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I'm Jane Birkenhead, English tutor and fluency coach. I specialize in English and communication services for international professionals, and specifically exam preparation for TOEFL and IELTS candidates.

Over the past 16 years, I've helped hundreds of non-native speakers to improve their English fluency, pass exams, and move forward with confidence in their careers.

I studied for many years for my accountancy qualification. Accountants traditionally work long hours, so I used my evenings and weekends for studying. I know exactly what it's like to juggle a busy working schedule and family commitments while preparing for exams.

After a few years as an accountant, I realized I spent more time communicating and explaining financial statements than actually doing accountancy, and that's when I decided to specialize in teaching English.

My career in accounting taught me to be focused, organized, and have excellent attention to detail. These are all skills that are essential to teaching, and I use them every day to help my students succeed.

Birkenhead English

I didn't start out as an English teacher. In my first career, I was an accountant and I worked for major corporations in the UK. My favourite job was working for a film company in London!

If you've been studying by yourself and stuggling,

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to learn how teachers can accelerate your progress and help you to achieve your target scores sooner.

We meet in Zoom so you can easily record your sessions and review them whenever you want.

Each session is a full 60 minutes. I never rush away at the end, so there's always time for you to ask questions.

Please contact me directly to schedule lessons.

We can Zoom for a quick chat, and make a plan. I can usually schedule your lessons to start within a few days.

Lesson prices are just USD$62.50 for 1 hour, and there are discounts for lesson packages. A lesson package of 12 lessons effectively includes 1 free lesson.

When we've worked out your lesson schedule, I'll prepare your personalized lesson plan, send you an online invoice and then that's it, we can start!

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A Word About AI

AI has made a big difference in the way we study and, if used properly, it can be incredibly helpful.

Depending on my students' needs, I use a selection of AI tools and other technology including SpeechRater^TM, e-rater scoring, ChatGPT, and Otter, amongst others.

However, it's important to understand that AI is only a tool. It has limitations and can be unreliable. It's not a brain, it's just a data sorter, and it's most effective when it's used as support for what you're doing and not as your only method of instruction.

Use AI tools to enhance your study experience, but make sure you get guidance from a human as well.

Successful Students

Check out the stories of some of the amazing students who have studied with me.

"Jane believed in me when I did not believe in myself and was about to give up on my dream."

Samah, pharmacist

"I'm happy to tell you I made 27 in my speaking after a year of taking TOEFL. May you continue encouraging students and helping them to reach their dreams, You are a blessing! Thank you from the bottom of my heart ♥️"

Lea, Nurse

"Can't be thankful enough. My nightmare has ended"

Mina, pharmacist

"The miracle has happened Jane. I passed! Thank you. You are an amazing person and I am happy to have had the chance to know such an incredible and sincere tutor like you."

Meriet, pharmacist

"Jane I passed! I got 27 in speaking and 24 in writing. You are the reason I passed. Thank you so much for your selfless help"

Amna, pharmacist

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