Real English.
Real Results.
Real Confidence.

Native British English speaker offering lessons in Palermo and online for teens and adults — Cambridge exam preparation, IELTS preparation, pronunciation and real-world fluency.

15+ years in language education · BA Modern Languages · PGCE · Cambridge CELTA

Cambridge & IELTS Exam Preparation

Pronunciation & Fluency

One-to-One & Small Group Lessons

Study with me

English lessons in Palermo and online, tailored to your goals — whether you're preparing for a Cambridge exam or IELTS, improving your pronunciation and fluency, or need English for work, business or travel.

Exam Preparation
Cambridge A2 Key (KET) · B1 Preliminary (PET) · B2 First · C1 Advanced · C2 Proficiency · IELTS · TOEIC

Pronunciation & Fluency
Connected speech · Pronunciation · Conversation · Rhythm & intonation

General English
One-to-one & small group lessons · Speaking · Listening · Vocabulary · Grammar · Business & Legal English

Why study with me?

Cambridge exam preparation specialist
A2 Key to C2 Proficiency.

15+ years in language education
Teaching students of different ages and levels.

12+ years teaching in Palermo’s leading licei
Extensive experience with Italian secondary-school students

Qualifications
BA Modern Languages · University of London
Postgraduate Certificate in Education · University of Essex
CELTA · Cambridge Assessment English

IELTS Speaking & Writing Specialist
Focused preparation for your target band.

Personalised, practical lessons
Built around your goals, level and needs.

About me

Cambridge & IELTS Specialist
Exam preparation · Pronunciation · Fluency

I have more than 15 years’ experience in language education and specialise in Cambridge and IELTS exam preparation, pronunciation and fluency. I also have extensive experience in Business and Legal English.

I'm Russell Leahy, a native English teacher from London, now based in Palermo. I studied Modern Languages at the University of London and then went on to complete my postgraduate teacher training. I also hold the Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults).