UK-Qualified Teacher (PGCE, MBA, TEFL), 20+ years experience
Language Coaching: Specialized EFL Tuition
Hi! I'm Kate, a British teacher of languages with a background in business.
Do you need to practise your English for a specific purpose? Are you applying for a job or study course?
Whether you are studying in English and want practice discussing areas of your research, build your confidence...
UK-Qualified Teacher (PGCE, MBA, TEFL), 20+ years experience
Language Coaching: Specialized EFL Tuition
Hi! I'm Kate, a British teacher of languages with a background in business.
Do you need to practise your English for a specific purpose? Are you applying for a job or study course?
Whether you are studying in English and want practice discussing areas of your research, build your confidence in client meetings, or enhance your public speaking skills, I can help you prepare in 1:1 coaching sessions.
Would you like to rehearse prior to an important interview? I am experienced in coaching interviewees from a wide range of sectors and professions at all levels. Whether you're applying for an academic scholarship or research funding, preparing for government department selection, primary sector positions, manufacturing, or information-based products and services, I can help you perform your best at interview.
How do I teach?
Collaborative process focusing on individualโs specific needs, strategic goal setting and methods to put learning into action immediately.
- Calm and safe environment: overcome your fears
- Set achievable goals
- Increase motivation and enjoy continued learning!
* You decide what you want to learn
* Customized learning plan and homework (if desired)
* Improve or perfect your English!
* Perfect your pronunciation
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English for Business: Language for success at work
* Telephone conversations
* Meetings
* Influencing and negotiation
* Networking and small talk
* Presentations
* Business and informal emails; formal letters
* Videos and audio that simulate real-life business situations
* Gain confidence in international business
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Interview Preparation
* Detailed advice on your CV
* Writing formal cover letters and emails
* Completion of application forms
* Writing personal statements
* Preparation for standard and specialized interview formats
* Personal presentation practice
* Case study presentation practice
* Group interview tips
* Impromptu talks โ frameworks and techniques
* Salary negotiation
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English for Everyday Use
* Improve your confidence, pronunciation and fluency in English
* Telephone conversations
* Socializing
* Emails
* Travel & Shopping
* Interests, hobbies, current affairs....and more!