In the trial lesson we will discuss your aims and goals in learning English. We will discuss your preferred approach (for example, textbook based lessons or speaking lessons). We will also discuss any specific requirements you have - for example to prepare for relocation or to take an exam. (Please note; I specialise in Cambridge and IELTS exams). Finally, we will also get to know each other a bit and discuss which topics or subjects you like speaking about.

English classes for people already at B1+ who are aiming for C1/C2. I work with business people and professionals. Within that constraint I am very flexible. The programme of study will be adapted to your needs, learning style and preferences. We can work on speaking or writing as you prefer. We can work with a textbook, (I use Oxford University Press books), or use authentic materials. Some of my students like to practice presentations and receive feedback. Others prefer to focus on conversation practice. I tend to focus mostly on a lexical approach (collocations, patterns, phrases) but I also appreciate the value of clear grammar explanations. I can help students prepare for professional exams in English. Most of my students are long-term and appreciate the help I can give to their careers. The price is relatively high because of the amount of personal preparation that I put into these lessons.

English for Business and Professional Purposes

These lessons are focussed 100% on helping you prepare for a job interview in English in the IT sphere. 

I have over 25 years experience working as a (mostly) frontend developer in national level UK and International businesses. I also have a professional English as a foreign language teaching qualification, and 5 years experience in this field. 

I have had many interviews myself and have conducted a few. I am very familiar with the kinds of questions likely to  come up.

I can help you prepare for an interview as a programmer. I can also help candidates prepare for systems administration or dev ops roles, though in this case I will need a little more input from you to make sure we cover the right vocabulary.

Generally, I would expect you to book one or two of these lessons in advance of your upcoming interview. To make the time productive the more information you can send me in advance of the lesson, the better. A copy of the job description really helps.

The reason for the higher price, compared to my regular English classes, is because I do at least one hours preparation for each contact hour. 

I look forward to helping you on your path to success.

Interview preparation for your next IT role

These lessons are for teenagers, 14+. They will be especially useful for teenagers who need to get their English to a C1 level for entry into European Universities. I have a lot of experience in this area, having worked in an International School and also with individual students. We can work on speaking or on exam preparation, (IELTS or Cambridge), or both.

I'm a UK native, with huge experience in UK Summer Schools, Language Schools, and a Cambridge International School.

I look forward to speaking with you.

Note; I am happy to consider mini-groups of up to 4 students if the client can organise that.

English for Teenagers - exam preparation, Cambridge and IELTS. Speaking for fluency.

CELTA is the standard and highest Certificate level EFL teaching qualification.

I have worked as an IT Consultant in a wide range of companies, International, National and SME level. (Specialism: web development).

I have worked in Language Schools in the Russian Federation.

I have worked as an English teacher in Language Schools in the UK.

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I am attaching my CV. I do not have a business certificate but I have worked in International Companies for 30+ years including Sophos, Trip Adviser, Cisco Systems and The Open University. I am especially familiar with IT functions and marketing functions. Taken together with my CELTA, I am in an exceptionally strong position to teach Business English based on my extensive real world experience in global corporations. I would urge you to allow me to offer the benefit of my experience to clients.