English Teacher in Sussex

I’m an experienced English Teacher in Sussex.

With full, advanced-level qualifications to teach English as a foreign language, I work with adults, either face-to-face or online throughout the UK.

English isn’t Easy for Everyone

We’re all different. And, the truth is, spoken English, for many international citizens, isn’t easy for everyone to master.

For one thing, people seem to speak fast, don’t you think?

Plus, English is full of cultural references, subtlety, and strange idioms – with ultra-fine nuances that change the meaning of what someone is saying. Equally, there appear to be no rules whatsoever regarding pronunciation.

Second Language Anxiety

If you’re a non-UK citizen living and working here, feeling insecure about your spoken English skills, commit fully to my teaching and coaching, and you could soon start to overcome your fears.

Contact me through this website.

What’s Your Objective?

  • You’re preparing for IELTS or a Cambridge exam.

  • You may have a specific target, such as a presentation in front of an audience or on Zoom.

  • There’s a significant event that could spell career advancement for you.

  • In a meeting, you want to think of something and then say it, without the words sticking to the roof of your mouth.

How I Work

If you’re working towards an exam, I’ll use plenty of task practice and models for speaking and writing, as well as study skills to build your independent learning.

  • Relevance: Real-life scenarios to reflect your goals. Where do you think your “gaps” are?

  • Get involved: Listen to and watch as much English media output as possible. For example, radio, TV, videos, and podcasts – to immerse yourself in your adopted language.

  • Real-life reading comprehension: We’ll work with authentic sources. For instance, newspapers, magazines and books. Which sections aren’t clear for you, for example? How can you clarify what the writer means?

  • Vocabulary: Let’s explore unfamiliar words and phrases – and start using them with confidence.

  • Feedback: Regular, constructive feedback to help you track your progress.

  • Mindset: I can tell you one thing for sure: You are better at English than you think you are.

If you feel your spoken English could be holding you back, get in touch with me for more information about how I can help you.