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Find your way to better English.

Learn on your own with my self-study tools, speak with me live, or start completely free. Everything is on this page, with what it costs and a button that starts it.

354,000 learners on YouTubeTeaching for over a decadeTESOL qualified

Learn on my own

Pay once. Learn at your own pace.

Get everything with one key, or pick just the part you want.

Both tools, lessons and games · one payment · always growing

Premium All Access

Both self-study tools, plus the premium lessons and games on this site, unlocked with one key.

  • Native Phrase Lab1,000 real phrases, every one in my voice, and now Sounds of English: all 44 sounds
  • WillowbrookMy 3D English village game
  • 40 premium lessonsPronunciation, advanced grammar, business English and idioms
  • 5 premium gamesGrammar Quiz Show, Context Spy, Idiom Investigator and more
  • Everything I add laterI’m still building all of it, and new material opens with the key you already have

$49once · no subscription

Phrase Lab ($29) and Willowbrook ($25) cost $54 on their own. All Access is $49, so you save $5, and you also get the 40 premium lessons and 5 premium games.

Get All Access · $49 →See exactly what’s inside

No subscription. Your key arrives by email straight away. Already have one? Unlock here, and see what I’ve been adding.

Or try one free, and buy it on its own:

Native Phrase Lab: illustrated topics for everyday English

App · phone, tablet or computer

Native Phrase Lab

Understand what people mean, then practise saying it yourself. 1,000 phrases, all 4,004 examples in my voice, short guided lessons and reviews. New inside: Sounds of English, all 44 sounds of British English on a map of your mouth.

  • One payment, no subscription$29
Try Phrase Lab free →Buy Phrase Lab · $29

Help in 19 languages for all 1,000 phrases. Try four sounds free. Already bought it? Unlock it here.

Willowbrook from the air: the town, a lighthouse, the harbour, a long bridge and the sea

New · 3D game · try it free

Willowbrook

The 3D visual dictionary with me: walk in, click anything and hear it in English. 5,000+ words, each on a real object with an example sentence and a phrase, in a whole English town by the sea. It is also a game, with 38 people to talk to, stories and a 100-level Hop Pit. I guide you with my voice.

  • One payment, no subscription$25
Play free for 15 minutes →Buy Willowbrook · $25

No sign-up to try, and if you buy later your progress carries on in the same browser. Already bought it? Play here.

Speak with me

Learn live, with a real teacher.

Talk with me one to one or in a small group, or send me a recording and get feedback made just for you.

James, your teacher

One to one · 60 minutes · Google Meet

Private lessons

Just you and me, built around your sounds, your gaps and your goals. You do most of the talking.

  • One lesson$65
  • 10 lessons save $60$590
  • 20 lessons save $200$1,100
See times and book →

Best for B1 (intermediate) and above. Free rescheduling up to 24 hours before.

Weekly · live group · 90 minutes

The Tea Room

Guided English conversation with me on Google Meet. B1 and above, one to ten learners, cameras optional.

  • One class$20
  • Four-class pass $17.50 each, paid once$70
Choose a date · US$20 →How it works & passes

Every week: Thursday, 12:00 UTC. Book at least four hours ahead. Meet details arrive in your booking confirmation.

Recorded · reply within 48 hours

Sound Check

Read a short passage aloud and get a personal video back: your three biggest pronunciation issues, why each one happens, and exactly how to fix it.

  • One personal video$35
Send a recording →

No appointment needed. Record whenever suits you. Want to practise first? Play the Sound Atlas free.

Not sure which?

Start with what you want.

Questions

Before you buy.

How do I pay?

Private lessons, lesson packs and single Tea Room classes are booked and paid for on Calendly through Stripe. The Tea Room four-class pass, self-study products and Sound Check are paid through Gumroad, where you can pay by card or PayPal.

Which currency are the prices in?

US dollars. Gumroad shows the price in your own currency at checkout; for Calendly bookings, your bank handles any currency conversion. Some countries add local tax at checkout.

When do I get what I bought?

All Access, Native Phrase Lab and Willowbrook arrive by email straight away, with your key. Private lessons and Tea Room bookings include Google Meet details in the booking confirmation. If you buy a Tea Room four-class pass, send me your Gumroad receipt: I’ll verify it and email a private code covering four bookings. Reserve each date separately on the Tea Room booking page. Sound Check videos arrive within 48 hours.

Does it work on my phone?

The premium lessons, the games and Native Phrase Lab all work in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with nothing to install. Willowbrook is a 3D game, so try it free for 15 minutes first to check it runs well on your device.

Do the products keep getting better?

Yes. I add new lessons, phrases, activities and improvements regularly, and they open with the key you already have. There’s no fixed date, and you never pay again. See what I have been adding.

Is there a subscription?

No. All Access, Native Phrase Lab and Willowbrook are one payment. The Tea Room four-class pass is a one-off payment for four classes, and it doesn’t renew by itself.

What if I change my mind?

For lessons, classes and Sound Check: if I haven’t delivered it yet, you can usually have your money back, and you can reschedule a lesson for free up to 24 hours before. My apps come with a 14-day money-back promise, and if anything doesn’t work, I’ll fix it or refund you. Read the full refund policy.

What level do I need?

Lessons and the Tea Room work best from B1 (intermediate), and A2 is the minimum for lessons. If you’re just starting out, the free lessons below are the best place to begin.

Not ready to spend anything?

Start free. Many learners do.

Free lessons26 lessons you can start right now, and I add more The Sound MapAll 44 sounds of English, in my voice Free gamesQuick, fun practice in your browser YouTubeNew lessons for 354,000 learners

For teams

Corporate training

English, and the soft skills that sit on top of it, for teams who need to say difficult things without causing damage. Start with a free 30-minute introductory class. Paid workshops are from $600.

from $600

Arrange a call →

All prices are in US dollars. Private lessons, lesson packs and single Tea Room classes are booked on Calendly through Stripe. Apps, the four-class pass and Sound Check are paid through Gumroad. Keep your email confirmation; pass booking codes are sent after I verify your receipt.