TEFL/TESOL Advanced Certificate
120-Hour Advanced TEFL/TESOL Certificate
TEFL Universal
December 2023
— English Teacher
English Behind the Bar
Hospitality English, taught by someone who's actually worked the bar.
The Cat Bartender is a professional bartender currently based in Sapa, Vietnam, working at an elegant, well-known bar called Lady My, with international experience across Colombia, Brazil, New York, Bangkok, and Vietnam. He studied English formally through school and university — he holds a degree in International Business Administration, completed largely in English — plus an advanced TEFL/TESOL certification. On top of that: years of real work experience operating in English, behind the bar, with international guests across multiple countries. The differentiator: not just academic training, not just floor experience — the combination of both. He knows how to teach with structure, and he understands the reality of working in hospitality.
Intro video — coming soonA short introduction, straight from behind the bar.
— Credentials
Formal training, verified
International Business Administration
Degree in International Business Administration
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Colombia
November 2022
— Value
Serve, recommend, and sell in English with confidence.
Practical English for bartenders and hospitality professionals who need to communicate with international guests in real work situations.
- Taking orders with confidence
- Handling complaints
- Recommending drinks and dishes
- Small talk with international guests
- Presenting yourself as a professional
— Who it's for
Two audiences, one goal
Bartenders & waitstaff
Who don't speak English yet
Better employability, better pay, and a real edge over other candidates in the industry.
Bar & restaurant owners
Looking to level up their staff
Staff with English = better service, more tips, more international clientele, and a competitive advantage for the venue.
— Three levels
A progression built around job outcomes
Service Survival
Start working in English.
Greetings, orders, payments, ingredients, common questions, and basic customer communication.
Working Fluency
Handle real situations naturally.
Recommendations, complaints, small talk, upselling, and real conversations that go off script.
Professional Confidence
Communicate at a professional level.
Fluency, negotiation, leadership, interviews, problem-solving, and international communication.
— Format
Train the English you'll actually use at work.
1:1 classes focused on real situations in bars, restaurants, hotels, and international customer service.
Classes can be taken online from any country, or in person depending on availability and location. For in-person sessions, price may vary depending on travel and city.
This isn't a generic program. Content adapts to your level, your job role, and the situations you need to communicate in.
Online 1:1
Video call · 60 minutes
Personalized material · conversational practice · exercises applied to hospitality.
In-Person 1:1
Hands-on training · 60–90 minutes
Role plays, customer service, pronunciation, and real-situation simulations.
In-person pricing may vary by location and travel.
You don't need months of grammar study before you start speaking. From the first session, we work on situations you could face on your next shift.
Spanish classes for expats are also available on request.
— Choose how to start
First Shift — Assessment Session
USD $15
A focused 45-minute individual session to assess your level, identify the situations where you most need to improve, and get real practice from day one.
If you book a package within 48 hours, the $15 is credited toward your package.
Includes
- Level assessment
- Guided conversation
- Identification of frequent errors
- Personalized recommendations
- Definition of the right level to start with
Starter
4 classes
USD $60
4 x 1:1 sessions · USD $15 per session
To work on a specific goal or start building confidence using English at work.
Best for: Service Survival / interview prep / specific vocabulary / one-off situations.
Book my Assessment SessionWorking English
8 classes
USD $110
8 x 1:1 sessions · USD $13.75 per session
To start noticing a real change in your communication and work through service situations with continuity.
- Personalized plan
- Between-session exercises
- Role-specific vocabulary
- Progress tracking
- Real-situation simulations
You save USD $10
Book my Assessment SessionHospitality Pro
12 classes
USD $150
12 x 1:1 sessions · USD $12.50 per session
A more complete training to build confidence, fluency, and professional communication.
Best for those who work or want to work in international environments.
- Everything above, plus:
- Advanced role plays
- Interview preparation
- Handling complaints and difficult situations
- Upselling and recommendations
- Professional vocabulary
- Progress evaluation
You save USD $30
Book my Assessment SessionTeam Training — For Business
Upgrade your whole team's English, together.
USD $1,000
8 classes · 2x per week for 1 month · for your team (up to 6 staff)
BonusIncludes a complimentary consultation call to map out your team's biggest communication gaps before the program starts.
Includes
- Team needs assessment before starting
- Vocabulary customized to your menu, drinks, and venue
- Consistent scheduling built around your shifts
- Progress report for management at the end of the program
- “English-Trained Team” recognition you can showcase to guests
Custom group sizes available — contact for a tailored quote.
Not sure which level you need?
Start with your assessment session and we'll build your plan from there.