Proper English, properly taught.
Learn the Queen's English from Eddie Barber — CELTA-certified teacher, Repton-educated gentleman, and a warm, patient guide to the language, its culture, and its manners.
Eddie Barber
In brief: Barbers Academy of English is a private English tuition service based in London, England, founded and taught by Eddie Barber — a CELTA-certified English teacher educated at Repton School. It offers one-to-one British English lessons online worldwide, small group conversation classes, and in-person lessons in London, with British etiquette taught alongside the language.
Lessons to suit you
Whether you are polishing boardroom English, preparing for life in Britain, or simply want to speak beautifully, there is a seat at the table for you.
Private One-to-One
Bespoke lessons built entirely around you — your goals, your pace, your diary. Online from anywhere in the world, with Eddie's full attention.
- Tailored lesson plans
- Flexible scheduling across time zones
- Pronunciation & received pronunciation coaching
- Business & professional English
Group Conversation Classes
Lively small-group sessions online — conversation, current affairs, and the small courtesies of English social life, in good company.
- Maximum six students per group
- Scheduled weekly sessions
- Real conversation, gently corrected
- British culture & etiquette woven in
London Lessons
For those visiting or living in London — face-to-face tuition with the full English experience, from afternoon-tea etiquette to the art of small talk.
- One-to-one in central London
- Ideal for visits, relocation & family stays
- Etiquette, dining & social confidence
- Intensive courses by arrangement
English isn't just a language. It's a way of carrying yourself.
Eddie Barber was educated at Repton, one of England's oldest and finest public schools, where proper English — spoken, written, and lived — was simply the air one breathed. Six decades later, it still is. From Repton he went up to the London School of Economics, where he took his degree.
CELTA-certified and endlessly patient, Eddie teaches the English that opens doors: the confident introduction, the well-turned phrase, the right word at the right dinner party. His students — professionals, families, and ambitious learners from around the world — come for the grammar and stay for the charm.
Away from the lesson table, Eddie is a qualified personal trainer with a keen belief that a sharp mind deserves a healthy body — and he brings a coach's discipline and encouragement to every lesson. Progress, properly paced.
"Anyone can teach you English. I'd rather teach you to be at home in it."Arrange an Introduction
How it works
Beginning is simple — and rather civilised.
Send an enquiry
Tell Eddie a little about yourself — your English today, and where you'd like it to be. He replies personally, usually within a day.
Meet for a chat
A relaxed introductory conversation, online or in London, to assess your level and agree a plan. No tests, no pressure — just a proper conversation.
Begin your lessons
Regular lessons at times that suit you, with clear progress and plenty of encouragement. Before long, you'll sound like you belong.
Kind words
"Eddie transformed my business English. My colleagues in London now compliment my emails — and my small talk."
"A true gentleman and a wonderful teacher. Our whole family took lessons before moving to London. Worth every minute."
"I didn't just learn English. I learned how the English think, dine, and joke. Eddie's lessons are the highlight of my week."
Questions, answered properly
The things prospective students most often ask.
What is Barbers Academy of English?
Who is Eddie Barber?
Are lessons available online?
What is the CELTA qualification?
Do you teach British etiquette as well as English?
Who are the lessons for?
How much do English lessons cost?
How do I book a lesson with Barbers Academy of English?
Enquire about lessons
Every enquiry is answered personally by Eddie. Do say hello.
Barbers Academy of English
Private tuition in London and online worldwide. Lessons are limited to keep the teaching personal — early enquiry is advised.