What is online tuition?

Online tuition is where I teach you via an online platform.  The most common platforms are Skype and Webex, but I also use Googlehangouts and Zoom.  They are very easy to use and don’t cost anything to download.

The focus of the lessons is determined by your personal goals and needs.  It may be that you want to practise your conversational English or perhaps you have an English exam that you need to train for.  Do you need to write a report for work but don’t know how to start? Or maybe you have an interview which you need to prepare for? Materials used are developed or sourced to meet the desired outcomes of the sessions.

While each session has been prepared in advance to optimise the time you have with me, I appreciate the need to remain flexible and allow the lesson to take a different direction if necessary.  Each session comes with a follow-up email with any homework tasks and a language feedback sheet which details new language learnt, error correction for you to complete and notes on pronunciation.

 

Why do online tuition?

Online tuition suits people who need to develop or practise their English but who have busy lives and don’t have time to come to the UK.  You can have a fixed time every week or lesson times can be booked week by week.  They can be any time of the day and can last as long as you wish (minimum 1 hour).  They can be once a week if you want to keep your language level topped up or could be every day if you need some intensive training.  The beauty of online tuition is its flexibility.

 

Who is it for?

Anyone (18+): students, academics, business professionals, retirees, friends, colleagues and families.

 

TESTIMONIAL

‘Lavinia prepared me for the interview of my dream job by doing few online lessons.

She is an amazing teacher: she is methodical, efficient, persistent and passionate – someone who really cares and loves her job!

Lavinia not only helped me to sharpen my English skills, but also she supported me in building my self-confidence. She was sure I was going to get the job more than I was. 

At the beginning I was a bit sceptical regarding online teaching but now I must say that, given her hard skills and interpersonal ones, I couldn’t feel any difference. I am usually someone who has high standards, but surprisingly this time the course exceeded my expectations!

I got the job and I’m extremely grateful for this, THANK YOU Lavinia!!!’    -Jelena, Switzerland

TESTIMONIAL

‘I am a doctor working in the NHS and have been learning English from Allington English. I wanted to be able to chair meetings and participate in active debates at work more confidently. Weekly tutorials over the last two months has certainly helped me to build my confidence. I have received Skype tutorials over the last two months and found this really good. My tutor Lavinia tailor-made the tutorials suited to my needs. The weekly tutorials and homework really helped me working towards my goals effectively. My tutor has been very engaging and professional in her approach. I found that I can openly discuss my shortcomings with her. I would recommend Allington English for anyone who wants to improve on their language skills to further their careers.’  – R.S., Sri Lanka