Edwin - Nottingham tutor






Information About Edwin:


Personal Description:

I taught modern languages [mainly French] for 25 years from year 7 to adult learners at secondary level [11- 18] and tertiary level [18+].
I have had a variety of jobs since then including working for a translation/interpreting agency and NHS Interpreting Services.
My mother was Italian - Italian [near native]
Speak French [near native]
Spanish
Portuguese.



Teaching Experience:

French 25 years 11-18 & Private tuition various levels & FE to Final Diploma IoL
Italian FE - Ab initio & private tuition
Spanish FE - Ab initio & private tuition
I am currently tutoring a variety of students covering a wide range of ages and abilities.



Tutoring Approach:

I taught modern languages [mainly French] for 25 years from year 7 to adult learners at secondary level [11- 18] and tertiary level [18+].
I have had a variety of jobs since then including working for a translation/interpreting agency and NHS Interpreting Services.
My mother was Italian - Italian [near native]
Speak French [near native]
Spanish
Portuguese.

Teaching Experience:
French 25 years 11-18 & Private tuition various levels & FE to Final Diploma Institute of Linguists
Italian FE - from the start & private tuition
Spanish FE - from the start & private tuition
I am currently tutoring a variety of students covering a wide range of ages and abilities and languages.

Tutoring Approach:
Communication - Communication - Communication

I always adapt each lesson according to the student's personality and needs. At the beginning I usually discuss with students what they want to achieve as a target and what topics interest them most and I will meet their needs. my students have achieved good results and have improved their level of learning.
I tailor the learning processes and techniques differently to each student.
For whatever reason you need to learn or update your foreign language skills - business, pleasure, exams etc. - I can help you achieve your goals.
I tailor my teaching styles to your learning needs and objectives. There is no need to buy expensive courses. I will provide the necessary materials. All you need to provide is the enthusiasm to learn. You need to commit to a few minutes each day of personal learning.
I usually have a preliminary meeting with you to ascertain what you need and if you have any prior learning in the target language.
I then adapt my lessons to your level and your specific needs. I integrate new learning into your existing knowledge base - if any. I will give you strategies for easy vocabulary learning and build on that vocabulary with accessible grammar so that you can start to talk on an ever- widening number of topics.
I create a comfortable teaching environment so that each student can concentrate and be motivated.
My two main aims are to
+ To promote active learning.
+ To encourage communication.
I help you learn on a 1-to-1 basis or in small groups [max 6].
I also teach small groups.
Small groups have several advantages: -
+ Small groups allow students to bring their own experience to the learning process
+ Small groups encourage active learning rather than passive listening
+ Students take more responsibility for their own learning
+ Students learn from each other's demonstrations, examples, insights, and mistakes
+ Students develop interpersonal communication skills, such as listening, collaborating
+ Students become more competent and more confident more quickly



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Qualifications:

  • Degree French & English
  • Cert Ed
  • 3rd year university level Italian & Spanish

Further Information:

Availability:  Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring:   Travels to you / Online
References Supplied?   Yes
Additional Languages Spoken:   Italian, Spanish, French, Friulano & Portuguese