Let's get to know each other and discuss your requirements for a course of lessons in this first session. We can check the Internet works between us and make a plan for your course. 

Note - If you want only one lesson to practice IELTS speaking or prepare for an interview, please book a full-price lesson, not a trial. Trials are at a significantly discounted price and only for students who may wish to study longer courses.

I am a qualified language coach and have been trained as an IELTS teacher by the British Council on their official course. In our first session, we will talk about your goal band, motivation and the parts of IELTS you find the most difficult.  We will then assess your strong and weak points according to the exam criteria and set some targets to achieve.

We will practice both exam styles and improve your English to get a higher band.

IELTS Speaking AND/OR Writing

This 5 lesson course takes you through the fundamentals of public speaking.

Lesson 1 - how to plan with the Rule of Three. Structures for speaking without preparation. Choosing your topic for the project
Lesson 2- how to use self-hypnosis to calm your nerves. Feedback on your plan for your project.
Lesson 3 - how to use mnemonics to learn your speech/generate ideas - practice session
Lesson 4 - intonation - how to sound certain and authoritative in English - how not to bore your audience with flat speech.
Lesson 5 - putting it all together and giving feedback on your speech.

Public Speaking 5 lesson Course

I am president of a public speaking club here in Gloucester, UK. Over the time I have been public speaking, I have learned specific techniques that can significantly improve fluency. These apply both when speaking your language and speaking a second language.

Based on my experience, I developed a fluency game and have had great success. Some students have dramatically improved their fluency in just ten lessons and feel much more successful in their English learning. One student told me,

"I thought I could never learn English... now I know I can. Your lessons changed this. Thank you for the fluency game." 

This class is excellent preparation for the IELTS speaking test or before going to college in an English-speaking country.

Prepare by reading an article or a blog of your choice. I will read it, too and ask some questions based on the article.

I used to work as a computer programmer. If you work in IT, for 15 minutes of the lesson, you can talk about your current project, and I can help you find the right words to say what you need to say.

Also, we can speak about all your favourite topics, hobbies and interests.

One-to-one lessons will give you the most time to speak, and you will get fluent fast.

Conversation Practice for Business or Fun - become fluent fast

If you have an interview soon, we can practice your answers - let me know what job you are going for, and I will look up some questions for similar positions. I will help you find the words to say. I am a retired analyst/programmer, so if you work in the IT industry, I can understand some of the technical aspects of your role. We will use the STAR technique to refine your answers. I will teach you how to prepare for difficult questions.


Lesson 1 - Tell me about yourself. Coaching: Researching the firm and the job. What to wear to a British interview. How to greet people in a British interview. How to prepare for the most critical weakness question.

Lesson 2 - What are your strengths - Introduce the STAR technique to answer typical questions about teamwork, your strengths and what you are most proud of.

Lesson 3 - Why do you want the job - refining your answer. What do you know about the organisation - What aspects of the job will be most challenging? Is there something missing from your CV?

Lesson 4. We will analyse the job and person specifications and find a STAR for every point on them so that you are thoroughly prepared.

Lesson 5. Mock (pretend) interview.

Interview Practice in British English - 5 Lesson Course

Study with me 3+ times a week and get special pricing. This course is only for students who want to study 3 to 7 times a week.

Special Package - 3 classes or more per week

Level 5 Teaching Certificate, Equivalent to CELTA

I programmed in COBOL and Visual Basic. I retired from this job to go and work in the charity sector as an advocate.

I worked in the charity sector as a volunteer manager recruiting volunteers who would assist people with learning disabilities to engage in fun activities.

I was a manager in a charity running their advocacy project, to be a voice for older people in care homes,

Since 2012, I have been a dedicated teacher on italki, focusing on helping students excel in various aspects of English language learning. My areas of expertise include acing the IELTS test, sharpening your conversational skills, mastering public speaking, honing interview techniques, and polishing your writing. Let me help you achieve your goals

I worked alongside doctors and nurses as an independent advocate for people in an NHS hospital. I attended ward rounds a spoke up for the patients helping the communication between the medics and the patients.

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Since 2012, I have been providing exceptional part-time IELTS tutoring services on italki. My experience has enabled me to develop effective teaching methods that cater to the unique needs of each student. With my guidance, students can achieve their desired IELTS scores with ease.

I am proud to have developed and delivered an impactful five-lesson course on public speaking, specifically tailored for small groups of Indian school children. I created it to enhance their confidence and help them speak up in class, and it was a big success.