Trial lesson
once$20
- Your goals, ranked together
- A short speaking and writing check
- A plan for the first month
Say it clearly, write it well
One to one English lessons with Ines Duarte for adults and children, online or in person, matched to each learner's age, level and goal. Conversation for work and everyday life, writing that reads naturally, and calm preparation for English exams.
Age 7 to adultchildren, teens and adults
50 minutesonline or in person
3 strandsspeaking, writing, exams
What learners bring to the first lesson
Nobody needs a grammar plan to start. Name the situation that worries you, and the lessons are built around it.
- Job interviews
- Emails that sound natural
- Meetings and video calls
- Essays and reports
- Reading aloud
- Spelling and punctuation
- University applications
- Speaking test practice
- A move to a new country
- Pronunciation
- Small talk
- Old grammar gaps
Most learners bring two or three of these. The trial lesson ranks them and turns them into a plan for the first month.
For adults: English for the week you actually have
Conversation lessons are built on real situations from your week: the Monday meeting, the call with a supplier, the parents' evening at your child's school. Ines plays the other side, notes the phrases that trip you up and gives you better ones to use the next day.
Writing lessons start from your own drafts, read together on screen or on paper. Corrections come with the reason behind them, so the same mistake is fixed for good rather than fixed once.
- Lessons before work from 07:30
- Role plays of the calls and meetings you dread
- A running list of your phrases and fixes
For children: reading, writing and confidence, with a parent close by
Lessons for children from seven are shorter, livelier and matched to their age and level, using books they choose, word games and short pieces of writing they are proud to show. Teenagers work on essays, reading for meaning and the English their school course asks for.
Ines holds the background check that the rules require for teaching children where she works, and those rules vary by country. Parents can sit in on any lesson, a learner under 18 joins video lessons from a family room with an adult at home, and lesson messages go to parents.
- Background check shown to parents on request
- Parents welcome in the room or on the call
- In person lessons only in the library meeting room
- Short, active lessons for younger children
Exam English, part by part
School English exams and proficiency tests for study, work or moving abroad all test the same four skills in different ways. Lessons follow the format of the exam you actually face.
| Part | What we practise | How lessons work |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | Skimming, finding detail and reading for the writer's purpose | Timed passages, then a look at why each answer is right |
| Writing | Planning, paragraphs and the tone each task asks for | One timed piece a week, returned with notes |
| Listening | Following accents, numbers and changes of mind | Short recordings played twice, then once |
| Speaking | Answering at length, linking ideas and staying calm | Mock speaking parts with gentle interruptions |
Exams and their formats differ by country and by purpose, so tell us which one you face. No tutor can promise a score or a grade, and Wordwise never does.
Lesson fees
Lessons for adults and teenagers last 50 minutes; children under eleven usually start with 30. In person lessons cost a little more to cover the meeting room.
Online lesson
each$44
- Any time in teaching hours
- Shared notes after each lesson
- Children's 30 minutes for $28
In person lesson
each$52
- Weekday afternoons and Saturdays
- Paper, books and a whiteboard
- Parents welcome to stay
Ten online lessons
a pack$400
- Works out at $40 a lesson
- Mix conversation, writing and exam work
- A progress note after lesson five
Fees go to Ines directly, before the lesson or the pack starts. Lessons move without charge with 24 hours notice; a lesson missed without notice is not refunded.
Lessons in progress
Learners and parents (example reviews)
Weekly conversation lessons before a move abroad for work. The role plays used the exact situations of the new job, so the first meetings felt like a rerun rather than a test.
Our son now reads aloud without being asked twice. Lessons use the adventure books he loves and short writing games, and there is always room for a parent on the sofa behind him.
Essays used to come back covered in comments about structure. Six weeks of paragraph work in the library room later, the plan comes first and the writing follows it.
Questions before the trial
Can lessons be only about speaking?
Yes. Many adults choose conversation only, and the lessons stay spoken from start to finish, with a short written list of phrases sent afterwards.
How is writing corrected in an online lesson?
The draft is read together on a shared screen, and corrections are made in a second colour with a short reason next to each one. You keep the corrected version and the list of reasons.
Which English exams can you prepare for?
School English exams and proficiency tests for study, work or moving abroad. Formats differ by country and by test, so the trial lesson goes through the published format of yours. Scores are never promised.
What level does a child need to start?
None in particular. A seven year old who is just starting to read and a fourteen year old writing essays both begin with the same trial, which sets the level for everything that follows.
What if a learner is too shy to speak?
Lessons begin with short, low pressure tasks, such as describing a photo or reading a line aloud, and grow from there. Shyness usually fades within a few weeks once mistakes stop feeling like failures.
Can online and in person lessons be mixed?
Yes. Many learners take most lessons online and come to the library room before an exam or an interview. The plan and the notes carry across both.
Request a trial or a lesson
Tell Ines who is learning, what they want to work on and when suits you. She replies by the next working day, taking the slot, offering one close to it or saying if it has gone.
- Lessons matched to age, level and goal
- Parents can sit in for learners under 18
- Fees settled with Ines directly
Online, or at the library
Most lessons happen online. In person lessons take place in a booked meeting room at the town library, never in a private home.
Write or call
Online from anywhere, and in person in a booked meeting room at the town library
Teaching hours
| Monday to Friday | 07:30 to 21:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 to 15:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before an online lesson
A link for the video lesson is emailed the day before, to the parent for learners under 18. Headphones help, and a notebook beats a phone for writing down new phrases.