Leslie F. Ryan

My job is to find ways and topics that allow you to express yourself authentically.

I take my work seriously and strive to deliver student-centred lessons based on cutting-edge topics that you may not have the time to discover yourself.

By drawing upon the freshest stories culled from some of the world's leading magazines and newspapers my lessons are adapted to reflect the chaotic times we live in.

My students come from all walks of life but I am proud to have cooperated with some of the best and brightest minds in the city.

Experience

- Over 30 years of language teaching

- 3x Published in The New York Times Learning Network.

- Certified Cambridge Examiner for 15 years

- Former Teacher Trainer

- Specialist in working with top executives

What to expect

- Fresh, relevant topics letting you showcase your abilities in English

- Enjoy expressing yourself in a friendly, non-threatening environment

- Open-ended theme-based conversations designed to maximize your input

- Extended reading opportunities and language-based homework provided

Testimonials

I have had the honor and the privilege of using Leslie’s services for many years now. I look forward to each lesson as if it was a chat with an old friend; the English skills somehow effortlessly come with it. At our department, we also appreciate the way Leslie proof-reads our technical research papers - it is an interactive process that always comes with numerous stylistic suggestions, going beyond apparent and straightforward grammar corrections.

Pavel Pechac, Professor of Radio-electronics at the Czech Technical University in Prague

Leslie's approach to English lessons is different – I really appreciate that we discuss current topics. He challenges me with questions I have to think about a lot and he skillfully connects the topic and grammar exercises. I've been looking forward to every meeting for the last 7 years I've been working with Leslie.

Tereza Juráková, Marketing & Communications Manager at BDO Czech Republic

Leslie is a great guy and exceptional teacher. All our Friday afternoon meetings are a form of escapism from the daily grind and I really enjoy every minute with Leslie. He brings out the good in me, I feel relaxed and he reinvigorates me, so it is a great start to my weekend. I really like him as person and enjoy his personality.

JUDr. Jiří Matzner, Ph.D., LL.M.

Advokátní kancelář, Matzner et al.

Personalized lessons

I am a bit of a walking storehouse of information working in a customer-facing business. Many of my lessons focus on your approach to your work or business. I make it my mission to facilitate communication by listening carefully and responding appropriately.

Great lessons require stimulating topics and tasks that elicit meaningful reactions and opinions. I develop lessons that trigger reactions and allow for personalized opinions based on your experiences.

Proofreading available

Quick, thorough turnarounds available. My clients include professors and PhD candidates from the Wharton School, CVUT and VSE, not to mention requests from corporations.

Teaching style

- Highly observant, flexible, resourceful and focused.

- Enjoy working outside of rules and conventions.

- Always open to new perspectives and options.

- Constantly on the lookout for stories that everyone can relate to.

Leslie F. Ryan

Leslie F. Ryan

Experience

What to expect

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Testimonials

Personalized lessons

Proofreading available

Teaching style

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Leslie F. Ryan