First, in a small group, we introduce the topic of the lesson and discuss it together. I share a link to an online document where you can find all the notes, vocabulary and tasks we’ll be working with.

Then, we split into breakout rooms and work through the lesson’s tasks in pairs. We use interactive materials to explore new vocabulary and notice interesting things about how English is spoken. Then, you and your partner talk and talk and talk!

Finally, we come back together. I point out interesting words and phrases, correct a few key mistakes, and explain any language problems that you had during your conversation.

As an adult with lots of responsibilities (and, hopefully, hobbies!), you can’t always dedicate lots of time to studying English. The idea behind Boost Your Speaking is that you can come to all the classes and do lots of work on your own—or you can only come sometimes, and never do any work on your own. It is completely your own choice.

After every session, I will share additional materials for you to look at. They might be texts to read or videos to watch, exercises to complete, or interactive materials to explore. You can look at some of it after class, or all of it two months later, or none of it ever!

The short answer is: yes and no.

I have designed this course to make sure that you can join any time, or come back after a break, and still learn lots from the session you come to. Every time we meet, there is a new topic, with new ideas to explore.

However, if you join the class regularly, you will start to see some connections: some words will come back, new topics will give you the chance to use what you learnt a few weeks back, and the mistakes you make will form the basis of future lessons.

I will do my best to provide you with interesting and worthwhile materials, lots of tips on how to improve, feedback and opportunities to practise… The rest is up to you.

If you come to class every week and work through all the additional materials, you will improve more quickly. If you only come sometimes and don’t do any work at home, you will improve more slowly…

But slow improvement is still improvement! Not everyone has to learn at the same rate. And once you’ve started coming to class and improving just a little bit, you might find you are better motivated to start doing more.

Boost Your Speaking is designed for everyone who is able to speak some English and understand more English; who wants to speak better and more confidently, and find the motivation to keep improving.

If your English is around B1-B2 level, you will probably find the class the most helpful. If you’re a higher level student who struggles with speaking, you will also learn a lot with us.

Lower level students might find the class a little too difficult to follow. But if you can understand more-or-less everything on this page (even if a few words are difficult!), you should be fine.

If you’re not sure if the class is right for you, get in touch with me! We can meet for a short online chat (for free!) and decide together.

It’s definitely not just conversation — otherwise, what’s the point of me, a qualified teacher, even being there? ;)

In every session, I will introduce you to some new vocabulary at the beginning. Then, at the end of the session, I will give you more words (and some grammar!) based on what I heard you speak about. This way, you know you’re learning exactly the things you need.

We will also spend some time talking about pronunciation — how to say words and sentences correctly. This will help you sound clearer and more confident, and it will help you improve your listening, too.