Portrait of English teacher John Dawton

About Me

I am TEFL- and CELTA-qualified, with extensive experience teaching English from A1 to C1 level. I have worked in English language schools in both London and Russia for more than a decade.

I can also teach using the Callan Method, if you prefer a fast-paced, speaking-focused approach.

I speak Russian, German, French and Slovene, and I personally enjoy learning languages — I bring that same sense of curiosity and fun into my lessons.

I was born and educated in the UK and hold a degree in German and Russian from the University of Nottingham.

English books stacked on a wooden table

How we work

Every lesson is designed around your goals: whether you want to feel more confident speaking, improve your writing for work, or understand English texts more easily.

We'll use practical materials such as conversations, texts and real examples, so you can apply what you learn straight away.

What you'll learn

Speaking & Conversation

Improve your fluency, confidence and pronunciation through guided conversation, role-plays and practical speaking tasks.

  • Fluency and natural expressions
  • Accent and pronunciation work
  • Discussion of real-life topics

Writing Skills

Learn how to write clear, natural English for emails, messages and more formal communication.

  • Emails and professional messages
  • WhatsApp and everyday communication
  • Structure, tone and clarity

Reading & Understanding

Develop your ability to understand messages, official documents and literature in English.

  • Short texts and everyday messages
  • Official and formal documents
  • Stories, articles and novels
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