Please note: I specialise in teaching English to adults, 19+ . Please understand that I am not able to accept younger learners. 
At the trial lesson we will speak and discuss your specific professional or academic needs, your strengths and weaknesses as related to your English skills . I will make my recommendations and we will discuss the best plan of actions to help you achieve the results that you need. I always pay special attention to the development of communication skills: you will always have plenty of practice in using your new and existing knowledge in real communication in order to achieve your professional or academic objectives.

Learn how to have a conversation about your work or business at a meeting, a conference, a cocktail party or a business lunch. You will learn and practice how to: 
1. Say what your work or business is, 
2. Ask about other people's work or business, establish rapport
3. Explain why you are at this meeting/conference/event/dinner
4. Ask questions that you want to ask
5. Understand the answers that you get
You will receive some materials that you can use to review your lesson later, learn and practice more.

English for Work or Business

Learn how to talk and write about your field of study or research interests at an advanced level. Prepare for study in the medium of English: understand the academic culture and expectations in the higher education environment in the English-speaking countries; focus on academic writing, speaking, presentations or discussion.

Test Preparation /  English for Academic Purposes

These lessons will help you to speak more clearly and eliminate some of the most significant obstacles for fluent communication in English.

Pronunciation Correction and Accent Reduction

I will work with you to take your English to the next level. You will develop all 4 language skills, plus vocabulary and grammar, in a practical, communicative approach. You will learn to use English vocabulary and grammar to express your own ideas and thoughts, participate in conversations or write in English. I will help you develop strategies to improve your listening and reading, so that you can enjoy videos, audios, written texts and find information you need in English.

General English: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing plus Grammar and Vocabulary

Are you preparing for a job interview? Not sure how to answer tricky interview questions? Concerned about your style,  pronunciation or clarity?  
We will discuss your resume  and polish it to bring out the best in your experience, skills and education, and to make it stand out and look professional and convincing. We will also design the best strategies for each of your difficult potential interview questions. You will practice your answers while I will give you detailed feedback and advise how you can do it better.  If the selection process requires you to write any texts, I will help you develop ideas, draft and edit your documents. 
Many of my students have been successful in applying for positions in business, academia, government and international organisations . This is what one of them wrote: "I had the pleasure of working with Lana to prepare for an important job interview.  After her corrections, I feel more confident and well-prepared. Highly recommend Lana to anyone looking for professional interview coaching." I am looking forward to helping you achieve your goals.

Interview Preparation and Resume Writing - high success rate

Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Statistical Analysis for Business

A course by the world leading expert on Artificial Intelligence Dr. Andrew Ng of Stanford University, USA on artificial intelligence and its potential for education and the economy.

Completed the requirements for and submitted a successful PhD proposal (did not proceed). Subjects completed at postgraduate level: TESOL, Developing a Research Project, Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods.

An internationally recognised qualification for teaching English to adult learners

A course on the latest findings in brain science and research into human learning. Powerful mental techniques for remembering and retrieving information.

This is a training and assessment qualification for competency-based training. Competency-based training approach is structured around can-do statements and evidence of what students can do.  It is compulsory in Australia for teaching, training and assessing students in public and private vocational training institutions.

Global trends in the economy and society and what they mean for the future of jobs and education.

English language and Literature, English Usage, Grammar, Vocabulary, Phonology and Pragmatics; General Linguistics.

Advanced Digital Methodologies for online and blended learning, use of technology in education and TESOL.

I taught English to adults, including Conversation, Business English, English for Exam Preparation, English for Employment and English for Academic Purposes. I designed training programs for professional English.

I taught English teaching methodology to TESOL students at the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales.

I designed and managed programs for General English and English for Academic Purposes for international students preparing for degree and diploma courses in Australia.