Learn to speak English with me, Theresa

Let’s get you comfortable with the basics of the English language;

By the end of this level you will be able to introduce yourself and others, speak about yourself, your family, country, job and hobbies. You will be able to ask and answer questions, have simple conversations and deal with everyday situations like booking a table at a restaurant or asking for directions.

Each lesson includes basic grammar such as the Present Simple tense, the Present Continuous, the negative and interrogative form; basic vocabulary, prepositions; common phrases and role plays based on real-life situations.

We work on your pronunciation together – this will boost your confidence and help you master simple conversations.

By the end of this level you will have been introduced to new tenses and you will have practised using them in a variety of different situations. Your accuracy will have improved and you will feel more confident about your fluency. You will be able to converse easily in social situations, exchange opinions with other people. Your range of vocabulary will have expanded and you will have learnt how to talk about more complex topics. You will be familiar with most of the tenses and you will know when it is appropriate to use each one in conversation or when writing.

Topics include, but are not limited to: interviewing; negotiating; travel; education and work; describing things and talking about imaginary situations.

By the end of this level you will be able to communicate more fluently and be more accurate when you engage with native English speakers. You will be more confident in work, academic and social settings and be able to talk about a wide range of topics such as Art; work related topics; current affairs and the environment.

If you have any particular difficulties, for example prepositions, pronunciation or when to use a specific tense in an appropriate way, we can work on those areas of weakness together. Your reading skills will have improved and your level of comprehension. You will be more comfortable engaging with native speakers and you will be able to exchange opinions and justify your point of view with them.

Each lesson will include elements of grammar, reading and conversation. You will be able to practise your spoken English and focus on deepening your knowledge of the grammar points we cover.

By this level, you will be very comfortable with engaging with native English speakers. We hone your grammar skills together and work on expanding your range of vocabulary, We discuss interesting articles and help you respond spontaneously in conversation and approach negotiations confidently and competently. Topics include the environment, current affairs; books and art, travel and you have a lot of freedom to dictate what your specific needs might be.

By now you will be aware of any difficulties you might have, such as pronunciation or the appropriate use of prepositions. We work on these together and rectify any problems or insecurities you may have regarding your English speaking or writing skills.

By the end of this course, you will be better prepared for business presentations, you will be able to approach your negotiations in a diplomatic way, participate in business meetings confidently and expand your range of work-related vocabulary.

We will focus on your communication skills, cross-cultural awareness, ability to write effective emails and work related documents. Learn more about the structure of companies. Any gaps in your grammar knowledge that arise we can work on and we can improve on any areas of weakness that you have.

A wide range of topics will be discussed and you will become more confident about exchanging your opinions and points of view. Some lessons will be based on a short reading passage and any grammar that you need to cover will be addressed. We will do some exercises related to the text to help you expand your range of vocabulary and comprehension skills.

The conversations will be interesting and engaging. If you have any particular topics you would like to talk about, we can discuss those – I have prepared material, but this course offers a lot of flexibility in terms of input from you. You continue to learn and practise your speaking skills. Let’s get started!