Michelle Barratt

I have been teaching students online for the last 8 years both individually and as part of a group. I have helped them to improve their language skills and reach their short and long term goals.

Learning a language is all about communication and wanting to know more about another country, its people and culture. To become confident and to be able to communicate you will need to improve not only your written and spoken English, but also your listening and reading skills too.

It is my personal experience that you must USE a foreign language in order to become effective when communicating with others. In my lessons you will use spoken English to discuss many different topics. This will naturally build your vocabulary whilst helping you to become an effective communicator. I ensure that you can feel confident when expressing your opinions and holding a conversation.

My lessons are relaxed, fun and conversational because I understand we are all learning foreign languages to be able to pursue personal goals and to open up a world of opportunities. I'm patient and encouraging with my students as everyone learns at a different pace and it should never be stressful.


Before I began teaching online I worked in the corporate world for over 20 years. This was primarily in sales, marketing and training. I managed international teams and enjoyed helping people progress in their careers. I really enjoy sharing my experiences with organisations looking to invest in their employees futures.