Ross S

As a native British English speaker with an international background, I have lived and worked in the ???? UK, ???? Canada, and ???? Japan, giving me a unique perspective on (and first-hand experience with) the linguistic and cultural hurdles language students face. I hold a Qualifi-accredited Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. I speak both English and French fluently.

With a library of over 1,400 lessons across both languages, I have spaces available for 1-on-1 and group lessons at all levels (A0–C2)1 in both English and French.

I can help you:

- learn targeted vocabulary and grammar to build natural and functional vocabularies, both active and passive.
- overcome the intermediate plateau with targeted strategies to move beyond B1/B2 into advanced, native-like fluency.
- correct mistakes in real time to help you identify and immediately fix mistakes and prevent bad habits forming.
- hold a natural conversation by mastering the nuance, slang, and rhythm used by native speakers.

My teaching approach focuses on building a strong foundation in grammar and targeted vocabulary suited to the student's current level, then actively developing their speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills through practical exercises. This enables learners to generate output and comprehend input across any real-world scenario, rather than relying on artificial thematic lessons like "visiting the doctor" or holiday prep, which I find inefficient and disconnected from true fluency.

My lessons benefit from my own personal journey mastering French from zero to C1/C2 level, giving me unique insight into common learner hurdles, such as confusing verb conjugations, idiomatic gaps, or the intermediate plateau, and precise ways to overcome them with clear, patient explanations. I can adapt to each student's questions, no matter how many, to foster confidence and rapid progress through customised drills and immersive practice.

Contact me today to get started!