English as a Foreign Language

Learning English as a Foreign Language is one of the most fashionable things to do in the world. Millions of people speak English and if you know English, you feel as though you can speak with most of the world

There are so many reasons for learning English. There are probably as many reasons for it as there are people. Speaking English opens doors to many social, professional and academic opportunities. What is your motivation to learn English?

Do any of these statements resonate with you?

I’d like to socialise with English speakers and feel the sense of belonging
I’d like to speak clearly and enjoy smooth communication with English speakers
I’d like to work at an international organisation where work language is English
I’d like to read in English and understand everything
I’d like to enjoy movies in English
I’d like to travel around the world and talk to international friends and strangers in English
I’d like to immigrate to an English-speaking country
I’d like to study at an English-speaking country
I think speaking English will help my career
I think speaking English will take my life to the next level

Learn English with Arina

What to expect when we meet for a lesson? What does an English lesson look like? There are myriads of ways of how we can work together, and it will all depend on your individual needs.

The lessons’ structure will depend on your aim. If any of the statements above resonated with you, it will help you shape your aim.

Lesson types

General English
Business English
English for Specific Purposes (for example, IT, psychology, marketing, medicine, science)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (English + cultural integration strategies)
English for Academic Purposes
IELTS Academic and General
A2 Key exam (KET), B1 Preliminary exam (PET), B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency
PTE Academic
TOEFL iBT
OET – Occupational English Test
English for very young learners (5 – 6 years old)
English for young learners (7 – 12 years old)
English for adolescent learners (12 – 17 years old)

Lesson format

One-on-one face-to-face lessons in Cambridge (not far from Jesus Green Park)
Online classes
Lessons with two, three learners
Small group lessons (4 – 15 learners)

Lesson structure

Possible lesson shapes for A1 – C1 learners

An integrative speaking task for a B1 – C1 learner

You will read a short passage, listen to a short conversation or a lecture and summarise it orally. After you’ve summarised it, I’ll give you feedback on your pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. We will then be practising relevant collocations (combinations of words), syntax (how words put together) and language sounds and melodies that you need to use to communicate your ideas.

A lesson shape for an A1 – A2 learner

You will be using flashcards, pictures and real objects to communicate. You will be gradually building your vocabulary and grammar confidence through repetition, associating words and pictures, making links between social situations and phrases spoken in them.

A writing lesson a B1 – C1 learner

You will be creating a story using a picture. You will create settings, characters, a complication and a sequence of events to solve it.

A listening lesson for a B1 – C1 learner

You will be listening to recorded conversations or monologues or watching someone talk. You will then use information that you’ve heard in a discussion. We will talk about the content of these recording or videos. You will be listening to people talk on a range of topics, such as biology, geology, psychology, technology, archaeology, business and marketing, student life.