One-on-One English Instruction
Not grammar drills. Not rote memorization. Real conversations that help you find the precise, confident words for what you actually mean.
Why this works
I spent seventeen years in high-pressure professional environments — presenting to executives, managing teams, communicating across cultures. I know what it sounds like when someone has something real to say and can't find the words.
Then I spent two years living across nine countries — Thailand, China, Indonesia, Georgia, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Scotland — often as the one who didn't speak the language. That experience transformed my understanding of what you're going through.
I'm also a writer. I think carefully about words. I know the difference between English that works and English that lands — that carries your actual personality, your humor, your intelligence. That's what we're building toward.
"I don't just teach English. I help you find the version of yourself that exists in the language."
Who this is for
Intermediate to advanced speakers who want to move from correct to natural — fluid, spontaneous, expressive.
People who want to write emails, messages, or content in English that sounds like them — not like a translation.
Learners who want to be understood more clearly, feel more confident speaking aloud, and reduce communication friction.
Those who use English at work and need the precision and confidence to operate at their full capacity in the language.
What we work on
There's no textbook we follow. You bring what's alive for you — a situation at work, a conversation you found difficult, something you want to express but can't quite reach. We build from there.
We talk. About your life, your work, your ideas. I listen closely, reflect back what I notice, and help you find more precise language for what you mean.
Targeted work on the sounds, rhythms, and patterns that affect how clearly you're understood — without trying to erase who you are.
Emails, messages, professional writing — developing English that carries your actual personality rather than sounding like it came from a phrasebook.
For advanced learners who want the language to discuss psychology, philosophy, emotion, or anything that matters to them at depth.
About Ryan
I'm an American writer, coach, and certified English instructor currently based in Bali, Indonesia. I've lived across Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and South America. I've navigated life as a linguistic outsider. I know what it costs to not have the words.
I teach because language changed my life. Writing opened me. And I've watched it open other people too — in real time, in our sessions — the moment when the right word arrives and something relaxes.
That moment is what I'm here for.
Rates
All sessions are one-on-one, online, via video call. No contracts. No minimum commitment. Start whenever you're ready.
Single Session
$25 / 50 min
One conversation. Good for trying the approach, working on a specific situation, or an occasional tune-up.
4-Session Pack
$90 / 4 × 50 min
Four sessions across two to four weeks. Enough to build real momentum and notice real change.
Monthly
$160 / 8 sessions
Two sessions per week for one month. For learners serious about sustained progress and consistent practice.
Free Intro Session
Your first 30-minute session is free. No obligation. We'll have a real conversation, I'll share what I notice, and we'll see if this feels right for you.
Book your free sessionGet in touch
Fill in the form below and I'll get back to you within 24 hours. Or reach me directly at artissurrender@proton.me