Welcome to Laurie's English Lounge 🇬🇧☕

Relaxed conversational lessons with a native British English speaker

✓ 2+ years of teaching experience
✓ Intermediate–advanced learners (B1–C2)
✓ TEFL-certified tutor • BA English Literature • MA Film Studies

Before we begin...

Here's a little about this place

Laurie's English Lounge is a relaxed online space to practise speaking English through real conversations with a native speaker.Do you...• understand the language but lack practice?
• use the same vocabulary again and again?
• freeze when talking to native speakers?This is where that changes.I'm a TEFL-certified tutor helping intermediate and advanced learners build confidence by using the English they already know.No pressure — just meaningful conversation, tailored feedback and progress that you can really feel.

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More than small talk

Learn through real conversations

Share your interests

Travel. Movies. Technology. Politics. Food. There's always something to talk about.Each of your lessons will be built around a short article or theme, providing structure to the conversation while keeping it natural and engaging. Together we'll discuss the things that really matter, from your hobbies and experiences to the latest news and ideas.

Make mistakes — everyone does!

This is where you're allowed to get things wrong. You can freeze and rethink. You can try again with zero pressure. And if you don't know how to express something, we'll work through it together.The most important thing is that you're speaking. After all, progress happens with practice, not by being perfect.

Find the right words

Laurie's English Lounge isn't just about speaking more — it's about learning to say exactly what you want.We'll focus on tone and choosing the right language for the situation. Soon you'll move beyond the same familiar words and expressions to build a wider, more nuanced vocabulary. The result is English that sounds both more natural and more like you.

Build confidence, fluency will follow

From my experience as a tutor and a language learner, I know that a lack of confidence is the biggest obstacle when it comes to speaking.But whether you take lessons weekly or daily, the principle is the same: the more you speak, the easier it becomes! And most students notice the difference after just a few lessons.

Don't just take my word

Here's what my students think

"I’ve been working with Laurie for nearly a year and my experience has been both enjoyable and very productive. I really value how he tailors each lesson to suit my needs and interests, and consistently keeps me motivated. He’s helped me gain confidence in a relaxed, pressure-free environment."

Selen 🇹🇷

"Laurie is a great professional with a kind and patient approach to teaching. He comes to lessons with interesting and enriching topics that we discuss together. As a result I am developing not only my language skills, but also my knowledge of topics that are new to me."

Matúš 🇸🇰

"I’ve been studying with Laurie for a while, and he has helped me improve my English confidence a lot, especially for interviews and professional communication. Our lessons are always friendly and fun, while still being structured and very productive. I’d highly recommend him to anyone who wants to improve their English."

Vadim 🇷🇺
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Progress at your pace

Private lessons that fit your schedule

4 Lessons
€80
€20 per lesson
Ideal for:
• One 50-min lesson per week
• Busy schedules
• Building confidence steadily
Most popular
8 Lessons
€160€152
€20€19 per lesson
Ideal for:
• Two 50-min lessons per week
• Consistent, motivated learners
• Real progress week by week
12 Lessons
€240€216
€20€18 per lesson
Ideal for:
• Three 50-min lessons per week
• More intensive practice
• Making rapid progress
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These are my current rates for new students. Lessons are 50 minutes. Packages do not expire.
Prices are listed in EUR (€). If you prefer, you can be invoiced in GBP (£) or USD ($) at the current exchange rate.

Any questions?

I've got them covered

When are you available?
I generally offer lessons between 15:00–19:00 UTC (or – in your timezone) from Monday to Friday. I'm not available for lessons at the weekend.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
Don't worry, life happens! In order to cancel or reschedule a lesson, I simply ask for 24 hours' notice for the credit to be returned to your balance.
Zoom? Google Meet? Microsoft Teams? Skype?
I teach via Zoom, with Google Meet available as a backup.
Do you have teaching qualifications?
Yes! I'm a TEFL-certified tutor with 2+ years of experience. I also have a Bachelors degree in English Literature and a Masters degree in Film Studies from universities in the UK.
Do you use a textbook?
No. Don't get me wrong, textbooks can be useful. But in my experience, students learn best with natural conversations and real-life resources such as news articles, YouTube videos, movies and series, even memes!
I need to prepare for an exam or interview. Can you help me?
Although I don't currently specialise in exam preparation, I've helped many students pass English exams and succeed in job interviews. Tell me your goal and I'll try to help!
I'm a beginner. Can you teach me?
Unfortunately, I don't teach beginners. My conversational lessons are most suitable for intermediate to advanced learners (B1-C2 on the CEFR scale).
My child needs lessons. Can you teach them?
I don’t usually teach school-age children, but if your child is in their final years of education or preparing for university, I would be happy to hear from you!

Ready to get started?

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