
Helen B.
English tutor
·From United Kingdom
Speak English with confidence - fun, easy and effective lessons just for you!
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Helen is a certified English tutor with 15+ years of experience and specializes in conversational skills. Her British accent enhances fluency and comprehension.
Teaching style
She uses interactive and student-centered methods, making learning engaging and effective, promoting active participation.
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About me
Hi, my name is Helen and I am a certified English teacher with 15+ years experience. I lived in Spain for 7 years where I taught conversational English to adults and in Iraq for 12 years where I taught in international schools. Learning is easier when it is fun so I focus on student-centred and interactive methods that encourage student engagement and participation. I enjoy reading, history and learning about different culltures so teaching English as a foreign language is great as I too am learning as I interact with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
I am a certified TEFL teacher with 15+ years of teaching experience. I also have a Bachelor's degree from University College London. I have experience of teaching individuals, small groups and classes of up to 30 students including some with learning difficulties. Some of my students came to me without any English at all, while older students had some command of English and wanted to focus on conversational skills. My approach to teaching focuses on student-centred methods that promote active learning and interactive methods which encourage discussion and active participation.
Let's embark on an exciting journey together! Learning English can be fun and engaging. I’m here to make every lesson enjoyable, helping you thrive while we explore the language and cultures together. Get ready to participate and shine!
I speak
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NativeSpanish
Intermediate B1Kurdish
Pre-Intermediate A2Lesson rating
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What my students say
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Students say Helen is patient, well-prepared, and her lessons are engaging, helping them gain confidence in speaking.
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Carolina
90 lessons · Mar 26, 2025
I feel very comfortable in classes with Helen, my biggest difficulty is speaking English and I feel that I can make mistakes safely. The classes are very enjoyable.
David
84 lessons · Apr 15, 2025
After several classes, I can say that I feel very comfortable with her. In my case, Helen has focused from the beginning on polishing those things I had more difficulty with and has helped me raise my level in the rest. I feel that she prepares her classes for each student. I totally recommend her.
Melchor
82 lessons · May 26, 2025
Helen is an amazing teacher. She's very interesting to talk to. Her classes fit perfectly with what I was looking for. She's dedicated and patient. Don't miss her!
Federico
48 lessons · Feb 13, 2026
I can't recommend Helen enough! She is a very knowledgeable and motivating teacher. Her empathetic approach makes every speaking session a pleasure; we talk about everything from news and work to travel and food. If you want to level up your English, she is the one!
Tina
45 lessons · May 21, 2025
In the first lesson, Helen had me read my favourite book, Harry Potter. It might simple or even a little boring, but it works well for me. I love it because she corrects my pronunciations. Since I don’t speak English naturally, we also have casual conversations, which helps me a lot for trying my best to found right words to explain what I thought.
Ivan
43 lessons · Feb 14, 2026
Helen helped me become familiar with the English language and gradually allowed me to become more confident in speaking. Her teaching method is very simple: talk and talk until you become more confident with the words. I am very happy I chose Helen!
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Resume
1980 — 1983
University College London
Bachelor's degree in Anthropology
Diploma verified
My specialties
Conversational English
Many of my students had basic English and wanted to improve their ability to communicate either socially or at work.
English for beginners
My experience in primary schools meant that I taught many students who didnot have any English to start with or who had only a very basic grasp.
British English
I am native British
English for traveling
I have taught a number of students who were planning to travel or move to an English speaking country
ESOL
I have spent many years teaching students for whom English is a second or third language
ESL
My teaching experience has been extensive with non native English speakers, both in schools and as a one to one tutor
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