Holistic academic coaching, English language lessons, and professional online courses — designed to help every learner grow with confidence, clarity, and real joy.
📅 Free discovery call available
€50/hr
English Tutoring
€80/hr
Academic Coaching
6
Online Courses
A1–B2
All English Levels
Meet Your Coach
That's me — ready to help you grow
Online & Worldwide1-to-1 sessions from anywhere
Qualified English TeacherDUO.nl recognised, first-degree
For working professionals who need confident, polished English in meetings, emails, and presentations.
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Business English
B1 — Business English
Learn professional vocabulary, business correspondence, meeting language, and workplace communication at intermediate level.
🎬 Video lessons📝 Worksheets🏅 Certificate
€1,000
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Business English
B2 — Business English
Advanced professional communication — presentations, negotiations, formal reports, and executive-level language for global business.
🎬 Video lessons📝 Worksheets🏅 Certificate
€1,000
Flagship Course
Learning to Learn
Our most transformative programme — designed for every learner who wants to unlock their full academic potential.
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Holistic Academic Coaching
Learning to Learn — Full Programme
A comprehensive, holistic academic coaching course covering study strategies, mindset, wellbeing, organisation, memory techniques, and exam skills. Suitable for students of all ages and levels. Our most impactful course.
🎬 Video lessons📝 Worksheets🧭 Action plans🏅 Certificate
€1,500
1-to-1 Sessions
Prefer live, personalised sessions?
English tutoring at €50/hr · Holistic Academic Coaching at €80/hr
About Me
Hi, I'm Mignon O'Flaherty
I'm a qualified first-degree English teacher, holistic academic coach, and psychology graduate — based in the Netherlands, and working with students worldwide.
I founded Fun With Learning because I believe every learner deserves support that goes beyond grades — support that sees the whole person, builds real confidence, and makes learning feel genuinely enjoyable.
"Every learner has the potential to thrive — they just need the right environment, the right tools, and someone who truly believes in them."
— Mignon O'Flaherty, Founder of Fun With Learning
My Story
From Cape Town classrooms to global coaching
I grew up in South Africa and began my journey in education teaching English, Life Orientation and History at LEAP Science and Maths School in Langa, Cape Town — one of the country's most underprivileged townships. That experience shaped everything: I learned that real teaching isn't about hierarchy or fear. It's about connection, safety, and belief.
After completing my PGCE at the University of Cape Town (recognised by DUO.nl as a first-degree teaching qualification in the Netherlands), I pursued a BA Honours in Psychology — because I wanted to understand not just what students learn, but how they learn, and what holds them back.
I am based in the Netherlands, where I teach MBO English, coach students one-on-one, and am completing a Pre-Master in Educational Sciences at Utrecht University, with conditional acceptance into the Master's programme in 2025–2026.
My Approach
Holistic. Human. Evidence-based.
My coaching is grounded in the latest educational science and psychology. I don't just help students pass exams — I help them understand themselves as learners. Sessions address:
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Self-regulated learning — helping students take ownership of their own learning process
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Study skills & organisation — mind-mapping, time management, Google Calendar planning, note-taking
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Mindset & motivation — eliminating fear-based learning, building intrinsic drive and positive habits
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Dyslexia support — identification, referral to educational psychologist, and practical follow-up strategies
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Technology-enhanced learning — using modern tools for personalised feedback, practice marking, and exam prep
Real Results
What holistic coaching looks like in practice
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Organisation & Time Management
Built a personalised Google Calendar for weekly schedules, taught diary habits, note-filing systems, and how to tackle small tasks immediately to prevent overwhelm.
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Exam Preparation
Created "Mignon's Magic Matric Formulas" — step-by-step guides for exam success per subject, shared via Google Drive alongside 5 years of past papers and memorandums.
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Technology-Enhanced Feedback
Used modern marking tools with detailed per-question feedback, which I reviewed, edited, and sent back — dramatically improving exam performance and confidence.
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Dyslexia Advocacy
Identified signs, referred to an educational psychologist, supported the family through the diagnosis, and helped secure school concessions — extra time, scribes, and a laptop.
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Equal & Safe Dynamic
Every session is built on trust, not fear. Students are encouraged to be honest, express themselves, and engage as equals — resulting in higher motivation and faster progress.
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Wellbeing & Study Habits
Dietary tips for brain performance, breathing techniques, whiteboard memorisation, study games, positive affirmations, mood boards, and effective break strategies.
Education & Credentials
Qualifications & Experience
Education
2025–2026
Master — Educational Sciences
Utrecht University, Netherlands
2024–2025
Pre-Master — Educational Sciences (4/8 modules)
Utrecht University, Netherlands
2021–2022
BA Honours — Psychology (73.4%)
IIE Varsity College, South Africa
2020
PGCE — English & Life Orientation (71%)
University of Cape Town · DUO.nl recognised — 1st-degree teacher NL
2017–2019
BA — English Literature & Psychology
IIE Varsity College, South Africa
2015
Summer School — Psychology, Philosophy & Leadership
Oxford Royale Academy, University of Oxford · Graduated with distinction
Experience
2023 – present
Founder & Holistic Academic Coach
Fun With Learning — Netherlands & Online
2023–2024
Supply Teacher — English (MBO)
Horizon College, Netherlands
2020–2021
Co-Founder & Radical Forgiveness Coach
International Institute of Radical Forgiveness & Leadership
2020
Student Teacher — English, Life Orientation & History
LEAP Science and Maths School, Langa, Cape Town
Certifications
✦ Preply Language Certification — Online Language Teaching
✦ Radical Forgiveness Coach Certification (IIRFL)
✦ NT2 State Exam II — Dutch B2 (all exams passed)
✦ Technology tools in education (marking & feedback tools)
✦ Google Workspace for Education
Work With Me
Ready to start your learning journey?
Book a free 1-hour discovery call — let's find the right support for you.
Get in Touch
Book a session or ask anything
Start with a free 1-hour consultation — we'll find the right service for you and get you on the path to learning success.
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Email
hello@funwithlearning.com
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Rates
English tutoring €50/hr · Coaching €80/hr
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Location
Fully online — available worldwide
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Response time
Usually within 24 hours
English · A1
🌱 A1 — Absolute Beginners
Never studied English before? This course takes you from zero to confident — covering everything you need to communicate in everyday situations.
🎬 Video lessons📝 Worksheets included🏅 Certificate of completion⏱ Self-paced
Course Overview
What is this course about?
Designed for complete beginners, this course introduces the English language from the ground up. Using Pearson's Roadmap and Cambridge English Grammar in Use, you'll build a solid foundation across all four skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing. Every lesson is structured to build your confidence and make real communication feel natural from day one.
Who is it for?
Is this course right for you?
Perfect for anyone starting English from scratch, or returning learners who want a fresh, structured start. Also ideal for students who have some basic vocabulary but need to consolidate the fundamentals.
What You'll Learn
Your learning outcomes
The English alphabet, sounds and basic pronunciation
Essential vocabulary: greetings, numbers, family, food, transport, countries & nationalities
Describe yourself, your home, your daily routine and the people you know
Ask and answer simple questions on familiar, everyday topics
Read and write short, simple texts, postcards and personal profiles
Understand slow, clear spoken English on familiar topics
Course Materials
Textbooks & Resources
📘 Pearson Roadmap📘 Cambridge English Grammar in Use
Course Price
€1,000
🎬 Video lessons📝 Worksheets & exercises📖 Vocabulary lists🏅 Certificate
English · A2
📖 A2 — Elementary
You know the basics — now it's time to build real everyday fluency. This course takes you from hesitant beginner to comfortable communicator.
🎬 Video lessons📝 Worksheets included🏅 Certificate of completion⏱ Self-paced
Course Overview
What is this course about?
Building on A1 foundations, this course expands your grammar, vocabulary and communicative skills using Pearson's Roadmap and Cambridge English Grammar in Use. You'll cover core topic areas through a communicative approach — meaning you'll be using real English from the very start, not just studying rules.
Who is it for?
Is this course right for you?
For learners who have completed A1 or have basic English knowledge and want to communicate more freely in everyday situations.
What You'll Learn
Your learning outcomes
Grammar: past simple, present continuous, present perfect, going to, comparatives & superlatives, modals
Vocabulary: daily life, work & jobs, shopping, travel, food & drink, sports, home & neighbourhood
Describe people, places, past events and personal experiences
Write personal profiles, blog articles and short descriptive texts (130–180 words)
Give a short prepared presentation on everyday topics
Understand short audio recordings and simple conversations between speakers
Communicate on everyday topics: family, school, work, travel, food, shopping
Course Materials
Textbooks & Resources
📘 Pearson Roadmap📘 Cambridge English Grammar in Use
Course Price
€1,000
🎬 Video lessons📝 Worksheets & exercises📖 Vocabulary lists🏅 Certificate
English · B1
🗣️ B1 — Intermediate
Move from surviving in English to truly communicating. At B1 you'll express opinions, discuss complex topics, and speak with real fluency.
🎬 Video lessons📝 Worksheets included🏅 Certificate of completion⏱ Self-paced
Course Overview
What is this course about?
A major step forward — at B1, English stops being something you manage and starts being something you use freely. Using Pearson's Roadmap and Cambridge English Grammar in Use, you'll develop all four skills to communicate confidently in most everyday and professional situations. Students are encouraged to sit the Cambridge PET examination upon completion.
Who is it for?
Is this course right for you?
For learners who have completed A2 or have an elementary-level foundation and want to reach true communicative independence in English.
Vocabulary: friendship, lifestyle, travel, work, culture, crime, the environment, technology
Express and justify opinions; agree, disagree and develop arguments
Narrate stories, describe experiences and discuss hopes, plans and ambitions
Write connected texts: personal letters, essays and descriptive paragraphs
Understand the main points of TV/radio programmes on familiar topics
Handle most situations while travelling and in professional environments
Course Materials
Textbooks & Resources
📘 Pearson Roadmap📘 Cambridge English Grammar in Use
Course Price
€1,000
🎬 Video lessons📝 Worksheets & exercises📖 Vocabulary lists🏅 Certificate
English · B2
🌟 B2 — Upper Intermediate
Nearly fluent — this course bridges the gap between intermediate and advanced, giving you the precision and confidence of a near-native speaker.
🎬 Video lessons📝 Worksheets included🏅 Certificate of completion⏱ Self-paced
Course Overview
What is this course about?
B2 is where English truly opens up. Using Pearson's Roadmap and Cambridge English Grammar in Use, you'll master sophisticated grammar, idiomatic expression and complex writing styles. Students are encouraged to sit the Cambridge FCE upon completion.
Who is it for?
Is this course right for you?
For intermediate learners ready to reach near-fluency and use English confidently in academic, professional or international contexts. Ideal for FCE preparation.
What You'll Learn
Your learning outcomes
Grammar: narrative tenses, advanced passives, all conditionals, modals of deduction, gerunds & infinitives, relative clauses, modifiers
Vocabulary: media & advertising, science & technology, crime, the environment, relationships, education, history
Read and critically analyse articles, literary prose and complex contemporary texts
Write clear, detailed essays, reports and letters on a wide range of subjects
Interact fluently and spontaneously with native speakers; take part in discussions
Understand extended lectures and follow complex lines of argument
Express abstract ideas, develop arguments, and synthesise information
Course Materials
Textbooks & Resources
📘 Pearson Roadmap📘 Cambridge English Grammar in Use
Course Price
€1,000
🎬 Video lessons📝 Worksheets & exercises📖 Vocabulary lists🏅 Certificate
Business English · B1
💼 B1 — Business English
Take your workplace English to the next level with professional vocabulary, communication skills and writing styles that set you apart.
🎬 Video lessons📝 Worksheets included🏅 Certificate of completion⏱ Self-paced
Course Overview
What is this course about?
Designed for professionals who need to communicate confidently in English at work. Building on a solid B1 foundation, you'll learn the language of meetings, emails, presentations and networking. Every lesson focuses on real-world professional communication using Pearson's Roadmap and Cambridge English Grammar in Use.
Who is it for?
Is this course right for you?
Ideal for working professionals, graduates and job seekers at an intermediate English level who want to communicate more effectively and credibly at work.
What You'll Learn
Your learning outcomes
Professional vocabulary for business, finance, HR and the workplace
Writing clear, effective business emails, messages and formal correspondence
Language for meetings: agreeing, disagreeing, suggesting, summarising and action points
Presentation language: structuring, opening, signposting and closing
Telephone and video call communication in professional contexts
Networking language: introductions, small talk and professional follow-up
Describing your job, your company and your professional experience
Course Materials
Textbooks & Resources
📘 Pearson Roadmap📘 Cambridge English Grammar in Use
Course Price
€1,000
🎬 Video lessons📝 Worksheets & templates📧 Business writing guides🏅 Certificate
Business English · B2
🚀 B2 — Business English
Executive-level English for high-stakes communication. Negotiate, present and write with the precision of a truly fluent professional.
🎬 Video lessons📝 Worksheets included🏅 Certificate of completion⏱ Self-paced
Course Overview
What is this course about?
For professionals who need to operate at the highest level in English — leading meetings, writing formal reports, negotiating internationally and presenting to senior stakeholders. This advanced course uses Pearson's Roadmap and Cambridge English Grammar in Use to take your professional English to C1 level.
Who is it for?
Is this course right for you?
For senior professionals, managers and executives who communicate competently in English but want to reach the highest level of business fluency and precision.
What You'll Learn
Your learning outcomes
Advanced business writing: executive reports, proposals, summaries and formal correspondence
Negotiation language: presenting positions, persuading, conceding and reaching agreement
Leading and facilitating high-level meetings, workshops and discussions
Delivering compelling presentations to senior audiences and international clients
Cross-cultural communication and international business etiquette
Complex reading: analysing business articles, financial documents and policy texts
Sophisticated spoken interaction: debating, speculating and synthesising ideas
Course Materials
Textbooks & Resources
📘 Pearson Roadmap📘 Cambridge English Grammar in Use
Course Price
€1,000
🎬 Video lessons📝 Worksheets & templates📧 Business writing guides🏅 Certificate
Holistic Coaching · All Levels
🧠 Learning to Learn — Full Programme
The most transformative course we offer. This isn't just about studying — it's about completely changing the way you learn, think and perform.
🎬 Video lessons📝 Worksheets included🏅 Certificate of completion⏱ Self-paced
Course Overview
What is this course about?
Learning to Learn is our flagship holistic academic coaching programme, grounded in the latest educational science and psychology. It addresses the whole learner — your study methods, organisation, mindset, wellbeing and exam performance. Whether you're a student, professional or lifelong learner, this course gives you a complete, personalised system for learning that lasts a lifetime.
Who is it for?
Is this course right for you?
For students of any age, professionals returning to study, or anyone not reaching their full potential. Especially powerful for students with focus difficulties, exam anxiety, or suspected learning differences such as dyslexia.
What You'll Learn
Your learning outcomes
Learning styles: how to study as a visual or auditory learner using music, colour, mind-maps and multimedia resources
Organisation & time management: Google Calendar systems, diary habits, note-filing and task prioritisation
Self-regulated learning: monitoring your own progress, working within time constraints and staying on track
Synthesising information: scan-reading, summarising aloud and truly retaining what you learn
Exam technique: Mignon's Magic Formulas — step-by-step guides for distinction-level performance per subject
Past paper practice: how to use past papers and answer guides strategically and with full confidence
Mindset & motivation: positive affirmations, mood boards, and eliminating fear-based approaches to learning
Understanding the value of an Educational Psychology evaluation and how a diagnosis can transform your journey
Professional Support
Educational Psychology Evaluation
As part of this programme, students are warmly encouraged to seek a professional evaluation by a qualified Educational Psychologist. A formal assessment can identify learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD or processing difficulties — and can unlock formal concessions (extra time, scribes, assistive technology) that make a genuine, lasting difference to your academic journey.
Course Price
€1,500
🎬 Video lessons📝 Workbooks & action plans🧭 Study system templates🏅 Certificate
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