Master Real English with Tutor Luke
Born near Manchester, based in Tokyo. Over 15,000 lessons taught and 12,000+ five-star reviews. Personalised one-on-one lessons designed to get you speaking with confidence — whether for business, travel, or everyday life.
Trusted by thousands of Japanese learners since 2013
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Courses
What do you want to say in English?
Three courses, one teacher. Pick a direction or mix them freely — every lesson is one-on-one and built around your goal.
All levels welcome, beginner to advanced. See all courses →
Why TutorLuke
Why choose TutorLuke?
Over a decade of experience teaching everyone from CEOs and Olympic athletes to university students — I know what works for Japanese learners.
Tailored to You
No cookie-cutter lessons. Every session is built around your goals — from boardroom presentations and client negotiations to casual conversation and travel English.
Real-World English
Forget textbook phrases nobody actually uses. Learn natural, practical English through proven methods focused on genuine knowledge acquisition, not just chatting.
Flexible & Convenient
Book lessons that fit your schedule from anywhere. All you need is a webcam and internet connection — morning, lunch break, or late evening.
TutorLuke vs AI
AI can explain English. A real person makes you speak it.
AI apps are a handy study aid — I even recommend them for quick checks between lessons. But fluency isn't built by reading answers. It's built in live conversation with a real person, and that's the one thing an app can never give you.
Real conversation, real confidence
AI apps: Typing to a chatbot is comfortable — but comfort doesn't prepare you for a client meeting, an interview, or small talk with a colleague.
TutorLuke: Every lesson is live speaking practice with a native speaker. The nerves fade, the words come faster, and real conversations stop being scary.
Feedback on how you actually speak
AI apps: AI can't hear your pronunciation, your rhythm, or the small habits you repeat every time you speak.
TutorLuke: I listen to you — and correct the specific pronunciation, grammar, and phrasing habits that hold your English back, lesson after lesson.
Someone who keeps you going
AI apps: An app never notices when you quietly stop showing up. Most self-study fades within weeks.
TutorLuke: A booked lesson with a real teacher who knows your goals — and your progress — is the reason my students are still improving years later.
Judgement you can trust
AI apps: AI answers sound confident even when they're wrong — and while you're still learning, you can't tell the difference.
TutorLuke: Over a decade preparing Japanese learners for the real world — business abroad, study overseas, travel. You learn the English people actually speak, checked by a native who knows.
Keep using AI for quick lookups — it's great at that. Then bring what you've learned to a real conversation, where fluency actually happens.
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Thursday · 12 June
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Business English · 50 min
New vocabulary
How it works
Getting started is simple. Three steps and you're learning.
Create Your Account
Sign up in seconds and choose a lesson plan that suits your goals and schedule.
Book a Lesson
Browse available time slots on the calendar and book with one click. A Google Meet link is generated automatically.
Learn & Review
Join your lesson via Google Meet. Afterwards, receive detailed feedback including vocabulary, key phrases, and personalised notes on your dashboard.
What Students Say
12,000+ five-star reviews from learners across Japan.
“Luke is bright, articulate, and always prepares varied topics. When I struggle to understand, he explains it differently until it clicks. My English presentations at work have improved dramatically.”
Takeshi M.
IT Director, Tokyo
“I tried many online English schools before finding TutorLuke. The difference is night and day — Luke actually teaches you new things every lesson instead of just chatting. The personalised feedback after each session is invaluable.”
Yuki A.
Pharmacist, Osaka
“Luke understands Japanese culture and the specific difficulties we face with English. He is motivating, patient, and makes every lesson both fun and professional. I have recommended him to all my colleagues.”
Rina S.
Account Executive, Yokohama
