Learning English can be easier than you think
Have you been studying English for years but still find it difficult to speak? Does grammar seem complicated? Do you need to pass an official exam or improve your level for study, work or travel?
I’m Dimy Hatziefstratiou, an English teacher with more than 25 years of experience teaching the language. I have lived in England and Ireland and currently work with students of different ages, levels and goals.
My aim is to turn long, tiring lessons into a clearer, more dynamic and approachable learning experience. I explain grammar in a simple way, use practical examples and help each student understand how English really works.
English for your goals
Every student learns English for a different reason. That’s why lessons are adapted to your needs, your level and the results you want to achieve.
Preparation for official exams
Specific preparation for official English qualifications, particularly Cambridge English exams:
- B1 Preliminary
- B2 First
- C1 Advanced
- Reading and Use of English
- Writing
- Listening
- Speaking
We work with authentic exam-style papers, strategies for each part of the exam, time management, personalised correction and mock exams so that you can approach the real exam with greater confidence.
English preparation for the PAU
Lessons aimed at Bachillerato students who need to prepare for the English section of Spain’s PAU university entrance examination, also known as Selectividad.
We practise reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, writing and past exam-style papers, paying particular attention to the mistakes that can reduce your final mark.
Conversational English
Practical lessons for people who understand English but find themselves unable to speak confidently. The aim is to develop fluency, improve pronunciation, expand your vocabulary and communicate more naturally and confidently.
School and academic support
Support for ESO and Bachillerato students who need to improve their results, pass the subject or understand aspects of grammar they have struggled to grasp in the classroom.
English for adults
It’s never too late to learn. Lessons for adults progress gradually, respecting each person’s individual pace and focusing on useful situations for travel, work and everyday communication.
A clear, practical and approachable method
Learning English isn’t just about memorising rules and completing exercises. You need to understand the language, use it and overcome the fear of making mistakes.
In my lessons you’ll find:
- Simple and straightforward explanations.
- Practical and engaging activities.
- Attention to the difficulties you actually face.
- Personalised correction and feedback.
- Strategies to help you study more effectively.
- A friendly environment where making mistakes is part of the learning process.
No two students are the same. Some need to pass an exam; others want to have conversations in English, travel, go to university or regain the confidence they lost after years of frustrating lessons. My job is to find the most suitable path for each person.
Experience that was also a learning journey
Before teaching English, I had to learn it from the beginning myself. I arrived in London with very limited knowledge of the language and experienced first-hand the fear, insecurity and frustration that can come with trying to communicate in another language.
That experience changed my life and also the way I teach. That’s why I try to explain English in the way I would have liked it to be explained to me: simply, naturally and connected to real life.
Take the next step with your English
Whether you want to prepare for an official exam, improve your PAU results, speak more fluently or return to studying English after many years, we can work together to achieve your goal.
Learning English shouldn’t be a burden. It can become a gateway to new opportunities.
Author
dimyhatz@gmail.com