CELTA-qualified English teacher
I work with a wide range of students.
Formal courses treat everyone the same way.
I build the lessons around you.
Hi. I’m Will Harvey. English, Zoology graduate, CELTA-qualified English teacher.
Who I teach
Not sure which one you are? Say so on the form. Most people fit into two.
IELTS, Cambridge B2 First and C1 Advanced, TOEFL. We start at your test date and plan backwards. We use past papers. We practise against the clock. We work hardest on the parts where you lose marks.
Meetings, presentations, interviews, and emails that get a reply. We practise with your real documents and your real meetings. You can use it at work the next day.
Speaking, listening and confidence. Phone calls, appointments, small talk, and how to disagree politely. You will stop planning each sentence before you say it.
School support, GCSE years, and children starting school in English. Lessons are clear, structured and patient. I tell parents honestly how their child is doing.
How it works
Fill in the form below. It asks two things. What do you want to do in English? Why now? It takes five minutes, and those five minutes save us both a lot of time.
We talk on Zoom. I tell you what will work, how long it will take, and whether I am the right teacher for you. If another teacher suits you better, I will say so.
Once or twice a week, whichever suits you. You get materials, homework, and a short written summary after every lesson, so you can see your progress.
Lessons
Most of my teaching is online, and it works well. We share documents. I correct your English as we go and you keep the notes. I can record the lesson so you can watch it again.
In person suits children, quiet speakers and small groups. I travel a reasonable distance. We can also meet somewhere quiet and public, like a café or a library.
One to one, or in a small group. Online or in person. Please pay in advance.
| Who | Lesson type | Length | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | Online | 60 minutes | £40 |
| 1 person | Face to face | 60 minutes | £50 |
| Group, 4 max | Online | 60 minutes | £25 each |
| Group, 4 max | Face to face | 60 minutes | £30 each |
All lessons are paid in advance.
Book and pay in advance. Each lesson costs less, and ten lessons together is what makes the difference.
No lesson. No sales pitch. We find out whether I am the right teacher for you.
Enquiry
Please answer the two big questions as exactly as you can. The clearer your answer, the more useful my reply. I read every enquiry myself and I answer within two working days.
Questions
CELTA is the Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. It is the main qualification for teaching English to adults. Examiners watched me teach real students and passed me. That is why it matters.
For adults, yes. Often better. We share documents, you keep every correction, and nobody travels. Young children and very shy speakers usually do better in the same room. Tell me who you are and I will give you an honest answer.
It depends on the distance between your English now and what you need to do with it. After the first call I will give you an estimate in weeks. If your deadline is too soon, I will tell you that as well.
Tell me a day before and we move the lesson free of charge. With less warning I charge for the lesson, because I have already prepared it. I am sensible about illness and emergencies.
Yes. Groups of up to four work well when everyone is at a similar level and wants the same thing. Online costs £25 a person. Face to face costs £30. Tell me on the form who is in the group.
I will tell you on the first call, and I will suggest something better. The wrong course wastes your money and my time.