Galen
Certified native-speaking teacher
American and based in Catania, with twenty years of experience as a Cambridge, TOEFL, and IELTS certified teacher, sector-specific translator, and interpreter.
Certified Cambridge preparation centre
English with Galen
English courses in Catania for children, teens, and adults. Small groups, private lessons, and Cambridge preparation with a native-speaking teacher.
Who we are
Galen and Ross combine international experience, certifications, and attention to each student's starting level.
Meet Galen and RossRoss
CELTA-certified teacher
Italian with work experience abroad, specialised in Young Learners and in teaching children and teens.
The method
First we understand where you start. Then we build the right path.
Age, level, goal, and personality all matter. That is why the course does not start from one fixed formula, but from a simple, practical assessment.
Courses
Paths for children, teens, and adults: small groups, One-to-One lessons, and Cambridge preparation.
View the coursesChildren and teens
Small groups of 3-6 students, organised by age and level, with weekly 1h30 lessons.
Adult One-to-One
Private lessons online or in person, with an assessment test and goals based on the student's real level.
Cambridge and specialist English
Preparation for Flyers, A2 Key, B1, B2, C1, Medical English, and Legal English.
How to prepare
Simple videos and guidance to gradually enter lessons held entirely in English.
Prepare the first lessonSounds and words
Short videos to recognise words, rhythm, and simple phrases before starting.
Useful classroom phrases
For children, it is enough to watch the videos and try to memorise phrases such as “Can I go to the bathroom, please?”
A calmer first lesson
Students do not need to understand everything: a few familiar sounds are enough to begin.
In class
Practical English through listening, play, and participation.
For children, we encourage one lesson a week so English becomes part of who they are, not just another school duty.
English with Galen
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Where we are
Come and visit us.
English with Galen is located at Via Verona 5, 95128 Catania CT.
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