Sweeney’s English
The English teacher for people who are serious about getting it right.
No shortcuts.
No generic lessons.
Nowhere to hide.
Advanced English for lawyers, bankers, diplomats and executives - private lessons and small groups, on Zoom.
Is This You?
Do you freeze up the moment you have to speak English in a meeting or presentation?
Do you know what you want to say - but can’t find the words to say it the way you would in your own language?
Does your written English let you down when it matters most?
Do people underestimate you because of your English - when your ideas are clearly better than your ability to express them?
Does your English reflect who you really are - or does it sell you short?
If any of that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
How My Group Classes Work
My group classes run on Zoom in small groups of no more than nine students, all at a similar level, so everyone gets heard and nobody gets lost in the crowd. Groups are for advanced learners (C1 and above) who already function in English and want to sound like themselves in it.
We meet twice a week for two hours. Each session follows the same structure. We start with grammar, vocabulary, or a language point - I explain it, you ask questions, and I make sure everyone has understood before we move on. Then we shift into speaking practice in breakout rooms, where I go from group to group - correcting, contributing, and pushing you to use what you’ve just learnt in real conversation.
Every mistake you make in class is corrected in the chat alongside the correct version, so you can see exactly what went wrong and why. After each class, I compile everything into a PDF and send it to you - a permanent record of your progress and a revision tool built from your own mistakes. I use that same record to shape the next class. Nothing is recycled. The longer you stay, the sharper and more personal your classes become.
Some of my students have been with me for three or four years. By that point, their English isn’t just accurate - it’s personal. They have their own style, their own voice, and their own relationship with the language. One of my students arrived at A2 level and now conducts psychotherapy sessions with native English speakers.
Groups are capped at nine. Places are limited - book a consultation to check availability.
This isn’t a course you sign up for and forget about. It’s a commitment to getting seriously good at English - and I’ll make sure you do.
Small Group Classes - Advanced
400
Two 2-hour classes a week on Zoom for C1 and C2 learners who want to sound like themselves.
Valid for one month
Two 2-hour classes a week - 16 hours a month
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 18:00-20:00 UK time
No more than nine students, all at a similar level
Every mistake corrected in class and sent to you as a PDF
Each class built on the last - nothing recycled
Private Lessons - One to One
100
One hour, just you and me. For professionals with a specific, high-stakes goal and a deadline.
Valid for one week
Every lesson prepared for you alone
Your writing marked between lessons
Every mistake corrected and sent to you as a PDF
Exam, presentation, interview - whatever the deadline
Limited places
Private Lessons
One hour. Just you and me. No distractions, no compromises, no wasted time.
Private lessons are for people with a specific, high-stakes goal and a deadline: a Cambridge C2 exam in March, a board presentation in London, a job interview in English, a book to write. We work on exactly that, at your pace, and nothing else.
Every lesson is prepared for you alone. Every mistake is corrected and sent to you afterwards. Between lessons I mark your writing, and I mean mark - you will not recognise your first draft.
I take on a small number of private students at any one time, so that each of them gets the attention they are paying for. Book a consultation and we will see whether we are a good fit.
25 Years. Real Results.
My name is Adrian Sweeney, and I’ve been teaching English for over 25 years. In that time, I’ve worked with students from every background imaginable - lawyers, doctors, diplomats, bankers, and academics - helping them move from competent
to genuinely impressive in English.
I’m British, and I’ve lived and worked all over the world, so I understand better than most what it actually takes to sound natural and confident in a language that isn’t your own. I know where learners get stuck, why they get stuck, and - more importantly -
how to get them unstuck.
My lessons are tailored entirely to you. There’s no off-the-shelf course,
no generic textbook, and no wasted time.
Every session is built around what you need -
whether that’s cracking a Cambridge exam,
holding your own in high-stakes business meetings,
or simply finding the words that reflect who you really are.
Lena Z. (Director)
"Adrian genuinely cares about his students and consistently goes above and beyond to push them to the next level. Even if you consider yourself fluent in English, he will find a way to elevate your language skills to a more native-like level. In fact, Adrian aims for his students to speak like he does, and he willingly shares his vast knowledge with them.
Adrian always goes the extra mile to thoroughly assess my essays and provides feedback that surpasses anything I've ever received before. It extends beyond mere correction of basic mistakes; it delves into enhancing creativity and achieving a more authentic, native-like writing style. Thanks to Adrian, my writing has improved beyond anything I thought possible.
And let's not forget about speaking. Adrian enriches each class with an array of advanced vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.
You will be absolutely delighted with the results of working with Adrian. Don't hesitate—sign up now!"
Senay B. (Translator)
"Before joining Adrian's classes, I had been looking for the longest time for an advanced course where I would be able to hone my speaking skills in terms of idiomatic expressions, elaborate language and pronunciation of tricky words. I also needed confidence with using natural language in longer conversations. When I found him, at last, I knew I could stop looking. When it comes to preparation, he does not use just any material randomly, but prepares grammar explanations and exercises as well as discussion questions himself, which include new words and expressions for us to revise and use in context. On top of this, he provides valuable insights into cultural matters and topics in and outside the UK. Never does he seem reluctant to answer any question and he always does so in the most patient and friendly of ways. As well as this, his corrections of written assignments are extremely useful with regard to register, style and use of language. When you get your essay or article back, you can hardly recognise your initial text. He is remarkably meticulous in his suggestions and there is always a thought-through structure but never rigid procedures. I feel that I have made incredible progress in the way I use language, and attending the classes regularly has given me far more confidence with speaking and writing".
Liza A. (Teacher)
I had been learning English for more than 20 years before I started having classes with Adrian. I was sure that I excelled in English grammar, my vocabulary was rich enough to speak about almost any topic, and my essays were written logically and grammatically correctly. My goal was to sound like a native speaker, use advanced vocabulary in my everyday life and take the C2 exam. My first class was definitely an eye-opener, I literally had never learnt so much within two hours!
I have been having classes with Adrian for almost two years since then. Not only has he helped me to sound more natural and use English in a way that reflects my own style and ideas, but he has also corrected old mistakes, explained the trickiest grammar rules in his own unique style and taught how to put knowledge into practice.
Adrian is responsible and responsive, he is genuinely engaged in teaching and sharing his unlimited knowledge with his students. Adrian is always perfectly prepared to deliver the classes in a friendly manner and cater to the students’ needs. He chooses up-to-date topics, knows answers to all the trickiest questions, sets high expectations and truly believes in all his students. Joining Adrian’s classes is getting the best of both worlds: learning English and finding out plenty of absolutely new information. Each class with Adrian is like a new book: you never know how the story is going to unfold but you are eager to find it out.
Having classes with Adrian has been the most invaluable experience in my English learning journey. I am planning to continue joining his classes, levelling up my English and passing the C2 exam with flying colours in the near future.
My Students Have Included
Lawyers, doctors, psychotherapists, bankers, investment managers, business executives, project managers, academics, educators, and embassy professionals - all with one thing in common: they were serious about their English.
Organisations My Students Have Worked For
World Bank - Novotel - Sun Microsystems - London Chamber of Commerce and Industry - AusAid - Indo Invest