Hi. I'm Louise and I have been teaching English for over 25 years in language schools, FE colleges and universities all over the world. I have helped thousands of international and home students improve their English and reach their goals. 

​I have a B.A. degree from Oxford University and a Cambridge DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from London University. I am also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. 

I believe in a student-centred approach to learning, using motivating materials tailored to each individual student's needs. My students make rapid progress with bespoke lessons planned around their specific interests, subject area and learning goals.

About Me

I have over 10 years experience as a university EAP lecturer helping students prepare for degree level study and develop their language and academic skills whilst on their degree courses. I have taught General English (at all levels from Beginner to Advanced) for many years. I also have extensive experience of teaching exam classes and helping students prepare for a variety of qualifications (including IELTS, FCE, CAE and ESOL Skills for Life).

I have developed materials to help students of all levels as well as writing more focussed courses for students who require English for Specific Purposes (including Business, Nursing and Engineering). I also have considerable experience of teacher training and development and mentoring staff and students of all levels.

I am a very patient and supportive teacher. I enjoy creating bespoke materials tailored to your individual goals and interests to help you learn faster and stay motivated. 

Services

ACADEMIC ENGLISH

Get Ready for University Study - Learn how to use ideas from different academic sources and reference them correctly. Develop a more academic writing style and vocabulary. Communicate more effectively in an academic environment.

University English Language & Skills Development - Academic English lessons tailored to your specific subject area (Public Health, Engineering, Law, Media) for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Perfect the grammar and language you need to write better assignments.

IELTS

IELTS Boost - Get the language and skills you need to improve your IELTS score with targeted advice, practice and support. Learn how to organise your essay, describe charts and graphs and link your ideas fluently.

GENERAL ENGLISH

Writing Skills - Practise and develop your grammar and punctuation. Get help with sentence structure and expand your vocabulary. Get to grips with emails, formal and informal letters and reports.

Speaking & Conversation Skills - Learn to speak more fluently and accurately. Get pronunciation advice. Communicate more confidently in the situations that you need. 

Everday English - Practise the language that will help in your daily life, in the home and with your children. Learn the phrases you need for everyday situations such as school, doctor's appointments and shops.

BUSINESS ENGLISH

English for Specific Purposes - English lessons tailored to your specific area of work (Nursing, Hospitality, Health & Beauty, Social Care). Develop the grammar and language skills you need to succeed in a professional work situation.

English for Employability - Focus on the language and skills you need to search and apply for jobs and prepare for and take interviews. Develop your business English vocabulary and workplace expressions.