Information About Elizabeth Ann - Donabate tutor -

(9 reviews)

Personal Description:

A dynamic and highly experienced Modern Foreign Language teacher (French & Spanish) and English & avid linguist.
Over 25 years experience inclusive of 12 years international teaching experience, 9 of which were in France and 3 in Spain at secondary level.

I qualified with a double honours degree and honours PGDE.
My teaching background in Ireland, includes a broad range of secondary schools in addition to tailor made differentiated tuition for state exams and DELF and ESL and extensive online tuition.
I am fully registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland*and have up to date Garda vetting.

Tutoring Experience:

My career commenced as a 'répétitrice' / 'assistante' at a private secondary school in Haute Savoie, ESCR.
In addition, I taught English for 2 years in Lyon & 7 years in Paris in 'formation continue' language schools. Furthermore, I taught both English and French in Valencia (where I lived for 3.5 years) at a secondary school for 2 years. I am currently teaching all three subjects at secondary level in Dublin. I have been teaching Spanish at secondary level since 2015 and been offering Spanish tuition for many years and tutor French at secondary and university level.


All tuition has been online exclusively since 2019 and will remain so.

Approach to Grinds:

My aim is to create effective lessons using motivating methodologies that allow you attain your language goal while enjoying learning !

You will see your real progress and maintain your motivation to integrate your new language into your daily life !

As I have learnt four foreign languages, I am very patient and can facilitate your learning with tailor made strategies for your unique style to help you succeed.

Tuition subjects 2024

Recommencing after the mocks

1) French and Spanish

* Junior Cert (Common level ).
* Ordinary Level Leaving Cert
* Higher Level Leaving cert

Summer term 8 weeks

Commences week 10th April

2) University level French
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A blend of digital and authentic resources form an integral part of your tuition.

I adore teaching and seeing my students' progress.
All my students improve vastly and achieve high results.

Your Questions Answered.

1) How will my tuition be structured?

*Following an initial level test, an online course of tailor made ( renewable)online lessons to suit your study schedule.

I offer 3 groups of 10 week lessons

Students can commence in any term ( if slots available) *
2 classes per week nearer exams is an option ( weekends near exam time)*

OCT - DEC TERM 1
JAN - MARCH TERM 2

APRIL JUNE ( Early) TERM 3

* All students can commence in any of the three tuition terms subject to availability.

2) Can I choose my timetable and hours ?

Please indicate your preferred day / days and times in your enquiry and I will do my very best to accommodate your request if feasible.

3) What is the cost of my lessons ?

If the student is happy with the teaching methods, teaching style and progress and wishes to continue with a course of lessons, these are payable in advance as part of their tailor made course.

€ 240 for 5 lessons * ( offer ) €50 initial cost of lesson

The tailor made course vary dependent on your language learning needs.

5/10 ( renewable if requested )



4) How can I be assured I am making progress in my language?

Your new language competency, your results and your newly acquired confidence. *

5 ) Are learning tips and strategies provided ?

Absolutely, each lesson is tailored made to suit the learners aims and style and with relevant linked resources.
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I look forward to helping your reach your language goals.



À très bientôt .!

Hasta muy pronto !

Tuition Terms

Oct - Dec 10 weeks
Jan - March 10 weeks
April - June 10 weeks

Junior cert mid June

Rescheduling

If a student needs to reschedule a lesson ,I request 24 hours notice and I will hold the lesson as per my policy.