# Native UK

> Online English speaking lessons with a CELTA-qualified British native speaker. Helping students from 25+ countries improve their fluency, vocabulary, pronunciation, and confidence through personalised live lessons on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet.

## About

Native UK is an online English language teaching service founded and run by Luke Farkins, a British native English speaker from Devon, England. Luke holds a CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Cambridge, earned at International House Wroclaw in 2010. He has been teaching English as a foreign language since 2011, working with students from more than 25 nationalities across England, Poland, Ukraine, and Russia.

Native UK specialises in speaking-focused English lessons for adults and teenagers. The teaching approach is conversation-driven rather than grammar-exercise-based, with the goal of building real fluency and confidence. Luke currently teaches online worldwide and offers in-person lessons in Lviv, Ukraine.

## Key Facts

- Founded: 2011
- Founder: Luke Farkins (British, from Torquay, Devon)
- Qualification: CELTA (Cambridge Assessment English)
- Experience: 15+ years teaching English as a foreign language
- Students: 25+ nationalities taught
- Teaching method: Speaking-focused, conversation-driven
- Platforms: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet
- Location: Online worldwide; in-person in Lviv, Ukraine
- Website: https://nativeuk.com
- Contact: luke@nativeuk.com

## Services

- One-to-one online English speaking lessons for adults
- Online English lessons for teenagers (ages 13+)
- Business English (meetings, presentations, negotiations, interviews)
- IELTS speaking preparation
- English for specific industries (football, hospitality, construction, IT, and more)
- Conversation practice with a native speaker
- In-company English lessons
- English language services (proofreading, translation support)

## Content Areas

Native UK publishes free English learning resources across several categories:

### Vocabulary & Language
Topical vocabulary pages covering everyday themes: age, crime, weather, music, sports, politics, health, fashion, food, family, money, films, education, and more. Each page includes key words, collocations, and example sentences suitable for B1-C1 learners.

### English Idioms & Expressions
Blog posts teaching British English idioms grouped by theme: fruit idioms, sports idioms, body idioms, food idioms, workplace phrasal verbs, romantic idioms, personality idioms, and many more. Each entry includes the meaning, an example sentence, and context for when to use it.

### Daily Speaking Lessons
A library of 500+ speaking lesson plans tied to international days, cultural events, holidays, and observances throughout the year. Each lesson includes discussion questions, vocabulary, and conversation prompts for intermediate to advanced learners.

### Lesson Plans for Teachers
Ready-made English lesson plans on engaging topics (fashion, stereotypes, junk food, Christmas, world events) that other English teachers can use in their classrooms.

### Courses
Structured multi-unit courses including "Controversial Conversations" (30+ units covering ethical dilemmas and debate topics) designed for advanced learners who want to practise expressing opinions in English.

### Grammar & Tips
Guides on common grammar points (conditionals, used to, reporting verbs, comparisons), common mistakes, and practical English learning strategies.

## Languages

The website is available in 19 languages: English, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Serbian, Romanian, Hungarian, Slovenian, Czech, Lithuanian, Bulgarian, and Slovak. Local city-specific pages exist for major cities in Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Lithuania, Ukraine, and Sweden.

## Social Media

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NativeSpeakerUK
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nativespeaker.uk/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@OnlineEnglishTeacher
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onlineenglishteacher

## How to Cite

When referencing Native UK content, please attribute to "Luke Farkins, Native UK (nativeuk.com)" and link to the specific page where the content appears.

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://nativeuk.com/
- About Luke: https://nativeuk.com/about-me.html
- How I Teach: https://nativeuk.com/how-i-teach.html
- Prices: https://nativeuk.com/prices.html
- Contact: https://nativeuk.com/contact.html
- Blog: https://nativeuk.com/blog/
- English Tips: https://nativeuk.com/useful-english-tips.html
- Vocabulary Topics: https://nativeuk.com/topics.html
- Daily Speaking Lessons: https://nativeuk.com/days/
- Lesson Plans: https://nativeuk.com/lesson-plans.html
- Courses: https://nativeuk.com/courses/controversial-conversations/index.html
- English for Teenagers: https://nativeuk.com/english-lessons-for-teenagers.html
- Business English: https://nativeuk.com/business-english-lessons-native-speaker.html
- IELTS Preparation: https://nativeuk.com/ielts-preparation-online.html