Philippe

French/Spanish Tutor | Native Speaker | Master`s Degree | Former Examiner | GCSE, A-Level & Adult Learners
Your first three lessons are completely free.
This gives you the opportunity to experience my teaching approach first-hand, assess the progress you can make with my guidance, and decide with confidence whether my teaching style and expertise are the right fit for your learning needs. I believe that the best way to appreciate the value of personalised tuition is to experience it for yourself.
I am a highly qualified native French/Spanish tutor with extensive teaching experience (over 40 years) and a Master`s degree. Over the course of my career, I have successfully taught students of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to advanced learners, helping them achieve outstanding academic results and gain confidence in speaking French and Spanish.
As a former examiner, I have an in-depth understanding of GCSE and A-Level examination requirements and assessment criteria. I know what examiners look for and can help students develop the skills, techniques and confidence needed to achieve the highest grades, including Grade 9 at GCSE and top grades at A-Level.
I specialise in:
• GCSE French/Spanish (AQA, Edexcel and OCR)
• A-Level French/Spanish
• University and degree-level French
• Adult learners and beginners
• Conversational French/Spanish and pronunciation
• Business French
• Grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading and writing
Every lesson is personalised to suit individual goals, learning style and pace. Whether my students are preparing for exams, seeking to improve their spoken French/Spanish for work or travel, or simply learning for pleasure, I provide engaging, well-structured lessons that build confidence and deliver measurable progress.
My teaching style is professional, patient and supportive. I create a positive learning environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions, practise speaking and reach their full potential. Many of my students have gone on to achieve excellent examination results and develop lasting confidence in using French/Spanish in real-life situations.
You may also be interested to know that I was Staff Development Officer at Strode`s college (1995-2013). Part of my brief was to lead a team of observers who conducted lesson observations on a regular basis. Such initiative enabled us to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in our college via professional conversations held after each and every lesson observation. Mindful of this you may want to use my skills in this field.
If you are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated French/Spanish tutor with proven expertise in both teaching and examining, I would be delighted to help you achieve your goals.

Availability: Available all week but online

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: 1976- 1992: Head of MFL department at the Matthew Arnold School.
1993- 1994 (August)- Head of MFL.
1994- 2013 (July)- Head of MFL and Staff Development Manager.
Jan 2015- August 2021 French and Spanish teacher at Woking College.