Elza - English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Tutor in Windsor
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Elza Silver Member
Sex: Female
Can Travel To: GU HA RG SW UB
1st class BA/MA (Hons) English Literature and Linguistics TEFL RSA Cert/TRIN.Dip/LCCIEB Cert. in Teaching Business English 
CRB checked 
References are available upon request
Subjects
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- Business English £30.00/hr
- Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) £30.00/hr
- English as a Foreign Language (EFL) £30.00/hr
- IELTS £30.00/hr
Personal Message
A motivating, friendly and fun teacher with a lot of experience in teaching (over 20 years) and learning (5 languages) who will know what works best for you
Interview
Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at all levels - all types - General English, Conversation, English for a Specific Purpose (Business English, English for Tourism) Exam Preparation (KET/PET/FCE/CAE/IELTS) or whatever you need.
Tell me about your qualifications.
BA/MA in English Literature and Linguistics (First), RSA Cert.in TEFLA, Diploma in TEFL, LCCIEB Certificate in Teaching Business English (Credit), Cert.in Tourism.
What kind of experience do you have?
I have over 20 years of experience in teaching EFL - at all levels, for all age groups, all types of courses - part-time/intensive, groups and 1-to-1. I have also worked in the Travel Industry (for British Airways).
How much do you charge?
English (EFL) @£30.00/hr - English for Business/English for Tourism @£30.00/hr - Exam Preparation (KET/PET/FCE/CAE/IELTS) '@£30.00/hr
In-company Business English @£40.00. Group lessons (2-4 students) @£40/hr
Online lessons @£25/hr.
Free consultation by phone or email
Where do you teach?
At my house in Windsor or at the student`s home as long as they live locally - Ascot/Slough/Maidenhead area. For groups/more lessons taken together I am prepared to travel further.
When are you available?
I am very flexible and willing to teach during school holidays too. Times/days - including Saturday mornings - all negotiable.
Which ages and levels do you teach?
I specialise in teaching adults but I have experience in working with students of all age groups - so, all welcome!
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
Cambridge exams (KET/PET/FCE/CAE/CPE), Trinity exams (all), IELTS
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes.
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
Lessons will be conducted via video chat on Skype, Gmail Chat or Windows Live Messenger
Do you belong to any professional organisations?
Yes - Institute for Learning
Where and with whom did you train?
St Giles College, London - RSA Cert. in TEFLA
Bracknell and Wokingham College - Trinity Diploma in TEFL
International House, London - Cert. in Teaching Business English
Do you have a personal message for students?
Top tips:
- Have a regular, set time for studying - doing less more often on a regular basis is better than a marathon session every now and then
- Personalise your textbook. Use a highlighter, scribble, write, draw in it.
- Never learn words in isolation. Always learn phrases (see the article below "Learn it like a child")
-Surround yourself with the language (music/films/media) and read, read, read...combine this with 1-1 lessons for structure and feedback...you`ll get far, you`ll see:)
Learn it like a child
Have you ever wondered why it is that children can pick up a foreign language much easier than us, adults? They often arrive in a new country with no previous knowledge of the language at all, and, after a while, they just “get it”, most frustratingly to their parents who might put enormous...
Getting that sound
During the many (over 20) years of experience I've had as an EFL tutor, I've come across many students struggling with pronunciation. Some of them were shy/lacked confidence/hindered by a strong “L1”(first language) – interference. Some were adamant that they were incapable of producing...
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