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Jill

English

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From United Kingdom

Living in Bristol, United Kingdom

Friendly, calm and patient teacher Hi - my name’s Jill and I live in the world’s first book town! I grew up outside London and have lived in Scotland, Bristol and the beautiful Lake District. I taught children aged 4 - 11 in a small primary school in the Lake District for many years and I then became a Blue Badge Tourist Guide, leading tours throughout England for visitors from around the world. What a great job! My main hobby at the moment is walking (or hiking!). The Lake District is one of the best places in the UK for hillwalking and I still visit family there - and get in a few walks! I now live in another National Park on the border between England and Wales. When I changed careers to become a tour guide I found that I needed much the same qualities as I needed for teaching - patience, friendliness and an ability to explain things in different ways. Now I’m back to teaching again - and still patient and friendly I hope! The main focus of the lessons is conversation as this is the best way to improve your speaking and listening ability. However, I am more than happy to help you with your written English as well if required. I can give homework if you like to have a more structured approach or the lesson can be fluid and flexible. I hope you would find my lessons relaxed, friendly and easy-going. It’s a conversation class and after a couple of lessons I hope you would feel like you are chatting to a trusted friend. We all learn best when we feel comfortable and relaxed with the person who is t...

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