Ayesha S.

Hi, I am Ayesha – a CELTA certified English tutor with a PhD in Applied Linguistics and 29+ years of teaching experience. I help adults and professionals from around the world move beyond “basic but okay” English to fluent, confident communication in real life, exams and interviews.

Many of my students already know English. Their real problem is confidence, vocabulary range, and expressing themselves clearly under pressure. I specialise in identifying these final barriers and giving you practical tools to fix them – so you can speak naturally, not memorised.

What I help you with

• Speaking fluently and naturally in real conversations (no more translating in your head)

• Confidence building for meetings, networking, public speaking and daily interactions

• Job interviews, career English and workplace communication that sounds professional

• Structured, confident speaking for presentations, panels and viva-style discussions

• IELTS, PET and Academic English (reading, writing, listening and speaking)

• Clear pronunciation, stress and intonation so people understand you easily

• Vocabulary building for non native speakers: moving beyond “basic” words to precise, high impact language in speaking and writing

About me

I am a Professor of Applied Linguistics with nearly three decades of university and professional teaching experience, plus a CELTA from Cambridge. My research in Conversation Analysis and language teaching means I understand exactly how communication works – and how to help you use English with control, nuance and confidence.

Over the years, I have helped:

• Busy professionals communicate clearly and confidently at work

• IELTS candidates reach band 7+ and enter universities abroad

• Medical and academic professionals present their work to international audiences

• New tutors refine their fluency and start teaching English online

How we work together

• Fast “stuck score” diagnosis: In the first 20 minutes, I identify your main blocks in fluency, structure, vocabulary and pronunciation.

• Clear personal roadmap: You leave with a concrete plan to reach your goals (exam score, promotion, job change, study abroad).

• Focused, personalised practice: We work on your real contexts – interviews, presentations, meetings, exam tasks – not generic textbook dialogues.

• Examiner style feedback: I use official criteria and professional standards to show you where you’re losing marks or impact, and how to fix it step by step.

My style is supportive and student centred: you get a safe space to speak, make mistakes and try again, with clear explanations of why something works, not just what to say.

Your next step

Whether you’re preparing for IELTS or PET, aiming for a promotion, or simply tired of sounding less confident than you really are, I’ll meet you where you are and help you move forward with a realistic, structured plan.

Let’s move from “I understand English” to “I can speak it with confidence, clarity and impact.”

I have over 29 years of experience teaching English to adult learners at university and professional levels. I hold a PhD in Applied Linguistics (UK) and a CELTA certification, and I work with learners from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

I specialize in IELTS preparation, spoken fluency, pronunciation, academic English, professional communication, and job interview skills. My teaching approach is communicative, practical, and learner-centred, with a strong focus on real-life English and clear, structured lessons.

In my classes, I use guided speaking activities, focused error correction, vocabulary and pronunciation practice, and confidence-building techniques to help learners speak naturally, clearly, and accurately.

Ready to speak English with more confidence and clarity? In your trial lesson, I’ll assess your current level, give you clear, practical feedback, and create a personalised plan based on your goals, whether IELTS, interviews, public speaking, or everyday fluency.

My lessons are supportive, structured, and focused on real-life communication, so you can improve step by step without feeling stressed or overwhelmed.

Book a trial lesson today, and let’s start building your fluency and confidence together.