Russell Barth
English Reading Coach • Author • Educator
Learn English the Way Native Speakers Actually Use It.
Textbooks teach rules.
I help you understand real English.
As an author, former actor and comedian, and former public activist, I have gained a lot of in-the-field experience speaking in front of crowds, on television, on the radio, in press conferences, and in media scrums.
And as an experienced reading coach with over 2900 hours of lessons behind me, I work one-on-one with students from around the world to improve pronunciation, vocabulary, reading fluency, and natural conversation skills to people of all ages.
Every lesson is personalized. We read together, discuss what we're reading, correct pronunciation, expand vocabulary, and build confidence at your own pace.
If you're tired of apps and prerecorded courses, let's work together and make English something you enjoy using.
Contact below for a free 20 min consultation.
He speaks with absolute spontaneity, making it much easier for students to understand and converse with native English speakers in everyday situations. - Alejandro
Russell helped me a lot improve my speaking skills, even with all the difficulties I faced. He was always patient and supportive, and we always had interesting things to talk about. I really enjoyed our classes and conversations. - Lucano
Russell is a very cultured teacher and has helped me a lot to improve my pronunciation; he is very attentive to the student and has helped me to progress. - Fernando
It's been wonderful learning English with Russell. His teaching style is quite unique, and I'm noticing some great results. He's highly recommended. - Anoop
Russell has a very different teaching method compared to other teachers, and I found it brilliant. We read books that I choose, and he helps me correct my pronunciation, learn new words, and more. I’m improving a lot. I highly recommend him. - Jean Mateus
Working with Russell has been a great experience. We work on reading and pronunciation using different, sometimes quite challenging texts. Russell is very good at spotting the key pronunciation mistakes that actually matter and helping me focus on them step by step. One thing I especially appreciate is how easily he explains the meaning of new words and expressions. Even difficult vocabulary becomes simple and clear because of the way he explains things in plain language. He is easygoing, funny, and professional, and the lessons are always both productive and enjoyable. I highly recommend Russell to anyone who wants to improve pronunciation, reading skills, fluency, and overall confidence in English. - Alexander
I highly recommend taking classes with Russell. After just a few lessons, I noticed a big improvement in my fluency and willingness to speak. - Adrianna
Really nice and patient. I got to know a lot of my pronunciation problems. I'm having lessons with Russell for almost a year. Really love to talk with Russell, specially on the part when we read English books/stories together. - Kevin
I really enjoy studying with Russell. His energetic and versatile teaching style covers a wide range of topics, making it ideal for students looking to expand their vocabulary and expressions across various subjects. Thank you so much, Russell! - Youngho