I'm 13, I speak English with a British accent, and I teach kids like you.
At school I'm in Year 8
Three words about me
I'm Shayan, I'm 13, and I speak English with a British accent. When my cousins in Pakistan asked me to help them with English, I realised kids learn faster from another kid. So I started making short, fun lessons, and now I teach kids all over the world.
I know how scary it feels to speak English in front of people. My lessons are short, friendly and full of real words you can use the same day. If I can help one shy kid say 'Hello, my name is…' with a big smile, that's a win.
Winning my school's public speaking competition in Year 7
Getting a Head Teacher's award for helping new students settle in
Reading a poem I wrote in front of the whole school assembly
Teaching my little cousin to read his first English book
Hitting a six off the last ball to win a match for my team
I once dived for a catch, missed the ball completely and landed in a puddle. Everyone laughed, including me!
Cricket taught me teamwork and to never give up, even when the score looks bad.
I wake up at 7, pray, have paratha and chai with my family, then rush for the school bus.
English and PE are my favourite lessons. At break I play cricket with my friends in the playground.
Homework first, then cricket practice twice a week. On other days I record lessons or build Lego.
A perfect weekend is a cricket match on Saturday morning, family dinner, and recording new lessons for you on Sunday.
Hi! Thank you for learning with me. I can't wait to hear you speak English with confidence. Practise a little every day, and remember: you can do this!
Don't be scared of mistakes. Say it out loud, even if it's wrong. Every time you speak, your English gets better.
Shayan
I'm a kid, so I know what it feels like to learn something new. I teach the way I'd want to be taught.
I keep my lessons short because kids can really listen for about five minutes. Then it's your turn.
I say it, you say it out loud, and we do it again until it feels easy in your mouth.
We learn what you actually say: at home, at school, with friends and in the shop.
I'm only 13, so I never rush you and I never laugh at a mistake. Mistakes are how we learn.
Every lesson has the same simple shape, so your child always knows what comes next.
3 to 5 min
One small idea from me, with pauses so you can say it with me.
8 words
Eight words or phrases, each with its meaning and an example sentence.
Quiz
A few quick questions to check it stuck. No pressure, and you can try again.
Your turn
Say the sentences out loud and record yourself. This is where confidence grows.
I can...
Every lesson ends with something you can now do, like “I can say my name and age.”
Start where you are. Each level builds on the one before, and Sound British helps at every level.
Ages 7 to 10
Say who you are and talk about your world.
Ages 9 to 11
Describe things, make plans and tell stories about what happened.
Ages 11 to 13
Hold real conversations and speak up with confidence.
All ages
Sound like me: the British sounds, stress and rhythm.
Not sure yet? Watch one of my lessons right now. No sign-up and no card.
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