John Pascoe

My lessons are friendly, practical and adapted to your individual goals. I specialise in IELTS preparation, business English and helping adults communicate more confidently in everyday and professional situations.

Whether you are preparing for IELTS, improving your English for work, relocating to an English-speaking country or simply trying to become a more confident speaker, lessons are designed around what you actually need to use English for.

I focus particularly on speaking and listening skills, while also helping students improve grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation in a supportive and relaxed environment.

I have worked with learners from a range of professional and cultural backgrounds, and I try to keep lessons useful, engaging and enjoyable rather than overly formal or textbook-heavy.

I have experience teaching English in Germany and delivering Business English training for professional learners, including employees at Henkel in Düsseldorf. This experience has given me a good understanding of the challenges German speakers face when learning English and helps me tailor lessons to address common difficulties with pronunciation, fluency and confidence. My aim is always to help students use English effectively in real situations, whether for study, work, travel or everyday communication.

Lessons can include:

IELTS preparation
conversational English
workplace communication
presentations and meetings
academic English
interview preparation
relocation support

I teach online and can also offer lessons in Cornwall and west Devon.