1:1 GENERAL ENGLISH
Online General English Course for Fluency and Confidence
Book private online sessions and focus on the areas important to you. We will work together on a learning plan based on your level to help you achieve your goal. These sessions are not only engaging and personalised but focus on getting you to start speaking English more confidently.
This course covers listening, reading, speaking and writing practice. However, I am more than happy to focus on one specific skill if that’s what you need. You have the choice of studying part time (1-2 sessions a week) or more intensively (3-5 sessions).
Availability: Monday-Friday (mornings, afternoons or evenings)
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£25 per hour
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2 lessons per week: £45
3 lessons per week: £63.75
4 lessons per week: £90
5 lessons per week: £106.25
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4 lessons per month: £85
8 lessons per month: £160
12 lessons per month: £240
Why choose my online General English course?
My course encompasses all aspects of General English, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. You'll gain confidence and improve your fluency by practising your speaking skills in everyday situations.
Enhance Language Proficiency: in addition to the core skills, my course includes modules on essential grammar and vocabulary. Strengthen your language skills and boost your confidence when communicating in English.
Writing Corrections: receive personalised writing corrections, whether that’s essays, emails, project work, reports or personalised blogs and diaries.
Access To Materials: receive emails after each lesson from my wide variety of English coursebooks, online materials and personalised PDFs so that you can revise the vocabulary and grammar that we cover in class.
Pronunciation Improvement: build your muscles to speak clearly, soften your accent and perfect the basics.
English Levels & Course Content
Irrespective of your proficiency in English, every General English course I offer involves consistent evaluation and feedback. You'll receive support and direction for independent study beyond the class hours, including homework assignments. Additionally, technology will be seamlessly incorporated to enhance the enjoyment and engagement of your lessons!
Beginners
A beginner's English course typically aims to provide a foundational understanding of the language, focusing on essential skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Here's an overview of what you can expect in a three-month beginner's English course:
Speaking and Pronunciation: learn conversational skills for everyday situations, pronunciation practice to improve speaking clarity and simple dialogues and role-playing exercises.
Listening Skills: exposure to various English accents through audio materials and listening exercises to understand spoken English in different contexts.
Reading Comprehension: read simple texts for reading practice, comprehension exercises to test understanding and introduction to common reading strategies.
Writing Basics: basic writing skills such as forming sentences and paragraph.
Grammar and Syntax: learn basic sentence structure and grammar rules and understand how to construct more complex sentences
Vocabulary Expansion: an introduction to common everyday words and phrases, build on the initial vocabulary with words related to specific themes or topics
Intermediate
An intermediate English course typically builds on the foundational skills acquired in a beginner's course. In a three-month intermediate course, you can expect to delve deeper into the language, refining your proficiency in English skills. What to expect?
Grammar Refinement: in-depth study of more complex grammar structures, practice with advanced verb tenses, conditional sentences and reported speech.
Speaking and Pronunciation Enhancement: more extensive speaking exercises, discussions and debates. Pronunciation drills to improve clarity and intonation.
Listening Skills Development: exposure to authentic materials such as podcasts, interviews and films.
Reading Comprehension at a Higher Level:
read longer and more complex texts, such as articles and short stories.
Writing Skills Improvement: composition of more complex sentences and paragraphs, structuring essays and longer written pieces.
Vocabulary Building: expansion of vocabulary in various contexts and topics, learn idiomatic expressions and phrasal verbs, acquire vocabulary related to professional and academic contexts.
Advanced
An advanced English course aims to prepare learners for sophisticated communication in academic, professional, and social settings. It is designed to further refine language skills and enable learners to communicate at a high level of proficiency. What will the course entail?
Advanced Vocabulary and Idioms: expansion of vocabulary to include advanced and specialised terms, idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms.
Complex Grammar Structures: mastery of advanced grammar concepts, including subjunctive mood, complex sentence structures, and advanced verb forms.
Critical Reading and Analysis: reading and analysing authentic materials, such as literature, articles, and academic papers. Developing critical thinking skills through discussions and written analyses.
Advanced Writing Skills: crafting well-structured and coherent essays and reports. Emphasis on clarity, conciseness, and precision in writing.
Debates and Discussions: engaging in complex debates and discussions on current affairs and academic topics.
Advanced Listening and Note-taking: Comprehensive listening exercises, including exposure to different accents and speech rates. Advanced note-taking techniques for lectures and presentations.
General English Classes In Action!
Testimonials
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Pasha - General English
“I had been struggling to find a good native English teacher for a long period. It was a big relief when I started taking classes with Amy. The lessons are totally enjoyable, fascinating and productive at the same time.”
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Aneta- General English
“Amy is an excellent tutor and one of the best teachers I have ever had. The atmosphere in class is always positive, friendly and fun. She always listens to your personal needs and shows really great knowledge of all subjects.”
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Lorena- General English
“Amy is a great teacher! I was trying to find a teacher who could help me improve my English level and I finally met her. Amy has taught me new colloquial expressions to use in day to day life to sound more fluent and natural.”
FAQs
Do I need to order a book before starting my course?
No! I have a wide range of downloaded coursebooks and tend to flick between them during your course. I also email all PDFs and online materials to you after each session so you’ll always have a digital copy anyway! If you prefer to buy a coursebook for self-studying, I can always recommend the best ones.
How long is each lesson? Which platform do you use?
Each session is an hour. I generally use Microsoft Teams but in case we encounter any technical issues, there’s always Zoom, Facebook or Whatsapp video call!
Do I have to stick to the same lesson times each week?
Generally I prefer my students to try and keep the same lesson times as consistency is key. However, I’m flexible! Providing that you give me as much notice as possible (with a minimum of 24 hours), I can offer you different times each week. In order to avoid disappointment, I recommend letting me know as soon as possible.
How long should I study for?
I believe the longer you study, the better. Most students can expect to develop moderate fluency in 3-6 months depending on many factors (personal dedication, contribution and amount of lessons). If you need to learn English in a very short time, I recommend starting an intensive course.
How can I improve my speaking skills?
The majority of my students start their course feeling unconfident and nervous to speak English. My best advice for you is practice, practice, practice. Improving your speaking skills takes time so be consistent, prepare to work hard (this involves self-studying too!) and don’t be shy to make mistakes. It’s all part of the learning curve!
How will the language be taught?
I really think that teaching a language isn’t successful solely by routine and repetition but should be creative, communicative and fun! The online classroom will be an environment where you feel comfortable to contribute your own thoughts and ideas. The mix of activities will include discussions, quizzes, worksheets, videos, interactive and internet resources.