Success Stories

From Nervous to Confident Speaker

Kezia Marovitch, Marketing Director from Prague

When Kezia joined us, she could read English well but froze during meetings with her London colleagues. Her company was expanding into UK markets and she needed to lead presentations confidently. After working with tutor Miranda three times weekly for four months, Kezia delivered her first solo presentation to a room of eighty British retailers.

The breakthrough came when we stopped focusing on grammar rules and started practicing real scenarios from her job. We recorded her presentations, analyzed her pacing, and worked on eliminating filler words. Kezia now runs weekly calls with her UK team and recently negotiated a major partnership deal entirely in English. She credits the conversational approach and constant speaking practice for transforming her confidence.

University Dreams Achieved

Theron Quillen, Engineering Student from Seoul

Theron arrived in Manchester with solid technical English but struggled with academic writing and the IELTS exam format. He needed a minimum band 7 to secure his place at Imperial College London for a master's degree. His first practice test scored 5.5, and he had just five months to improve.

Working with our IELTS specialist James, Theron focused intensively on the writing and speaking sections where he scored lowest. They analyzed model answers, practiced timed essays weekly, and did mock speaking tests that mimicked exam conditions exactly. James taught him how examiners think and what they look for in band 7 responses. Theron took the exam and scored 7.5 overall with an 8 in listening. He's now studying in London and recently sent us a photo from his graduation ceremony with a note saying our lessons changed his life trajectory.

Career Advancement Through English

Eliana Thibodeau, Software Engineer from São Paulo

Eliana could code in any language but struggled to explain her work to non-technical colleagues in English. She was passed over for a senior developer role because she couldn't communicate effectively during code reviews and sprint planning meetings. Her technical vocabulary was strong, but she needed help with everyday workplace English and presenting complex ideas simply.

We paired her with tutor David, who has a background in software development. They practiced explaining code in plain English, roleplayed difficult conversations with stakeholders, and worked on her pronunciation of technical terms. Within six months, Eliana was leading architecture discussions and mentoring junior developers. She recently accepted a position at a Silicon Valley startup where she collaborates daily with teams across three continents. The job came with a significant salary increase and she says investing in English lessons was the best career decision she ever made.