Welcome to so English 

At So English! I offer tailored lessons to help you to improve your English language goals:  reading aloud, speaking, writing, listening.  Language learning should be fun and rewarding in order build your confidence.  As your confidence builds, you move from one plateau to another level of proficiency.  

Hello

Welcome to so English.  I love foreign languages and, having worked in communications all my career, and lived overseas for a number of years, I decided I would like to teach English.

So, I studied at the ELT Hub in Lyon with around 20 other students from far and wide in the spring of 2025.  

I have to say it was one the best experiences of my life. Very demanding, but we were in a beautiful place and the students we were teaching were wonderful:  mostly retired, different levels but all wanting to learning.  And it was such a pleasure.

I hope that I can help you advance your English in the way you want.   Damian

 

Services

One-on-One teaching

Personalised learning for all levels to help you reach your language goals.

Group classes

Interactive group classes for a dynamic learning experience. Small class sizes for maximum participation.

Business English classes.

Enhance your business communication skills with tailored training programmes.

Love your accent!

In our daily lives we speak for a number of reasons.  One of the most basic reason is in order to function, to buy things, to get directions, to ask how people are. So as long as you make the right sounds you are going to be understood.  ... 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your teaching methods?

I use a range of approaches depending on students' objectives,  using real-life situations and other teaching materials to help you learn English effectively.

Do you offer online classes?

Yes, I offer online classes for those who prefer to study from the comfort of their own home.

Can I book a trial lesson before committing?

Of course.  You can do that here.

This will help us get to know each other, to assess your level and to understand your learning objectives. 

How does a lesson cost?

How much a lesson costs depends on whether it is a private lesson or in a group.   Learning English is an investment in terms of your time and your money.  Contact me for a free trial lesson and discuss a package for longer term learning.

How do I know what level I am ?

There are a number of online tests you can take, some of which are free, that allow you to understand your level or proficiency.  Read about the standardised proficiency levels here.