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Ben Gooderham Gold Member

London, Islington (N7) View on map
Last Logged In: 20 Apr 2012
Sex: Male
Web site: bgenglishlanguageservices.com
Can Travel To: E EC NW SE WC

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BA Cultural Studies
MA Information Services Management, CELTA (2002), DELTA (2008), MA TESOL (2011)
International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL)

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Business English £25.00/hr
Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) £25.00/hr
English as a Foreign Language (EFL) £25.00/hr

IELTS £25.00/hr
Proofreading £15.00/hr

Personal Message: Learn the English you need.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: English as a Foreign Language (EFL). This includes general English and exam preparation. I also do essay/dissertation proofreading.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I have the Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), the Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (DELTA) and a Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). I also hold a BA in Cultural Studies and MA in Information Services Management.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have been teaching English as a foreign language since 2002 and have taught in Lithuania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Ukraine and London. I have taught all levels of general English as well as preparation for IELTS, Cambridge FCE and CAE. Additionally, I have taught English for Business. I have experience of proofreading to Masters level.
How much do you charge?: £25 per hour for English lessons. I charge £30 if I travel to you (minimum lesson time = 2 hours).
£15 per hour for proofreading.
Where do you teach?: I teach at my flat in Tufnell Park (zone 2), north London but am also prepared to travel within zones 1-3 in London.
When are you available?: I am available at any time, although this will depend on existing bookings.

PLEASE NOTE: I WILL BE UNAVAILABLE FROM WEDNESDAY 11TH JULY 2012 UNTIL THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2012.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I only teach adults (18+).
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: I can help with IELTS and Cambridge FCE/CAE exam preparation.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: No. I only teach adults (18+).
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.: Email exchange and Skype can be used.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL)
Where and with whom did you train?: CELTA: International House, London
DELTA: University of London, London
MA TESOL: Institute of Education, University of London, London
Do you have a personal message for students?: I offer flexible 1-1 English language home tutoring with times and content to suit you. I can also proofread your essays. As a teacher, I believe I am friendly, patient, hard working and sensitive to students' needs.

My Articles

Review of 'English Pronunciation in Use'

Review of English Pronunciation in Use Intermediate: Mark Hancock. 2003. CUP. Despite being a key area of English language learning, pronunciation is often given short shrift in English language course books, and teachers often have to create their own materials (if they have the time) or utilise additional resources. The 'English...