Otis Galloway

We start with the basics (alphabet, phonetics), but we move quickly into conversation, because learning how to converse in English is the actual goal...I get you comfortable with the language and its sounds, then we get you proficient.

My methods are determined by where you are in your language skills. If you are just starting, we go as slow as you need. If you are a bit further along, we can dive into the intricacies a bit more. If you're looking to become more of a native speaker, we can focus on colloquialisms, expressions, etc.

Unlike a lot of instructors, I will walk you through BOTH American AND British English. There are a surprising amount of differences between the two. We will also look at countries like Australia, New Zealand and Canada, because English in those countries also have slight variations.

I want you to learn and to be as comfortable as possible, but I also want you to have fun. English as a foreign language can sometimes be intimidating as well as confusing. I hope to make it less so for you.

I am a born native English speaker, and have lived in Bermuda, the United States, and now reside in Scotland. I love travelling, and my hope is that in the next five years, I am able to fulfil my dream of travelling to Japan. I am reintroducing myself to speaking languages other than English, so I hope to learn as much as I can from you as you will hopefully learn from me.