Greetings!

My name's Jamie. I'm a lover of life and the wonderful languages we use to connect with the world, with ideas and with each other. I've been teaching English for 10 years – in Australia, Canada, Ireland and online everywhere! – and love to help my students learn. I'm very friendly, respectful, empathetic, patient, supportive and always curious and keen to understand others and their journeys. I also love to have fun, to laugh and enjoy the moment to the fullest. It would be a pleasure to meet you and help you grow!

Apart from being CELTA-qualified and experienced in teaching English (as well as music, French, and classical/holistic education) I have a wide range of interests, skills and knowledge, which allows me to find plenty of common ground with students so we can have spontaneous, natural and enjoyable conversations where we'll discuss and explore what's interesting or important to you, with me giving friendly corrections throughout about any errors that appear – pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, etc. Mistakes are your friend! The more you make, the more I can help you grow! I really love helping students move past fear and enjoy English.

My usual approach to classes is, as stated, just to have conversations – genuine, authentic, natural communication about life. However, I am very happy to make the classes adapt and fit whatever you would like to do: we can prepare for a job interview; role-play ordering food, calling the bank or making small talk; prepare for IELTS or Cambridge exams; write visa applications; practise reading, writing, listening and speaking; or just play the various fun speaking games I can share with you to help you grow – whatever you fancy doing, we can do it! I'm here at your service as your guide and partner in developing your fluency and opening the doors to your exciting future as a masterful speaker of English. Whether our time together is long or short, you will improve :)

Let me know if you've any questions!

Jamie