English As A Foreign Language Tutors

Katie L

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The first thing I do is listen to the student to find out their language level and also, how confident they are in their speaking. Some people are shy and don't realise how good they are! The next thing I do is ask them 'how do you like to learn?'. Some people prefer a very structured environment with exercises and...

Caroline

“Classes should be fun and engaging. I enjoy using a variety of methods to coach students to enable them to achieve their academic potential.”...

Ollie

My tutor sessions revolve around the student's needs and requirements from the outset, by finding out what the student feels they most need to cover during that session. I encourage the student to do the majority of talking, and create an atmosphere in which they feel comfortable asking questions at any point. More often than not, the student - through...

Katie R

When it comes to exam preparation, practice makes perfect, so I place particular emphasis on going over past papers and thinking about what kind of questions could come up in the exam. For languages, it’s all about confidence and enjoyment, so I really try and help the student realise that languages are a gateway into a whole different culture, and that...

Dhananjay

As a polyglot, I am extremely passionate about language learning, one of my favourite hobbies. My considerable experience as a learner means I know common pitfalls and difficulties for students, as well as how to explain these and break them down in simple terms. My teaching style therefore revolves around enthusing my student by transmitting my passion for languages to them....

Mary C

I like to teach in the same way I was taught at Cambridge during supervisions; a combination of rigorous and thought-provoking discussion and intensive, guided problem solving: either a legal practice question, a maths problem or grammatical exercises, depending on the subject. My approach varies slightly depending on the subject being taught which I believe is essential as different subjects require...

Mathew B

Having entered university with no background in East Asian studies, I appreciate how daunting getting to grips with a subject can be. Equally, I understand how great of an impact a good tutor can have on your learning, and this mentality is something I try to display in my lessons. I draw on my experiences of working within government, the...