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Free lessons, a weekly tongue twister, a British English podcast and a friendly community for learners whose English freezes when it matters.
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English Without the Anxiety
Short interactive lessons for the moments your English freezes: in conversations, on calls, or when someone puts you on the spot.
One lesson for every chapter of my book, each with a short story, a hands-on exercise, reflection questions and key takeaways. About fifteen minutes each. See all twelve lessons →
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A little British English, every week
One idiom a week, four ways to meet it.
Tongue twister challenge
A new twister each week, with the week's idiom hidden inside. Record yourself and get feedback on Sunday.
Join the challenge →British English podcast
The week's idiom in a real story, and how British people actually use it.
Listen on Spotify →Idiom of the week
A short, friendly email with the idiom, what it means and when to use it.
Get the emails →Group conversation class
Practise speaking with other learners in a small, friendly group. Your first class is free.
Start your free trial →Join the community
A free Discord community for learners who want to speak more and worry less. Share your tongue twister recordings, ask questions and practise with others. Join free on Patreon and you'll get your Discord invite straight away.
Members: £8 a month
Want more? Membership unlocks the member channels:
- Personal feedback on your speaking
- The article library
- A monthly conversation club
Pick what suits you
50 Idioms You Actually Need
The everyday British idioms worth learning first, with meanings and examples. Free as a PDF.
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Relaxed conversation, guided reading or British Business English, at a time that suits you.
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The accidental travelling tutor
I've taught English from Tbilisi to Melbourne, and everywhere I went I met people whose English was far better than they believed. What held them back wasn't grammar. It was nerves.
So I wrote a book about it, and built the lessons, the weekly challenges and the community you'll find here. Before teaching, I spent more than 17 years in business, so I know how it feels when the right words won't come. I'm also a published writer, and everything here is in British English.
Start with one lesson
Fifteen minutes, free, no sign-up. You'll come away with a breathing technique you can use before your next conversation.
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