About Bespoke English
I'm a London-born English teacher with over ten years of experience living and teaching in Poland. Every lesson I teach is shaped around the individual — because that's the only way it really works.
Russell Barry
Founder & English Tutor
I grew up in London and moved to Poland over a decade ago. Since then I've been teaching English to professionals, students, and lifelong learners — mostly online, mostly one-to-one.
I started Bespoke English because I kept seeing the same problem: talented, intelligent people held back by a lack of confidence in English. Not a lack of ability — confidence. The right kind of teaching fixes that.
My approach is direct and practical. We work on what you actually need — the meeting you have next month, the exam in six weeks, the presentation you've been dreading. I don't believe in filler lessons.
Living in Poland has given me a genuine understanding of the challenges Polish speakers face with English — the grammar traps, the false friends, the moments where Polish logic and English logic simply don't match. I use that knowledge every day.
How I teach
Tailored to you
Every lesson plan is built around your goals, your schedule, and your current level. There are no off-the-shelf syllabuses here.
Real language, real situations
We work with the language you actually need — your industry, your workplace, your life. Not textbook dialogues about booking hotels.
Honest feedback
I'll tell you what you're doing well and what needs work. Progress comes from clarity, not from being told everything is fine.
No long-term contracts
Book a free trial, then continue only if it's working for you. I'd rather earn your commitment lesson by lesson.
Ready to get started?
Book a free 30-minute trial lesson — no commitment, no pressure. Just a chance to meet, talk through your goals, and see if we're a good fit.