Alison Thackray

Hello! I am a fun, online, native English speaker teacher and I can't wait to meet you and help you with your English learning journey!

I have 20+ years of experience teaching English as a foreign language, with around 5 years teaching online.

My accent is neutral, so I am easy to understand. I have had lots and lots of practice talking with people for whom English is not their native language. I am calm and patient, and always willing to give you the time you need to think!

I teach children and adults, using an interactive, task-based methodology, focusing on the vocabulary you need to learn. My classes are tailor-mad to fit your needs and can be adjusted to fit your learning pace and style. The content of my sessions is all custom created, based on your needs and interests.

My specialty is helping people become more confident speaking in English, whether you are a complete beginner, or already have good English, but want to practice speaking for business meetings, workshops and seminars, etc.

In addition, I can also teach phonics, pronunciation, grammar, reading, writing and listening, all the way from beginner level to advanced / academic level. I have previously taught classes in General English, English Conversation, Business English and Public Speaking in English, as well as exam preparation classes, such as IELTS, IGCSE and A-Level.

Whatever your English language needs, I am here to help! Get in touch with me to check my available schedule. I'm excited to start teaching you soon!