I specialize in speaking and writing skills. My focus is on helping you to speak and write in English with confidence and in any situation you need to use English. I hold TEFL/TESOL and CELTA qualifications and I've been teaching online since 2013.

English Teacher Louise's Lexiconology

2013 - present English Teacher Edinburgh United Kingdom

Online English teaching

English Tutor Yakety Yak Language Cafe

2013 - 2014 English Tutor Edinburgh United Kingdom

Leading conversation practice to English students in a group conversation session.

Project Manager Standard Life

1994 - 2008 Project Manager Edinburgh United Kingdom

I worked for this large financial services company for almost 15 years. I built a lot of experience during this time, starting as a Customer Service Representative, gaining promotion and changing roles. My final role within the company was as a Change Manager/Project Manager (I have the PRINCE 2 practitioner qualification).

Education

Business studies with Languages (German and Spanish)

Napier University

1990 - 1993

Certificates

2014 CELTA Edinburgh Language Centre

2013

TEFL 150 hour TEFL.Org

2013

NCFE TEFL 150 hour certificate NCFE

Do you need to speak and/or write in English?

Do you struggle with speaking in front of native speakers?

Do you find it difficult to write an email or letter for work?

Would you like to be confident in your abilities and be able to communicate with friends and colleagues?

These are the skills I specialize in in English.

I've been teaching full time since 2013. Working full time allows me to make sure my students get the results they want.

"It's a very good experience because Louise is an enthusiastic teacher. She knows how to get her students to keep talking in English in the session - I talked a lot today." Sophie, Taiwan

In our sessions we will focus on the language YOU need, whether this is for your work, to pass an exam, talk with international friends or any other reason you have. There will be an emphasis on speaking and/or writing and our main goal will be to build your confidence in using English in any situation.

Trial lesson - What happens?

Once you book a trial lesson with me, I will send you an English level test, this will allow me to see your current level of English ahead of our trial. During the trial, I will ask you questions that will allow me to assess your speaking skills and give you the chance to tell me the areas you feel you need to improve on. I will also give you my thoughts on your English learning action plan. This will include many things for you to practice every day. I firmly believe you will see greater improvements in your English when you use it every day.

I hold certificates in TEFL, TESOL and CELTA and I've taught hundreds of learners worldwide. I can't wait to meet you and help you reach your goals with English, as I did with:

"I liked this lesson because I've spoken and I've worked on grammar." Merche, Spain

Let's get learning!

Louise