Frequently Asked
Questions

A one to one 1 hour lesson costs £40 (GBP).

If you want to commit to ongoing language development, you can book lessons in blocks at a discounted rate:

• 5-Lesson Package: £180 (a 10% saving, equivalent to £36 per lesson)

• 10-Lesson Package: £320 (a 20% saving, equivalent to £32 per lesson)

Note: Package lessons must be paid for upfront and are subject to my standard cancellation policy.

Yes, to help maintain momentum and manage my teaching schedule, packages are valid from the date of purchase:

• 5-Lesson Package: Valid for 3 months

• 10-Lesson Package: Valid for 6 months

If you have an exceptional circumstance such as extended leave or a heavy hospital rotation, just let me know and we can discuss pausing your package.

Lessons include the delivery of the learning materials, followed by detailed written feedback which will be emailed to you within 24 hours.

This feedback will identify the areas you are performing well in and areas for further development. This allows you to monitor your progress and will include recommended activities that you can complete between lessons and at your own leisure.

Lessons are tailored to your specific learning needs and this is something we will plan together.

These can include focussing on one or all of the four skills, reading, writing, listening and speaking. Throughout all classes, feedback will be given on any grammar errors and mispronunciations to enable you to improve.

My most commonly requested lessons are speaking practice.

For very specific learning needs I may need time to plan the lesson in advance, we will discuss this in more detail, as needed.

I have experience preparing students for both exams, so I can offer some speaking classes, however I do not offer a programme for this at present.

More information will be released regarding this in the near future but in the meantime check out my blog posts:

• From Ward to Classroom: A Nurse’s Guide to IELTS & OET.
• The OET Series: Part 1 – Speaking Test.

My teaching approach is very much student centred, meaning that I will adapt my approach to suit your needs. I like to create a teaching environment that is relaxed and friendly and where you feel comfortable telling me when an activity is not useful or enjoyable.

Your progress is very important to me and I value feedback. I will work in collaboration with you to change my teaching style and learning resources to hopefully overcome any barriers to your learning.

I take on clients with all levels of English from beginner A1 to fluent C2 (CEFR).

Students need to be at least at B1 level to be able to learn and develop their Medical English.

Yes, I will offer you a free 1 hour consultation prior to booking a class. I appreciate that when investing in anything online you want to know that it is the right service for you.

During this video call I would like to know more about your current English level and your language goals. I will be able to give you some examples of ways we can meet your learning needs and let you know more about my teaching style.

I will be happy to answer any of your questions and we can also talk via email or Whatsapp beforehand.

Currently, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet are used but we can discuss the use of other platforms.

Yes, I qualified as a nurse in 2000 and have benefitted from 20 plus years in clinical practice.

Check out my blog Launching My Own Teaching Business: Bridging Healthcare & English Language for more information about my qualifications, clinical experience and transition to Medical English Teaching.

Payment is required before all lessons and this can be made via PayPal, Bank Transfer, Wise or Revolut.

Other means may be available on request.

You can cancel up to 1 hour before the lesson starts and I will happily refund you the full amount (minus any transaction fees incurred) or reschedule the class.

Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or lessons cancelled less than 1 hour before the start time.

Lessons are generally available Monday to Thursday between 16.00-17.00, 18.00-19.00 or 19.00-20.00 (GMT) UK time. Some limited weekend slots will be available on request.

All bookings are on a first come, first served, basis so you should consider booking a couple of weeks in advance to secure your preferred time slot.