I am a qualified teacher of Modern Languages and former Head of Department with 16 years' experience in secondary schools, further education and sixth form colleges. I hold a B.A. (Hons) in European Studies (French and Spanish) and the Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Bath.
In 2003 I became a self-employed language tutor, teaching French and Spanish from beginner to degree level. I provide classes for leisure or holiday purposes, tuition for families moving to France or Spain, exam coaching for students at GCSE, AS and A level, and language training for businesses.
There are many advantages to private tuition compared with college-based learning: tuition is tailor-made to suit the needs of individual students using appropriate materials; the time and duration of lessons can be adapted to accommodate students with irregular work patterns; there are clearly more opportunities to practise the language on a 1-1 or small group basis, and all ages are welcome.
I am also able to translate French and Spanish into English and vice versa for businesses and private individuals at very competitive rates. Work is supplied in Word format and emailed to the customer on completion.