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IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH WITH A LONDON COACH.

What I offer

Private English lessons with a teacher and journalist.
Personal coaching for individuals or small groups (online or in London).
Business and general English training for non-native English speakers.
Customised lessons and conversation practice.
Writing and editing services to reach global English-speaking audiences.

What you get

Your own personal English teacher (me).
Help with spoken and written English.
Help with business and everyday English.
More confidence in the language.
Online training or in-person coaching with a British native speaker.

Latest projects

Individual and group English lessons for health professionals at German energy company RWE.
Personalised English training for Chinese accountants at U.S. firm Moss Adams.
Help with writing blogs for a French marketeer in Singapore.
English language support for managers and creatives at fintech companies in Sweden, Chile and Colombia.
Conversation practice and English language support for professionals in France, the Netherlands, Hungary and Brazil.
Business English training for international clients at the London School of English.

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Clients

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).

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.

How my coaching works

I normally give one-hour training sessions between 8am and 5pm London time. Depending on your preference and location, we can speak by phone, Skype, Teams, Zoom, or even in person in London.

Before we start, we have a chat (free of charge) 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 different topics of interest and I listen for errors. Then 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.

Some of my English improvers want to enrich their vocabulary. Others need help with grammar or pronunciation. Some just want to practice and become more fluent. Whatever your needs, I can help you improve your skills and confidence in the language.

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 trainingn 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.