Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Ian Spriggs, I was born in England. I graduated from the University of Liverpool with an Honours degree in English Language, Literature and Linguistics. I have been working as an English teacher and proofreader for twenty years. My proofreading clients include: The Harvard Business Review and the United Nations. My teaching clients include: Google and CitiBank.

I currently offer seven different courses:

General English – a structured course based upon a wealth of materials


Business English – a structured course based upon a wealth of materials


Learn with Literature – learn English by studying the classics of English Literature


English for Specific Exams – PET/FCE/CAE/CPE etc. everything based upon original source materials from the examining bodies


English for Engineering – a structured course based upon the book ‘Oxford English for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering’ by Eric and Norman Glendinning


Legal English – a structured course based upon a wealth of materials


Writing Course – For busy professionals, this course is conducted entirely by email which means that you choose which time suits you best to study.