Your move is more than a change of address. It is a new workplace, new neighbors, new schools, and a new everyday routine. Prepare for the conversations ahead with personalized online English lessons, wherever you live now.
Online before your move • Plano and North Dallas in-person options after arrival
Practical English for the life you are building
At Lori’s Language Lab, we help international professionals and their families practice the English they want to use in real life. Bring your destination, goals, and questions. We will help you choose a tutor and a starting point that fit your needs and our availability.
At work
Introduce your experience, ask for clarification, join meetings, explain a problem, and practice presentations or interviews.
At home and in your community
Make appointments, ask questions about services, understand directions, and start conversations with neighbors.
At your child’s school
Prepare questions for teachers, explain a concern, discuss homework, and ask for information you can understand.
Start before you travel. Keep building after you arrive.
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Tell us about your move
Share your destination, approximate moving date, current English goals, and time zone. You can start even if your plans are still changing.
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Practice situations that matter
Your tutor can build lessons around your work, family, interests, and the conversations you expect to have. Scheduling depends on tutor availability and time-zone overlap.
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Continue as life changes
Keep learning online after arrival. If you move to Plano or North Dallas, ask about in-person options and suitable meeting locations. Tutor continuity and format depend on availability.
A practical English preparation guide for your move
Moving to Dallas? English skills to practice before you arrive
Start with the conversations you will need in your first weeks, rather than trying to learn every possible word. Practice saying your name, spelling it, giving an address, and explaining what you need.
Choose three real tasks: introducing yourself to a colleague, asking about an appointment, and getting information about a local service. Rehearse both your question and a follow-up. Try “Could you repeat that more slowly?” and “Let me check that I understood.”
Listen to a short conversation, note the words you recognize, and say your own response aloud. Bring the confusing parts to your tutor. Five or ten minutes of regular practice can make lessons more connected to your daily life.
English for spouses of international employees
Your English goals deserve their own space. A partner’s job may bring your family to the U.S., but your own conversations, friendships, interests, and independence matter too.
Make a personal list of situations you want to handle: introducing yourself to a neighbor, asking about a class, making a phone call, or joining a community activity. Practice a short opening, one question, and a way to keep the conversation going.
For example: “We recently moved here. How did you find out about this group?” You do not need perfect English to participate. Lessons can give you a supportive place to practice and ask questions before trying a new situation.
Preparing for your child’s U.S. parent-teacher conference
Prepare a short introduction about your child: interests, strengths, and any questions you would like to discuss. Write your three most important questions in advance and practice saying them aloud.
Useful questions include “What is my child doing well?”, “Which skill should we practice at home?” and “Could you show me an example?” If a word or instruction is unclear, ask for an explanation or a written summary.
At the end, summarize the next step: “So we will practice reading together and check in again next month. Is that right?” Your tutor can role-play the conversation with you using a fictional example; you do not need to share private school records.
Questions about starting from another country
Can I take lessons before I move to the United States?
Yes. Online English lessons are available worldwide, subject to tutor availability and time-zone overlap. Tell us where you live now and when you expect to move.
Do I need to speak fluent English already?
No. Share what you can do now and what you would like to improve. We will discuss whether an available tutor is a good fit for your level and goals.
Are these lessons only for people moving to Texas?
No. You can study online before or after a move elsewhere in the U.S. In-person options are focused on Plano and North Dallas.
Can my employer or relocation provider arrange English training?
Yes. Ask about customized English support for international employees and family members. The lesson format, goals, schedule, and pricing can be discussed for your situation.
How much are private lessons?
Private English lessons are $75 per hour. Ask about scheduling, tutor availability, and the best format for your needs.
Tell us about the English you want to use
Schedule an appointment to discuss your move, your goals, and lesson availability. There is no need to wait until you arrive in the United States.
