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Private 1-to-1 English
Build fluency, accuracy and confidence with a personalised programme designed around your English, your goals and your progress.
8 private lessons
£22.50 per 60-minute lesson
A clear 4-week programme — no ambiguity around five-week calendar months.
Private 1-to-1 Spanish
Build confidence and usable Spanish with a personalised programme designed around your level, goals and progress.
8 private Spanish lessons
£25 per 60-minute lesson
Two private lessons every week. A clear 4-week programme.
Start with the outcome you want. We’ll help you choose the shortest sensible route to get there.
Targeted preparation for A1, A2, B1 and B2 UKVI English requirements, with exam technique and personalised feedback.
Explore SELT preparation → B1 · B2 · C1 · C2Structured preparation for Cambridge English exams with speaking, writing, reading and listening practice.
Explore Cambridge courses → General · Business · 1-to-1Improve fluency, grammar, vocabulary and confidence in small groups or one-to-one, in London or online.
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Take the free ELS English Level Assessment and get an estimated CEFR level from A1 to C1, with grammar, vocabulary and reading scores plus personalised recommendations for what to study next.
Have a spoken conversation, get selective corrections and ask for personalised feedback.
Start Speaking Practice →Live, personalised lessons with a CELTA-qualified teacher. Choose the programme that fits your goals, wherever you are.
4 hours a week for students serious about faster progress.
See DetailsBuild real, everyday fluency with small classes of up to 6 students, taught by CELTA-qualified tutors. Flexible online or in-person lessons, morning, afternoon or evening, seven days a week.
Explore General EnglishA Secure English Language Test for your UK visa application. We provide expert preparation to help you pass with confidence.
Structured preparation for A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First and C1 Advanced, built around the real exam format, with a full 10-unit B1 Preliminary course and free grammar guides to support every level.
Cambridge Prep CoursesTrusted by Motorola, Nike, Mercadona, Manpower, EDP, Eiffage and more to deliver Business English training to professional teams across industries.
Business English TrainingOur unique residential programme combines immersive English classes with comfortable host family accommodation, the fastest path to real fluency.
Study & Stay ProgrammePhil is the founder of Elite Language Solutions and a CELTA-qualified English teacher with more than 30 years of teaching experience.
He has helped students, professionals and corporate clients improve their English, prepare for internationally recognised examinations and communicate with greater confidence.
You don't become fluent by listening to a teacher. You become fluent by using English.
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A free 25-minute trial lesson gives you an honest level assessment and a clear recommendation, no obligation, no payment details required.
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A Secure English Language Test (SELT) is an English test approved by the UK Home Office for specified visa, settlement and citizenship routes. Whether you need a SELT, and the CEFR level and skills required, depends on your immigration route and circumstances. See our full SELT guide →
Both. We teach face-to-face in London and online worldwide, with morning, afternoon and evening slots seven days a week, so you can study whichever way fits your schedule and location.
A maximum of 6 students per group class, so you get significantly more speaking time than in a typical 12–20 student classroom. We also offer fully one-to-one lessons.
We focus on exam-specific technique, not just general English. Your CELTA-qualified tutor understands exactly what SELT examiners are looking for at each level, and builds your preparation around that.
Book a free 25-minute trial lesson and we'll assess your current level and goals, then recommend the right course. Contact us → or book directly →
Book a free 25-minute trial. We’ll assess your level, discuss your goal and tell you exactly what we recommend.
Practical live Business English speaking sessions for international employees, with groups of up to four and progress reporting for HR and L&D.
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Take the timed ELS Listening Assessment: A1–C1, randomised questions, two plays maximum and results only at the end.
Start Listening Assessment →125 pages · 40 topic guides · meanings · collocations · common mistakes · exercises · speaking practice.
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