English Communication Coach for International Landscape Architects
Hi! I’m Camilla. I combine my passion for teaching English with my skills as a Garden Designer. This is the foundation behind my business
CULTIVATE ENGLISH.
A little about me……
When I was young, I loved to visit gardens with my mum, but my first passion in life was Art. I studied History of Art at Edinburgh University and worked at the Tate Gallery, the Art Loss Register, and AXA Art Insurance in London.
After having children, I had the opportunity to reconsider my career and choose one that would enable me to work from home. Garden Design neatly encapsulated my love of art and gardens - six years later, I graduated with a BSc (Hons) Degree in Garden Design from Sparsholt College in Winchester, with first-class honours!
My family and I then moved abroad to Italy, and I stopped designing. However, new opportunities arose for me at that point. The chance to start a new career teaching English and devour the beautiful gardens, art and language of Italy!
English Teacher + Garden Designer = your English Communication Coach.
What does this mean for you?
I understand the language and skills you need to do your job. My coaching is more robust because it combines industry knowledge with English communication skills, enabling me to deliver a unique and niche service to you.
I focus purely on your individual needs. Unlike general English teachers or cheaper group lessons, I offer one-to-one tailored coaching that targets your unique weaknesses and goals.
I understand the context of your work. I know how important it is to communicate appropriately with a variety of audiences - whether that’s clients, colleagues, architects or contractors.
I’ve had to do it myself. I know how intimidating it can be to stand up and present a project. And I appreciate that it’s often the actions and words of others that can make a person feel inadequate.
I get it - there are career opportunities within your reach. If you could just speak as confidently in English as you do in your first language, those opportunities would feel so much more accessible.
I don’t waste time on endless grammar or irrelevant vocabulary. My lessons are tailor-made and designed specifically for you, therefore saving you time.
Most of all, I love seeing how my clients thrive in unexpected ways. Matilde was my first-ever client—this is what she had to say:
“Your coaching is a constant guide that makes me learn as much as possible - also from my mistakes - and that encourages me to do my best. You teach me English, but you often give me professional hints on my work as a designer, and you guide me in my relationship with others - one of the most important things. Your coaching makes me a better speaker, designer, and, what's best, a better person.”
Matilde Tonelli, Garden Designer, Italy, 2022
