27+ years of teaching experience
Speak English like
it's actually yours.
Practical, one-on-one and small-group coaching for professionals, students, kids and IELTS candidates — built around real conversations, not more grammar drills.
27+
Years Teaching Experience
1L+
Students Reached
100%
Practical Learning Focus
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A teacher who helps you find your voice.
Hi, I'm Shirley Denis. If you're reading this, you probably already speak English pretty well — you just don't feel like it. I hear that from almost everyone I work with.
I’ve coached engineers who are brilliant at their jobs but go quiet the moment a client asks a question. Founders who pitch perfectly on a slide and stumble the second an investor pushes back. Students who write essays that would impress any teacher, then can’t hold a five-minute conversation. None of that is because you’re bad at English — it’s because no one ever taught you how to use it under real pressure.
So I don’t run a generic course. Every person I work with gets lessons built around what they actually need, and we spend most of our time talking, not studying theory — because that’s where the change really happens.
Shirley Denis
Founder & lead coach, English With Shirley
More than grammar — build real confidence.
Skill-based learning that combines speaking practice, pronunciation, grammar and real-life communication.
Experienced trainers
Interactive live classes
Personalized attention
Experienced trainers
Interactive live classes
Personalized attention
Choose the right path for your goals.
Structured programs for language excellence, communication, exams, careers and children’s learning.
All levels
English Proficiency
Improve overall English usage and build strong communication skills, instead of focusing on just one aspect.
-Reading & writing
-Listening & speaking
-Pronunciation & vocabulary
Corporate
Business Communication
Professional communication for emails, presentations, meetings and workplace conversations.
-Email writing
-Presentations & meetings
Corporate
Business Communication
Professional communication for emails, presentations, meetings and workplace conversations.
-Email writing
-Presentations & meetings
Children
Yearly English Course
Reading, writing, listening, speaking, pronunciation and phonetics.
Foundations
Grammar Courses
Beginner to advanced — tenses, sentence types, reported speech and modals.
Children
Writing Courses
Paragraphs, letters, diary entries, essays and storytelling.
Skills that make English useful in real life.
Every program connects language knowledge with communication, confidence and everyday application.
Speak clearly
Pronunciation, sentence formation and speaking confidence through guided, repeated practice.
Strengthen your foundations
Grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and comprehension, built step by step.
Listen & understand
Practice real-life listening so English becomes easier to follow and use.
Communicate professionally
Workplace conversations, professional introductions and presentation skills.
Participate confidently
Feel comfortable in discussions, debates, presentations and group activities.
Prepare for what's next
Build communication skills for academics, IELTS, career growth and professional success.
Learning that stays interesting.
Interactive workshops and focused programs for different learning goals and age groups.
Winter Workshop
Festive conversations, family traditions and interactive activities.
Summer Grammar Camp
Grammar Galore for kids aged 7–15, with interactive live sessions and a new topic every week.
Personality Development
Build communication, confidence, leadership and interview skills alongside English.
STUDENT FEEDBACK
Confidence you can feel.
★★★★★
“I used to dread speaking English in meetings. Now I just jump in. Shirley basically showed me my English was already fine — I just needed the nerve to use it.”
Priya
software professional
★★★★★
“I’d tried a few apps before this and none of it stuck. Shirley figured out fast that what I actually needed was confidence on client calls, not more grammar drills. My business has genuinely grown because of it.”
Marcus,
Entrepreneur
★★★★★
“I needed help speaking, not just passing exams. Practicing one-on-one made all the difference — I feel like I can handle pretty much any conversation now.”
Aisha
graduate student
Free consultation, no pressure.
We’ll talk about where you’re at, what’s actually getting in your way, and whether working together makes sense.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Live online sessions are designed for interactive learning, guided practice and feedback.
The program is designed to build speaking confidence through regular practice, correction and real-life communication activities.
Programs are available for children, students, adults, professionals and IELTS learners.
Skill-based learning combining speaking, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, listening and practical communication.
Yes. Small batches support personalized attention and more opportunities to speak.
Let's start your English journey.
Open the form above and the team will get in touch with you — or reach out directly using the details below.
- Phone
- +91 90846 92551
- englishwithshirley@yahoo.com
- Address
- Mussoorie Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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