Reading & Dyslexia
Holly
Patient, personalized support for elementary-age learners, with a focus on reading, English development, and helping children build confidence.
Helping you be your most authentic you!
Our mission is to empower individuals to overcome cultural and English language barriers to achieve their goals with confidence.
We Value
Authenticity
Respect
Finding Similarities in differences
Meet the Founder
A Little About Lori Baker
Lori Baker founded Lori's Language Lab around a simple belief: learning English should feel personal, practical, and connected to the life each student is actually trying to build.
Her approach goes beyond grammar and vocabulary. Lori works to understand the person behind the lesson, whether the goal is communicating more confidently at work, adjusting to life in the United States, succeeding in school, strengthening reading skills, or simply feeling more comfortable in everyday conversations.
As Lori's Language Lab has grown, so has the team. Students now benefit from tutors with different backgrounds and areas of focus, making it easier to match each learner with the kind of support that fits them best.
Meet the Tutors
Different Strengths. One Supportive Team.
Our tutors bring different teaching backgrounds and areas of focus, allowing us to support learners from early reading through adulthood and professional life.
Reading & Dyslexia
Julie
A certified Orton-Gillingham reading specialist supporting learners with reading difficulties, dyslexia, literacy development, and academic confidence.
High School & Beyond
Meg
Supports high school and adult learners with English, conversation practice, academic skills, and confident communication.
Reading & Dyslexia
Jana
Brings a warm, international perspective to personalized English support, helping learners strengthen communication and confidence.
Reading & Dyslexia
Laura
Works with children and adults, combining online English instruction with practical support for confident, real-world communication.
High School & Beyond
Kathryn
Supports middle school, high school, and adult learners, with a strong focus on reading, writing, academic English, and communication.
Business English
Brittany
Supports learners who want to strengthen professional English and communicate more confidently in business settings.
College & Adult Education
Paula
An experienced ESL educator who creates a welcoming space for college and adult learners to strengthen their English without fear of making mistakes.
Lori's Language Lab · Student stories
Students from
around the world.
Different starting points. A shared goal: feeling more at home in English. Explore a few words from our students.
Browse the student stories below. Each excerpt links to its published source.
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In our students' words
Student testimonials, review excerpts, and one featured video story.
India
I would highly recommend taking Loris classes.
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Mexico
she is great with adults and kids.
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Mexico
Always a helping hand
Russia
Review summary
Sergey valued the lessons for helping him understand American culture and life in Texas, and praised Lori's flexibility and professionalism.
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France
Now I am comfortable practicing the English language.
France
Review summary
Cecile says Lori helped her improve her English during a work assignment in Dallas by focusing on recurring mistakes while keeping lessons engaging.
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Russia
Review summary
Anna says Lori helped her adjust to a new community, strengthen her English, work through school projects, and build confidence speaking.
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Russia
Classes were held in relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Mexico
Review summary
Betty describes Lori as an exceptional English teacher and highlights her empathy, positive attitude, and personalized approach to lessons.
Pakistan
Yes
United States
Review summary
Juan says Lori is able to speak with students about virtually any subject and will research an answer when she does not immediately know it.
United States
Explain very well.
United States
She is nice.
United States
She’s a good teacher 😊
Russia · Video testimonial
Watch Egor share his experience with Lori's Language Lab.
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Personalized Support
Who We Help
English goals look different for everyone. We work with individuals, families, professionals, and organizations to build practical language skills, confidence, and a stronger sense of connection in everyday life.
International Professionals
Build confidence speaking English at work, communicating with colleagues and clients, participating in meetings, giving presentations, and navigating American workplace culture.
Spouses of Global Professionals
Moving to a new country can mean building a new routine, community, and sense of independence. We help spouses strengthen the English skills they use in conversations, appointments, errands, friendships, and daily life.
Corporate English Training
Customized English instruction can support employees and teams with workplace communication, professional vocabulary, presentations, meetings, pronunciation, writing, and cross-cultural communication.
Companies Supporting International Employees
Organizations can give international employees practical support beyond the workplace. English and cultural training can help employees and their families feel more confident as they settle into life in North Texas and the United States.
Seniors & Community Programs
Friendly, practical instruction can help adult and senior learners strengthen conversation, listening, reading, and everyday English while staying connected with their communities.
International Families
We support both adults and children as families adjust to life in a new language and culture, from everyday communication and school support to understanding the customs and situations they encounter in their new community.
The Right Support for Different Learners
Lori's Language Lab includes a diverse team of tutors with different backgrounds, teaching experience, and areas of focus. That allows us to serve children, adults, professionals, and families while helping each learner find support that fits their individual goals.
Not Sure Where You Fit?
Start with a conversation. Tell us what you or your family are working toward, and we'll help you determine the best tutoring option.
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