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Private English lessons / IELTS / proofreading from qualified and experienced native teacher

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Hello, my name is Martin Dowsing. Here are some facts about me: - Over 11 years’ experience teaching English as a Foreign Language (3 and a half years at a language school, then private) - Experienced in teaching all levels, ages and most kinds of classes, including Business English - Native speaker - CELTA qualification - BA in Studies in Contemporary Writing - I’m also a writer and have published three books. Here are some of the things I can help you with: - Improve your speaking, writing, listening or reading skills - Exam preparation for IELTS, IELTS Life Skills, Trinity SELT, Cambridge C1 Advanced, B2 First, etc - Understand and use English grammar correctly - Pronunciation - Job applications - CVs, covering letters, interview questions, etc - Proofreading (send sample for price) Here are the other things you need to know: Lessons can be at my place, your place or an agreed public location such as a café. Online lessons also available using Teams, Zoom or Google Meet, etc. Prices for lessons in my local area (London SE8 or nearby) / Online lessons: ₤25 for a 1-hour lesson, ₤35 for a 90-minute lesson and ₤40 for a 2-hour lesson. If you want me to travel beyond my local area, please contact me for a price. Contact me for a FREE needs analysis and grammar level test. I’ll do my best to make sure the lessons fit your needs. Please get in touch at any time for further information. I look forward to helping you improve your English!

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stefania

If you’re looking for a professional, patient, and highly supportive English teacher, I can’t recommend Martin enough. From the very first lesson, I appreciated Martin’s extremely well organized approach to both pronunciation and grammar. He truly understands the challenges adult learners face, whether it’s building confidence in speaking, or identifying and correcting personal gaps. Which makes a huge difference for adult learners who may feel nervous about making mistakes, like forgetting words and grammar rules. His lessons are always well-structured, with clear explanations and practical examples. Most importantly, he creates a supportive atmosphere where you feel comfortable.

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Anton K

I've been studying English with Martin for 2 years and can provide a few observations: - lessons are well organized and tailored to my needs (something I asked for or to my gaps revealed during previous lessons) - what extremely important to me is that lessons are quite entertaining and informative - I rarely notice when 1.5h passed - Martin gives much needed context which allows you to be more fluent, natural and don't sound awkward in various situations, so just after a few months I felt much more confident and noticed improvements in various areas. Separately I'd like to say a few words about Martin himself - as a teacher he's quite patient and observant, he helps you to eradicate all those big and small mistakes. I’m genuinely grateful for everything I’ve learned from him.

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Adeline

I highly recommend Martin as an English teacher. He explains everything with patience, helps improve your accent, and tailors each class to your needs. Since I began the lessons, my confidence has grown and I've made great progress!

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