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Helen
My Qualifications
University of Surrey
Translation
Merit (2018)
University of Reading
Modern Languages (French and German)
Merit (1994)
University of Bath
European Studies
2i (1988)
Verification Status
Information about Helen
I am passionate about languages and want to make learning them enjoyable and rewarding. I believe that everyone has linguistic ability, its just a question of adapting to each learners different learning style. I use a range of resources to keep lessons stimulating and to facilitate learning.
I am a qualified secondary school teacher, but also have experience of teaching business German in local corporates - I lived and worked in marketing in France and Germany.
I can teach face-to-face or online. I use a variety of resources, both printed and interactive, to ensure students are stimulated and kept up-to-date with the latest trends.
Students have often told me that they never really understood grammar until they had tuition with me. I seem to have a knack of explaining it in a simple way that really makes sense, so that they are able to adapt their own sentences, rather than just learning phrases off by heart. I love it when they experience that eureka moment.
Apart from studying for exams I believe that you are never too old to learn a language so why not brush up on your holiday conversation or start learning French or German as a hobby?
Availability: Can be flexible, so contact me to discuss.
Willing to travel: 10 miles
Experience: I am a qualified language teacher with over 30 years experience of teaching and tutoring French and German to children and adults. I have taught complete beginners through to GCSE and A level standard in schools, colleges and abroad. I have also run my own Adult Education courses. Students have always enjoyed my lessons and achieved good results.
I have lived and worked In Paris and Berlin, both as a medical sales rep and in marketing and communications. I have used my experience to deliver social and business language training to local corporates.
DBS Check: Yes
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Feedback For Helen (4)
Auriol (Mrs)
24/01/2024
Helen has been working with my Y13 son for nearly a year and in that time has massively improved his confidence and ability. He has gone from being predicted a D to a B and has conditional French offers now for University. He really looks forward to his lessons. We find Helen professional and extremely helpful.
Vikas (Miss)
16/01/2024
Confidence in my child after only few sittings is amazing. Highly recommend.
Claire (Mrs)
27/07/2022
I wouldn`t hesitate to recommend Helen. My daughter is very shy and Helen had a wonderful balance of personal and professional in her German tutoring. Her home was welcoming and she helped us feel at comfortable. The pace and level of work suited my daughter and you could tell Helen was invested in her success.