Private English Lessons in d.c.
At Lingua Link DC, our personalized English lessons are fun and educational. If you've ever wanted to learn English in a way that is tailored to your work or interests, then we have classes for you. Send us an email to learn more about our private English lessons and tutoring for both students and adults.
About Our english Lessons
We've worked with students, adults, and business professionals in the metro D.C. area on improving their English language skills.
Our services are personalized, so no lessons are exactly the same. We use real life experiences and your interests to help you learn English.
We'll use multiple media types to help you learn the language — like online videos that can help you practice pronunciation.
For advanced English lessons, we have personalized courses for Washington D.C. doctors, lawyers, and diplomats.
From Our Students
I applied for five Ivy League schools, and Marike got me into all five of them. I was so happy! I could choose between all these different amazing programs because of her. She was so supportive and coached me through the whole process.
-Sung-ho
Marike is my favorite human. I love her! She always supports me as a mentor and English coach. Always! My husband will understand. It's a different kind of love!
- Dilek
Marike teaches you everything: English fluency and cultural fluency. You will love every minute with her and learn so much. Her sessions are amazing. You arrive in DC with general knowledge of U.S. culture and some English, and then you start meeting with her. From that point on, everything starts making more and more sense. Let her guide you, and you won’t regret it.
- Leona
Marike is like magic. Not just a teacher; a magician with English vocabulary as her magical power.
- Natasha
Already in our first class I realized that the classes were going to be interesting and fun. Marike can talk about anything and make it entertaining while teaching you real English. Every class motivates you to learn more and even if you are not in a good mood before your English class, you will leave with a smile on your face. Her people skills are outstanding, and her positive energy, optimism, and enthusiasm for her work and students know no bounds. Most importantly, after several years of grammar classes, now I have someone who focuses only on me and my mistakes while improving my fluency. This is what we do in class. From time to time, it is necessary to clarify grammatical issues, and Marike is excellent at that. In fact, she loves grammar. Working with her has made me feel so much more secure when talking in English. Even only after 4 months, I already felt that I had improved a lot and felt so much more confident when speaking English.
- Carmen, Washington, D.C., Madrid
When I came to Washington, I looked for a teacher who would help me to polish my English and would be able to customize the lessons to the specific needs of English in academic contexts. I am so glad I found Marike! If you are searching for a highly professional and dedicated teacher, do not look any further – just drop Marike an email. You will not regret it! Marike puts so much effort into every single lesson, which goes way beyond any pre-fabricated business English classes. She prepares by reading articles that are important for my research as well as my own texts so that we can discuss the topics relevant for me. She coaches me before presentations, discusses my writing (as to style and content) and enlarges my vocabulary by covering topics from everyday life in the U.S. ranging from food to books, politics and beyond. I have learned so much from her and, even more, I really love our weekly meetings. Marike is not only an experienced and skilled teacher; she puts her heart into her work.
- Andrea, Marburg University, Germany
Marike has been my English teacher since 2011. She always comes extremely well prepared to our classes. Marike has a deep love for her profession and is passionate about my concerns as a student. Her love for her profession and clients always shines through. Her enthusiasm, optimism, and authenticity are truly unmatched. I have never worked with a teacher like that before. She does not only say that she cares. She truly cares and would do anything to support you. For example, she always spends hours on different strategies to help me improve. Her lessons are extremely well thought out and professional. Marike always personalizes your learning experience. She is an extremely gifted, highly adaptable teacher, truly unmatched in her efforts and talent as an instructor. No time is ever wasted in our class. She always does an outstanding job and will be a great asset for your education.
- Yurani, The Pan-American Health Organization, WHO
I am a French Art History professional. Last year, I spent six months in Washington to work on my thesis. When I arrived, my English level was pretty bad. Thanks to Marike, I could improve my level within only a few weeks. I needed to work both on listening comprehension, pronunciation and writing. The exercises I had to complete each week quickly helped me acquire idiomatic expressions, vocabulary and strong grammatical knowledge. Furthermore, Marike is a very special teacher. She was highly attentive to my needs and interests. In order to make the lessons interesting, we visited art exhibitions and museums together. The coaching sessions turned out to not only be academic English classes, but created a true immersion experience for me. I got to experience American life in its entirety. In addition, the experience was great on a human level as well. We often had fascinating conversations about a whole array of topics. After six months of intensive training, I learned more with her than in ten years of English lessons in France.
- Coline, Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France
I love having Marike as my English teacher. My experience has been wonderful. Marike is an extremely dedicated teacher. She always goes the extra mile and uses a variety of teaching methods. Her main purpose is for students to learn and succeed professionally. If you are really serious about wanting to have an impressive coaching experience with an extensive repertoire focused on pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, take classes with her. You will not regret it. It has been an incredible journey with her patience and dedication. My decision to hire Marike as my teacher has turned out to be the most life changing professional development experience I have ever had.
- Nidia, The Pan American Development Fund, Washington, D.C.
Marike has taught me with a focus on verbal communication not only during my three years stay in D.C. but also via Skype since I moved back to France. Her classes are extremely efficient. I have improved my pronunciation and vocabulary while going through a wide array of topics. Marike is a cultured and brilliant teacher who knows how to make you improve with the right methodological tools. With a lot of patience and flexibility, she customizes as much as possible. She even helped me with my resume for a number of top positions and assisted me with a number of professional presentations. Now that I have returned to France, I realize what I owe her and how much she has helped me reach my current level. If I had to give someone else a recipe to be good at English, I would definitely advise them to meet with Marike.
- Vincent, The French Embassy/Paris, France
From Our Blog
In business, we’re often obsessed with behavior—what people say, how they act, what they do in meetings. But behavior is the product of culture. Information is power. Why stop at surface-level understanding when you can unlock the code that drives behavior?
By the time cultural confusion shows up in performance reviews, failed pitches, or leadership turnover, the damage has been done. The miscommunications, missed cues, and misread intentions have already set in motion a chain of setbacks. This is why investing in U.S. culture training and consulting is not just smart—it's strategic.
Let’s be clear: Knowledge is power in business. It's risky to not know how other cultures work. It’s risky to assume your way of communicating, leading, or building trust will be effective across all borders—especially in the U.S., where expectations around directness, individualism, efficiency, and clarity often clash with international norms.
For international professionals and global companies entering or operating in the U.S., cultural missteps can silently sabotage business goals. What seems like a small misunderstanding might actually be a major trust issue. A polite “yes” might not mean agreement. A missed cue might be perceived as disinterest or disrespect. This is where U.S. culture training becomes your most strategic advantage.
Business professionals working with or within the United States need to not only perfect their English language skills, but also learn how to decode the underlying cultural context here in the United States. This is where the power of combining U.S. culture training with English communication training truly shines. This isn't just theory; it's a proven strategy that transforms careers and businesses, as illustrated by a recent client success story.
Effective communication is key, especially when navigating cross-cultural interactions. For those working with or within the United States, mastering the English language is just the first step. Understanding the underlying cultural context is equally crucial for success. This is why combining US culture training and consulting with English communication coaching and training offers a powerful and comprehensive approach to bridging cultural and linguistic gaps.
If you want to succeed nowadays, a high level of English is key no matter whether you work in business, academia, or international relations. For professionals seeking to excel in their careers, English proficiency isn't just an advantage—it's a necessity. While general language classes can provide a foundation, personalized English coaching offers a targeted, efficient, and impactful way to achieve your professional goals. Here’s how investing in customized English coaching can accelerate your professional growth.
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