Stuart Kelly
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language



 Stuart Kelly BA, MSc, DLitt, teacher of English for speakers of other languages
Stuart taught English for Academic and Professional Purposes to medical practitioners, nurses and other health professionals at institutions of Higher Learning in Southern Asia and the Far East. He was twice honoured for his work in The People's Republic of China, where he was awarded the official title of "Excellent Foreign Expert".

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 Stuart Kelly BA, MSc, DLitt, teacher of English for speakers of other languages
Stuart taught English for Academic and Professional Purposes to medical practitioners, nurses and other health professionals at institutions of Higher Learning in Southern Asia and the Far East. He was twice honoured for his work in The People's Republic of China, where he was awarded the official title of "Excellent Foreign Expert".

Throughout his extensive travels, Stuart was intrigued by the ways in which different cultures perceive human interaction and after returning to the United Kingdom, he undertook a comparative study of Western and Oriental Politeness Strategies.The wide variety in native-speaker English also captured Stuart's imagination and inspired his quest to identify the defining features of a Standard English Grammar.

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Throughout his extensive travels, Stuart was intrigued by the ways in which different cultures perceive human interaction and after returning to the United Kingdom, he undertook a comparative study of Western and Oriental Politeness Strategies.The wide variety in native-speaker English also captured Stuart's imagination and inspired his quest to identify the defining features of a Standard English Grammar.

A former Registered Mental Nurse,Stuart developed a particular interest in the unconventional linguistic patterns associated with Schizophrenia. As an undergraduate, he explored how individuals living with schizophrenia might use language in novel and unconventional ways.He highlighted the importance of listening closely to voices that may at first seem unusual, but often carry deep meaning.

After returning to his roots in the North of England, Stuart taught English to migrant workers from Africa, The Middle East, Southern Asia and Central Europe. Stuart's ambition is to encourage people from all walks of life to become confident in their use of English. He welcomes enquiries from all learners regardless of background or ability.

 Lead Academy level 2 course - English for speakers of other languages

A former Registered Mental Nurse,Stuart developed a particular interest in the unconventional linguistic patterns associated with Schizophrenia. As an undergraduate, he explored how individuals living with schizophrenia might use language in novel and unconventional ways.He highlighted the importance of listening closely to voices that may at first seem unusual, but often carry deep meaning.


After returning to his roots in the North of England, Stuart taught English to migrant workers from Africa, The Middle East, Southern Asia and Central Europe. Stuart's ambition is to encourage people from all walks of life to become confident in their use of English. He welcomes enquiries from all learners regardless of background or ability.