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English as a second language classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced students

I cater to my students' needs.

My previous English classes have focused on conversation skills, vocabulary, written English, grammar, reading English and using English for general, professional or studying purposes.

Lessons are typically 1 hour.

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Location

At teacher's location: Easter Road, Edinburgh, UK
At student's location: Around Seafield, United Kingdom
Online via webcam

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suitcase iconSkills:
English as a second language (esl), English for adults, School
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Spanish, French, Dutch

About Me

Hi everyone!

I am a qualified Spanish, French, Dutch and English as a second language tutor with four years teaching experience. I studied BA Modern Languages and MA Hispanic Studies at the University of Sheffield. I have C1-C2 level fluency in written and spoken Spanish, French and Dutch and I am a native English speaker. I have a passion for languages and am a language learner myself (currently learning German and Portuguese!) and wish to share the joy of language learning with others.

Education

BA Modern Languages (Spansh, French and Dutch) at the University of Sheffield
MA Hispanic Studies at the University of Sheffield
A levels in Spanish, French and English Literature

Experience / Qualifications

A* in A level Spanish, A in A level French and B in A level English Literature, 2.1 in BA Modern Languages, Distinction in MA Hispanic Studies
Four years private tuition experience
2 years teaching experience in French and English as a second language
4 years freelance translation and proofreading experience in Spanish, French and Dutch to English
I cater to the student's needs. Purely conversational classes are possible as well as more academic/grammar based and written classes. In my lessons, we can focus on conversation, vocabulary, grammar, writing, speaking, reading and listening and - of course - I always ensure that my classes are interesting and fun and that you will be able to apply your Dutch in the real world. A typical lesson lasts 1 hour (shorter or longer lessons possible on request).
I cater to the student's needs. Purely conversational classes are possible as well as more academic/grammar based and written classes. In my lessons, we will either focus on conversation, vocabulary, grammar, writing, speaking, reading and listening and - of course - I always ensure that my classes are interesting and fun and that you will be able to apply your Spanish in the real world. A typical lesson lasts 1 hour (shorter or longer lessons possible on request)
I cater to the student's needs. Purely conversational classes are possible as well as more academic/grammar based and written classes. In my lessons, we will either focus on conversation, vocabulary, grammar, writing, speaking, reading and listening and - of course - I always ensure that my classes are interesting and fun and that you will be able to apply your French in the real world. A typical lesson lasts 1 hour (shorter or longer lessons possible on request)

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from 40.99€At student's home

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