Online British English courses for adults starting a new chapter in the UK
Learn the practical English you need to feel comfortable, confident and happy in your new home.
You deserve to feel at home in the UK—and English shouldn’t get in your way.
But at first, it might feel like the biggest barrier to settling in. Without the vocabulary or confidence to speak freely, making friends, finding work and enjoying your new life can be hard.
Whether you’re planning your move or you’ve already arrived in the UK, the Midway Language Café is your friendly space for practising and improving your English, forming new connections and feeling comfortable in your new environment.
Come on in. Let me show you around!
Hi, I’m Sam—language lover, cake enthusiast and expert English teacher for people starting a new chapter in the UK.
Having spent most of my career helping people find their feet in the UK, I know what it’s like to feel out of place, isolated, or uneasy in new surroundings.
But I also know it’s perfectly possible to build a comfortable, fulfilling life here with enough practice and support.
I created the Midway Language Café to provide a comfy space where you can improve your English, understand British culture, and feel like you truly belong here—because you do!
Courses designed
for results
My courses cover the practical language you’ll need in everyday situations, so life gets a little easier with every class you take.
Space for you
to grow
This is a judgement-free zone for you to speak, make mistakes and learn with people who support you. It’s easier to improve when you’re relaxed!
A community of
English learners
Whichever course you take, you’ll join the Midway Language Café community, where you can forge lasting friendships with people as wonderful as you.
This is the place where courage comes first, and confidence soon follows.
A place where mistakes are welcome (yep, I said it!), and you’ll never feel judged for trying. Because the only way you’ll feel ‘ready’ to speak in real life is if you practise.
Check out the course menu
All Day English
This live 10-week course covers the essential words, phrases and cultural knowledge you need to feel more confident, independent and at home in your new surroundings.
- Learn essential English for life in the UK
- Regain your independence
- Get live feedback and support
- Join a supportive community of fellow learners
The Interview Cookbook
Learn how to present yourself, answer difficult questions and recall the language you need to stand out in UK job interviews in this self-paced online course.
- Prepare to interview in the UK
- Overcome your nerves
- Rewatch videos at any time
- Practise with a live roleplay
The CV Kitchen
This comprehensive digital course guides you through creating role-specific applications that highlight your skills, showcase your expertise and actually get responses.
- Write your CV as you study
- Rewatch videos at any time
- Understand the UK process
- Learn key vocab and phrases
Tea & Talk
Looking for one-to-one classes? Tea and Talk is my flexible private course designed to help you achieve your goals and start speaking (even if you’re a complete beginner).
- Follow a tailor-made course
- Study on your schedule
- Practise English you’ll actually use
- Overcome speaking anxiety
At first, it was difficult to overcome the embarrassment of speaking to a native, but Sam is very patient and makes the class flow in a light way, adapting the study content to topics of student interest, which has made my learning a lot easier.
Let’s meet at the Medway Language Café
The Medway Language Café is my local community group open to anyone who wants to practise English with like-minded people in Rochester, Kent.
Come along any time to our coffee shop meet-ups, walks or picnics. They’re free, fun and full of good conversation (and cake, of course).
Let’s meet at the Medway Language Café
The Medway Language Café is my local community group open to anyone who wants to practise English with like-minded people in Rochester, Kent.
Come along any time to our coffee shop meet-ups, walks or picnics. They’re free, fun and full of good conversation (and cake, of course).
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The first (and last) stop on your journey
to feeling at home in the UK.
If you’re looking for a welcoming, friendly and safe place to grow and develop your English…you’ve found it. Get in touch to find the best course for you.