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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I am a qualified teacher of English as a Foreign Language and I specialise in Academic English and exam preparation for PET, FCE, CAE and IELTS. I also teach French and Italian from beginner level up to GCSE.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I have a TEFL Diploma (now know as a DELTA), a BA Hons in French and Italian, a PGCE to teach French and Italian and a Masters in Education Studies.

What kind of experience do you have?
I taught EFL in language schools in Europe for several years after my degree and I was an EFL teacher in a Hong Kong secondary school for 12 years. After qualifying with my PGCE I taught French and Italian in a secondary school in Bristol to GCSE and A Level. While in Hong Kong I worked for over 7 years as an examiner for the Hong Kong Exams Authority and examined oral and written papers for the Hong Kong certificate exam in English. I was also an oral examiner at the British Council in Hong Kong for 4 years. More recently I have been teaching international students who are preparing to enter British university courses helping them with academic English and study skills such as essay writing and presentation skills.

How much do you charge?
I charge £20 per hour. Rates for groups are negotiable. I prefer to do consultation via email or on the phone beforehand whenever possible.

Where do you teach?
I live on the outskirts of Bristol, 5 miles from Clifton and 8 miles from Portishead close to the M5 motorway. I can teach lessons at my home or at the student's home as long as it is within reasonable travelling distance (about 15-20 minutes by car). If I have to travel outside Bristol I would charge extra to cover travel time and expenses.

When are you available?
I have some availability during the day Monday to Friday. Lessons could also be arranged in the early evenings from Monday to Wednesday.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach teenagers and adults from beginner to advanced level in EFL. I teach from beginner up to GCSE in French and Italian.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
IELTS, First Certificate in English (FCE), Advanced Certificate in English (CAE).
GCSE in French or Italian.
I can also help with essay writing, proof reading and presentation skills for academic studies.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
I have an up to date CRB.

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
A consultation via email or phone would be the starting point to establish the student's needs. Ideally the lessons would consist of weekly phone conversations and I would give regular feedback of written work submitted online. Students would also be directed to online language practice.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
I am a member of the IFL - an organisation for lecturers in further education.

Where and with whom did you train?
Chichester College (TEFL diploma), Portsmouth University (BA), York University (PGCE), Sheffield University (MEd),

Tell me about some of your current students.
Currently I am teaching academic English to students who are preparing to enter courses at college and at university and I am also preparing students for IELTS exams. I teach beginner French to some adult learners.

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Books to help develop IELTS essay writing skills
Subject: IELTS
Tags: book recommendation, essay writing, ielts
Created: 24/01/2011