María Victoria

Hello and welcome!

I am a fully bilingual English speaker. I have spoken English since the age of 11 and went through the American school system in international schools. I hold a bachelor’s degree from Marymount University in Arlington Virginia and have lived in South Africa, England, the United States and Ireland. For the past 15 years I have worked exclusively in English in clinical research and medical affairs, coordinating projects with international teams across Europe.

That means I know English as it is really used: in the classroom and in meetings, interviews and presentations. I can help you with accents and registers from different countries and with the vocabulary you need for your work.

How my classes work

Conversation from minute one. You speak and I listen, guide and keep things moving.
Natural corrections. I note mistakes and pronunciation points as we talk and review the key ones at the end so they stick.
Topics you choose. Work, travel, hobbies, current events or a situation you are preparing for.
Practical preparation. Mock job interviews, presentations and meetings, plus speaking practice for Cambridge, IELTS or TOEFL oral exams.
Your goals set the pace. In the first class we agree what you want to achieve and I adapt the level and vocabulary to you.
Professional English. If you work in healthcare, pharma or research I can also help with the vocabulary of your field.

Who these classes are for

Students and professionals from intermediate level (B1) upwards who understand more than they can say and want to lose the fear of speaking.

Our first session is a relaxed chat to find out your level and goals. Then we build a plan that fits you.

I look forward to meeting you!