English Language Consultant & Cambridge Assessment Exams
I work with professionals who need to use English with precision and authority — in negotiations, presentations, legal and regulatory contexts, and high-level examinations.
My formation is literary and philological: Aberdeen, Oxford, and doctoral research at the University of Zürich. I am interested in how language carries meaning, not just how it functions. That interest shapes the way I work.
Twenty-five years of teaching and examining across Europe and worldwide, working with corporate professionals, legal practitioners, military personnel, and university candidates. Experienced Cambridge Assessment Oral Examiner for C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency.
British. Based in Switzerland. Bilingual in English and Italian.
B2B English language training for organisations, teams, and senior professionals operating in high-stakes, English-medium environments. All sessions conducted online.
A needs assessment establishing the client's current level, professional context, and communication objectives. The natural entry point before committing to a longer engagement.
Targeted work on a specific, defined communication challenge — a presentation, a negotiation, a regulatory submission, or a board-level engagement. Structured around a single outcome.
A sustained coaching relationship covering executive communication across multiple professional contexts. Structured progression and measurable outcomes throughout.
Bespoke programmes for organisations. Includes a complimentary 45-minute scoping consultation to establish organisational objectives, map the programme structure, and agree measurable outcomes before the engagement begins.
Cambridge C1 and C2 examination preparation, Oxbridge candidacy, and academic English for university and postgraduate candidates. All sessions conducted online.
A needs assessment establishing the candidate's current level, examination target, and preparation timeline. The natural entry point before committing to a longer programme.
Intensive Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency preparation, structured around the examination's four components with particular focus on the oral examination. Delivered by an accredited Cambridge Assessment oral examiner.
Written and oral English at the level required for Oxbridge application and interview — argument construction, academic register, close reading, and interview technique.
Sustained development across academic writing, examination preparation, and oral communication. Includes a complimentary 45-minute scoping consultation to establish the candidate's objectives, current level, and programme priorities before the engagement begins.
For corporate and organisational enquiries, please contact me directly by email or via LinkedIn. For examination preparation and academic programmes, CoLanguage and Superprof profiles are available for direct booking.