English That Works.

CELTA
TESOL
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
Master of Education (MEd)
20+ years of experience in educational counselling, English language teaching, and communication coaching

I help multilingual professionals improve their English communication so they can think, speak, and interact clearly and confidently in live, demanding situations.

My approach is grounded in international workplace communication and focuses on practical, real-life communication rather than textbook English.

Drawing on my background in inclusive education, English language teaching, and counselling, I help learners turn real communication challenges into clearer, more repeatable strategies.

I’ve supported professionals across sectors to communicate with greater clarity and autonomy in fast-moving situations.

My work is for people who need to communicate effectively in real conversations and high-pressure environments, not for those looking for grammar-heavy, traditional lessons.

FluencyUP™ — a 12‑week programme combining small‑group sessions and 1:1 tutorials to build fast, confident communication in high‑pressure situations.

Fluency Unfolded™ — flexible 1:1 coaching for high‑pressure meetings, presentations, and fast‑paced discussions.

I offer a free 60-minute consultation to understand your goals, assess your communication needs, and recommend the right pathway for you.

Book your consultation here:

https://scheduler.zoom.us/mariya-hristova

FluencyUP™ – 12‑Week Programme
£1,200 total (or £400/month)
Includes weekly 1:1 + group sessions and applied practice.

Fluency Unfolded™ – 1:1 Coaching
£65–£95 per session
Price reflects preparation, personalised analysis, and between‑session support.

Mariya’s lessons have been extremely helpful for me. Not only have I learned to listen more carefully and not rush, but they also give me clear guidance on how to lead a conversation more effectively. Even when I’m not fully prepared with questions, I find that I can adapt more quickly during the conversation, stay engaged, and actively participate instead of avoiding difficult moments.
The lessons also help me improve my grammar. I can see my mistakes more clearly and learn new things all the time. Speaking with different people in the group, each with their own style and professional background, really expands my ability to communicate.
It feels much more practical and useful compared to just studying dry material, because I’m learning how to communicate in real, live situations.
I would definitely recommend Mariya’s teaching style. I believe it can help many people like me, those who may feel unsure about their knowledge or just need a bit of guidance to understand where they’re going wrong and focus on improving their weak areas, instead of repeating the same mistakes.
One thing that really stood out to me about your coaching style is how practical and interactive it is. I really enjoyed how the sessions are focused on real communication rather than just theory. I feel that I’ve improved not only my speaking and listening skills, but also my confidence in handling conversations more naturally and effectively.

– Asen M, musician & rock band manager, London

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mariya my English teacher. In her course, I was given the freedom to communicate with people from different professions and backgrounds, which enriched me not only linguistically but also personally.
With her guidance, I improved my pronunciation, expanded my vocabulary, and started building grammatically correct sentences. Whenever I make a mistake, Mariya gently corrects me and gives me valuable advice on how to use a word or expression in the best way.
This training has been extremely helpful in my business as well. Mariya shows me how to build proper relationships with clients, how to speak with confidence, and which expressions to use when I feel uncertain in communication.
The group interaction allows me to learn about different spheres of life, to hold friendly or professional conversations without hesitation, and to broaden my perspective.
Thank you, Mariya! I am truly glad to have such a professional by my side who inspires and supports me.

– Silvena K, small business owner & creative entrepreneur

Mariya is the reason I started speaking English. Because of the dialogues we have in our classes I learned how to respond in different situations at work or among strangers. Thank you. See you next lesson.

– Tina E, music pedagogue & orchestral double bassist

When we speak a lot, we all make mistakes. I learned to write notes to help my thinking and then speak. When I try to express something, I stop focusing on individual words and focus on meaning.
I listen to links that Mariya gave me every evening. I have to read a lot because of my job, but reading and listening don’t give me the chance to speak. During our lessons, I can remember words from the podcast and from the books I read for my work. Mariya’s lessons help me develop my speaking: I listen to what you say, I think, and I speak.

– Dr K Radev, medical professional