University diploma in English, French
Postgraduate diploma in French, ESOL; community interpreter certificate
I have 3 CRB's, 2 enhanced, one general
Institute of Linguists, London; free lance translator for the Mons Law Court, Belgium
References are available upon request

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Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I am a teacher of English and French from Belgium. I teach:
French at all levels,
EFL,
ESOL,
Hungarian,
and Romanian.
I am a translator as well, translating in the following languages : English, French, Hungarian, Romanian.

Tell me about your qualifications.
University diploma in English and French obtained at the University of Bucharest, Romania (1977);
Postgraduate diploma in French obtained at the "Alliance Francaise" in Belgium (1996);
Postgraduate diploma in ESOL obtained at Canterbury Christ Church College (2001).

What kind of experience do you have?
I have 16 years experience in primary, secondary and adult education. I have taught children in kindergartens (6 years old), at primary and secondary level, and to adults in evening courses. Besides this I do translations and community interpreting.

How much do you charge?
It depends on the level. Children=£10, GCSE=£15, A levels=£20 plus the travel cost.

Where do you teach?
Usually I teach at students' homes, but the student can come to my place as well.
I can travel from Victoria or Green park tube stations up to zone 3.

When are you available?
I am available at weekdays after 2pm, evenings and Saturdays.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach all ages and levels.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
GCSE, A-levels

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

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
The Chartered Institute of Linguists, London. I work at the interpreter exams which take place in June.

Where and with whom did you train?
I trained at the above mentioned universities.

Tell me about some of your current students.
Presently I teach French to a group of international students from all over the world.
I teach French to 4 children in 2 families (7-9 years) for 2 years now. Last year I taught French to another boy of 7.
I have an adult student who learns French. I have been teaching him for 2 years.
Last year I taught GCSE French to a girl, who got an A at her exam.
2 years ago I helped a girl with her French A level.
Last year I taught English to a Saudi-Arabian family: the mother, father (beginners), the girl (literature).
Also I taught English to a Romanian girl (12 years), a Japanese doctor (intermediate level), a Brazilian girl (beginner.

Do you have a personal message for students?
If you want to learn a language, you should be motivated, enthusiastic and perseverant. Don't loose your enthusiasm if you see that you are stuck. Progress comes slowly. Revise all the time what you learnt.

Articles

Why I Became a Teacher.
Subject: English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
Tags: english as a foreign language (efl), why i became a tutor
Created: 29/01/2008