“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”
Nelson Mandela
Confident English starts here!
Your dedicated space to speak confident and effective English. Whether you need the language in your everyday business context, you want to speak English well on holidays and while abroad, or you want to support your child improve the English skills. Open Minds will help you reach your goal.
To master English, you need the right people and support around, that is why we offer tutoring and online content to make sure you are not alone while learning English and have relevant and authentic support. We believe strongly in human connection and bringing people together in our community of open minds.
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Let us guide you to your English goal
Not sure how to pronounce words? You don’t understand English grammar rules? Don’t have any structure to your learning? That is exactly where we come in to provide real value to you. Make these challenges a thing of the past by joining Open Minds.
We offer tutoring for individuals that is personalised to your goals. We offer conversational and structured tutoring so you have the opportunity to build your speaking confidence and also develop a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary. Enjoy lessons with a genuine and motivating tutor with various professional and life experiences. Kevin is a multi lingual tutor with knowledge of German, French and Levantine Arabic and has many years of tutoring experience.
Your goals
We know that your language goals can vary, whether you need the language for several reasons or you have specific events coming up you need to practice for. We are here to provide a personalised programme of lessons that can focus on:
– Building speaking confidence, sentence construction and pronunciation through real conversation practice.
– Structured learning on key grammar topics, vocabulary and more through exercises and teaching.
– Practice for presentations, meetings, workshops and conferences through feedback and teaching new vocabulary and phrases.
– Preparation for language exams such as IELTS.
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Your experience
We know speaking in a second language can be scary, that is why we have made it our mission to create a friendly, professional and fun environment that adds real value in your personal development journey. We are committed to delivering an experience where you can:
– Feel relaxed and confident when speaking English clealry and confidently.
– See clarity about the grammar and technical side of a language
– Feel genuinely supported and encouraged by a caring tutor as you make progress.
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Your Tutor
We have a variety of free material online for you to learn in your own time and your own pace. Check our self learning section below where we cover foundational grammar and publish blogs on real life topics. We have active social media channels were you can engage in relevant authentic material to help you on your language journey.
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We provide personalised individual lessons and group lessons. We create a friendly professional space and personalise your lessons specifically to your goals. Get ready to be supported and guided exactly as you need towards your objectives while doing fun, real and insightful lessons.
We offer tutoring for individuals that is personalised to your goals. We offer conversational and structured tutoring so you build your speaking confidence and also develop a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary. Enjoy lessons with a genuine and motivating tutor with various professional and life experiences. Kevin is a multi lingual tutor with knowledge of German, French and Levantine Arabic and has many years of tutoring experience.
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If you are new here, book a trial lesson to see what we offer. Our lessons are 50 or 25 minutes long and are adapted to your needs. If you are an existing student please log in to your account and book your next lesson through our student portal.
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If you prefer a group environment of around 3 – 5 students and enjoy meeting other learners, these lessons will be perfect for you.
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Learn in your own time
See our social media channels and website material. We cover fundamental English grammar, vocabulary and authentic content on today’s world that demonstrates the use of grammar and vocabulary.
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Self Learning
Do you want material to learn in your own time? Here, we explain the important English grammar you must know in order to use the language effectively. We provide structure while you learn using engaging and authentic material. We also publish regular blogs on everyday topic sin today’s world which are focused on your grammar and vocabulary development. We have material on the core English grammar topics: Present, Future and Past Tenses, Passive Voice, Conditional Sentences, Gerunds, Phrasal Verbs
Grammar: Present Tenses
In English, there are four main Present Tenses.
- Present Simple – have/has, don’t have/doesn’t have
- Present Continuous – am/are/is having, am not/aren’t/isn’t having
- Present Perfect – have/has had, haven’t/hasn’t had
- Present Perfect Continuous – have/has been having, haven’t/hasn’t been having
Grammar: Future Tenses
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FAQs
Here are the most common questions about lessons, booking and learning with Open Minds English.
What level of English do I need to start lessons?
We support learners at all levels, including complete beginners. Many learners already know some English at A2 or B1 level and want to become more confident intermediate or advanced speakers. Kevin speaks intermediate German and French and some Levantine Arabic, so he can also support you if you are a beginner.
Does Open Minds English teach British or American English?
We focus on British English. Kevin is a native British English speaker and you will recieve guidance on English from the UK that is commonly understood across Europe and beyond.
How long are lessons?
Individual lessons are available as 50-minute or 25-minute sessions. If you would like a lesson longer than 50 minutes, you can book consecutive lessons through the booking system. Group lessons are 50 minutes long.
Can children learn at Open Minds?
Yes, children can take lessons with us. We have helped many children from the age of 8 and older. We understand how important this is for parents and can support your child with confidence, school topics and extra English practice.
What happens if I can't attend a lesson?
Plans can change or you may become ill. Our policy is that you must reschedule or cancel a lesson more than 8 hours before it starts. If the cancellation is later than that, we are unable to reschedule or refund the lesson.
How do I book lessons?
You need to register an account first. After registration, you will have access to the student portal where you can book individual lessons or lesson blocks.