Private English lessons / IELTS / proofreading from qualified and experienced native teacher

Hello, my name is Martin Dowsing. Here are some facts about me:

- Over 11 years’ experience teaching English as a Foreign Language (3 and a half years at a language school, then private)

- Experienced in teaching all levels, ages and most kinds of classes, including Business English

- Native speaker

- CELTA qualification

- BA in Studies in Contemporary Writing

- I’m also a writer and have published three books.

Here are some of the things I can help you with:

- Improve your speaking, writing, listening or reading skills

- Exam preparation for IELTS, IELTS Life Skills, Trinity SELT, Cambridge C1 Advanced, B2 First, etc

- Understand and use English grammar correctly

- Pronunciation

- Job applications - CVs, covering letters, interview questions, etc

- Proofreading (send sample for price)


Here are the other things you need to know:

Lessons can be at my place, your place or an agreed public location such as a café.

Online lessons also available using Teams, Zoom or Google Meet, etc.

Prices for lessons in my local area (London SE8 or nearby) / Online lessons:

₤25 for a 1-hour lesson, ₤35 for a 90-minute lesson and ₤40 for a 2-hour lesson.

If you want me to travel beyond my local area, please contact me for a price.

Contact me for a FREE needs analysis and grammar level test. I’ll do my best to make sure the lessons fit your needs.

Please get in touch at any time for further information.

I look forward to helping you improve your English!