I'm Patrick Higgins, an American English tutor helping adult learners become more confident, articulate English speakers.

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Do you know what you want to say, but struggle to express it clearly in English?

Many learners understand English well, but still get stuck in conversations or feel that their English does not fully reflect their knowledge, personality, or experience.

My lessons help you express complex ideas more clearly, participate confidently in conversations, and communicate with the same depth, personality, and intelligence you have in your native language.

Instead of boring textbook exercises, you'll improve through discussions, debates, current events, business topics, reading challenges, creative speaking activities, trivia, games, and interactive lesson material.

About Online English Class

Business English (B1–C1)

My Business English lessons are for intermediate and advanced learners who want to speak more naturally and confidently in professional and social situations. Lessons focus on conversation, self-expression, fluency, and real-world communication through speaking practice, interactive activities, and personalized feedback. Students also get access to a virtual classroom where lesson notes and progress are saved after each class.

Business Topics: B1

First Day of Class B1
Emails.
The Perfect Resume.
How Work is Changing.
How to Work from Home Effectively.
Start a Business.
Emails: Conversation.
Why Countries Don't Want to Host the Olympics.
How to Choose the Perfect Career.
What is the Cost of your Dream Job?
How to Connect with Co-workers.
Financial Goals.
Interview Mistakes.
Office Etiquette.
Customer Complaints.
How to Deal with Problems.
Teamwork.
How to Make Small Talk.
How to Feel Happier at Work.

How to Avoid Boredom at Work.

Are Habits Important?
How to Grow a Business.
Management Styles.
Marketing Strategies.

Stressful Jobs.

Job Interviews.

Presentation Tips.

HR: Recruitment.

Making a Phone Call.

Business Meetings.

Being Heard in Meetings.

What is Success?

Solving Problems.

Greenwashing.

Business Travel.

How to Negotiate in Business.

Digital Marketing.

How To Get a 4-Day Workweek.

Customer Service: Hospitality.

Hospitality: Conversation Class.

Business Topics: B2

First Day of Class B2
Employee Happiness.
3 Ways to Motivate Employees.
The Future of Work.
4-Day Workweek
How Much do CEOs Make?
Do you Want to be Own Boss?
Do you Need to Hire Smart People?
Pursuing Happiness in the Workplace.
Common Resume Mistakes.
Workplace Romance.
Minimum Wage.
Are You a Toxic Employee?
Why Are So Many CEOs Engineers?
Should You Take a Career Break?
Customer Service.
How to Speak Up in Business Meetings.
Project Management.
How AI will Change the World.
Christmas Content Wars.

British Business Culture.
Influencers: Conversation Class.

Work / Life Balance.

Long Hours and Productivity.

The Sales Process.

Sales: Conversation Class.

The Dos and Don'ts of Interviews.

Marketing: Influencers.

Start Ups: Raising Funds.

Starbucks.

Consumerism.

Performance Reviews.

Netflix: Competition in Business.

Why Netflix is Struggling in India?

Setting the Bar High.

How to Give Feedback.

Surveillance at Work.

How to be More Productive.

Business Communication.

When will you Retire?

Sustainability in Business.

Business Topics: C1

First Day of Class C1
Work-life Balance.
Dealing with Difficult Colleagues.
Tips for a Side Hustle.
Work is the New God.
10 Habits of Effective Leaders.
Major Sporting Events.
Why is Work so Boring?
Is Ireland the Richest Country in the World?
How Couples Manage Their Money.
Black Friday.
Video Conference Calls.
Terrible Colleagues/Conflict Resolution.
What is Big Data?
The Economy of Norway.
Christmas Marketing.

How to Craft the Perfect Resume.
Leadership Styles.

Conversation: Leadership.

Workplace Environment.

Self-Employment.

Working From Home.

Dealing with Complaints.

Negotiation Strategies.

Sales Skills.

Persuasion in Business.

The Science of Persuasion.

Risk: Tokyo Olympics.

Corporate Culture: Microsoft.

The Interview Process.

Trends: Shopping Malls.

Start Ups.

How to Create a Company.

Greenwashing.

Entering a New Market.

Corporate Social Responsibility.

Crisis Management.

SCRUM for IT Specialists.

Networking.

How does Amazon Make Money?

Buy Now, Pay Later.
Monetizing Big Data.

General English (A1–B1)

My General English lessons are designed for beginner and intermediate learners who want to build a stronger foundation in English. Lessons focus on grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, pronunciation, and everyday communication through guided practice and personalized support based on your level and goals.