TESTIMONIALS

‘I could speak rather fluently, but my strong Spanish accent gave the listener the impression I had a very basic knowledge of English. I had been trying to solve the problem for years, trying multiple methods and teachers. Only David found the key. What I needed was not to listen endlessly to sounds I was not able to reproduce, but to be given a clear explanation of how to use the muscles in my mouth to produce them. He taught me the physical movement behind each sound. I am now able to speak English with a British accent and only a very soft Spanish tinge. My professional career has benefited immensely from my progress.’

‘David has been so helpful in his advice for presentation skills. I not only feel more confident now about delivery, I have also learned about format and content, which are such a crucial part of a presentation.’

‘I initially wanted to improve my English pronunciation and reduce my French accent. David provided me with very tailored lessons which applied to my day to day life. David is an excellent coach and has used his broad range of skills to help me achieve my goals. Through a combination of pronunciation, breathing and concentration exercises, I have learned how to make an impact in public speeches.’

‘David was very helpful in preparing me for my interview. He used role-play and understands the culture and dynamics of an organisation. Highly recommended.’

‘David is not only a master of his trade – elocution and public speaking – he also has an excellent ear where he can hear the smallest fault in someone’s speech and is able to correct it with scientific precision. He identifies the root of any problem and always does his best to solve it. He cares about his clients a great deal, is understanding, flexible and humane. He is both professional and friendly, has a great heart, but is also honest and gives a clear critique. I recommend David with all my heart.’

‘Enjoyable lessons which covered both the practical and theoretical elements of presenting. What I have found most useful are the tips, such as the ‘three circles’, which I have been able to use to great effect at work.’

‘David is an incredibly competent teacher and I cannot recommend him enough. After just five lessons, my English accent has improved remarkably and I feel more confident about my voice in general, even when speaking in my mother tongue. With his nice and gentle manners, David has been able to point out my defects without inhibiting my speech. It was exactly what I was looking for and I’m very satisfied with the results.’

‘Having worked on my pronunciation, we also looked at my presentation skills. This resulted in a very good mark for my university task and I am sure the tips and tricks will be very useful in the future’

‘David worked with me to improve my writing skills, particularly for reports, so that I now feel better equipped in getting my point across and being understood more precisely. As a French speaker, I also enjoyed his enthusiasm in helping me with my English pronunciation.’

‘Throughout our lessons, David was highly professional, attentive to my needs and quick to identify the areas I had to work on. He provided all necessary support materials. Moreover, his friendly and open-minded attitude made me feel very welcome and comfortable. Over the course of just a couple of months I improved my speaking skills significantly and overcame diffidence when talking to people. Thanks to David’s advice, I also have a plan for practising what I’ve learnt. I would definitely recommend David’s services to anyone.’

‘As a medical school applicant, my son was nervous about his performance in front of a potentially intimidating interview panel. Working only a few hours with David helped him to build his confidence and improve his communication skills. My son now has an offer from a top UK university. My wife and I believe David’s professional coaching made an important contribution to his success.’

‘Being a non-native speaker of English, speaking clearly and being understood is extremely important to me. It affects my confidence, especially at work. David tailored his teaching to my needs and I have made a lot of progress in a short time. I highly recommend him.’

‘David is not only an experienced teacher, he is also a caring person who is able to support you through your learning process. He has helped me to improve my communication skills dramatically, so that I now feel confident in interacting in English at a high level. With David’s help I have secured work at a leading London university.’

‘My lessons with David exceeded my expectations. He is a wonderful and patient tutor. After the initial assessment he knew exactly what areas I had to work on and tailored the lessons to my circumstances. I now feel really confident with my pronunciation and general communication. I can’t recommend him highly enough.’