ABOUT ME
I’m Jillian Ryan, an English teacher and mentor who blends warmth with high standards. I’ve taught across mainstream UK schools and internationally, supporting learners from beginners to advanced professionals. My approach is calm, clear, and practical—designed to build confidence fast.
BA in English Language CELTA & TEFL 15 years’ experience (GCSE & ESOL) Master’s in Applied Linguistics & TESOLMeetings
Presentations
Emailing
Cross‑cultural communication
GCSE
ESOL
IELTS
Academic writing & referencing
Public Speaking
Accent Reduction
Meetings
Presentations
Emailing
Cross‑cultural communication
GCSE
ESOL
IELTS
Academic writing & referencing
Public Speaking
Accent Reduction
METHOD
How I Teach
Structured lessons
Personalised goals
Clear feedback
Real-world practice
What We’ll Cover
Speaking & pronunciation
Grammar, vocabulary & accuracy
Essay structure & academic style
Interview & presentation skills
Specialisms
GCSE English & ESOL
IELTS & Academic Writing
Business English for teams
1:1 English Lessons
Personalised plan
Homework with feedback
Progress tracking
Business English
Meetings
Presentations
Emailing
Cross‑cultural communication
Exams & Academics
GCSE
ESOL
IELTS
Academic writing & referencing
Free 15‑minute consultation for new students
* 24‑hour cancellation policy
* Invoices provided
Jillian’s lessons gave me the confidence to speak clearly at work. Professional, patient and inspiring.
Her ESOL classes were enjoyable and effective. I improved quickly and felt supported.
I hit my IELTS target thanks to focused practice and honest feedback.
GCSE English felt impossible until I started with Jillian — I achieved a top grade.