Batley Spanish Tutors and Batley Spanish Tuition

Personal Description:
Fully qualified MFL Teacher with extensive experience teaching Spanish and French in one to one tutorials and groups.

I am a native Spanish speaker graduated in Translation and Interpreting with a Masters Degree in Teaching awarded one of the Top Linguists of the country by the British Council in 2019. I currently work in a very successful school in Milton Keynes and can help you with conversation, essay corrections, grammar or whatever area of GCSEs or A level preparation you require, whether you are a beginner at school or need advanced tutoring.

Teaching Experience:
I have over 10 years experience tutoring Spanish and French as a second language. An extensive list of testimonials/references is available upon request.

Tutoring Approach:
Each session is tailor-made to your necessities with the aim to help you develop your confidence in understanding, speaking and reading Spanish or French. I endeavour to make the sessions fun yet productive using a wide range of interactive materials that will speed up the process of getting you talking. Full list of references available!

Please do not hesitate to contact me for further details

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Personal Description:
I am an Italian citizen living in London since 1996 ; I came to London as a research student, sent by Rome University, to study and work for Westminster University.

Teaching Experience:
I have been a tutor for 24 years (I still teach Spanish/Italian to private students. I was a teacher in Italy (Spanish/English) and a bilingual assistant from 1996 to present in London (Pimlico School/North Westminster/Churchill Gardens/St. Vincent de Pau); I have a PGCE in MFL (Spanish/Italian/French) KS 3 and 4 and a Master in translation (English vs Italian and vice versa).

Tutoring Approach:
I do see each student/pupil as an individual and while teaching/tutoring I take into account their personality/skills/interests as well as age/sex/religion.

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Personal Description:
Fully qualified-expert Spanish native teacher-examiner.. Master's Degree in Spanish-English. Linguistics.18 years of experience online ,at Top schools in Uk ,Spain. My students usually get 8-9 (A* ) in their GCSE-IGCSE, AS-A Level-IAL, University Spanish exams.
All UK boards, (AQA, Edexcel, Cambridge, OCR, WJEC..). Common Entrance, CE.

I consider myself as a patient, friendly, loving, responsible, honest person.
I love teaching and my schooling- homeschooling students also enjoy and they learn Spanish easily in a short time, (also SEN students, dyslexic ,autistic, attention deficit students...etc).
They usually get a very pure, clear Spanish accent from Spain.
I help students to build their confidence and self-esteem to reach their goals.
I also help students who are studying at top schools such as Eton College, St Paul's, King's College and many more..........
Also, Oxford/Cambridge University students.
I usually help private candidates to prepare GCSE-A Level Spanish as well and they usually get the best grades.

My method is direct, creative and fast, focused on conversation, practical daily-life dialogues, vocabulary-grammar and repetition.
I also help students to prepare their trips to Spain or South America and with their job interviews. They can speak Spanish with confidence and properly, travel and enjoy the sun in just few weeks.

I also provide a Spanish Business and translation service.
I have an updated DBS Disclosure Certificate.

Learn Spanish easily and fast!
Try a lesson and see how I work.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching Spanish-EFL for 18 years online, 1-1 and at top schools in Uk and Spain.

I usually help students to prepare GCSE-IGCSE, A-Level -University ,IB Spanish exams.
They usually get the best grades, 8-9, A*.
I also help students with their Common Entrance and they are usually successful.

I also help students to prepare their trips to Spain and South America and they can speak Spanish with confidence and travel in just few weeks!

It is a real pleasure to help them to make their dreams come true.

I also provide a Spanish Business and translation service.
Professional service , good results at competitive rates.

Tutoring Approach:
My method is easy, direct, creative and fast focused on conversation, daily-life dialogues, vocabulary and grammar-( how to create sentences to be able to speak properly with confidence in a short time)
(Speaking, listening, comprehension ,repetition, reading and translation).

Every language is logic and as babies, the mechanism is to repeat sentences to understand them and memorize them .
We can start speaking quick and without mistakes, once we understand the structure of the sentence: -verb tenses, how to create sentences, vocabulary, in writing and speaking , oral, listening and repetition-, in a funny way so the students ,enjoy learning the language and at the same time they learn it faster.
I also help students to build their confidence and self-steem to reach their goals.

Professional service, good results at competitive rates.

Learn Spanish easily and fast!

Try a lesson and see how I work.

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonial 1
Ananda helped my son and eldest daughter to prepare their AQA GCSE and CIE IGCSE Spanish with professionalism and enthusiasm. They went to top schools, Millfield and St Paul's and got the best grade, 9, A* in their final exams .We are really glad! They were really motivated to learn Spanish.
Ananda charges affordable rates and the results are amazing!
Thank you Ananda for all your help and support.
Highly recommended.
Name: Ann. London

Testimonial 2
Ananda helped me to prepare my A-Level in Spanish at King's College and my Spanish improved a lot in a short time. I got the best grade, 9, A* and I really appreciate her help. Ananda is very professional.
Good quality at competitive rates.
Highly recommended!!
Name: James

Testimonial 3
Wow, great method and lessons. I attended Oxford University and I was looking for an excellent teacher and I found Ananda. I am impressed. My Spanish is so much better and I can travel this summer to Spain and speak with confidence.
Ananda also helped my daughter with her IGCSE Edexcel Spanish attending North London Collegiate School and she got the best grade ,9, A*. We are really glad.
Many thanks Ananda for all your help.
Name: Lisa.

Testimonial 4
If you are looking for a Spanish tutor, we highly recommend Ananda. Under her guidance, my daughter got an A* in Spanish AQA A-Level. She has an unwavering commitment to her students. She went above and beyond, providing additional resources, practice materials, and personalised feedback outside of their scheduled sessions. My daughter enjoyed her lessons with Ananda and we are delighted to have found a superb tutor.
Name: Munish. London

Testimonial 5
My wife and I have been learning Spanish for several months with Ananda and the results have been impressive. I can't believe that! She is so professional and good teacher. She helped us to prepare our trips to Spain and South America. Last summer we travelled to Spain with confidence and happiness. I am confident in my Spanish and I can communicate very easily.Thanks Ananda for your teaching and support!
Name : Ian. Journalist, writer.

Testimonial 6
Ananda has tutored my son Myles for the past 2 years ahead of his IGCSE EDexcel exam in June 2023. Spanish was by far his weakest subject as school and he was struggling with motivation. He has a diagnosis of autism and ADHD. Ananda has consistently encouraged Myles, working alongside him at his pace and has given him a very thorough understanding of the language which he is now able to use with confidence. Her support has been invaluable, she has consistently been available for all the lessons and very flexible with any impromptu rescheduling. She has offered additional lessons in preparation ahead of specific exams such as the aural or listening papers. Today Myles has received a high Grade 8 in his exam, missing out on a 9 by only 1 mark. This seemed absolutely inconceivable at this point last year. Huge big thank you to Ananda - I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Name: Rachel, London

Testimonial 7
After my first year at Durham university receiving a 2:1 I wanted to improve my Spanish for second year and found Ananda.I cannot recommend her services enough! She personalised the lessons to my specific needs, particularly focusing on oral practice which I found the most challenging (scoring 66% in my first year). She not only improved my level of Spanish, but also increased my confidence with the language. Thanks to all her help and expertise I got a 1st in Spanish, scoring 74% in the oral exam and 75% in the written paper!
Brittany. Durham University

Testimonial 8
Ananda helped me to prepare for an interview for a job in Buenos Aires, after I had not spoken Spanish for about three years. She was helpful, thorough and really careful to tailor the session to my individual needs and to the job. We prepared for all kinds of questions they might ask and all areas I might need to be capable of discussing. I felt confident going into the interview and I got the job! She is a fantastic Spanish tutor and definitely could not have done it without her. Thanks!!
Name: Araminta. London

Testimonial 9
I have been learning Spanish with Ananda and I found that my Spanish improved so fast in just 3 weeks , I could start talking easily with confidence and enjoying that.
Try it!!
Name : Susie.

Testimonial 10
Superb tutor.
In 3 months and I learnt a lot, more I could believe. I got motivated to continue with my Spanish and I could learn easily and with confidence. Ananda really helped me to reach my goals.I am really happy with her teachings and I recommend Ananda to everyone!
Name : Peter. Oxford university.

Testimonial 11
Ananda uses a great method to teach, one feel relaxed in the class and it is easy to learn very quick. I really appreciate her help and just what I can say is try a class, it is amazing!
Name : Susan

Testimonial 12
Great lesson! So much fun and I learnt a lot. I will continue learning with Ananda, I am very happy with my results!
Name: Oliver.

REFERENCE LETTER 1
Dear sir/madam,
Ananda has taught two of my daughters and is an outstanding teacher. She helped my eldest daughter achieve an A* in her Edexcel GCSE Spanish and hopefully will do the same with my middle daughter.
She has a lovely approach - very friendly, is easy to relate to and is thorough in her teaching. My middle daughter has already sat her IGCSE Spanish oral exam and said she felt very prepared by Ananda.
I have asked Ananda to tutor me to A level and also my youngest daughter in a year.
Without doubt I would recommend Ananda to any one wanting to get good results and having fun in the process.

Kind regards,
Sarah

REFERENCE LETTER 2
Dear Sir/Madam,
Ananda has been tutoring my 15 year old in AQUA GCSE Spanish and got the highest grade A* (9). My daughter is very proud and all the family really glad and grateful to Ananda. She is professional, flexible, creative and very pleasant. My daughter was looking forward to her lessons every week. Ananda has taken the time to find out my daughter's interests and helped Annie to learn real Spanish language.. She has also taken time to talk to me as the parent to find out my goals for my daughter. I would recommend Ananda as a Spanish tutor to everyone!

Kind regards
Maria

REFERENCE LETTER 3
Dear sir/madam,
Ananda taught my daughter Spanish for her A-levels. My daughter started her A-levels with grade D and finished it with grade A*. I think this says it all about Ananda's ability as a teacher to support her students and push them to achieve their potential.
Ananda is a very dedicated Spanish teacher to her students, explaining things in great depth and in a simple way which is easy to understand. She provides very useful resources and creates exercises which will help you improve your fluency. As well as being a great teacher, she will also endlessly support you through your journey, being a constant positive guide. Ananda is a great Spanish teacher. She is very dedicated and works so hard for her students. She helped my daughter to improve her Spanish enormously to the extend that her school teacher was referencing her as an exemplar student. Ananda also helped to boost my daughter's confidence and self-belief. I highly recommend Ananda and we will definitely miss her.

Best wishes,
May

REFERENCE LETTER 4
To whom it may concern,
Ananda is a fantastic Spanish teacher. She meticulously prepares all the lessons, is very communicative, and the students have fun and joy in the lessons. Our students passed the Edexcel, AQA A-level with the best grades, A*, (8-9). Thanks again for your dedication.
I'm delighted that you will continue teaching in the future.

Best wishes,
Patrick, language school, London

REFERENCE LETTER 5
To whom it may concern,
We have worked with Ananda on a couple of occasions for 2 years and found her service to be very efficient. She understands the exam board requirements and works with our students to help them achieve the best results at both IGCSE and A Level. We all thank her very much for her help as she was ready and willing to step in at the last minute to assist with our final exam preparation.

Best wishes
Elizabeth
Head of Curriculum
Synergy School. Tenerife

*It must be read before starting the tuition service.

TERMS and CONDITIONS
Tutoring contract.

**Pls, notice that no-show-missed ,cancelled sessions within 24 hours will be charged I am afraid.

• The first lesson will be fully charged and sessions will be paid in advance.
(In special occasions can be paid right after every session). Monthly-block payments are also acceptable paid in advance.
Sessions must be booked at least, 48h in advance.
•Late payments can incur extra charges and the end of the tutoring service.

Pls, notice that starting the tuition service means that you agree entirely with these Terms and Conditions of the Tutoring contract and it must be followed as it states so any misunderstandings, failure to it ,will be sole responsibility of the client that accepts these terms.

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Personal Description:
I am a qualified teacher in languages and I am also a French native speaker. I can teach French up to A level.

I have many years of experience in the education profession, and provides private French and Spanish tuition to individuals including pupils, students and adults throughout Aylesbury and the local area.

Teaching Experience:
My teaching experience include working in a grammar school as well as working in a private school.
I have also worked with classes ranging from Y7 to Y13. I am using authentic materials including CD's, textbooks and magazines.

Currently I am working in a Primary school and specialise in private tutoring coaching students for their exams (GCSE and A Level). I have had excellent results and can provide testimonials from past students.

I have plenty of experience of teaching groups of students as well as individuals. I am able to offer One to One tuition as this is a very good way to learn languages at a fast pace.

Tutoring Approach:
Personally, I enjoy teaching and I always ensure that students enjoy the learning experience. I can offer general conversation and encourage students to speak in French and Spanish. I am offering top quality one to one French and Spanish tutoring at times convenient to the pupil.

Tailored to your needs, the classes are the most efficient and cost effective solution designed for:

- French exams (GCSE, A Level)
-Spanish exams (GCSE)
- French or Spanish for children (primary school)
- Ideal if travelling or planning to live in a French or Spanish speaking country

I am able to work from my home but I can travel to your home within the local area.

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Personal Description:
I have taught students from countries with widely different cultural aspects, and also have experience of teaching those with learning difficulties. As a result I am an enthusiastic, hard working and culturally aware teacher who plans each lesson with an aim to support and motivate students.

Teaching Experience:
I have 8 years teaching experience, I taught in Peru, Vietnam and the UK both privately and in schools. I am familiar with all types of testing and analysis. I create interactive and re-usable materials, which are useful additions for all levels of learning, which I use for both English and Spanish classes.

UK:

2011- 2020 (EFL - English) - Private Adult Tutoring - Academic, Business & Casual.
2011 (EFL - English) - Burlington School - Ages 14+ to - Levels (KET, FCE, CAE, CPE)

Vietnam:

2007 - 2010 (EFL - English) - American Academy - Ages 6+ to Adult - All Levels
2007 - 2010 (EFL - English) - VUS School - Ages 12+ to Adult - All Levels (FCE, CAE, IELTS)
2007 - 2010 (ELE - Spanish) - Home Tutoring DELE L1 & L2

Peru:

2006 (EFL - English) - Instituto Nova - Ages 8+ to Adult - All Levels

Tutoring Approach:
My teaching approach is all about your comfort and goals.

I can help you with any problem areas that are slowing your learning or confidence in English. I offer all kinds of lessons from 'Conversational' to 'Business' or 'Examinations'.

My first lesson (40 min) is FREE @ my home in Wandsworth, I think it's fair to offer a FREE lesson first, so you can RELAX without thinking about costs.

What courses do I teach?

1. Academic

Exam Preparation for:

• Cambridge: KET (Key English Test), FCE (First Certificate), IELTS, CAE (Cambridge
Advanced).

• Trinity: ISE (Integrated Skills), SELT (Secure English Language Test)

• ETS: TOEFL iBT (Internet-based) & PBT (Paper-based)

2.Business

• General: Meetings & Conference Support, Negotiations, Presentations, Telephone &
Email Support, Marketing & Sales skills.

• Business English Exams: BEC Vantage & Higher and BULATS.

3. Conversational & General English

• Conversational: Pronunciation & Fluency Development, Social Grammar, Phrasals &
Idioms.

• General English: Combined Skills (Pronunciation & Speaking, Reading, Writing,
Grammar and Listening.)

4. Wine Industry: Cultivation, Production & Trade + WSET Exam Preparation.

5. Medical: OET (Ocupation English Test) for Nursing & Medicine

Professions:-

• Dentists
• Healthcare Assistants
• Midwives & Maternal Support
• Nurses
• Paramedics
• Pharmacists
• Receptionists
• Radiologists

Popular Medical Language Skills:

• Medical English: Phrasing & Terminology
• Writing: Patient Reports, Care Plans & Mentorship Assessments etc.
• Communications & Presentation Support for when 'on review'.

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Personal Description:
My name is María. I´m a enthusiastic and motivated teacher willing to help you to learn everything you want to know about Spanish language and culture. I believe in a practice-based learning. I think every language is alive and we shouldn't learn it as a dead theory.

I also teach English as a foreign language.

Teaching Experience:
I'm a qualified teacher with a Spanish-teaching title recognized by University of Barcelona and International House World Organization. I also have a Masters in teaching secondary and languages education (PGCE) and a Bachelors in Fine Arts. I have experience working in secondary schools and adult education in the UK.

I think Art and Language are very close to each other, both of them play an important roll in the world's communication system and in the development of society. Art&Language are pure culture and a very important thing in the development of children too.

Tutoring Approach:
I believe that teaching Spanish is much more than teaching a bunch of grammar rules, it's teaching our art, gastronomy, our understanding of life… in short, our culture.

I use a communicative approach to the language, so grammar is always in context and at the service of real communication skills.

I focus on the objectives and needs of each student or small group. In the first lesson I will give you a level test and a content negotiation where you can tell me what grammar and cultural topics you are more interested in and how you prefer to learn them. You are the protagonist of your own education!

To teach in the best possible way I use a wide range of activities that I prepare to fit you.

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Personal Description:
My name is Jose and I love this country. I like travelling, cooking, teaching, kids... This is my 8 time in London, but it is the first for working.

Teaching Experience:
I am currently working in a SEN school, like teacher assistant. In Spain, I have worked more than 5 years in primary and secondary schools and more than 10 years in after school clubs and tuition 1 to 1.

Tutoring Approach:
I am looking some tuition for the Easter holidays, because I will not have any job that period of time. But in advance, I can teach after 4.00 pm and weekends.

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Personal Description:
I am Spanish from Madrid and have lived also in Mexico for eight years. I am a qualified teacher (Graduate Certificate in Spanish Language Teaching to Adults -GCSLTA. Instituto Cervantes & University of Roehampton and Teaching Spanish to Young Learners Diploma - Instituto Cervantes) with experience and an official DELE examiner. I

It is very easy for me to empathise with people from different background and ages and motivate them to progress.

My competitive advantage is my business background having worked in the language industry for many years, I am confident on how to approach the teaching learning process with different strategies and methods to help students achieve their goals in a short time frame.

Teaching Experience:
I've worked as Spanish tutor at Brasshouse Languages. I am teaching private lessons to learners from 5 to 68 years old. I have worked on adult education for over 15 years.

Tutoring Approach:
I enjoy teaching and pass on my enthusiasm to my learners. My lessons are communicative, lively, varied, challenging, interesting and fun.

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Personal Description:
Hello, I am from Argentina and I graduated with a degree in Spanish as Foreign Language from University of Cordoba (Argentina) in 2012. I am a very organized, patient and enthusiastic person who enjoys the languages and teaching and I always try to adapt myself and my lessons to the needs of my students. I came to England 5 years ago, I learned English as a second language and I really can understand some difficulties or problems to learn a foreign tongue (shyness, understanding, fluency, etc) In addition, When I was in the University I learned about mistakes and difficulties that English people has to learn Spanish language and how to work with this.

I have worked as a Spanish Language Assistant in a boarding school in year 10 to 13 specialising in exam preparation (GCSE and A Levels).
I am now working as a Teaching Assistant supporting students in the classroom.

I offer private lessons - one on one tuition or small groups - for adults and children.
Also, I work with some adults students by video calls.

Teaching Experience:
In my country, I worked at the school for 3 years as a Spanish teacher (year 6 to year 11) and I taught Spanish Language to foreign students at the University (from China, Japan, England, Germany, Brazil, etc).

In England, I have been teaching this language since 2016. I have been working with different ages (from 2 to 80 years old) and different levels - face to face and online lessons- Also I have been working as a Spanish Language assistant, helping students to be confident and ready to pass their Spanish Exams (GCSE and A Levels).

Tutoring Approach:
I believe that to learn a second language we have to practice constantly so in my lessons, I speak in Spanish (90%) and my students have to speak as well. I work with grammar, videos and short texts to improve all the skills.
I really consider that teaching a language does not just mean teaching a grammar or phonetics. It also means teaching Spanish culture. For this reason, you will learn more about traditions, foods, etc from different Spanish speaking countries.

My lessons are different depend on my students, their levels, their ages and needs. I create my own materials and I use pictures, books or websites from other tutoring.

- with kids, I love using too many games, stories, cards, crafts and songs. They really learn a lot with this methodology.
- with young students, depend on their needs, we can work with a book plus some extra activities and videos to make the lesson more fun and improve skills.
- Secondary, GCSE and A Levels.

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Personal Description:
I am 33 years old and I moved to Edinburgh four years ago. I like teaching Spanish here because I really enjoy doing that. I came here because I wanted to improve my English In this moment. I love teaching in Edinburgh because I believe the people are very kind, helpful and friendly and I feel that this city is my second home. I am a friendly, patient and love meeting new people. Send me a message to chat and arrange lessons together.

Teaching Experience:
According to my experience I can say that not only I taught my mother language my homecountry but also in this awesome city. I am able to show you the grammar, vocabulary, culture related to my country. All my students have always been happy with my lessons. If you want to get a challenge for a new year , this is your opportunity.

Tutoring Approach:
Don´t miss the boat! Take it and I believe you will not regret .
I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
AG

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Personal Description:
I am Spanish and I am an online teacher.

I hold a BA Honours degree in languages, a TESOL diploma and have experience as a teacher of English, Spanish and Portuguese. I have lived in the three countries and worked for an American aviation company for more than 20 years which gives me a sound experience of the working world. Teaching has always been my early passion to which I am now fully dedicated. Most of all I enjoy teaching and meeting a variety of enthusiastic people willing to share and learn a foreign language.

Teaching Experience:
Teaching has always been my early passion to which I am now fully dedicated. I am more inclined to teaching young adults studying for exams, pursuing new careers, or adults that need extra skills in languages for their working careers. I have worked for an American aviation company for more than 20 years which has given me sound training and experience of the working world.

Tutoring Approach:
I am Spanish and I am an online teacher. I adapt to your learning needs of the language and level and follow the objectives you may have. I can go through the syllabus for exam preparation or work at a corporate level or merely for personal improvement.

My classes are ideal to practice speaking as well as improving grammar, any doubts you may have or bring to the session. We can work on increasing vocabulary and I can indicate where you can practice for self-study if you want extra work and improve your knowledge of the language. We will be looking at articles, listening to videos and podcasts of your interest, using interactive games and above all ensure dynamic and varied contents to enjoy.

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Personal Description:
I'm a Spanish professional teacher and translator living in London. I am passionate about helping people to learn and develop themselves.

My grandmother was a teacher and she inspired me to study languages, I have been working in teaching and translating since I was studying in the university until now.

I obtained a Certificate as Teaching Spanish as a 2nd Language by the popular Tia Tula institution.

In my free time I enjoy listening to music, reading, watching series and travelling.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching Spanish as foreign language for more than 7 years in Spain, in schools and privately.
The age of my students are from 10 to 50 years old.

The results from my students are usually great and I feel a real pleasure helping them to achieve their goals.

I help students to prepare exams, to learn the language and for their trips to Spain and South America and they can speak Spanish with confidence and travel in just few weeks!

I also provide a Spanish Business and translation services, working as a translator for the last 4 years in London.

Learn Spanish easily and fast!

Try a lesson and see how I work.

Tutoring Approach:
I am very passionate about tutoring and able to adapt to any challenges and find a solution that works for the individual student. My method of working is tailored personally and specifically to each individual tutee, their way of learning, and their goals.
I have worked both through schools and individuals and have received consistent praise for my work and dedication with my students.

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Personal Description:
My name is Roberto i am a telecommunication engineer working and living in London . I was born in Seville the south of Spain , in the region of Andalucia. My father studied Spanish Filology and my grandfather also.
I like to be outdoors , sports, gym and futbol. Very open mind i like to meet and know new people.

Teaching Experience:
I am studing QTLS towards to be able to teach . I have been at Richmond park academy as an intership in science.
Since i was studing my degree i was doing private tutions until now.
From Maths, phisics, Spanish.

Tutoring Approach:
Be honest. ...
Be flexible. ...
Be patient. ...
Be a good listener. ...
Be willing to share your own experiences. ...
Be a collaborator. ...
Teach the student how to learn. ...
Be confident.

The best way is to make my student be confident.

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Personal Description:
I am a PhD candidate at Cardiff University, where I research contemporary forms of subtitling. I have a Master's Degree in Translation Studies - for which I received a high Distinction and Best Postgraduate Dissertation - and a Bachelor's Degree in French and Spanish - for which I was awarded First-class Honours and an Excellence Scholarship. I have also been awarded a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy in recognition of my teaching contributions at Cardiff University, where I have taught undergraduate French and Spanish language, history, and culture for four years.

I have lived in both Toulouse, France and Barcelona, Spain, where I was able to immerse myself fully in French, Spanish, and Catalan language and culture respectively. My passion for languages has very much informed my choice of career so far, both academic and professional.

I know from first-hand experience that learning a language has the most profound impact, giving the learner an insight and a pathway into entirely new cultures, perspectives, and ways of life. This is an experience that I have been fortunate to have for myself, and therefore wish to help others to discover for themselves.

Aside from work, I am a keen athlete and photographer. I spend most of my free time swimming, doing sport, or adventuring with my film camera in hand.

Teaching Experience:
I have amassed a broad range of teaching and coaching experiences in recent years. These include, most recently, preparing and delivering seminars on Spanish and French language, translation, and culture to undergraduate students at Cardiff University. This has entailed gauging and adapting to the varied abilities of an entire cohort, producing learning materials that will guide and challenge different students appropriately, and providing bespoke, individual feedback to ensure each student's personal development. I am currently performing this teaching role face-to-face, but had until recently done so online due to the pandemic. As such, I feel comfortable engaging with my students in either setting.

I am also employed as a mentor and tutor for students enrolled in an online translation course on the Futurelearn platform. This course attracts thousands of students from around the world, and so gives me the opportunity to teach and to facilitate discussions between individuals with a fascinating range of perspectives, experiences, and abilities. Again, this role requires me to find a balance between delivering a general syllabus at the right pace so that every student is challenged and fulfilled, and, simultaneously, taking the time to adapt and engage with people on a personal, one-to-one basis. Building on this, I have also tutored talented young research students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds through the internationally acclaimed Lumiere Scholarship Programme.

I am a Fellow of Advance HE (formally the Higher Education Academy), a not-for-profit organisation which trains and awards educators in contemporary teaching methods and theories, and which is universally reputed across the higher education sector. The portfolios that I have produced and the training that I have completed for these awards has honed my investment in centring EDI in my teaching practices; my primary focal points have been accessibility, student transitions, and digital literacy.

Thanks to my love of sports from a young age, I have over a decade of coaching experience, ranging from football and rugby to ultimate frisbee. While not directly related to academic learning, I have always found a valuable crossover in the dynamic between player and coach and that between student and teacher. Both involve accepting (and, I believe, finding the joy in) the responsibility you have for guiding and shaping someone else's growth. This is an aspect of teaching and coaching that I have always found hugely fulfilling and rewarding.

In my time at university, I have occupied a number of wellbeing- and support-related roles. I believe that a focus on mental and physical health is essential in any educational setting.

Tutoring Approach:
As I have alluded to, I believe in the value of engaging with students on an individual level. By adapting different teaching methods and elements of the relevant content according to the learning style and existing knowledge of the student in question, you can always find the best approach to the subject matter for them personally. In my experience, this leads to a fairly free and engaging learning environment, while also maintaining a necessary level of proximity to the syllabus.

Most importantly, though, this approach means that the student is more likely to genuinely enjoy their learning. In education as in any area of life, the best results come when you love what you do.

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Personal Description:
I come from a very multilingual and multicultural background. Having grown up in Tanzania and now Kenya I have had the opportunity to go to a French School for 8 years, learning every subject in French. Additionally, my fluency for Italian has come from my parents who are both Italian, which this level of Italian increased during my time at Boarding school (GCSE and A level), similarly with French.

Furthermore, having gone to an International Boarding School I have profoundly learnt Spanish from the ages of 10-18.

Teaching Experience:
This past summer, I have been able to participte in Language Summer School at Stonyhurst College and I have been priveleged to be able to teach the kids developed and more intermediate levels of English along with native languages, which I am fluent in. This enabled me to communicate with children when they haven't understood words etc...

Similarly, when I was at school I used to help the younger kids with their revision for upcoming exams, and used to help them learn relevant content along with grammar and conjucations, which is extremelly important when it comes to understanding and pronouncing foreign words.

Tutoring Approach:
As a tutor, I will be patient as I know that languages are very hard to learn and therefore having patient is important to fostering an important positive mentality, which is also a key factor to being able to achieve the grades an individual is aiming for.
Additionally, pronounciation will be worked on as this is very important when taking speaking exams, and I feel like this is very overlooked amongst tutors and not taken seriously; when someone knows how to pronounce it will be easier to spell and remember key vocabulary.
Furthermore, one thing i learned at school was that doing past papers is the most important thing to get yourself used to examination strcutures and get you to really understand syllabus and contents of the subject you are studying.
However, even though these are all contributing factors to learning a subject, knowing how to revise is just as important, which is something I will also be teaching and helping them find what revision tactic is best for them.

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Personal Description:
HI! My name is Ainhoa, Spanish native and a fully qualified and experienced Spanish tutor with SEN certification and DBS checks. I am the CEO of a company.
I offer 100% tailored 1-to-1 lessons to suit your needs and goals. You can learn in person, or via Skype, Teams, or WhatsApp - whichever is most convenient for you.

Teaching Experience:
I have lived in the UK for the past 12 and I have been teaching here since 2016, however I have been working in Spain and other places in the world, for more than 10 years as a tutor and also as a translator.
I have vast experience with GCSE and A Levels , DELE , AQA, Cervantes, Oxford and Cambridge as well as B levels and C levels.
All these years I have been helping students to go through the exams, getting as a result the maximum grade, every single case.
I have also helped adults who wanted to learn Spanish to be able to communicate when they are surrounded by Spanish people, also with a great success.

Tutoring Approach:
My teaching style is friendly, patient, and supportive. I'll help you build confidence in your Spanish abilities, specially speaking and listening, whether you want to learn for travel, work, exams, or just for fun.

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Personal Description:
Spanish Tuition
With over 22 years of teaching experience at Dulwich College, I have a proven track record of guiding students to achieve top A-Level results, including A* grades. Now retired from full-time teaching, I offer private tuition tailored to the needs of each learner.
Whether your goal is to refine conversational fluency, master advanced grammar, or explore Spanish literature and culture, I provide expert support to help you succeed.
Limited spaces available.
Tuition is also available for adults at all levels, from complete beginners to advanced speakers.

Teaching Experience:
1981-82: I.L.E.A.: -Dunraven School, London
"O"Level Spanish
Group of 8 students

Richard Atkins School, London
"Spanish for beginners"
Group of 10 students

Stockwell Manor Branch, London
"Spanish for beginners" Level 2
Group of 10 students

2001- City Lit Covent Garden London
Spanish Art in Spanish Level 5
33-week course introducing the History of Spanish Art as a means of
practicing conversation skills.

2002-2022 -Dulwich College London
Spanish Lectora

2002-2004 -James Allen's Girls' School - Dulwich
Spanish Lectora

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About Language Teaching
I believe that teaching is an art. Everyone has the potential to learn, regardless of mental hindrances. In my view, the role of a teacher is to understand both the limitations and strengths of each pupil and tailor a unique course accordingly.
The most essential requirement for a pupil is passion and the willingness to learn; the rest is the teacher's responsibility.
I started teaching Spanish as a means of earning a living when I first came to the UK in 1973. Ever since then, it has always been a source of income. I am a professional painter, but selling paintings is not a reliable form of income. I have excellent references from former students that I can provide on request.

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Personal Description:
Teaching is my main vocation. I'm not only a native speaker but a qualified teacher with a linguistic background.

*BA & MA in Education & Languages - academic foundation

*UK & International Teaching Qualifications (QTS) - proven professional training

*DBS checked-available on request

Teaching Experience:
Come and learn Spanish with a dedicated teacher with 20 years of teaching expertise (children and adults).

From beginners to advanced learners, achieve real results with personalised guidance. Let's learn, have fun and start speaking Spanish with confidence!

Tutoring Approach:
*Tailored Lessons - each session is designed to suit your level, goals, and learning style

*Custom Learning Resources - engaging materials created to support your progress

*Flexible & Supportive Approach - learn at your own pace, with guidance every step of the way

*Flexible times - choose the best time for you, online and in-person options

*Residential Tuition - in-person sessions in the comfort of your home (available for an additional fee).

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