Everyday English confidence
For adults living, travelling or settling in an English-speaking country who want to speak, listen and read with confidence in daily life.
Athena Learning Hub - global online learning for confident progress
Learning area 2 of 3 · Adult learners
Private Adult Language Tutoring
Teaching English as a Foreign Language for adult and international learners developing everyday, academic and workplace English. Sessions run online from CEFR level A1 through to C2, tailored to the English you actually need to use.
Who it is for
English tuition built around adult lives
Whether you are learning for everyday life, for work or for study, sessions start from where you are now.
English for work
For professionals who need clear spoken and written English at work, from emails and meetings to client conversations.
Academic English
For learners preparing for study or assessment in English, developing academic reading, structured writing and formal speaking.
CEFR levels
From first words to fluent professional English
Athena TEFL programmes follow the Common European Framework of Reference, so you always know your level and what comes next.
Foundation
Core vocabulary, everyday phrases and simple conversation. Ideal if you are starting out or rebuilding confidence from the beginning.
Independent
Longer conversations, clearer writing and the grammar to handle work, study and social situations without rehearsing every sentence.
Proficient
Fluent, nuanced English for professional and academic settings, with precision in tone, register and complex written work.
Sessions & materials
How adult tuition works
Live online sessions, supported by sample materials and a clear price list you can review before you book.
One-to-one tuition
Sessions built entirely around your goals, pace and the situations you need English for.
Conversation practice
Guided speaking sessions that build fluency, pronunciation and the confidence to join in.
Flexible scheduling
Live online sessions arranged around your time zone, whether you are in the UK or overseas.
TEFL programme materials
Browse outlines for every CEFR level, review the full programme overview and check prices and packages before arranging your first session.
Global tutoring times
Live sessions arranged around learners in different time zones.
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Tell us the English you need.
Share your current level, your goals and the times that suit you, and we will suggest a starting point and a session pattern. Not sure of your level? Take the free online proficiency assessment first and bring your result to the conversation.
Looking for something else?
Athena Learning Hub is organised into three areas. Explore the other two below.
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