Individual Residential English Language Courses
The fast, focused and fun way to learn English
“The experience with Lucy was very important for me. In four weeks I’ve learned much more than I could in an English school. Being immersed in the English language is the BEST way to learn.”
Diego I – Milan, Italy
Visit Bristol and learn English rapidly with Lucy Tilney
It’s the fastest and most fun way to improve your English.
You are the ONLY student in the class, so your classes are designed especially for you, what you need to learn and how you like to learn.
Learn English while you discover Bristol and make new English friends.
Practise what you learn in the classroom, every afternoon and evening. Speak only English, from the moment you arrive at the airport until the day you return.
Your classroom is in your home. Your learning is constant and you will progress very rapidly. And, even better, no time or money is lost travelling from your accommodation to your school.
Professional Development & Speaking
Presentation at ETAS Switzerland
In September 2026, Lucy was invited to speak at the English Teachers Association of Switzerland (ETAS) Professional Development Day near Bern. Her presentation, ‘Write it. Notice it. Say it.’, demonstrated how learners’ personal diaries can be used to generate tailored, engaging study material across grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and natural spoken fluency.
Photographs: Ron Sumners
As a person she is enthusiastic, cheerful and talkactive. She is a wonderful cook, which is very appreciated.
In short, I was very comfortable with her in her home, I made progress with the language in a very short time and I brought back with me resources and the desire to continue learning. Besides, Bristol is a city that the more you discover it, the more you get caught up in it.
A great choice which I would repeat a thousand times.
The house is well maintained and clean as you can see from the photos.
Lucy is also a great chef. Everything she cooks is home-made with genuine ingredients.
I tasted several cuisines such as Thai food, Japanese food and much more.
I went to a Jazz gig with Lucy and her friends and visited Bath.
In conclusion, I think this was a positive experience that I'm going to repeat in the next future. I recommend it!
Latest Blog Posts
- What Air Traffic Controllers Taught Me About English QuestionsWhen I first started teaching English, a Polish English teacher told me that one of the hardest things about English was asking questions. At the time, I remember being puzzled. Surely English questions weren’t particularly difficult? It took me several years to understand exactly what she meant. In many languages,… Read more: What Air Traffic Controllers Taught Me About English Questions
- When ‘Buffet’ Doesn’t Mean FoodSome years ago, when I worked with a language tuition agency, I hosted a series of French air traffic controllers on full immersion English courses. English is the official language of aviation, so the French Civil Aviation Authority regularly sent controllers to the UK to refresh and maintain their spoken… Read more: When ‘Buffet’ Doesn’t Mean Food
- Behind The Scenes – Preparing for my student’s intensive English coaching courseHere’s a peek behind the scenes to see what happens before my student arrives for an intensive, full-immersion English coaching course with me. One thing that’s very important is the ‘first impression’. I always spend lots of time making sure my home looks sparkling clean and welcoming. That means quite… Read more: Behind The Scenes – Preparing for my student’s intensive English coaching course
Find the perfect English course for you and your needs
This total immersion in English culture, customs and lifestyle will help you with your language learning. Because you speak only English every day, you will see an amazing improvement in your confidence and language skills.
Typical programmes
Most clients choose a 2- or 3-week immersion programme.
Focused Immersion (2 weeks) – a structured programme to improve fluency and confidence
Deep Immersion (3 weeks) – more time for consolidation and deeper progress
Immersion + Community Experience (3 weeks) – the same programme as Deep Immersion, with the option to take part in a part-time volunteer placement in a local charity shop (depending on availability)
Each course is personalised and adapted to your needs. Interested in a similar programme? Contact me to discuss your personalised course.
“It’s my greatest investment: I have realised a dream. I want to thank a lot Lucy for her patience and for her cheerfulness even when I was terrible!“
ALEX V – BRUSSELS, BELGIUM