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I’m a Business English teacher in Berlin.
I love helping people feel more confident speaking English.
I offer tailor made 1 to 1 lessons, face to face and online.
I create a relaxed environment and find content that people find stimulating and confidence building.
Read on to find out how I can help you with your English.
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I make learning English as simple and enjoyable as possible.
People learning English want an opportunity to speak, to be corrected and learn new vocabulary.
They want an interested and engaging teacher who listens to them, asks questions and is a good conversation partner.
They want interesting lesson material which matches their interests and their needs.
This is my experience from ten years of teaching English to adults and this is what I offer.
About me.
When I moved from England to Germany in 2014 I decided I wanted to help people improve their English. I gave up my career as an architect, I retrained as a teacher and began offering one to one and group lessons to adults in Berlin. I found I really enjoyed getting to know people, helping them relax and building their confidence and knowledge of English.
For me, teaching English is a fascinating job, and I find it very rewarding getting to know each of my students and tailoring my lessons to their particular interests and requirements.
Before becoming an English teacher, I studied architecture at Cambridge University and worked for 15 years as an architect in London. I speak both English and German in my everyday life and have dual British and German citizenship.
My varied work experience has shown me how important good communication is and how easily misunderstandings can occur. Living in Germany and maintaining contact with the UK and the USA enables me to understand the similarities between the cultures along with the differences, and how these are reflected in the respective languages.
How I work.
I can help you improve your English for any purpose: e.g. for a current or future job, a presentation, academic studies, travel or leisure purposes. I will work with you to tailor a course which is built around the type of English that you need.
For some the goal may be to become more fluent in general everyday conversation, for others a more structured course is required to assist them in their job or to prepare for an exam, an interview or a presentation.
What are lessons like?
I focus on real communication in lessons, helping students express facts and opinions naturally. I balance being a conversation partner and a teacher, offering corrections and suggestions when needed. The goal is clarity and appropriate language use rather than perfection.
Lessons cover formal, technical, and colloquial language, with grammar support to reduce mistakes. After each session, I provide language notes and use apps for practice. The course adapts to students' progress, and I encourage practice between lessons through speaking, writing, listening, or reading.
We start by discussing your needs, level, and goals, deciding how best to use our time. My lessons focus on speaking, with writing, reading, and listening as needed. One-to-one sessions ensure you get continuous speaking practice with personalised feedback.
I create a relaxed, positive environment where you feel comfortable speaking and receiving corrections. Lessons are tailored to your needs—whether discussing your work, preparing a presentation, practicing for a meeting or interview, or exploring articles and videos on relevant topics.
How do we start?
Where and when do we meet?
What does it cost?
I am based in Schöneberg, Berlin, and offer lessons online, at my home, or another location.
Building a good student-teacher relationship is key, so I offer a free 45-minute introductory session to discuss your needs and goals. Regular lessons last 60, 90, or 120 minutes, typically once or twice a week, with intensive courses and 30-minute online sessions also available.
Fees depend on lesson length, frequency, preparation, and travel. I provide a quote based on your specific requirements.