Are you a professional woman who wants or needs to use English as part of her job?
⭐️ Do you feel nervous when you have to communicate in English? Do you worry about making mistakes and other people judging you?
⭐️ Do you avoid situations where you might have to speak to somebody because you don’t know what to say or because you have difficulty expressing yourself?
⭐️ Do you feel left out of conversations because you don’t understand what other people are saying or you’re not sure about how to join in?
I can help you…
… feel more confident and less anxious when you have to use English at work. No more embarrassment or worrying about what other people will think if you make a mistake.
… feel more relaxed about joining in with conversations in the office and more able to start conversations yourself. No more avoiding the kitchen in case you have to talk to somebody!
… improve your vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation so you are able to express yourself more easily on a wide variety of topics.
… make progress even if you’ve felt stuck for a long time.
We’ll do this through my tailored one-to-one programme, “She Speaks English”, and with the support of a vibrant online community of like-minded women.
… feel more confident and less anxious when you have to use English at work. No more embarrassment or worrying about what other people will think if you make a mistake.
… feel more relaxed about joining in with conversations in the office and more able to start conversations yourself. No more avoiding the kitchen in case you have to talk to somebody!
… improve your vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation so you are able to express yourself more easily on a wide variety of topics.
… make progress even if you’ve felt stuck for a long time.
We’ll do this through my tailored one-to-one programme, “She Speaks English”, and with the support of a vibrant online community of like-minded women.
If you'd like to know more about my "She Speaks English" programme, click the button below.
What my students say about me
"Before we worked together, I definitely didn't feel confident and I understood that I had to "break" the barrier. I had experience talking about my work, but this was limiting and wasn't helpful in day-to-day life in the UK, so I decided to have some lessons that would help me.
I wanted to talk with a teacher who had experience and Katie is quite patient.
I feel that I speak much more fluently than before. I make mistakes but I'm not so focused on this anymore, because I see everyone makes some mistakes, so it is not the end of the world. The most important thing is to be able to pass on the information so people understand and I think in most cases I am capable of doing that now. There is no need to be ashamed of any mistakes or bad pronunciation.
Katie also helped me understand how people in the UK live, what the differences from Russia are, and what to expect from a cultural perspective as we discussed holidays and some memorable dates. This helped me to adjust for sure.
I would like to add thank you for all your help! Your patience and openness helped me not only with my English but also to understand British people a little bit more. There were insights into the culture and I don't feel a stranger here. The lessons were a really important part of my relocation to the UK."
Polina, Russia/UK
"At the beginning, I needed to obtain a B2-level certificate for my work and my English abilities were rusty. I felt clumsy and incompetent. After that, I continued to work with Katie to practise conversation because it's my weak point as well as listening. At university, I studied mainly grammar and literature.
I chose Katie because she inspired me with trust and her expertise. Maybe I was afraid of not understanding at first and sometimes I’m still afraid but I think it’s better to find a solution and to improve.
Now I feel better about my English than before. Recently, I realized that I have good enough skills in grammar and I improved my listening and conversation but it always needs practice.
I got my English certificate for my job and now I’m a little more confident in speaking. Moreover, studying with Katie, I found out about cultural aspects of English native speakers that are reflected in the use of language.
Katie is kind and always careful about students' needs. She works taking care of details, she gives you the right tips according to your requests. She puts you at ease. I like that she’s also interested in my life. It’s a good approach to working together.
Thanks to Katie, I understand English better now than during my university studies."
Roberta, Italy
I wanted to talk with a teacher who had experience and Katie is quite patient.
I feel that I speak much more fluently than before. I make mistakes but I'm not so focused on this anymore, because I see everyone makes some mistakes, so it is not the end of the world. The most important thing is to be able to pass on the information so people understand and I think in most cases I am capable of doing that now. There is no need to be ashamed of any mistakes or bad pronunciation.
Katie also helped me understand how people in the UK live, what the differences from Russia are, and what to expect from a cultural perspective as we discussed holidays and some memorable dates. This helped me to adjust for sure.
I would like to add thank you for all your help! Your patience and openness helped me not only with my English but also to understand British people a little bit more. There were insights into the culture and I don't feel a stranger here. The lessons were a really important part of my relocation to the UK."
Polina, Russia/UK
"At the beginning, I needed to obtain a B2-level certificate for my work and my English abilities were rusty. I felt clumsy and incompetent. After that, I continued to work with Katie to practise conversation because it's my weak point as well as listening. At university, I studied mainly grammar and literature.
I chose Katie because she inspired me with trust and her expertise. Maybe I was afraid of not understanding at first and sometimes I’m still afraid but I think it’s better to find a solution and to improve.
Now I feel better about my English than before. Recently, I realized that I have good enough skills in grammar and I improved my listening and conversation but it always needs practice.
I got my English certificate for my job and now I’m a little more confident in speaking. Moreover, studying with Katie, I found out about cultural aspects of English native speakers that are reflected in the use of language.
Katie is kind and always careful about students' needs. She works taking care of details, she gives you the right tips according to your requests. She puts you at ease. I like that she’s also interested in my life. It’s a good approach to working together.
Thanks to Katie, I understand English better now than during my university studies."
Roberta, Italy
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