Olive Halsall

Olive Halsall 郝文婕

— A 21st century educator at the intersection of language & innovation.

Hello, I’m Olive 🫒

— a Cambridge-educated English tutor and mentor specialising in high-impact learning.

Since 2015, I have supported students and professionals across the UK, Dubai, Shanghai, Beijing, and Europe, helping them to develop clear and confident English, and a deep, intrinsic motivation to achieve their personal goals.

Whether you are preparing for your English Language and Literature GCSE, advancing your professional English, or building long-term mastery, my approach is structured, personalised, and designed for real progress.

Who I Work With

Professionals

… who want to master Business English and work with a mentor who meets them at their level.

International Students

… who want to strengthen their academic English, grammar and writing skills.

GCSE & iGCSE students

… who need clear structure, exam strategies, higher-order thinking, and a confidence boost.

How i work

I support students aged 11–18 through a structured, long-term approach that builds real confidence and lasting English skills.

Diagnostic Session: A 45-minute assessment with a report and clear next steps.
Personalised Programme: A tailored first-term plan based on your child’s goals.
Weekly Lessons: Consistent online sessions with focused teaching and actionable feedback.
Termly Review: A parent call each term to track progress and set new goals.
Ongoing Support: Quick help between lessons and regular parent updates.

The Outcome: A student who reads, writes, and communicates with clarity, and grows steadily over time.

Why Olive? 🫒

Strong Academics

  • MPhil Education, University of Cambridge, St Catharine’s College. Thesis published in C-ERJ. (2019-20)
  • 1st Class BA Hons, Modern Languages (French & Chinese Mandarin) with Business Management, University of Birmingham. (2014-18)
  • CIS Confucius Scholarship winner, Tsinghua University. (2016-17)
  • TEFL Qualifications: 120 hours (2018); 30 hours Business English (2025).

Highly Experienced

  • For Professionals: Having worked in a Family Office in Dubai and Tech Startups in London, I understand the importance of being able to express yourself clearly. Together, we work on how to micro-boost your English in alignment with your busy schedule.
  • For International Students: Having been an international student myself, I empathise with how culture shock, an unfamiliar language, and being away from home can make language acquisition a challenge. Together, we work through a structured programme to make English come naturally.
  • For English GCSE Students: Having achieved a A*s in my English Language & Literature GCSEs, I work to install a deep passion for literature, creative writing, and poetry within my students so that they not only achieve top grades, but learn to love English on their own terms.

Innovative Approach

  • Inventor of Private Joke ®, a language-learning card game available in English, French & Spanish.
  • Constantly learning, innovating & designing novel ways of acquiring language. See my ongoing publications!

Testimonials

Olive worked with my son C (age 10) during the academic year 2020-21 while we were living in Dubai, UAE. Initially, he disliked writing and we had struggled to find a tutor who could support him personally as well as academically. Olive and C clicked instantly; she was attentive to his needs, listened patiently, and found creative solutions to not only build a positive relationship with English, but to enhance his skillset. One lesson involved writing in the sand and learning new words through storytelling on the beach! By the end of the academic year, C actually wanted to write his own stories, and was proud of the final year grade he achieved at school. A huge thank you to Olive for setting C up for success with his English. Argentinian Mother of Year 5 Student, American School of Dubai, UAE. 🇦🇷

我希望我女儿能成为Olive教育的成功范例，其他中国的家长们也能理解和带他们的孩子们积极参与。因为在我看来Olive教育远大于传统意义上的私教，而是为每一个孩子度身定制的一整套进步方案。 I hope my daughter can be a successful example of Olive’s (teaching), and that other Chinese parents can understand by actively enrolling their children to participate. Olive’s mentorship is far greater than private education in the traditional sense; it is a complete curriculum tailored for each child. Chinese Father of Year 12 student, King’s School, Canterbury, UK. 🇨🇳 🇬🇧

文婕老师除自身学习成绩优异，亦是一位热心、耐心、细心的好老师，对海外学童的英文教学有自己独特的认知和体会。相信其独树一帜、以人为本的教学方法透过欧乐教育平台，能够造福更多学子。In addition to her excellent academic performance, Olive is also a great teacher who is enthusiastic, patient and attentive. She has her own unique understanding and experience of English teaching for overseas students. I feel that this unique and human-centred teaching method can benefit students. PhD Candidate, University of Cambridge, UK. 🇨🇳 🇬🇧

Olive 的课真的很放松很好玩，不会给学生太多的压力。在Olive老师的帮助下，我得到了心仪学校的offer，同时得到了阅读，交流和语法上的提高！​​​​Olive’s classes are really relaxing and fun, without putting too much pressure on us. With the help of Olive, I got an offer from my favourite school, and at the same time I improved my reading, communication and grammar! Year 7 Student, Wycombe Abbey, UK. 🇨🇳 🇬🇧

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