Native Phrase Lab
WillowbrookPrivate lessons · One-to-one with James
Let’s actually speak English.
Private one-to-one lessons completely focused on you.
- Conversation
- Pronunciation
- Fluency
- Natural English
- English for work
JamesYour teacher for all of it. Not an app, not a rota.
You’ll do most of the talking, and I’ll help you sound clearer, more confident and more natural as we go. Mistakes are very welcome.
Choose how you’d like to learn.
Sixty minutes, just you and me, on Google Meet.
Lesson pack
Ten lessons
$590
$59 per lesson · save $60
Book your first lesson now, the rest whenever you like.
Buy ten lessons →Lesson pack
Twenty lessons
$1,100
$55 per lesson · save $200
Book your first lesson now, the rest whenever you like.
Buy twenty lessons →Prices in US dollars. Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
How it works.
- 01
Pick a time.
Choose any free slot. Times are shown in your own time zone.
- 02
Pay securely.
By card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Payments go through Stripe, so it’s quick and safe.
- 03
Get your link.
Your Google Meet link arrives by email, and you’ll get reminders before the lesson.
About James
- Teaching English for over a decade
- BA German and Spanish, University of Nottingham
- TESOL Cert IV
- 354,000 learners on YouTube
“Honestly one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. Lessons feel like real conversation, not grammar drills.”
“James hears the small mistakes other teachers miss, and I’m never afraid to try.”
“He pushes you to say complicated things, without ever making it stressful.”
Questions people ask.
When are lessons?
When you book, you’ll see my real free times, shown in your own time zone. Just pick one that suits you.
Where do we meet?
Online, on Google Meet. Your link is in your confirmation email, and you’ll get a reminder before we start.
What level do I need?
Lessons work best for learners at B1 (intermediate) level and above, and A2 (pre-intermediate) is the minimum. You should already be able to talk about simple, everyday things. If you’re just starting out, my free lessons are the best place to begin.
How do lesson packs work?
You pay once for ten or twenty lessons and book your first one straight away. Then you’ll get a personal link by email, so you can book the rest whenever you like. Ten-lesson packs are valid for 6 months and twenty-lesson packs for 12 months from the day you buy them.
How do I pay?
You pay when you book, by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay (where your device supports it). Payments are handled securely by Stripe, and prices are in US dollars.
What if I need to move a lesson?
You can reschedule or cancel for free up to 24 hours before your lesson, using the link in your confirmation email. With less than 24 hours’ notice, or if you miss the lesson, it’s charged in full (or counts as used if it’s from a pack).
Can I get a refund?
It’s all written out in plain English on my refunds page.