Vickie Kelty

CELTA (Grade A) – Cambridge English (2017)

TESOL Specialist I Certificate (2013)

B.A. in Journalism, Minor in Spanish – University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2005)

I help adults feel more like themselves in English: comfortable, capable, and able to actually enjoy conversations.

My teaching style is relaxed, practical, and built around real communication. I believe speaking isn't something you earn after enough grammar practice. Speaking is the practice.

As a language learner myself, I know what it feels like to want the words to come more easily, or wish you could jump into a conversation and share your thoughts without getting stuck.

That's why I create natural ways to practice English that fit into real life. Sometimes that means voice messages or one-to-one sessions. Other times, it means working through a challenge that's getting in the way.

Just support, practice, and space to use English in a way that feels more like you.

If you're reading this and thinking, "Yes... this is what I want for my English," I'd love to meet you.

🗣️ Voice Message Speaking Practice
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
€24/month
A simple way to practice speaking English in real life, without overthinking.
For intermediate English learners and above. Send me voice messages whenever you want and I’ll reply, keep the conversation going, and give you personal feedback.

🧭 Guided Conversations
Level: Pre-intermediate / Intermediate
€37/month
One theme. Many conversations.
Each week, you'll receive a conversation invitation. You can write your ideas first before sending your voice message.
We'll keep talking about the same theme all month, so each conversation has somewhere to begin and somewhere to grow. 
A good choice if you'd like your conversations to grow over time.

🌿 English Support Desk
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
€59
For adults who already understand English but wish using it felt easier.
We'll begin with a 1:1 coaching call, then continue with voice-message check-ins as you notice what helps, experiment with small changes, and discover what helps English feel easier to use over time.

If you'd like to get a feel for my teaching style first, you're welcome to join my free newsletter and spend some time in my corner of the English-learning world: vickiekelty.com/newsletter

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She's a person people can trust, rely on, and learn from. Thanks to Vickie, I’m less scared to speak in English in front of people. I learned from her that communicating my thoughts is the main goal, not focusing too much on grammar mistakes. She’s more than an English teacher for me. - María, Spain

I usually study English on my own or rely on the knowledge I already have, so I end up not making any progress and feeling frustrated. It was a great way to reconnect with my English. It was fun, very easy to fit in my busy schedule and very valuable. I liked that I was free to set up my own goals and explore anything I wanted to without being on my own – because Vickie gives great feedback and encouragement to make you feel comfortable and help you achieve your goal. - Nadia, France

My brain feels like it normally does in Spanish when I'm talking with you. I feel so comfortable that speaking English doesn't feel hard. - María, Spain