Conversational English at Edgewater Park, on field trips around Cleveland, and one-on-one. English happens outside the classroom. Real conversations in real places, on your schedule.
TEFL certified 280 hours
Outdoor classes at Edgewater Park
Business English specialist
Curriculum developer
6 years professional experience
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Replace with real photoEach level has its own time slot. Up to 8 students per group. Individual sessions available anytime.
Edgewater Park
A1 entry level
A1–A2
A2–B1
Edgewater Park
B1
B2
C1
Classes every weekend!
Saturday and Sunday mornings at Edgewater Park — all levels welcome
Select a class type to see what is covered at each level, then book and pay securely online. New students get 50% off their first group session with code ROAM50.
Pricing
$18 / session
Schedule
Select your level to see exactly what is covered in your class, then book your spot below.
Grammar focus
Vocabulary themes
By the end you will
Culture and real-world
Grammar focus
Vocabulary themes
By the end you will
Culture and real-world
Grammar focus
Vocabulary themes
By the end you will
Culture and real-world
Grammar focus
Vocabulary themes
By the end you will
Culture and real-world
Grammar focus
Vocabulary themes
By the end you will
Culture and real-world
Grammar focus
Vocabulary themes
By the end you will
Culture and real-world
First group session 50% off. Use code ROAM50 at checkout.
Pricing
$25 / hour
Format
Your goals lead the way
Every lesson is built around what you want and need. Grammar, pronunciation, fluency, exam prep, or professional skills — we design it together at the start.
Homework between sessions
Short, practical tasks to keep the language active between classes. Voice notes, writing prompts, vocabulary, or a podcast recommendation.
Feedback and correction
Errors are caught and corrected gently in real time, then revisited so the right version becomes instinct rather than effort.
Progress tracking
We track what you have covered and what to work on next, so you always know where you are going and how far you have come.
Pricing
$35 / hour
Best for
Professional vocabulary
Workplace communication
Writing
Cultural fluency
Pricing
$35 / session
Session includes
Mock interview
A realistic full interview in English for your specific role or industry, conducted at natural speed with follow-up questions.
Language feedback
Detailed notes on vocabulary gaps, fluency issues, filler words, and phrases that will make you sound more natural and confident.
Answer structure
How to structure answers clearly in English using frameworks like STAR, including how to handle pausing and thinking out loud professionally.
Professional vocabulary
Industry-specific words and phrases to use in your answers, plus what to avoid. We go over the exact language for your field.
Active learners: join an upcoming event
Enrolled students are invited to optional monthly field trips — real locations, real conversations, real Cleveland.
Beginners
Edgewater Park Walk
Mon May 5 · Free venue
Intermediate
Cleveland Museum of Art
Tue May 6 · Check cma.org for admission
Advanced
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Wed May 7 · $6 w/ Ohio ID
All levels
West Side Market
May 12–13 · Free entry
Secure payment via Stripe. All major credit and debit cards accepted. After payment you will receive a confirmation email with next steps. To book a bundle or if you have questions before paying, use the
Every class has the same philosophy: you do most of the talking, and the language comes from the world you actually live in.
Most language classes have the teacher talking for 60% of the lesson. At Roam it is the opposite. You speak, we build on it, you speak again. Every session is designed so you leave having used more English than you walked in with.
Real English is fast and full of contractions. We use audio clips, current podcasts, news moments, and read-aloud exercises so your ear adjusts to natural English speed and rhythm — not just the slow, simplified classroom version.
Writing tasks are tied to your real life — a quick text, a professional email, a caption, a journal entry. When we do use structured materials, they are chosen because they are relevant to you, not just to fill time.
Between sessions, small tasks help the language stay active in your week. A short voice note, a few sentences about your day, a word list, or a podcast recommendation. Nothing overwhelming — just enough to keep your English moving.
When you make an error, we pause gently, look at what happened, and find the better version together. You say it again. The goal is that the correct version becomes natural over time — not something you have to think about.
New grammar forms are introduced briefly and clearly, then we spend the rest of the time practicing them in real conversation. You are not here to take notes — you are here to use the language. The practice is the lesson.
The fastest way to remember a phrase is to see it used in something you already care about. Roam classes use memes, viral videos, trending news, pop culture moments, and current events as teaching material. You pick up vocabulary, grammar, and cultural fluency at the same time.
Phrasal verbs get introduced through song lyrics and movie lines. Idioms come attached to the news story where you first heard them. Grammar structures are drilled through formats you already know — captions, texts, headlines, conversations.
Take the placement test below or browse the curriculum by level.
Ten sentences. Is each one correct or not? Be honest — your result is only as accurate as your answers.
Select a level to see what we cover.
Starting from scratch. We build confidence first.
You have the basics. Now we build real sentences and actual conversations.
You can communicate. Now we make it fluent and natural.
Capable communicator. Focus: polish, precision, naturalness.
Strong English. Lessons are highly personalized to your specific goals.
Most people spend years in a classroom learning English. They can conjugate verbs, pass tests, and explain grammar rules — but the moment a native speaker talks at natural speed, or they have to order food, navigate a conversation, or respond without thinking, everything falls apart.
That gap between classroom English and real English is not a failure of effort. It is a failure of environment. The classroom teaches you about the language. Immersion is what makes the language yours.
Language acquisition research is consistent: we retain vocabulary and structures far better when they are tied to real experiences. Ordering a coffee in English is worth ten drills of the same vocabulary.
When you learn the word "crispy" at a market while holding actual food, it sticks. When you practice apologizing because you bumped into someone, it becomes instinct. Context creates memory.
Fluency is the ability to produce language without having to think about it. That only develops through exposure and practice — not through memorizing rules. Real conversation is the only shortcut.
When you are actually in a conversation that matters — at a restaurant, a market, a museum — you are more alert, more engaged, and more likely to remember what happened. Low stakes kills motivation. Real life raises it.
"The goal is not to know English. The goal is to live in English. That only happens outside the classroom."
— Tori R., Roam Learning
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Founder, Roam Learning · Cleveland, OH
I spent six years as a professional training specialist, writing and delivering English curricula for call center teams across the US and internationally — working with Medicare, Medicaid, and entertainment industry teams and building programs that had to perform under real-world pressure.
I am TEFL certified through TEFL.org. I started Roam Learning because I believe language is one of the most powerful tools a person can have, and it should fit around your life, not the other way around. English happens outside — and so does Roam Learning.
Wrote training curriculum used in US and Philippines call center operations
Delivered programs in Orlando and North Carolina for Medicare, Medicaid, and entertainment teams
280-hour certification through TEFL.org including 30 classroom hours
Passionate about water security, food security, and sovereignty for all people
Everything you are wondering before you reach out.
One optional outing per group per month, Monday through Wednesday. First 10 minutes: grammar review. The rest: real English in the real world.
📋 How it works
10 minutes of grammar review relevant to the setting, then relaxed conversation, ordering, and using English naturally in the real world.
💰 Pricing structure
Each outing has a session fee paid to Roam Learning plus whatever you spend at the venue. Session fees vary by event type. Venue costs are always your own.
Mon May 5 · 10:00 AM · Free venue
📍 Location
Edgewater Park Lakefront
6500 Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland
🔤 Grammar focus
A1: I see, I hear, It is
A2: There is / there are, It looks like...
📚 Vocabulary
Nature, weather, colors, directions, I can see / hear
💰 Costs
Session fee: $10
Venue: Free
⏱ Est. time: 1.5 hours
Tue May 6 · 10:30 AM
📍 Location
Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Blvd, University Circle
Check cma.org for admission info
🔤 Grammar focus
B1: Present perfect — This has been here since...
B2: Passive voice — It is believed that...
📚 Vocabulary
Art vocabulary, opinions, describing what you see
💰 Costs
Session fee: $10
Museum admission: check cma.org
⏱ Est. time: 2 hours
Wed May 7 · 11:00 AM · $6 with Ohio ID
📍 Location
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd, Downtown
🔤 Grammar focus
Hedging — It could be argued that..., This tends to reflect...
Discussion: influence, legacy, cultural impact
📚 Vocabulary
Music and culture, persuasive language, nuanced opinions
💰 Costs
Session fee: $10
Entry: $6 with Ohio ID
⏱ Est. time: 1.5 hours
Mon May 12 · 10:00 AM · Dining
📍 Location
Rising Star Coffee Roasters
1455 W 29th St, Ohio City
🔤 Grammar focus
A1: I want, I have, I like — ordering with help
A2: Can I have...? How much is...?
📚 Vocabulary
Coffee drinks, sizes, hot/cold, prices, please/thank you
💰 Costs
Session fee: $10
Coffee/snack: $5–$12
⏱ Est. time: 1 hour
Tue May 13 · 10:00 AM · Free entry
📍 Location
West Side Market
1979 W 25th St, Ohio City
🔤 Grammar focus
B1: Going to / will for plans
B2: Conditionals — If I had known about this place...
📚 Vocabulary
Produce, quantities, vendor interactions, comparing items
💰 Costs
Session fee: $10
Market purchases: your choice
⏱ Est. time: 1.5 hours
Wed May 14 · 12:00 PM · Dining
📍 Location
Bar Cento
1948 W 25th St, Ohio City
🔤 Grammar focus
Past continuous + interruption
I was talking when... — Stoplight Game
📚 Vocabulary
Italian cuisine, polished ordering, expressions for interruption
💰 Costs
Session fee: $12
Lunch: $18–$30
⏱ Est. time: 1.5 hours
Wed May 21 · 12:30 PM · Dining
📍 Location
Greenhouse Tavern
2038 E 4th St, Downtown Cleveland
🔤 Grammar focus
Hedging and professional register
Networking simulation: introductions and small talk
📚 Vocabulary
Professional small talk, networking, upscale menu vocabulary
💰 Costs
Session fee: $12
Lunch: $20–$40
⏱ Est. time: 2 hours
Want to join an event? RSVP through the booking form. Spots are capped to keep the group small and the conversation natural.
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