One to One British English Courses

Personal General English and IELTS courses on Zoom, built around your goals and interests.

Whether you're just starting out, polishing advanced English or preparing for an exam, your course is designed entirely around you. No textbook you don't need, no topics you don't care about. Just the English you want, taught in a way that keeps you interested.

Who are the courses for?

• Adults at any level, from beginner to advanced
• Professionals who use English at work, in meetings or on calls
• Anyone planning to live, work or study in the UK
• Learners who want to speak naturally

Tailored to you

Every course starts with a free introductory call. We'll talk about your level, your goals and, just as importantly, the things you're interested in. Whether that's football, business, travel, films or cooking, your lessons are built around the topics you enjoy, because you learn faster when you care about what you're talking about.

Your lesson notes, always available

After every lesson, you'll get a Google Slides presentation with everything we covered: new vocabulary, natural expressions, your corrections and the lesson content. You can look back at it anytime, so nothing gets forgotten.

General English Course

Learn real British English you can use every day. Build your fluency in conversation, learn natural words and expressions, improve your pronunciation and fix the grammar mistakes you make most often. Lessons focus mainly on speaking and listening, with reading and writing practice whenever you need it.

What you'll achieve

• Speak more fluently and confidently
• Learn natural British English words and expressions
• Improve your pronunciation so people understand you first time
• Fix the mistakes you make most often

The 5 Lesson Course: a focused course to build confidence, target your key goals and fix your most common mistakes.

The 10 Lesson Course: more time to go deeper, cover a wider range of skills and topics, and see real progress in your fluency.

Prices

• 5 Lesson Course: £399 (£79.80 per lesson)
• 10 Lesson Course: £699 (£69.90 per lesson)

IELTS Preparation Course

Do you need an IELTS score to study abroad, get a new job or apply for a visa? Your IELTS course focuses on the skills you need most, whether that's speaking, writing, reading or listening, along with the grammar, vocabulary and exam techniques that help you get the result you want.

Prices

• 5 Lesson Course: £425 (£85 per lesson)
• 10 Lesson Course: £749 (£74.90 per lesson)

Please note, British English Online is not an exam centre, but I can help you find out where to book your IELTS exam.

All lessons are one hour, one to one on Zoom, at times that suit you. For single lessons and larger packages, see the full price list.

Your teacher

Hi, I'm Matt. I've been teaching English for over 14 years, from language schools in Bristol to students all over the world on Zoom. I've trained teachers on the Trinity Certificate course, hold the Trinity Diploma in ELT, and was Director of Studies for an international language school with up to 900 students. I've taught general English, business English and exam preparation, including IELTS. On these courses, you get that experience one to one.

What my students say

"Matt is an excellent English teacher. I needed help with correct pronunciation and I found him extremely useful. I would not hesitate to recommend Matt to others. As a teacher I also found him very friendly and easy to communicate." Hamid

"Lessons from Matt are really interesting! You can perfect your own level of grammar and real life conversation English, knowing and understanding English culture! All of it allows me to continue learning English!" Kostya

"My lessons with Matt were very interesting and helpful. Every lesson Matt has chosen a different topic and we discussed about it. Matt is also a wonderful person with a good sense of humour, so lessons are fun and the time goes quickly." Maja

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer discounts for lesson packages?

Yes. The more lessons you book, the less you pay per lesson. As well as the 5 and 10 lesson courses, I offer larger packages of 25 and 50 lessons, which give you the best value. With the 50 lesson package, lessons cost from just £65 each, which is ideal if you want to make steady, long term progress. See the full price list for all packages and prices.

What level do I need to be?

Any level. Your course is planned around your current English, whether you're a beginner or already advanced.

How often are the lessons?

Most students take one or two lessons a week, but we can agree a schedule that fits around your work and life.

What do I need?

A computer with a good internet connection and Zoom. Most computers have a built in microphone and camera that work perfectly well, though a headset can help if you're somewhere noisy.

What if I need to cancel a lesson?

Lessons cancelled at least 24 hours in advance can be rearranged. See the full cancellation policy for details.