Courses & Pricing
All courses are designed to meet your needs and interests. I can use a wide range of media and artificial intelligence (AI) to help create useful and fun lesson content that is relevant to you.
iElts
IELTS is an internationally recognised language test. It is used as evidence of language proficiency for studying or working in English, and for immigration purposes.
I used to be an IELTS speaking and writing examiner, so I know what examiners are looking for and how to help you improve your band scores.
On this IELTS preparation course, as necessary, you will:
✅ Learn about each of the types of Writing Task 1 (line graph, bar chart, pie chart, table, process, map).
✅ Learn about each of the types of Writing Task 2 essays: (agree – disagree, advantages – disadvantages, problem – solution, discuss both views, direct question).
✅ Study and analyse sample answers.
✅ Understand how the writing tasks are graded.
✅ Discuss feedback for writing tasks and how to improve your English and your IELTS band scores.
✅ Prepare for typical questions in the speaking test.
✅ Do practice speaking tests.
✅ Practice using IELTS topic vocabulary.
✅ Receive digital IELTS preparation materials.
ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
I have experience coaching clients to improve their English in many professional areas.
Here are some examples of possible topics to discuss:
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION: writing e-mails and reports, giving presentations, formal and informal language, turn taking, making suggestions, discussing the news.
RECRUITMENT & HR (Human Resources): people strategy, candidate testing, psychometric testing, career growth, people analytics, group facilitation & teamwork.
ADVERTISING & MARKETING: customer analysis, social media management, storytelling, promoting ideas & brainstorming.
PSYCHOLOGY, COUNSELLING & PSYCHIATRY: social issues, gender issues, foster care, feelings & emotions, OCD, depression, anxiety, CBT, the gut-brain axis & holistic psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, psychoanalysis, drug trials, ADHD, EMDR, PTSD, CBT and the UK healthcare system.
I have also developed a course based around language and ideas from documentary videos on topics and am happy to discuss academic texts.
ART & DESIGN: the life & work of particular artists & designers. Movements in art, design & architecture. Language for visual description & analysis.
I am also happy to help you with English for specific purposes for other types of communication and other professional fields.
general ENGLISH
Here are some ideas for general English classes:
🌿 Possible language focuses: error correction, verb tenses, verb patterns, prepositions, phrasal verbs and parts of speech.
🌿 Speaking practice on topics of your choice. We can discuss articles, videos, Ted Talks, films, books, personal development and your interests and experiences.
🌿 English for communication: in restaurants & hotels, at shops, cafes & the airport.
🌿 Practice writing a diary, essays, stories, emails, reports and reviews.
🌿 Receive homework tasks to do independently, in order to progress faster.
ACADEMIC ENGLISH
PRACTICE:
✔️ Academic referencing
✔️ Reporting verbs
✔️ Paraphrasing
✔️ Academic vocabulary
✔️ Academic writing style
✔️ Writing introductions, body paragraphs & conclusions.
✔️ Presentation skills
✔️ Discussing academic texts
PRONUNCIATION COACHING
Analysis of your strengths & weaknesses in English pronunciation.
👄 PRACTICE:
✅ vowel and consonant sounds
✅ linking sounds/ connected speech
✅ stress
✅ pausing
✅ intonation and rhythm
✅ using symbols on the phonemic chart
