MEET LIZ

Over 20 years of experience. One very personal approach to learning English.
 

Hi, I'm Liz, founder of ENGLISH=.
 

I've spent more than 20 years teaching English to speakers of other languages, from complete beginners taking their first steps in English to students preparing for GCSE and IGCSE qualifications, IELTS candidates, university learners and professionals developing their English for work.
 

During my career I've worked as a teacher, lecturer, teacher-trainer, examiner, course leader and Head of ESOL and  EAL. I've taught in further education, adult and community learning and in independent schools, and have led English language programmes for learners from an enormous range of backgrounds.
 

I'm also a qualified teacher with postgraduate qualifications in both education and English language teaching, including a Postgraduate Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults  (CELTA) and a PGCE from the University of South Wales.

But despite all that experience, I still believe that good English teaching starts with something very simple:

Understanding what you want English to help you achieve.
 

What does English equal for you?
 

Everyone learns English for a different reason.
 

For you, it might equal the confidence to speak up in a meeting. It might be the IELTS score you need for your next step, success in a GCSE or IGCSE examination, studying at university, progressing in your career or simply feeling comfortable joining a conversation in English.
 

That's the idea behind ENGLISH=
 

Rather than following a one-size-fits-all course, we'll start by looking at your current English, your goals and the areas where you need support. I'll then build your learning around you. Lessons are friendly and supportive, but they're also structured and purposeful. I want you to understand what you're working towards and, importantly, to be able to recognise the progress you're making.
 

Teaching backed by experience
 

Over the course of my career, I've taught and led programmes in ESOL, EAL, IELTS, GCSE/IGCSE English, Functional Skills and professional and academic English. I've also trained and mentored other teachers, designed curricula and courses, and worked as an examiner, assessor and internal verifier across qualifications from organisations including Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, Trinity and City & Guilds.
 

My work has taken me beyond the classroom too. I've led major ESOL programmes, worked with community and public-sector organisations to improve access to education and employment, and helped develop approaches to English-language education that have been recognised as examples of good practice.
 

In 2025, I was delighted to be named Teacher of the Year by the Somerset In Care Council.
 

But the achievement that matters most to me is seeing what happens when somebody becomes more confident in their English and starts using it to do something they couldn't—or wouldn't—have done before.
 

English that takes you somewhere
 

Whether you're preparing for an exam, applying to university, developing your career, improving your English for work or simply wanting to communicate with more confidence, we'll create a clear plan to get you closer to your goal. Because ultimately, ENGLISH= isn't just about learning English. It's about what English makes possible for you.
 

What does English equal for you?