This class can include reading books, watching videos & discussing the audio, assisting a student with homework during their, or anything which the student would like to focus on in terms of a topic.  Homework marked outside of class is a minimum as this class is conversation practice only & not writing.

Informal Tutoring

This is an exam and task-based course which prepares the learner for the IELTS (international English language testing) certificate.  This certificate is an assessment of the level of English, and is required in order to study at university level, or attain a visa for English speaking countries such as Australia.  This course will allow practice of the skills and language structures required for this exam.  Skills include speaking and writing, reading and listening.  Materials are provided by email.

IELTS

The Cambridge Proficiency Certificate is a proficiency level exam which focuses on reading, writing, speaking, listening, and use of English such as grammar, phrasal verbs, and vocabulary.

Cambridge exams: First Certificate; Advanced Certificate; Proficiency Certificate

This course focuses on simply speaking about anything and everything, with topics introduced by the student and teacher.  This course can also focus on the speaking tests for Cambridge IELTS, FCE, CAE, & CPE. Of course, a vital part of speaking is pronunciation, and advice and techniques with practice exercises are offered in order to build confidence and competence at producing English phonemes.

Speaking fluency and pronunciation

Cambridge exam preparation for lower levels (A1 to B1)  including KET, BEC, PET, and all the necessary skills required for passing these exams.

Cambridge Exams: beginners

During my time at this school, I taught general English, Business English, IELTS, Cambridge FCE & CAE.  I was also responsible for a team of teachers for a Fast Track programme.

I initially worked for this company full time until 2015.  I now work every Easter & summer as a residential teacher for young & teenage learners, senior teacher, & Director of studies.