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Be understood.

Improve your English with an expert coach.

You are a non-native English speaker and you need good English skills for work.

Or maybe you are a manager and you want to improve the English skills of your team.

With my support, you can achieve your goals more quickly.

I provide high-level English coaching and conversation practice for non-native speakers worldwide.

I am a qualified English teacher (CELTA), journalist (NCTJ) and writer. A British native in London, I have more than 15 years' experience teaching individuals and teams in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

I have coached CEOs, managers, film stars, politicians, technicians, accountants, academics, lawyers, marketeers and health specialists.

Join me and let's work on the English you really need.

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TRUSTED

I have 90% client retention. People trust me to deliver a great service.

BESPOKE

I focus on understanding what you need to achieve the results you want.

SMART

I deliver top quality English language support when you need it.

RESPONSIVE

I am super-responsive and work effieciently to help you reach your goals quickly.

Speak and write well

My English training programmes are designed to meet your specific goals. Each session is personalised so you learn what's best for you. The objective is to take your English to the next level.

Improve your speaking and listening skills.
Learn new vocabulary for your job and day-to-day needs.
Learn how to write more clearly in English.
Refresh and improve your grammar.
Improve your fluency and pronunciation.
Practice with a native speaker (me).
Have interestingn real life conversations.

I give you the English you need for work and pleasure, from emails and presentations to meetings, negotiations and social situations.

My English coaching is not like being in school. It's relaxed, enjoyable and rewarding.

What I offer

Asessment of your English level and needs.
Private English coaching for people who want and need to excel.
Personalised coaching by phone or video call (Teams, Zoom or Skype).
Business and general English training to help you speak and write clearly.
Customised lessons focusing on the English you need for your job, including presentations, discussions, phone calls, emails, travel and social skills.
Conversation practice to help you become more fluent.
BBC and British Council learning tools and high quality podcasts and videos to focus on listening, understanding, accents and pronunciation.
Content writing and editing services if you need high-level written English.

Who I work with

CEOs, entrepreneurs, film stars, politicians, managers, academics, service providers, students and technicians.
RWE Group in Germany.
Moss Adams in the United States.
The London School of English.

Recent projects

1-2-1 English training at London's top English school.
Online tuition for professionals at Germany's largest energy company.
1-2-1 English training for Chinese employees in a U.S. accounting firm.
Writing support for a French marketing manager in Singapore.
English language services for managers in Sweden, Chile and Colombia.
Conversation practice and English language support for professionals in France, the Netherlands, Hungary and Brazil.

Clients

How my coaching works

I normally give one-hour training sessions between 8am and 5pm London time using Skype, Teams, Zoom, or even in person in London.

We start with a free introductory call so I can assess your level. We agree what to focus on and I develop a programme to help you achieve your goals.

A good coach is a good listener. In each session, we speak about topics you are interested in and I listen for errors. I give you feedback with tips on vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. If required, I give you exercises to help you learn new forms or refresh your knowledge.

You may want to enrich your vocabulary. You may need help with grammar or pronunciation. Maybe you just want to practice and become more fluent. Whatever your needs, I can help you improve your skills and confidence.

My experience

A British native, educated in England and based in London. I am a qualified and experienced newspaper journalist and English coach with 25 years' experience in business communication.

I have a Cambridge TEFL certificate and many years' experience working at The London School of English, the No.1 business English training centre in London. I have worked at language schools in France including the British American Institute and the American Centre in Marseille, and I have trained hundreds of employees in international companies including Virtual Expo in France and RWE in Germany.

You are in safe hands.