Maria

Hi, I’m Maria — a Cambridge CELTA-certified English & Communication Consultant based in Valencia.

With 17+ years of experience in international development and strategic communications — including work with the United Nations, the European Union, and the governments of the UK and Canada — I bring a truly global perspective to every lesson.

I work with:
- Professionals and leaders who want to communicate with clarity, persuasion and authority
- Exam candidates (IELTS/FCE/CAE/C2/OTE) who need structured preparation across all papers
- Career-focused clients who want stronger English for interviews and international roles

What you can expect:
- A clear plan from lesson one and measurable progress
- Practical, personalised sessions built around real communication tasks
- Targeted grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation upgrades
- Homework available (short, high-impact, with feedback)

My approach combines the Cambridge communicative method, task-based learning and a strategic communication lens — so you don’t just speak correctly, you speak confidently and professionally.

My lessons are practical, personalised and results-driven—whether you need Business English, exam preparation, or high-stakes professional communication.

1) Business & Leadership English (Executive Communication)
Meetings, stakeholder calls, negotiations, presentations (structure + delivery), and interviews—so you speak with clarity, persuasion and authority.

2) Exam Preparation (IELTS / Cambridge FCE–CAE–C2 / OTE / TOEFL)
Structured, strategic training across all exam papers—tailored to your level, weaknesses, and exam date:
• Skills and paper strategy (Reading, Listening, Use of English, Speaking, Writing)
• Timed practice + examiner-style feedback
• Vocabulary and grammar upgrades that directly improve performance
• Clear plans adapted to your timeline (intensive, fast-track, or full upgrade)

3) International Development & Diplomacy English
Formal, diplomatic communication for international contexts: briefings, reporting, stakeholder communication, cross-cultural clarity.

4) Professional Writing & Public Speaking
Reports, proposals, executive summaries, and presentation language that inspires trust.

Format: Online or in person in Valencia (at my place). Homework available (short, high-impact, with feedback).

To get started, message me: your exam + date (or work goal), your level, and your main priority (Reading / Use of English / Listening / Speaking / Writing / Fluency). I’ll recommend the most effective plan.