When I moved to Madrid to teach English in 2018, I only knew three words in Spanish. I was excited about learning a new language but found it challenging to sit down and study. Even though I usually loved learning, I really had to force myself to do the work. Looking back, I realise that I was focusing too much on grammar, obsessing over learning new vocabulary and using inspiring resources. In English, my native language, I was used to reading great books, listening to fascinating podcasts and watching educational YouTube videos. So, of course, it made sense that I didn't enjoy learning Spanish!

I was also nervous about speaking Spanish. I was anxious about making mistakes and looking stupid, so most of my language learning was done at home, alone. I focused more on grammar and vocabulary instead of speaking to people. Doing this was a great idea until I was out in public and trying to communicate with people. I would always panic and forget everything I learnt in the safety of my bedroom.

From my experience teaching English, I noticed that most language learners were experiencing a similar problem: focused on grammar, not speaking enough and not using the language to engage with subjects they were interested in.

I want to change this! I help people improve their English speaking skills by discussing subjects they are ACTUALLY interested in. Hopefully, I can help you gain more confidence and fluency when communicating in English while keeping the process fun and engaging.