Lessons
General and business English. Accent reduction and pronunciation improvement. IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation, English for children and teenagers, and more.
Simple English Online Lessons
English pronunciation, accent reduction, exam preparation, conversation, presentations, business English, interviews and much more…
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English Lessons Online
Busy lifestyle, tired of large classes or lacking confidence?
Struggling to understand and be understood by native English speakers?
Want to communicate more effectively?
Boost your confidence by practising real English with specialist online English tutors with over 20 years of experience.
One-to-one English tuition or online exam preparation.
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Proofreading
Proofreading for essays, dissertations, CVs, websites and blogs.
We currently proofread more than 30 professional business websites each month.
Presentations
Coaching for business presentations, meetings, interviews and public speaking, with practical help building confidence and communication skills.
Why Choose Us?
Learn English online with fully qualified, native English teachers.
Why Online English Lessons Are Best
Online English lessons are now an established and practical way to learn. Many of our students tell us that they make quicker progress with focused, one-to-one online lessons than they did with traditional teaching methods.
You don’t have to travel to class, and it’s easier to fit lessons around work, family and other commitments. Learning from your own home also helps you feel more relaxed, which can make lessons more productive.
Online lessons also offer continuity. Whether you’re at home, travelling or working in another location, you can continue learning without disrupting your routine.
Multimedia During English Lessons
Our tutors have many years of experience teaching English online. Platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom make it easy to share worksheets, videos, articles, presentations and other useful resources during a lesson.
Combining live conversation with carefully chosen multimedia gives learners more opportunities to listen, respond, practise and apply English in realistic situations.
Online English lessons can also be more affordable than face-to-face classes. Because neither the student nor the teacher needs to travel, more lesson time can be devoted to learning.
You can read more about the benefits of online English lessons.
Some of Our Clients
Testimonials
Here are a few of our happy students.
Daniel - Polish
★★★★★"Do you know all the best methods of learning English, don't you? I do not think... If you want to do massive progress of English you must try Del's method! My point of view for English has been opened widly by Del's English lessons. The lessons are like... a habit! Thank you very much Del!"
Elena - Spanish
★★★★★The best teacher I have had in my 15 years of college and university. I live and work in England and I have improved a lot with the classes. Nobody had taught me the pronunciation as well or the expressions colloquial, despite living in this country. The use of Zoom is perfect and takes advantage of every min. I've told all my friends.
Juan - Manager at Málaga Airport, Spanish
★★★★★"Is very easy learn English with her, I love her way of teaching. Thank you."
Leila - Spanish
★★★★★"Christina is an excellent teacher who manages to help us learn in her classes without even realizing it. Highly recommended if we want to learn English continuously and much more if we want to take intensive classes before an exam!"
Anastasia - FDF Group, Russian
★★★★★"Del is a qualified english teacher. He helped me and my colleague to prepare for the business conference. To work with him was easy and enjoyable. If you are searching for a good teacher of english, Del is a good choice."
Jaroslav - CEO, PBTISK, Czech Republic
★★★★★"Del is great teacher with big experience. He helped me improve my English specially Common English. I am glad to know him. Thanks for all Del 😉"
Conversation
Research shows that the quickest way to learn a language is to speak it. Online English lessons are ideal for this, and the Simple English approach is communicative, with lots of opportunities to talk. We also provide on-the-spot correction of pronunciation errors, helping to prevent ingrained mistakes from recurring.
We use tried-and-tested exercises focusing on intonation and rhythm to help you sound more natural. These include:
- Listening work and practical speaking exercises that help you produce English consonant and vowel sounds accurately.
- Linking exercises that help you connect words more smoothly and create fluent, natural-sounding speech. You’ll also learn the rhythm and musical tone of English through sentence stress and intonation.
We use plenty of media, including video clips of native speakers, to improve your listening skills. We’ll also explain why certain words, phrases and speech patterns can be difficult to understand.
Reading & Writing
Reading is an excellent and often underrated way to improve your English grammar and vocabulary. We can read and shadow newspaper articles and other relevant materials before discussing them together.
If you need to improve your written English, we can proofread and correct your work. This includes academic writing for university or college courses, examinations, CVs, résumés and other professional documents.
Role Play
Role play is an effective way to practise real-life situations, such as job interviews, medical appointments, workplace scenarios, renting a property and many other day-to-day challenges faced in an English-speaking country. We can create a role play for almost any situation.
Presentations
Drawing on years of experience in public speaking and delivering courses, we’ll help build your confidence using simple techniques and tried-and-tested methods.
Our adaptable and relaxed approach can help with business presentations, meetings, public speaking and interviews. Our background in IT and design has also helped Simple English clients make their presentations more effective and dynamic while improving their confidence.
Who Uses English
The Most Spoken Language in the World
Counting both native and additional-language speakers.
People
Around 1.5 billion people speak English worldwide, including native speakers and people who use it as an additional language.
Ethnologue, via Wikipedia 2026 estimate, rounded
Websites
English appears on 49.5% of websites whose content language W3Techs can identify.
W3Techs Checked September 2026
Learning
English was the most studied language on Duolingo in 154 countries in its 2025 Language Report.
Why Good English Pronunciation Matters
When we think about learning English, we often focus on grammar and vocabulary. But have you ever considered how important good pronunciation is? It’s not about sounding fancy or perfect. It’s about making real, clear connections with people.
Clarity Is Key
Imagine you’re ordering coffee in a busy café, but the barista can’t understand your order because of how you pronounce “latte”. Awkward, right? Good pronunciation helps people understand what you’re saying without confusion or miscommunication. It’s like putting the correct address on a letter: your message reaches its intended destination.
First Impressions Count
When you meet someone for the first time, your pronunciation can leave a lasting impression. Clear and confident speech makes you sound more professional, approachable and credible. It’s not about having a perfect accent. It’s about being understood easily. Think of the difference between a foggy window and a clear one: people understand you more easily when your words are clear.
Boost Your Confidence
Struggling with pronunciation can make you hesitate when speaking. Once you’ve mastered the basics, your confidence grows. Whether you’re giving a presentation, chatting with friends or travelling abroad, good pronunciation makes conversations smoother and less stressful.
Bridge Cultural Gaps
Language is about more than words. It’s also about connection. Pronunciation helps you participate in conversations and understand other people more easily. Even if your grammar isn’t perfect, people appreciate the effort you make to communicate clearly.
Open More Doors
From job interviews to casual conversations, clear pronunciation can open doors. Employers value people who can communicate effectively. In social situations, you’ll also find it easier to make friends and build relationships when people can understand you without having to guess what you’re saying.
Tips for Improving Pronunciation
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Listen and Repeat
Watch English-language programmes or listen to podcasts. Copy the way native speakers pronounce words and connect them in natural speech.
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Record Yourself
Record your voice and play it back. This will help you hear which sounds, words and speech patterns need more work.
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Practise Daily
Like physical exercise, consistency is important. A little focused practice every day can make a noticeable difference.
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Don’t Stress About Perfection
Aim for clarity, not perfection. Your accent is part of your identity, and you don’t need to lose it to communicate confidently.
Good pronunciation isn’t about losing your identity or sounding like a native speaker. It’s about making your voice heard and your ideas understood. Take it step by step, enjoy the process and remember that every effort brings you closer to becoming a confident communicator.
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