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Gourmet English
Description
Would you like to expand your vocabulary and learn to apply grammar accurately so you can speak confidently and competently? Would you like to do this whilst on a virtual culinary tour of the UK and beyond?
Whether you’re a budding chef, passionate epicure or simply seeking conversational practice this class is sure to help you hone your English skills. We will use a range of materials including menus and magazine articles on food in this topic-based vocabulary and speaking class.
Students who would like writing projects as part of this course are welcome to discuss their requirements with me.
Aims
For the student to express opinions, share experiences and exchange information whilst studying and reacting to menus, newspaper articles, restaurant reviews, and food and drink websites.
Focus
Fluency and accuracy when speaking; vocabulary
Level
(Strong) Intermediate; Upper-Intermediate; Advanced; Proficient
NB
New vocabulary will not be exclusively about food and drink, there will be other vocabulary too! Each lesson will be at a comfortable pace with no pressure to finish a menu or article within the 50 minutes - the emphasis is on you enjoying yourself and getting plenty of speaking practice.
Cafetalk's cancellation policy
Before request is confirmed (fixed)
- Cancellation possible at any time without charge.
After request is confirmed (fixed)
- More than 24 hours before lesson start time.→ Cancellation is possible at any time.
- Less than 24 hours before lesson start time.→ The tutor may take a cancellation fee.
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No-Show→ The tutor may take a cancellation fee.
(Please check with the tutor for details.)
Lessons by this tutor
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Getting to know you
A consultation for me to learn about you and your English and for you to learn about my lessons and me.15min 0P -
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Bespoke/Multipack: shorter
Pressed for time? Have something in mind? A course of short lessons tailored to you!30min X 6 6,000PPack of 6 -
Bespoke/Mutlipack: longer
Choose classes from my lesson list or talk to me about tailoring a course to your needs50min X 6 9,000PPack of 6 -
General English
For all levels: pre-intermediate through to advanced. Develop all your English skills with a fun coursebook.50min X 6 9,000PHas Trial Pack of 6 -
IELTS vocabulary
Expand, improve and accurately apply vocabulary for IELTS whilst sharpening your speaking, listening and writing skills.50min X 6 9,000PHas Trial Pack of 6 -
Spread the word
Word formation lessons for higher level students and those interested in Cambridge Advanced Use of English30min X 6 6,000PPack of 6 -
Spread the word
Word formation lesson for higher level students, and those interested in Cambridge Advanced Use of English.30min 1,100PHas Trial -
Bookworms
A class for avid readers of fiction and non-fiction. Our recent and not-so-recent reading is the topic for these lessons, but the focus is up to you: speaking, writing, vocabulary or maybe all three.50min 1,800PHas Trial -
Red-top English
Vocabulary class focusing on idiomatic English. We study light-hearted news items from a British tabloid newspaper. For Upper-Intermediate and Advanced students.50min 1,800PHas Trial -
Fashionistas
Vocabulary and conversation class for higher level students. Learn the language of fashion and offer opinions.50min 1,800PHas Trial -
Talking with penguins
Fluency, giving detailed descriptions, grammatical accuracy and expressing yourself are at the heart of this video-based speaking lesson. For all levels of adult student.50min 1,800PHas Trial -
My English diary
Keep a diary in English to improve your writing - we'll use it in lessons to help you with your spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary.50min 1,800PHas Trial -
Advanced vocabulary
Complete the exercises to consolidate and fine-tune your English50min 1,800PHas Trial -
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Any questions?
An unstructured lesson for those who have been self-studying and have questions or need help with their English studies.30min 1,000PHas Trial
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