The Hong Kong Connection
Welcome to Word Power. I provide structured, practical online English lessons live from the UK for Hong Kong students, professionals, and families.
Here are the direct facts about my 25 years of teaching experience in Hong Kong.
The History of Word Power (North Point)
- 2000 – 2003: I worked at the highly successful Word Power English Learning Centre in North Point.
- The Centre: Owned by the late Clive Burns. He employed native English speakers and kept class sizes strictly to 4 to 8 students.
- My Schedule: I taught kindergarten classes Monday to Friday mornings, and intensive primary school classes every Saturday.
- Online Launch: In September 2002, I launched wordpower.ws to give my HK students free grammar guides and word searches outside of class.
- Modern Rebrand: In July 2025, the entire 23-year-old resource library was modernized and moved permanently to wordpower.uk.
Meet Your Tutor . Andrew Orme
Personal & Professional Facts
- Freelance Tutor (Since 2003): I became an independent freelance tutor to balance my work with being a stay-at-home dad.
- HK Family Life: While raising my children through the local HK school system (kindergarten to secondary), I taught 6 hours a day while they were at school, and taught adults in the evening.
- Corporate Background: Before tutoring full-time, I worked inside COSCO Shipping and EDIasia. I use this experience to teach practical business writing and professional communication.
Interactive Online Lessons Live from the UK
- The Format: I am now based in the UK and teach all Hong Kong students via interactive online lessons.
- The Advantage: You get native British English immersion combined with a tutor who deeply understands the HK curriculum, DSE exam pressure, and corporate culture.
Want to start? Learn more about 1-on-1 programs at englishtutor.hk or contact me today for a free trial lesson.