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Isabelle
- Hourly rate £40
- Response Time 24h
- Number of students 4
£40/hr
- French
French Tutor Tunbridge Wells | French Lessons Kent
Lesson location
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At Isabelle's house: Royal tunbridge wells
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at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 20 km from Royal tunbridge wells
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About Isabelle
- What kind of experience do you have?
I originally started working as a French Assistant for a year in England teaching young pupils between the age of 12 and 18 years old. This is when I discovered a passion for teaching. I have taught ever since on and off for the last 20 years: pre-school young children within Le Club Francais, teenagers revising for school exams, business French for professionals, everyday French in Adult Education Centres or simply 1/1 tuitions at home. I still enjoy it immensely !
I can also help with French correspondence, documents in French/English and help you manage your French properties.
- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?
Yes, dated 2019.
- Where and with whom did you train?
In Humberside initially as a French Assistant and later with Alton and Farnborough Colleges in Hampshire.
- Tell me about some of your current students.
I help students prepare for their GCSE or IGCSE. Each individual is different so lessons are taylor made. For exams, after an initial discussion and assessment, we focus on what you need as well as work with past papers, as practice is key. I get students coming to me over the holidays for intense revisions or students who come to me every week to get themselves ready and at their best well before the exam date. Among my adult students I count professionals, and adults from all walks of like who just love France and enjoy the language or just want to practice for their holidays in France !
About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- GCSE
- +13
levels :
Primary
Secondary
GCSE
Adult
Undergraduate
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
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Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Taylor-made to your needs, Learn French in a relaxed way with a native friendly experienced teacher. Various books, articles and other teaching materials used to assist your learning making it fun, interesting, whilst building a solid foundation. I love teaching kids or adults alike. Beginners Welcome !
- Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach French for business, pleasure, holidays or exam preparation (GCSE, IGCSE). I have taught all levels and abilities from beginners to advanced and all ages. I adapt each lesson to suit each individual based on their needs. I love it !
Small group tuition is also available. 1/1 is great for in depth learning and analysis whereas small groups allows for more social interaction and role plays like in real life situations. You may want to share the class with a friend or two. This is also a more economical option as you share the cost amongst students. Also short intensive courses available - particularly good for exam revision during holidays or before going to France.
- Tell me about your qualifications.
• French University Degree in Foreign Languages (English & German)
• Adult Education: Introduction to Teaching Certificate
• Adult Education: Communicating Effectively Certificate
• TEFL Certificate with "A" grade for excellence
• CRB - Yes
- How much do you charge?
Private tuition: £40/hour - £35 1st lesson
Groups: £50/hour for 2 people + nominal discounted fee for each additional student depending on numbers - Please enquire.
- Where do you teach?
Mainly from home, in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
- When are you available?
Weekdays, some afternoons and/or early evenings from 6pm and/or Weekends.
- Which ages and levels do you teach?
All ages and all levels. Beginners welcome !
- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
GCSE, IGCSE
- Do you have a personal message for students?
Learning should be fun ! Sometimes, the first step is the hardest but don't be shy. I have taught all levels and all ages from 3 to 70 years old. We assess your level together and discuss your objective, so we can plan your lessons to help you achieve your goals. Lessons are varied and include audio, spoken, reading and written French tailored to your needs. Visual is also available through short documentaries. Homework to consolidate your learning in between lessons includes written work and/or grammar to help you build solid foundations too so that you can progress towards your goal. Don't worry about making mistakes; the key is to practice and enjoy !
A Bientot!
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Isabelle has been teaching us French for approximately 18 months and we love it!
Isabelle’s lessons are varied and are tailor made to pupil’s requirements. She is flexible but structured at the same time. She is patient, mindful of your strengths and weaknesses and teaches in a very constructive and accessible way.
We think she is good value for money, is generous with her time and energies and is a lovely person and a fun teacher.
Carole & Stephen
Isabelle was really friendly, kind and helpful. She knew exactly what was required for my exam and made my french much more flowing and authentic. I got 27/30 for my Oral GCSE.
After buying a home in France, I started taking weekly French lessons with Isabelle, who structured the course around a sensible syllabus. I found these personal sessions useful for grasping key elements of the language, which were pertinent to my needs at the time. Isabelle is highly professional and has a pleasant, gentle disposition, which was important given my clumsy language skills. I have no hesitation in recommending her.
I liked everything of these two weeks of studying; especially Isabelle with her brilliant methods of teachings ! I liked the games too.
Isabelle's assignment work has been of an extremely high standard, showing a remarkable degree of professionalism in both content and presentation. She has maintained the same high standard in her teaching, demonstrating a good rapport with her students with firm, yet light control and a good grasp of pace. Her materials are noteworthy for the meticulous care taken in their preparation and presentation. Isabelle has the makings of a really first-class EFL teacher. I recommend her unreservedly.
Students are varied in ability and expectations and place many demands upon a teacher. Isabelle has proven to be very able in teaching French and responding to the needs of an adult group of students in a very caring way. Isabelle's class was observed by the Modern Languages Inspector, who reported back that her teaching was excellent. Her students like her both as a person and also see her as a very capable teacher. I am very pleased with Isabelle's work and would recommend her without reservation.
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Rates
Hourly rate
- £40
Pack prices
- 5h: £200
- 10h: £400
Details
Offer £35 1st lesson, £40 thereafter.
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