Ashley Thompson
5.0
China•
3:06 PM (GMT+08:00)
English
49
155
English
49
155
Speaks
English
Native
,French
B1
,Spanish
A2
About Me
Hello, I am Ashley Thompson, an experienced English teacher with over ten years of experience supporting life-long learners from around the world. I hold a Master’s degree in Education and specialise in helping my students communicate clearly, confidently, and naturally in English.
I work with anyone who wants to improve their conversation skills and speaking confidence, including support with IELTS preparation and exam strategies, professional and workplace communication, presentations, meetings, and conferences, job and visa interviews, formal speaking situations, as well as public speaking and debate strategies to improve clarity and eloquence.
Lessons with me are always personalised and focused on your specific goals, level, and timeline.
I have worked with learners just like you across more than 30 countries and understand the different challenges adult learners face, including overthinking, translating in their heads, and feeling unsure when speaking. My role is to help you break those habits and build strong, reliable communication skills.
My lessons focus on authentic language learning through active listening and the use of expressions to help shorten and clarify what you want to say. I help my students learn how to think in English and respond naturally, rather than relying on robotic or word-for-word translation.
Lessons are structured, supportive, and engaging. You will speak a lot, receive clear guidance, and leave each lesson knowing exactly what to practise next. I adapt activities in real time based on your needs and progress, ensuring steady improvement without pressure.
My students often say they feel more relaxed, confident, and natural after just a few sessions, so let's begin! Your new learning journey begins now. See you soon!
Read MoreI work with anyone who wants to improve their conversation skills and speaking confidence, including support with IELTS preparation and exam strategies, professional and workplace communication, presentations, meetings, and conferences, job and visa interviews, formal speaking situations, as well as public speaking and debate strategies to improve clarity and eloquence.
Lessons with me are always personalised and focused on your specific goals, level, and timeline.
I have worked with learners just like you across more than 30 countries and understand the different challenges adult learners face, including overthinking, translating in their heads, and feeling unsure when speaking. My role is to help you break those habits and build strong, reliable communication skills.
My lessons focus on authentic language learning through active listening and the use of expressions to help shorten and clarify what you want to say. I help my students learn how to think in English and respond naturally, rather than relying on robotic or word-for-word translation.
Lessons are structured, supportive, and engaging. You will speak a lot, receive clear guidance, and leave each lesson knowing exactly what to practise next. I adapt activities in real time based on your needs and progress, ensuring steady improvement without pressure.
My students often say they feel more relaxed, confident, and natural after just a few sessions, so let's begin! Your new learning journey begins now. See you soon!
My trial lessons
This trial lesson allows us to identify the best strategies to help you improve your speaking, listening, understanding, reading, and writing. You will practise using English in a relaxed and supportive way while I assess your current level, strengths, and areas for improvement.
By the end of the lesson, you will have a clear understanding of what is holding you back, what you are already doing well, and how we can work together to achieve your goals.
Read MoreBy the end of the lesson, you will have a clear understanding of what is holding you back, what you are already doing well, and how we can work together to achieve your goals.
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few hours 
6 years ago 
97.00%155 
5.8 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
American English
British English
Résumé
Education
2024 - 2025
Master of Arts in Education
University of Buckingham - Buckinghamshire, England
2023 - 2023
International Baccalaureate Cat-2
International Baccalaureate - Switzerland
Focus on Assessments
2022 - 2023
Post Graduate Certificate in Education
University of Buckingham - Buckinghamshire, England
Focus on Teaching and Learning
2022 - 2022
International Baccalaureate Cat-1
International Baccalaureate - Switzerland
Focus on learning across multiple disciplines
2012 - 2017
International Relations & Politics
University of the West Indies - Jamaica
International Affairs, Political Leadership & Management
Certifications
2018 - 2018
TESOL (120 hours)
International TEFL TESOL Training - USA
Teaching English as a Second Language to Adults & Children