Tailored Intensive English Coaching
Your personalised English course
I will create a course that is based on your needs.
Perhaps you are improving your business English for meetings and communication with colleagues. Perhaps you are a teacher who wants to refresh your English for teaching. Or perhaps you want to feel more confident when you listen to and speak English. The course is designed for your goals.
Build your confidence
This intensive one-to-one method helps you improve your listening and speaking skills quickly. You learn to communicate more clearly and with greater confidence.
Develop your vocabulary
We focus on language that is relevant to your work, your interests, and your daily life. You learn to express your ideas clearly, without translating from your own language.
Improve your pronunciation
I show you how to produce English sounds clearly. This includes how to use your mouth, tongue, and breath. You can practise without pressure because you are the only student.
Use English in real situations
When we go out in Bristol, you can use English in everyday situations. For example, you can ask for directions, speak to people in shops, make simple phone calls, or reserve a table in a restaurant.
The classes were excellent and personalised. This allows you to work on your weaknesses and improve your strengths. One very important point is the food – it’s fantastic!
Anabel M. – Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
WHAT IS A COURSE WITH BRISTOL HOMESTAY TUITION LIKE?
Course Overview: The standard programme is a minimum of two weeks. A longer stay of three weeks allows for deeper progress and greater confidence.
Each week, you have three hours of personalised one-to-one lessons every morning from Monday to Friday.
We also spend time together every day at lunch and dinner, with conversation and gentle correction, so you continue learning in real-life situations.
At the weekend, we go on an excursion and spend more time together using English in a natural way. In a 2-week course, you receive 30 hours of structured lessons, plus many additional hours of conversation and coaching throughout the day.
Most clients choose a 2- or 3-week immersion programme.
A 2-week stay provides a strong boost in fluency and confidence.
A 3-week stay allows more time to consolidate new language and develop greater accuracy and ease.
If you stay for 3 weeks, you may also have the opportunity to take part in a part-time volunteer placement in a local charity shop. This follows the same structure as the 3-week programme and depends on availability.
Daily Routine: After the morning session, you have time for self-study while I prepare lunch. During lunch, we discuss your afternoon plans, including a suggested mini-challenge, like speaking to three people while you explore Bristol. You will have some homework to do. You can do this in a café and listen to English conversations.
Evening Activities & Excursions: Evenings consist of a delicious homemade dinner with conversation and gentle correction. This means you will have around six hours of English speaking practice per week day. The curriculum integrates your personalised diary, business emails, telephone conversations, video meetings, newspapers, business publications, radio and television programmes, mock interviews or presentations, and help with your CV and/or LinkedIn profile. Additionally, we have a weekly excursion, usually on Saturday, such as visiting Bath, exploring Bristol, attending a live jazz concert, or enjoying a theatre show. The package includes all accommodation, tuition, and meals.
What is Lucy’s home like?
What is Lucy’s home like?
Your room
Your room is a quiet and comfortable double room with a sofa bed. It is designed to give you a calm space to relax, study and work.
The room includes a desk and chair, a television, a mini fridge, a bookshelf (with books), lamps and artwork.
Bathroom and facilities
You have access to a bathroom, which may be shared with only one other person in the house.
Fast and reliable Wi-Fi is available throughout the house.
Lucy is a very good teacher – she is full of energy and communicates her passion for teaching.
Benedetta S – Rome, Italy
WHY STUDY ENGLISH WITH LUCY AT BRISTOL HOMESTAY TUITION
Individual intensive English coaching gets results
Full immersion helps you improve your listening and speaking skills quickly. You learn to speak English with confidence.
English is the global language of business
International business communication is almost always in English. This is especially important when neither person is a native English speaker.
We use your own business materials and practise real situations, such as meetings, presentations and interviews.
Develop your career prospects
A good level of English can help you progress in your career.
You may want to get a promotion, find a new job, move to an international role, or travel for work.
Refresh your English
This course is ideal if you are a non-native English teacher or trainer. You can improve your English and develop your teaching skills at the same time.
A fully personalised learning experience
Your course is designed for you. We focus on your goals, your work and your interests.
Learn through real life in Bristol
You practise English throughout the day, not only in lessons.
You speak during meals, outings and everyday activities.
Understand British culture
You learn about British culture as part of your stay.
This includes everyday life, communication style and humour.
We use films, television, radio and conversation to help you understand how people speak and interact in real situations.
Enjoy your time and stay motivated
You learn in a relaxed, friendly home environment.
This helps you feel comfortable and speak more naturally.
Explore Bristol and Bath
Enjoy Bristol and the surrounding area
Each week, we include one afternoon or evening excursion
You might go shopping, visit a museum, see live music in a pub or go to the cinema. You can meet my friends and visit their homes, take the train to the beautiful city of Bath, or go to a traditional English country pub.
These experiences help you practise English in real, relaxed situations.
Additional excursions are available on request and are charged separately, depending on destination and duration.