Lesley from London
5.0
United Kingdom•
4:05 PM (GMT+01:00)
English
77
963
English
77
963
Speaks
English
Native
,French
C1
,Spanish
About Me
Hello, I'm Lesley and I'm a British (London born) native English speaker and teacher recently returned to the UK after living in France for the past 14 years. I speak what is known as 'received pronunciation' , 'RP' or 'the Queen's English' - which means that I don't have a regional accent and this, together with speaking clearly, makes it easier for non native English speakers to understand me. I've had nearly 20 years' teaching experience in the UK, France and Sierra Leone. I've got a Bachelor of Arts degree in English & Applied Social Science, a University of Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) and a Certificate in Education (Cert Ed. Post Compulsory Education). I'm highly motivated and genuinely love teaching and sharing my love of the English language and culture with others who are keen to learn. At the same time I love finding out about different countries and cultures and am always keen to structure lessons so that students can talk about their own customs and traditions. I've taught students at all levels from beginner to advanced. As well as general English which includes conversation, discussion, development in grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking and writing I also specialise in academic English, English for research purposes, Legal English, Medical English, Business English and English for exam and interview preparation. Lessons are planned, relaxed, comfortable, and professional. I will encourage you to talk so that you will gain confidence and be motivated to practise your English in public without fear (yes, in British English we use 'practise' with an 's' as a verb and 'practice' with a 'c' as a noun but in American English this is not the case - Lesson no. 1!) . If it's conversational English you want or you'd like more grammar based knowledge I can adapt to suit your needs. I'm very easy going and flexible and I like to make lessons fun and relaxed because I believe students learn best when they feel comfortable and stress-free.
Why not book a trial lesson?
During the trial lesson, we’ll find out a little about each other. We’ll talk about your needs and interests and any special vocabulary, reading or writing skills that you hope to achieve. This trial lesson will enable me to find out your level of proficiency now and what level you would like to achieve in the future. Lessons following on from a trial lesson will be personally tailored to your individual requirements as your learning journey is a unique experience just for you.
My areas of focus: Vocabulary enrichment, pronunciation, conversational English, idioms, business/professional/research English, writing skills, effective meetings, interviews and presentations and taking an advanced student to the next level. There will also be a good level of culture for you to learn about as I believe language and culture cannot be separated.
I hope I’ve shared enough information to help you decide if we might be a good match. If you have any questions before you make your decision, please send me a message.
Read MoreWhy not book a trial lesson?
During the trial lesson, we’ll find out a little about each other. We’ll talk about your needs and interests and any special vocabulary, reading or writing skills that you hope to achieve. This trial lesson will enable me to find out your level of proficiency now and what level you would like to achieve in the future. Lessons following on from a trial lesson will be personally tailored to your individual requirements as your learning journey is a unique experience just for you.
My areas of focus: Vocabulary enrichment, pronunciation, conversational English, idioms, business/professional/research English, writing skills, effective meetings, interviews and presentations and taking an advanced student to the next level. There will also be a good level of culture for you to learn about as I believe language and culture cannot be separated.
I hope I’ve shared enough information to help you decide if we might be a good match. If you have any questions before you make your decision, please send me a message.
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few hours 
3 years ago 
100.00%963 
20.1 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
British English
Résumé
Certifications
2023 - 2023
Teacher Development Certificate
EF (Education First) - United Kingdom - United Kingdom
Speak out, Effective error correction, Effective assessment, Success with CLIL, Motivating language learners, Bottom-up listening
2022 - 2022
Teacher Development Certificate
EF (Education First) - United Kingdom
Celebrating differentiation in the classroom, Teaching for Success, Promoting risk taking in language learning, Developing learner autonomy, Developing critical thinking, Developing collaborative learners
2022 - 2022
Teacher Development Certificate
EF (Education First) - United Kingdom
Assessing learning, Integrating technology, Managing the classroom, Promoting life skills, Planning lessons & courses, Developing creativity
2022 - 2022
Teacher Development Certificate
EF - (Education First) - United Kingdom
Vocabulary Matters, Speaking Matters, Listening Matters, Writing Matters, Reading Matters, Grammar Matters
2021 - 2022
Teacher Development Certificate
EF (Education First) - United Kingdom
Successful exam classes, Speaking skills, Motivating students, Successful project work, Warmers & fillers, Teaching younger learners
2021 - 2021
Teacher Development Certificate
EF (Education First) - United Kingdom
Classroom management, project work, class motivation, exam preparation, enhancing language improvement, error correction, listening skills
2021 - 2021
Using picturebook video read-alouds in primary ELT
British Council - United Kingdom
Use of picture books for online primary age teaching
2002 - 2003
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA)
University of Cambridge - United Kingdom
Teaching English to speakers of other languages
1999 - 2000
City & Guilds Certificate in Teaching Basic Skills (ESOL)
The City and Guilds of London Institute - London, United Kingdom
Teaching basic skills to speakers of other languages (ESOL) - Adults as Learners/Planning a Learning Programme for Literacy/Planning, Record Keeping & Evaluation/Language Awareness: Programme Planning/Developing Listening & Speaking Skills/Teaching Methods/Strategies for Developing Reading Skills/Developing Writing
1999 - 2000
Certificate in Education (Cert Ed)
Canterbury Christ Church University College - United Kingdom
Focus in Post Compulsory Education
1995 - 1988
BA (Hons) Applied Social Science and English
University of Kent at Canterbury - United Kingdom
Focus in Applied Social Sciences (Cultural Studies) and English