I'm an Oxford University educated, qualified secondary school English teacher from London. I am British and I speak in a neutral accent. I specialise in Academic English - particularly writing and reading.
Teaching is my passion and I've been doing it for many years now. My other passion is learning languages and I think this helps me teach in a more efficient way. I learned Japanese and Korean in university and then went on to do a Masters in Japanese Literature from Oxford University. I also have a Masters in Education from Oxford University.
I worked as an accountant in a firm in Oxford for two years so if you would like to practise Business English, I would be happy to help you!
Me as a Teacher
I've been teaching English professionally for 10+ years now. I currently work in a secondary school in London teaching GCSEs and A-Levels to British students. I offer online lessons on weekends to dedicated students and use the best technology to teach in the most efficient way possible.
Previously, I used to teach English in the city of Oxford to mainly adult students from beginners to advanced speakers, including some students who then successfully applied to Oxford University or other universities in the UK.
My lessons & teaching style
As an ex-educational researcher at Oxford, I specialise in Academic English. If you are planning to study in the UK or already study here but feel anxious about any of the following, I can help you become the researcher you dream about.
- essay / dissertation writing
- emails to supervisors
- personal statements for university or UCAS applications
- conference presentations / poster conference pitches
- reading textbooks and journal articles efficiently
- research or grant proposals
I have mainly worked in the fields of education, literature, linguistics, finance, history and social sciences but I have worked with students with legal and scientific backgrounds as well.
My teaching material
PDF file
Audio files
Video files
Articles and news
Test templates and examples
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments
Certificates
CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults - Saxoncourt Teacher Training - 2012
Certificate verified
CELTA - Tutor Review - Saxoncourt Teacher Training - 2012
Certificate verified
Education
2014 - 2016
Master's - Japanese LiteratureUniversity of Oxford
2010 - 2013
Bachelor’s - Japanese and KoreanSOAS, University of London
2020 - 2022
Master's - MSc Learning and Teaching (Education)University of Oxford
Work Experience
2012 -
Director/ English TutorEPTC Ltd. - London, United Kingdom
2014 - Current
English TeacherKheiron School of English - Oxford, United Kingdom
2020 - Current
Deputy Head of Sixth Form / English TeacherFB Academy - United Kingdom
4.9
Rating
155
Students
1,523
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
96%
Response rate
4.9
Rating
155
Students
1523
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
96%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
77 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
English Literature for ESL students / IGCSE students
A1 - C2139 lessons completed
USD 45.00
Package with 7% off
Business English - All Levels
A1 - C243 lessons completed
USD 42.00+
Package with 7% off
General English - All levels
A1 - C2757 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 7% off
Writing Feedback/Proof-reading (Exam and General)
A1 - C2252 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 6% off
Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation152 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Pass the Cambridge exams (PET, KET, FCE, CAE, IELTS)
A1 - C268 lessons completed
USD 45.00
Package with 7% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
182 Reviews
Natalia Basanova
107 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very interesting lesson! Anu is a great teacher. Seeing towards to studying with her!
Mar 23, 2019
Andy Wang
256 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have followed Anu to learn English for a long time. She always prepares right contents for me for every lesson. After class, she also gives me the memo of the class for my review. She is a very good English teacher and full of responsibility. One or two times, I can't meet the time for class within 24 hours, she kindly accepted me to reschedule the class free. It was greatly appreciated.
Mar 19, 2019
Fang-Yi
52 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have had more than ten lessons with Anu. She is a fantastic teacher who helps me improve my listening and speaking so much. She has special teaching skills and methods to help you keep practice and find your weakness. I highly recommend her as your English teacher.
Mar 16, 2019
Andy Wang
256 English lessons
I learned very useful grammar in this class. And learned some British words for the dairy conversation such as possibly, by any chance. Thank you Anu for your giving me so impressive class.
Mar 4, 2023
Andy Wang
256 English lessons
We talked about college interviews and Anu also gave me helpful suggestions and material for it. It's valuable.