Personalised English Coaching

Confident English for Work, School, and Life

Personalised online English coaching for professionals, children, teens, and adults worldwide. Real lessons. Real results.

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Teens & Exam Success
From €15/session
Ages 13–22
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Adult Conversation English
From €17/session
Flexible scheduling
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Business English Coaching
From €21/session
Professionals & executives
✅ Free Trial Lesson for All New Students — No card required · No commitment
Who is this for?

Helping Children, Students, Professionals & Adults Speak English Confidently

Choose the path that fits your goals. Every session is built around you — not a generic syllabus.

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Professionals
Speak with authority in meetings, interviews, and international calls.
  • Lead meetings confidently
  • Nail interviews & promotions
  • Write clear business emails
  • No mental translation
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Teens & Students
Build the English skills that open doors at school and beyond.
  • School & exam success
  • University preparation
  • Social fluency
  • Speaking confidence
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Adults & Seniors
Everyday English for travel, hobbies, conversation, and confidence.
  • Travel English
  • Everyday conversation
  • Lifelong learning
  • Flexible scheduling
Why choose Russell

Improve Your English Faster With Clear, Focused Coaching

Practical lessons designed for people who need real speaking confidence — not more grammar rules.

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Focused Lessons
No wasted time. Every session targets your real goals — not a textbook chapter.
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Speak Naturally
Build fluency for meetings, interviews, exams, and daily conversation.
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Fast Progress
Structured coaching with proven results — students improve fluency by 10–20%.
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Global Experience
Taught in Thailand, China, and online across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Week 1

We identify your weaknesses and build a personalised confidence plan.

Weeks 2 – 4

Improve fluency, vocabulary, and speaking speed through applied practice.

Month 2+

Speak clearly, naturally, and confidently — in any situation.

Student results

What students say after working with me

Based in Europe, Asia, Middle East & Latin America

★★★★★

🇪🇸 Maria S.

Senior Project Manager
Professional

"Before working with Russell, I avoided speaking in leadership meetings because I doubted my English. After 6 weeks, I was leading discussions confidently and speaking with much more authority."

★★★★★

🇦🇪 Ahmed K.

Finance Analyst
Professional

"I used to translate every sentence in my head before speaking. After one month, I was responding naturally, faster, and with far less stress during meetings."

★★★★★

🇫🇷 Julien M.

Sales Director
Professional

"My job depends on communication. Russell helped me sound more persuasive, more natural, and more confident in international calls. It directly improved my results."

Investment

Simple, transparent pricing

Private English coaching typically ranges from €50–€150 per hour. This gives you focused, professional support — without unnecessary cost.

Trial
Free
30-minute trial session
  • Full diagnostic assessment
  • Personalised feedback
  • No credit card required
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Standard
€20
per 60-min session
  • 60-min live video session
  • Session recording included
  • Written feedback summary
  • Flexible rescheduling
Premium
€25
per 60-min session
  • Everything in Standard
  • Bespoke learning plan
  • Email coaching between sessions
  • Priority scheduling
Trial
Free
30-minute trial lesson
  • Meet Russell & settle in
  • Level assessment
  • No card needed
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Monthly Plan
€60
4 sessions / month
  • Weekly 45-min lessons
  • Fun, interactive activities
  • Parent progress updates
  • Homework help included
Intensive
€18
per 45-min session
  • Flexible booking
  • Cambridge exam prep
  • Tailored to child's level
Trial
Free
30-minute trial lesson
  • Level & goal assessment
  • Relaxed & no pressure
  • No card needed
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Standard
€18
per 60-min session
  • 60-min live session
  • Exam & university prep
  • Speaking confidence drills
  • Session recording
Monthly Bundle
€65
4 sessions / month
  • Weekly lessons
  • Study plan & tracking
  • Priority scheduling
Trial
Free
30-minute trial lesson
  • Relaxed conversation
  • Goal-setting chat
  • No card needed
Most Popular
Standard
€20
per 60-min session
  • Everyday conversation
  • Travel & practical English
  • Session recording
  • Flexible scheduling
Monthly Bundle
€70
4 sessions / month
  • Weekly sessions
  • Personalised plan
  • Email support
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100% Satisfaction Guarantee

If you don't feel a tangible improvement after your first paid session, I'll refund it. No contracts. No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.

FAQ

Common questions

What you'll learn

Courses designed for every learner

Teacher leading an interactive English lesson with young learners
Young learners · Ages 5–12

Kids English Coaching

Fun, supportive lessons build speaking confidence through games, songs, and creative activities. Lessons are tailored to each child's level, interests, and goals.

  • Interactive speaking and vocabulary practice
  • Reading, schoolwork, and Cambridge exam support
  • Progress updates for parents
Get started today

If your English is holding you back, let's fix it

One session is enough to show you what's getting in the way—and how to improve.

Gallery

English learning in action

A glimpse at the classroom and conversation settings behind engaging, practical lessons.

Russell and his young students sharing a classroom moment
Learning together with young students
Russell with his young students at school
Building confidence in the classroom
Russell with a diverse group of learners
English brings people together
Russell presenting at a university podium
Presenting with confidence
Russell speaking to an audience at university
Sharing ideas with an audience
Russell practicing public speaking at university
Developing public speaking skills
Classroom moments

Photos and videos from Russell's teaching and speaking experience.

Student results

What students say after working with me

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Russell Mkahanana
6+
Years teaching
About Russell

Practical English coaching for people who need results

I'm Russell Mkahanana — a TEFL-certified English teacher with hands-on experience across Thailand and China, working with everyone from young children to business executives and university lecturers at Dhonburi Rajabhat University in Bangkok.

My background in Finance & Banking means I understand the language of business from the inside. I don't just teach English — I teach you how to use it in the exact situations your goals demand.

No generic lessons. No textbook exercises. Every session is built around how you actually speak, think, and work.

TEFL Certified (2024)
B.Sc. Finance & Banking — Stamford International University (2020)
Native English & Shona · Conversational Thai & French
russellmkahanana@gmail.com · +66 997 02 1157
Watch a lesson

Online teaching demo

See Russell's teaching style in action.

Track record

Where Russell has taught

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ESL Teacher — Full Time
Udomvithaya School · Ratchaburi, Thailand
Nov 2020 – Sep 2024
  • Led the Interactive English Program (IEP) using Promethean ActivBoards & ActivInspire
  • Trained and mentored new teachers; gave structured feedback
  • Strengthened all four language skills across K1–P6 through interactive activities
  • Prepared K3 students for speaking competitions
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Business English Lecturer — Part Time
Dhonburi Rajabhat University · Bangkok, Thailand
Aug 2021 – Nov 2023
  • Engaged working adults and university students in professional English conversations
  • Improved speaking proficiency by 10–20% using impromptu speaking activities
  • Prepared and graded tests and assignments
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Online ESL Teacher — Full Time CURRENT
ChuKTalk Students · Beijing, China (Remote)
Sep 2024 – Present
  • Engages primary and secondary students in daily English conversations
  • Improves speaking proficiency by 10–20% using in-class impromptu activities
  • Provides a cross-cultural perspective to broaden students' understanding
Get started

Schedule your free lesson

Pick a time that works for you. The first session is completely free — no card needed.

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