking (Parts 1–3): fluency, coherent transitions, natural extended answers
✅ Reading & Listening: skimming/scanning under time pressure, prediction, and examiner traps

What you get:
🎯 Feedback scored directly against official IELTS band descriptors
🎯 Real-time corrections closing the exact gap between your current score and target
🎯 A personalized study plan built around your test date

New here? Start with the 30-Minute Diagnostic — a focused Speaking mock or single-essay review that identifies precisely where your marks are being lost, with Band 7+ aligned feedback.

Once you know your gap, the 60-Minute Comprehensive Session goes deep on any one skill - Writing, Speaking, Reading, or Listening - with full strategy coaching and trap-avoidance built in.

🚀 Book your Diagnostic below and start fixing what's costing you marks.

✨ NEW - IELTS Academic - Band 7+ 🎯 Get the Score You Need

Need Band 7+ for a UK, Canada, or Australia visa, permanent residency, or work sponsorship? You already have solid English. What's missing is the precision examiners are actually scoring for across all four skills.

I work with candidates stuck at a score plateau - helping you see exactly what's costing you marks, and how to fix it before your test date.

We focus on:
✅ Writing (Tasks 1 & 2): formal/informal letter structure, tone, and essays across all Task 2 types (opinion, discussion, problem/solution)
✅ Speaking (Parts 1–3): fluency, coherent transitions, natural extended answers
✅ Reading & Listening: skimming/scanning under time pressure, prediction, and examiner traps

What you get:
🎯 Feedback scored directly against official IELTS band descriptors
🎯 Real-time corrections closing the exact gap between your current score and target
🎯 A personalized study plan built around your visa or application deadline

New here? Start with the 30-Minute Diagnostic - a focused Speaking mock or single-letter/essay review that identifies precisely where your marks are being lost, with Band 7+ aligned feedback.

Once you know your gap, the 60-Minute Comprehensive Session goes deep on any one skill — Writing, Speaking, Reading, or Listening — with full strategy coaching and trap-avoidance built in.

🚀 Book your Diagnostic below and start fixing what's costing you marks.

✨ NEW – IELTS General Training Band 7+ 🎯 Get the Score You Need

Transforma tu inglés pasivo en agilidad real. Clases de alta intensidad con repetición rápida, corrección al instante y cero traducción mental.

Esta sesión está diseñada para hispanohablantes (B1-B2) que conocen la gramática pero se bloquean al hablar. Basado en el Método Vaughan, es un entrenamiento dinámico estructurado para eliminar tus errores de raíz y soltar la lengua.

¿Qué hacemos en clase?

100% Habla activa: Tú hablas la mayor parte del tiempo respondiendo a estímulos y preguntas continuas.

Corrección inmediata: Corregimos cada fallo de gramática o pronunciación en el acto. Repites la estructura correcta para fijarla en tu memoria.

Cero traducción mental: El ritmo ágil fuerza a tu cerebro a pensar y responder directamente en inglés.

Superación del "españolismo": Atacamos los fallos típicos de interferencia del español (preposiciones, make/do, auxiliares y tiempos verbales).

Ideal para ti si: Quieres ganar agilidad para reuniones, entrevistas o viajes, y buscas un método directo y exigente. Incluye notas personalizadas tras cada sesión.

✨ NEW - 🗣️ Inglés Ágil con Método Vaughan (A2-B2) | Fluidez y Corrección Inmediata

Not sure exactly what you need? Get clarity on your goals, your gaps, and your best way forward - in 30 minutes.

In this session, we identify exactly where your English breaks down, assess your current speaking habits, and build a tailored step-by-step plan to help you move forward confidently - whether your goals are professional, academic, or something else entirely.

Fluency-first approach - You speak, I support - so you're never stuck searching for words.

What you get:

Clear diagnosis of your English - Your strengths, your gaps, and what's limiting your fluency.

Personalised action plan - A practical, step-by-step route to take you from where you are to where you need to be.

Your next steps, confirmed - You'll leave knowing exactly what to focus on and how to move forward efficiently.

Start with 30 minutes - that's enough time to get everything you need from this session.

The result:

You get complete clarity on your next steps and a realistic path towards achieving your goals.

🟢 Stop wondering where to start. Book your 30-minute session and let's find out exactly what you need.

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This course equipped me with the skills to design, develop, and manage websites using both code and templates, covering everything from front-end interfaces to databases and multimedia content, with a strong focus on delivering an optimal user experience.

I completed an intensive four-year undergraduate degree that equipped me with the skills to conduct in-depth research at Davy Stockbrokers, where I supported and advised leading figures in Ireland’s business world. This experience allows me to bring real-world business insights directly into my lessons.

CLOE - Compétences Linguistiques Orales et Ecrites 

Able to objectively assess the oral language skills of a candidate in the following categories: 
mastery of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax,
degree of communicative fluency,
quality of pronunciation and interaction