Professional English for adults, guided by 40+ years of global experience and insight
Do you understand English but sometimes struggle to express your knowledge, experience or ideas as clearly as you would like?
These lessons are designed for professionals and other internationally active adults who need to communicate confidently in real situations—not simply complete textbook exercises.
You may need English to contribute in meetings, explain a technical process, give a presentation, communicate with clients and colleagues, write clearly or participate confidently in an international team. Perhaps you know what you want to say, but finding the right words, organising your thoughts or pronouncing them clearly holds you back.
I am a British, Cambridge CELTA-qualified English teacher with decades of international experience as a maritime captain, hydrographic surveyor, engineer, ROV pilot, instructor and marine examiner. I understand the pressures of working across countries, cultures and technical disciplines—and the importance of being understood correctly the first time.
Your lessons will be built around your role, objectives, terminology and real communication needs. Depending on your priorities, we can develop:
• Confident professional speaking
• Meetings, presentations and interviews
• Clear explanations of technical information
• Workplace vocabulary and functional language
• Pronunciation and intelligibility
• Professional emails and written communication
• Grammar, accuracy and fluency
My approach is calm, practical and supportive. We will identify what is holding you back, practise the situations that matter to you and measure your progress against clear objectives.
I also welcome adult learners preparing for further study, independent travel or another important personal goal. I recently designed and delivered an individual programme that helped a learner progress from approximately B1 to B2 and achieve the English requirement for university entrance.
Book an introductory lesson and let’s identify what would make the greatest practical difference to your English.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cancel a booking?
Yes, you can cancel booking up to 8 hours before the lesson starts, indicating the reason for the cancellation. We will study each case personally to carry out the refund.
Can I modify a booking?
Yes, something unexpected can always happen, so you can change the time or day of the lesson. You can do it from your personal area in "Scheduled lessons" through the option "Change date".
Where are the lessons held?
The class is done through classgap’s virtual classroom. Classgap was developed specifically for educational purposes, including many useful features such as: digital whiteboard, online text editor, webcam, screen sharing and many more. View virtual classroom
How do I pay for the lesson?
At the time you select a lesson or package of hours, you will make the payment through our virtual payment service. You have two options: - Debit / Credit - Paypal Once the payment is settled, we'll send you an e-mail with the booking confirmation.
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