• Language, culture and communication programmes tailored to your needs and interests

  • One-to-one or small groups, in-person or online

  • Designed and delivered by Gerard Clough, an educator based in Richmond with 30+ years experience teaching business clients and university students

Find out more

About

Gerard Clough

Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy, MA Applied Linguistics, MA Theatre Studies, RSA Diploma Teaching English as a Foreign Language

A bit of background

Hello there. I’m Gerard Clough, the founder of Richmond English.I'm an experienced, prize-winning educator adept at working in both corporate and university settings. In the first part of my career, I taught English across Europe, north Africa and the Far East. I returned to the UK in the nineties to work as a business English trainer before moving into university education. As a Senior Teaching Fellow at Royal Holloway, University of London, I led several programmes enabling international students to develop their academic English, writing skills and intercultural communication.Check my profile below to find out more about my experience and qualifications including recommendations from both colleagues and students.

I am now a freelance educator based in Richmond-upon-Thames and eager to help international clients realise their goals – whether you are a student wanting to improve your grades, an executive needing to finesse your communication skills, or a visitor wanting to learn more about British culture.

My STAR plan approach

Throughout my career I have placed great importance on listening carefully to clients to ensure that my programmes are tailored to specific needs and interests. This leads to learning experiences that are both motivating and impactful.Based on the experiential learning theory of David Kolb as well as strategies borrowed from executive language training, I have devised my own STAR plan approach - an approach that underpins all Richmond English programmes.

The STAR plan comprises 4 key stages:

  • Survey: Get a free consultation to assess your needs and interests.

  • Train: Follow a bespoke learning programme that builds your knowledge and confidence at a pace that suits you.

  • Apply: Put your learning into practice in real-world scenarios.

  • Review: Think back on your learning journey to map out your next steps.

How I can help you?

Richmond English offers a wide range of programmes to meet the needs and interests of international students and professionals.All programmes are designed and delivered by Gerard Clough.

A focus on what matters to you

  • Workplace English for busy professionals

Build confidence for presentations, meetings, report-writing and other business-specific communication.

  • Academic writing for undergraduate and postgraduate studies

Raise your grades with personalised, expert support for all kinds of academic writing including essays, reports, dissertations and theses.

  • Crystal clear

Improve your spoken English for clarity and impact - whether in the boardroom, at a conference or just chatting with friends and colleagues.

  • Insight into British society

Deepen your understanding of British history and culture via an 'Insight' programme. As part of every programme, I offer guided visits to sites of cultural significance as well as bespoke walking tours, especially in the Richmond and Twickenham area.

  • Exam preparation

Develop knowledge, skills and confidence for Cambridge English Qualifications (inc. Advanced C1 and IELTS) and the British citizenship Life in the UK Test.

Learning where you are

I can see you in-person anywhere in the London area - your home, office or a suitable public space. But I can also deliver your programme online if that is easier.

Pricing

Pricing begins at £45 an hour for a one-to-one session but will vary depending on the number of sessions purchased and whether you want small group teaching, very specific content requiring significant preparation time or in-person sessions involving travel.

Get a free consultation and STAR plan

Let Richmond English help you achieve your goals.

Make an appointment for a free, no-obligation consultation - online or in-person, whichever you prefer. The consultation will allow us to get to know each other and help me understand your goals. I can then create a clear step-by-step developmental plan using my personalised STAR approach. If you are happy with the plan and programme pricing, we can get started on your Richmond English learning journey!

Interested? Email me at [email protected]. I aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours.

Contact details

Want to learn more about Richmond English? I'd love to hear from you. Just message me at:

[email protected]