Learn english in the United Kingdom with Gorana

We are a family of three - a mum and two teenage boys (ages 16 and 14). I am a CELTA-qualified English teacher and I teach online on a part-time basis. I make my own schedule which gives me the flexibility to dedicate most of my time to my guests. I will include two 45-minute structured lessons for each week of stay and can offer additional lessons daily (see details on the booking form). I help my guests improve their English by engaging them in our daily activities and conversations as much as possible throughout their stay.

My formal education and professional work were in Marketing and Business Development Management. I offer lessons in Business English.

As a family, we are passionate about travel and love to exchange experiences with people from different cultures. When we do not travel, we love to welcome travelers into our home :). Having lived an ex-pat life for the last 10 years, we returned to our lovely city of Brighton in the Summer of 2025. During our time in different countries, we hosted a number of young international travelers and students, which allowed us to develop beautiful connections and friendships.

We maintain our connection to other cultures by hosting students and showing them the best of what Brighton and the Sussex region can offer. From long pebbled beaches and stunning coastlines to the city's colorful streets lined with funky shops and cafes, Royal Pavilion, famous Brighton Pier, and the viewing landmark i360 Tower. We are very lucky to have easy access to the Sussex Downs National Park (5 mins walk!). From there we can access different walks, have picnics, or simply enjoy the views of the city and the sea. We are 5 minutes walk to the Brighton Marina, the beach, and a park with sports fields. The town center is a 10-min bus ride, 35-min walk, or a 15-min bike ride. Due to its many English Language Schools, two Universities, and many colleges, Brighton attracts many young people and students.

Our home is cozy, an upper floor flat in a 3-storey house. You will have a room with two single beds, suitable for one person or for two siblings/friends staying together. We share a living room/kitchen/bathroom. You have access to a small piano, guitars, a bicycle, and fitness equipment.

I love hiking, reading, meaningful conversations, badminton, and coffee shops. Matt and Dani love sports - football, basketball, volleyball, and badminton/table tennis and music (they are both learning to play guitar/drums). They love gaming and hanging out with friends. They speak some French, German, and Serbian/Bosnian. They love to meet new people, share experiences, and play.

We enjoy making our guests feel comfortable and welcome in our home. We are mindful that everyone enjoys different types of activities, and we like to find out our guest's interests and preferences before planning our activities. We eat together two cooked meals a day during school days (and a packed/cold lunch) and three meals during the weekend/holidays. We play board games, instruments, watch movies on Fridays or weekends, and like to talk around the dinner table a lot.

Optional paid activities:
- Trip to London - Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge, London Eye, National Gallery, Natural History and Science museums OR British Museum (due to their size and long queues, we can only visit one or two museums).
- Trip to a traditional English Village of Lewes (where Guy Fawkes fireworks take place in November)
- Trip to Arundel to visit Arundel Castle
- Visit to Seven Sisters coastal beauty spot (at no cost to the guest)
- Windsor (castle)
- Hampton Court Palace (and gardens)

Please note that tickets to any attractions are not included in the price quoted. The price includes all travel and a packed lunch/water/refreshments.

We look forward to welcoming you, your teen, or a young adult into our home.