πŸŽ“ TESOL & IELTS Certified

Learn how to speak English as confidently as a native speaker.

Whether you're in a classroom, a meeting, an interview, or traveling somewhere new β€” confident English opens the door. Your journey to fluency begins here.

5-star reviews and experiences, as shared by past students Β· 4,050+ lessons taught

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What Students Say

Real progress, real confidence

A few of the experiences students have shared along the way.

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Patient, supportive, and explains everything clearly β€” lessons that build real confidence in speaking.

StΓ©phane
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Two years of lessons and counting. A supportive, judgment-free space with steady, visible progress.

Marzia
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Professional and patient, with lessons tailored to the student's needs β€” any student would be lucky to learn here.

Linoy
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A year of lessons left me far more confident using English β€” engaging conversations, always open to what I needed.

MaΕ‚gorzata
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My daughter connected instantly after trying other tutors β€” her exam went well, and I recommend this very much.

Anat
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Grew from a shy learner into a confident speaker who dares to use new vocabulary in front of others.

Karen
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Substantive, wide-ranging conversations in a warm, curious atmosphere β€” a lesson that feels like genuine pleasure, not just practice.

Izabela
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Lessons feel like real conversation, not a class β€” fun, sensitive, and completely worth it.

Shiran
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A caring, attentive teacher β€” every lesson leaves me genuinely happy.

GΓΆrkem
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Every lesson is an interesting experience β€” she can talk on any topic, with real knowledge of the world and people.

Maria
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A great teacher who's genuinely fun to talk to β€” glad to have found her.

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Who This Is For

Built around your real goals

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Business English

Confident client calls, presentations, and workplace conversations β€” polish for professionals who already know English but need fluency under pressure.

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Academic English

IELTS exam prep, university-level writing and speaking, and support for postgraduate and doctoral-level academic English.

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Travel English

Everyday conversational confidence for navigating a new country β€” real situations, not textbook phrases.

See It In Action

Real-world scenarios

Business meetings, exam rooms, and airport counters all ask something of your English β€” here's what confident, articulate answers actually sound like.

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"What are your strengths?"
"I'd say my biggest strength is staying calm under pressure β€” when priorities shift last minute, I focus on what matters most and communicate changes clearly to the team."
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"Why is it important to keep learning throughout life?"
"Continuous learning keeps us adaptable β€” the skills that matter today may not be the ones that matter in ten years, so staying curious is really an investment in your own future."
✈️ Travel English
"Do you have a reservation with us today?"
"Yes, I do β€” it's under the name Smith, and I booked for two nights starting today."
How Would You Like to Learn?

Choose the path that fits you

Three ways to build fluency β€” pick what matches your goals, schedule, and budget.

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1:1 Lessons β€” 5 Pack

$150 ($30/session)

Personal guidance with a faster, condensed curriculum β€” worksheets, additional resources, and interactive lessons included, ideal to get started. Sessions per week are customisable and can be personalised to your schedule.

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1:1 Lessons β€” 10 Pack

$200 ($20/session)

Our best rate, for committed learners ready to go all in β€” worksheets, additional resources, and interactive lessons included. Sessions per week are customisable and can be personalised to your schedule.

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Group Classes

$40 ($10/session)

Learn alongside 4 classmates at a discounted rate, 1 session a week β€” live, social, and effective. Worksheets and additional resources included.

Is This You?

This is for you if...

Prefer To Go At Your Own Pace?

The Self-Study Course

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Self-Study Course

$50

Learn at your own pace with 10 guided video lessons, worksheets, and quizzes β€” for those who may prefer to learn independently before committing to classes.

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Palesa, English tutor

Meet Palesa

I'm an English tutor from Johannesburg, South Africa, with over 10 years of teaching experience and more than 4,000 lessons taught. I hold a BA Honours in Psychology, along with TESOL, IELTS Preparation, and Life Coaching certifications.

My classroom is interactive, flexible, and β€” above all β€” human. I use my coaching background to create a comfortable, supportive space where mistakes are simply part of learning.

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Teaching Approach

Learning that feels different

βœ… With Palesa
Interactive β€” reading and pronunciation practiced through real conversation
Constructive & encouraging β€” mistakes are part of learning, not corrected harshly
Blended curriculum β€” real-life scenarios, video, reading, speaking, flashcards
Personalized to your goals β€” lessons built around your actual reason for learning
Growth-focused feedback β€” builds confidence to keep speaking, even imperfectly
❌ Traditional Classroom
Instructive β€” one-directional lecturing at the student
Rigid & instructive β€” strict correction that discourages speaking up
Textbook-only β€” outdated, hard-nosed classroom drilling
One-size-fits-all β€” same fixed curriculum regardless of why you're there
Correction-focused feedback β€” points out every error, discourages speaking up

Ready to start speaking with confidence?

Pick the path that fits you and book your first lesson today.

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FAQ

Questions, answered

What if I don't like my first lesson?

Your first lesson is covered β€” if it's not the right fit, that one is refundable. Beyond the first lesson, packages are non-refundable.

Can I switch between tiers?

Yes β€” many students start with the self-study course or a group class and move into 1:1 lessons as they grow more confident.

What level do I need to start?

Any level. Whether you're a complete beginner or already conversational and want to refine your fluency, lessons are shaped around where you are.

How do group classes work β€” do I choose classmates?

Group classes are organized into small cohorts of 5 students, matched by schedule and level, meeting weekly for 4 sessions.

What happens after my package ends?

You'll have the option to renew at any time β€” there's no auto-charge, so you're always in control of when you continue.

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