Subjects

Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach the Alexander Technique, Italian, English (EFL)

Tell me about your qualifications.
Cambridge Tesol certificate.
STAT certificate in Alexander Technique.
BA (hons) History of Art.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have been teaching one-to-one and groups for a few years now. My own ability and enthusiasm for languages and my enjoyment of the teaching process have been compounded by my own early experience as a learner of English.

How much do you charge?
See above. For Italian and English lessons I also charge travel expenses but not travel time.
The Alexander Technique lessons are £30 or £40 depending on location. I also offer discount for block bookings

Where do you teach?
Alexander Technique I teach from my studios in SE15 and WC1B .
Italian and English I can teach at the learner's home, university, public library, business premises, public cafes.

When are you available?
Mon-Thu 8.00-16.00
Week-ends and evenings by appointment.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
From secondary school upwards, and any level.
I can also combine italian with cooking and teach Italian for art appreciation.
I teach English from secondary school to undergraduate level and especially give support for Italian students.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes, May 2009.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
STAT

Do you have a personal message for students?
Learning a language can be fun: just adapt it to whatever interests you have and I will be glad to arrange my teaching around that. I have taught Italian in museums by looking at paintings. I have taught Italian in my students' kitchens while cooking risotto together. I teach by using games, newspapers, articles and anything that can help my students understand the culture and traditions of the country whose language they are learning. Grammar is a very important part of any language but do not let grammar hold you back: use it as a tool for whatever you want to say!

Articles

Why The Alexander Technique
Subject: Alexander Technique
Tags: alexander technique, subject description
Created: 05/11/2009

A cultural effect on brain function
Subject: Italian
Tags: did you know?, italian
Created: 16/11/2009