Practice your English by having conversations about different topics, such as health, movies, or homelessness. Topics can be customized to your interests: academic, business English, or everyday English. I provide an article on each topic for you to study before the lesson. In the lesson, we will talk about the topic. My intensive error correction and grammar reviews, suggestions of new vocabulary and expressions, and feedback on incorrect expressions will improve your speaking skills. For lesson availability contact me on Skype: irene.colthurst

A live English writing lesson. Come learn how to start a piece of writing and complete the first version. Each lesson will have a topic for you to write on (money, friends, your work, etc.) At the beginning of class time, I will give you a question to answer about that topic to start your ideas for a new piece of writing. I will type your ideas into a GoogleDoc in screen share. I will give you editing advice, suggestions of natural expressions, and organization tips. For lesson availability contact me on Skype: irene.colthurst

Did you already write something in English? Do you want me to edit it directly in a lesson, and explain the corrections as I do it? Please put your writing in a GoogleDoc and schedule this lesson! You will learn so much directly from your mistakes. I will suggest new, natural expressions that you can put into your writing to take it to the next level. For lesson availability contact me on Skype: irene.colthurst

Master English grammar with focused, structured lessons that provide lots of practice. We will meet to decide on your needs and interests. Then I will customize the grammar topics we will work on. Using sentence examples, I will explain grammar points such as each of the 12 verb tenses, prepositions, articles, or adverbs. We will always focus on English sentence order. You will receive online exercises to complete on each grammar point. For lesson availability contact me on Skype: irene.colthurst

In this trial meeting, we will introduce ourselves. We will talk about your background and reasons for studying English. I will suggest one of my lessons for your needs. To schedule a trial lesson, contact me on Skype: irene.colthurst In this trial meeting for new students, we will talk about your background and your reasons for learning English. We will talk about your needs and about language learning. I will assess your English level and describe the lessons I offer. Based on your needs, I will suggest one or more of my lessons. For adults only. One lesson per student.

A shorter conversation practice lesson for busy professionals. Practice your English by having conversations about different topics, such as health, movies, or homelessness. Topics can be customized to your interests: academic, business English, or everyday English. I provide an article on each topic for you to study before the lesson. In the lesson, we will talk about the topic. My intensive error correction and grammar reviews, suggestions of new vocabulary and expressions, and feedback on incorrect expressions will improve your speaking skills. For lesson availability contact me on Skype: irene.colthurst

Come chat in English about your 2024 and plans for 2025! In this special end-of-year lesson, let’s assess your current level and set some learning goals. We’ll talk about language learning and effective techniques. You’ll take vocab. and grammar tests. I’ll demonstrate one study method you can do on your own, and with teacher feedback.