Information About Angel - Wandsworth teacher - (103 reviews)
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Languages Taught
French |
Price Guide |
| Beginner | £60.00 |
| Intermediate | £60.00 |
| Advanced | £60.00 |
| Expert | £60.00 |
Spanish |
Price Guide |
| Beginner | £60.00 |
| Intermediate | £60.00 |
| Advanced | £60.00 |
| Expert | £60.00 |
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Personal Description:
Hello, my name is Angel and I'm a native Spanish speaker from Argentina. I also lived for six years in Paris and am fluent in French. I have a masters level degree in Languages and Translation, a Bachelor of Science (hons) in Psychology from the Open University, and a Masters in English Literature from the Sorbonne University in Paris. I am a qualified teacher (Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training).
Teaching Experience:
I have 20 years experience in language teaching (Spanish, French and English) and have worked in a number of different schools and language institutes, from primary and secondary schools to corporate language training centres and universities.
I have worked in colleges in London, Leicestershire, and Devon. In London, I have worked in Newcastle University, Arden University, Birkbeck University, and DLD college.
I usually tutor students for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE both in GCSEs and A levels. In addition, I offer support to those students doing languages at university who are finding it hard to organise their essays and dissertations in a foreign language.
Teaching Approach:
My main focus in language tutoring is on communication, but I also have experience in preparing students for official examinations, and business and academic needs. I always take the time to discuss your requirements with you to work out a programme that will best suit your needs and what you're interested in getting from your language classes.
For my classes, I provide all the material myself (photocopies, handouts, textbook) all included in the price per hour. For those students who are working on their GCSEs and A levels, I provide handouts and power-points which simplify the topics and teach you exams techniques to improve performance in final exams.
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Native Language: Spanish
Additional Languages: English (British), French, Spanish
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Additional Languages: English (British), French, Spanish
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Sorbonne University, Paris. (2019) - English Literature (Masters) (✔ On File)
- NCFE (2015) - Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (Professional) (✔ On File)
- The Open University (2013) - Psychology (Bachelors) (✔ On File)
- University of Cordoba, Argentina (1999) - Modern Languages and Translation (Masters) (✔ On File)
Angel's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 103 |
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AngelFrom Prasanna (5/5): Angel helped me to complete an assignment that i was struggling with. He was supportive and kept me on track, as i struggled to stay on topic. I would recommend him if you would like a calm and patient tutor.
Reply from: Angel: Thank you Prasanna. Best of luck with the next assignment.
Regards
Regards
From Belinda (/5): Ángel is very professional and has been of great help to our son as he prepares for his GCSEs. Having his excellent support every week has given our son more confidence too.
From Tim (/5): Angel has helped my son improve his grade in is 6.1 psychology A'level exam and provided really useful resources.
From Jing (/5): Just a quick note to say a big thank you for your amazing teaching! Your patience and expertise have made learning French a breeze. My kids really enjoy your classes, and I appreciate all the effort you put into making them engaging. Looking forward to more lessons with you!
From Sarah (/5): I wanted to express my gratitude for your exceptional French tutoring. Your patience, clear explanations, and personalized lessons have significantly enhanced my learning experience. Your ability to make complex topics understandable and your interactive teaching style have greatly improved my confidence in using French. Moreover, the cultural insights you share add a valuable dimension to our lessons. Thank you for your dedication and for making learning French so enjoyable and effective.
From Gazey (/5): Angel is an incredibly knowledgeable, super organised, and kind tutor. He provides homework material every week, as well as feedback which is really useful. He is passionate and this comes through in his lessons. My daughter is happy with Angel's teaching method. She said "he is also very patient".
Maria
Maria
Reply from: Angel: Hi Maria,
Thank you for the feedback. I am glad that Sariah is progressing and enjoying the lessons.
Regards
Thank you for the feedback. I am glad that Sariah is progressing and enjoying the lessons.
Regards
From Lauren (/5): Ángel is a great teacher, he has really helped my dad learn Spanish. He delivers really well structured classes that help to build on listening reading and writing skills.
Ángel is really accommodating of my Dad’s busy schedule and is really flexible which makes such a difference. My Dad has said he really feels his Spanish has made massive improvements in only a few weeks! We hope to continue lessons with Ángel for many more weeks/ months to come.
Highly recommend for beginners and adult learners!
Ángel is really accommodating of my Dad’s busy schedule and is really flexible which makes such a difference. My Dad has said he really feels his Spanish has made massive improvements in only a few weeks! We hope to continue lessons with Ángel for many more weeks/ months to come.
Highly recommend for beginners and adult learners!
From Angelo (/5): I have only had a few lessons with Angel in French and he has helped me improve a lot in all aspects such as speaking.
From Patricia (/5): Angela has been very communicative and shows genuine interest in his student.We've seen an improvement since starting tution with him.
From Vugar (/5): Angel is a great tutor, very engaging and always finds a way to motivate and push my son. In addition, his timely feedbacks always very useful.
From Leilani (/5): Angel’s lessons have been very helpful so far as he provides material that is clear and easy to understand. He pushes and challenges me, helping me to think outside the box and is very organised.
From Nao (/5): I find his lessons very helpful and his explanation is very clear and easy to understand.
From Viviana (/5): Angel was very kind and fast to communicate with. Unfortunately, there was a misunderstanding on what I needed so the class didn't go as expected. But I valued Angel willing to refund the class.
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From Priya (/5): Angel has just started teaching my daughter. Her feedback has been positive, and she appreciates Angel's thorough lessons. I hope this will help her achieve the grades she aims for. Thank you, Angel, for your commitment to the lessons and proactiveness in initiating what my daughter needs to study.
From Anil (/5): Angel is very organised and efficient in his approach and his teaching. He has material to support his lessons and is easy to work with. He communicates well and makes the lessons structured and effective. Highly recommended.
From Claudia (/5): My daughter has had a few lessons with Ángel and has found him already very helpful and insightful, the feedback given is always useful and relevant enabling a deeper understanding in psychology.
From Sherif (/5): Due to Ángel 's approach and energy, my son is finally enjoying French and is motivated to put effort into the subject. Thank you Ángel.
From Will (/5): Very knowledgeable and patient with students, happy to answer any questions you have about the language or culture. I would recommend lessons with Angel for learners of any skill level from complete beginner's to those well versed in the language already
From Aneta (/5): The tutor is very thorough, reliable, and has great knowledge on the subject. He has motivated me to understand the specific area of psychology and write an essay based on academic knowledge.
Thank you for your enthusiasm for learning and patience.
Great Tutor that helped me so much !
Thank you for your enthusiasm for learning and patience.
Great Tutor that helped me so much !
From Jay (/5): Angel is a very good tutor, I really enjoyed his lesson. I will definitely consider having more lessons with him.
From Rosa (/5): A very good, well prepared and thorough tutor of Psychology. Replied promptly to messages, friendly approach and clear explanations. Also provided revision material which was very useful. Would recommend.
From Barnaby (/5): Excellent teaching, very nice and very professional
From Josh (/5): Ángel seems to be an excellent tutor, so far the lessons have been interesting and enjoyable. His style of teaching and his use of power points really keeps me engaged during our lessons. I am pleased with how Ángel is always on time and his lessons are so organised (and he is always patient when I am not so
Reply from: Angel: Thank you Josh! I a happy you are enjoying the lessons.
Regards.
Ángel.
Regards.
Ángel.
From Smaranda (/5): Very helpful with revision. Excellent revision booklets. Helps motivate me study more and revise thoroughly
From Raechele (/5): I am happy to say that Angel is not only a reliable tutor, he is also very helpful. Our session was useful and affective, he also was available at short notice. I recommend him to fellow students and I will continue on building my working relationship with Angel.
From Mairead (/5): So far, my daughter has found tutoring with Angel very helpful for her imminent French A level exam. He is very organised and is managing to cover the revision of all components of the exam course with her in a brisk and helpful way.
From Naomye (/5): Angel is good guiding you through the instruction and give you great explanations about what I needed to do through my essay, clear information and helping you lot with the correction of the grammar and how my redaction sheet is formed.
From Kinshing (/5): Despite only having 2 lessons so far with Angel, I can see why he is an excellent tutor and uses his teaching experiences to help me secure a high grade and have produced a wonderful booklets that display everything I need to know for my A level Psychology exams.
From Sanna (/5): Very useful Spanish A-level prep for my upcoming exam.
From IRUNE (/5): Angel is great at communicating with me about how my son is doing and has actually made my son more enthusiastic about psychology in the space of 10 days!!
Would thoroughly recommend him!
Would thoroughly recommend him!
From Jean (/5): Everything seems to be going well. No complaints. I will try to sit in the next couple of lessons so I can give more detailed feedback.
From Clair (/5): Ángel is friendly, engaging, easy to understand and knowledgeable. He covers material quickly and provides homework. So far we are pleased with his performance as a business studies tutor.
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From Dina (/5): Angel helps my children with Spanish IGSE. They are extremely happy with the lessons.
From Maria (/5): Ángel is a very conscientious teacher. He is well organised and goes to great lengths to pass on information to his pupils. My son is reasonably challenged with his tuition and he is progressing steadily.
From Imane (/5): Very good teacher, we found him through the website. He is helping my daughter prepare for her Spanish GCSE, and she finds his lessons well planned and very helpful.
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From Constantin (/5): Angel is a greta tutor, using very clear materials Mu son is happy with the lessons and enjoys working with Angel
From Jayne (/5): Excellent level of well prepared,stimulating and challenging texts which form the basis of each lesson. Angel is an excellent tutor and he has access to a wide range of interesting topics.
From Lindsey (/5): My daughter (15) needed help with her Spanish GCSE. Angel is a really good tutor and makes Spanish fun and easy to absorb. Really good content and I would highly recommend his tutoring skills.
From David (/5): Would highly recommend Angel as a French tutor, I have enjoyed the variation in his classes between focusing on grammar and facilitating conversation. Angel is also observant on identifying key areas of improvement and structures our lessons accordingly while at the same time being open to focusing on a particular topic that I would like to cover. Each lesson is paced nicely too so have never felt material is rushed and he is always patient with the exercises which is exactly what you want. I look forward to our classes and can see progress being made which is very rewarding thanks to his guidance.
From Chi (/5): Angel is a great tutor, he is patient, consistent and very intelligent. In just a few lessons I could see my french improving already. It’s all about consistency and practice but he makes it very easy to understand and learn French. Highly recommend!
From claire (/5): Great communication, my daughter is now engaging in her sessions which is fabulous. She feeds back with enthusiasm. 3rd week very good!!!
From Ruby (/5): My daughter got A* in psychology thanks to Mr. Angel 's support and encouragement. His well-organized and professional lessons are great help to my daughter. Would highly recommend!
From Gabriel (/5): Angel is a brilliant teacher. Extremely professional, deep knowledge of subject, patient with mistakes and excited to extend topics and go further as and when required. Cannot recommend him highly enough.
From Nym (/5): Very good with explanations that stick in your mind. Definitely recommend!
From Gemma (/5): Angel was a very useful and engaging tutor, he provided lots of resources alongside lessons and very kindly tailored our lessons to our own personal goals. Thank you Angel!
From Susie (/5): Angel is a patient and friendly teacher.
The lesson is interesting and flows at a good pace .
He is a very collaborative tutor and gives you confidence.
The lesson is interesting and flows at a good pace .
He is a very collaborative tutor and gives you confidence.
From Dawn (/5): My daughter has had her first two psychology sessions with Angel over the past two weeks. He has made the lessons very engaging with PowerPoints related to the topics she has struggled with recently. His teaching approaches are very clear and detailed ensuring she understands each topic.
From Edward (/5): Ángel has been a great tutor so far, helping me practice my Spanish after a 10 year break. He has good materials to work through and is very flexible about timings for our sessions. Would recommend!
From Methusan (/5): My psychology tutor, Angel which I’ve had two lessons with so far, I find his resources such as PowerPoints very helpful and I like the fact he does exam questions with me. It helps me understand more of the topic and content.
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From Caroline (/5): Ángel has been very proactive and easy to deal with, especially making every effort to accommodate my daughter’s timetable. Ángel has been tutoring my daughter AS level Psychology for a quick revision in order to help her in those areas she needed the most, ready for her May’s mocks. During this time, he has established a very good rapport with my daughter, developing both her enthusiasm and confidence in the subject which she needed. I have found Ángel to be reliable, well organised, productive and professional and always keen and happy to go beyond. I cannot fault him in any way and my daughter is now having some AS level Spanish tuition with him as well. So convenient that Ángel teaches both subjects. I highly recommend Ángel for any tutoring requirements in any of his subjects.
From Paul (/5): Angel always makes the French lessons interesting.
He has good teaching methods which means that progress is quickly made. I would definitely recommend.
He has good teaching methods which means that progress is quickly made. I would definitely recommend.
From Luiza (/5): Angel has been tutoring my son for his Spanish and psychology A levels . He is an experienced tutor who knows how to engage young students and motivate them. He is vey methodical and organzas when structuring and planning his sessions which helps the student to maximise their learning. The material he provides is excellent . My son thinks the sessions are interesting and useful which o have not heard from his before !’ I would certainly recommend Angel as a tutor .
From James (/5): My daughter has only had 3 sessions teaching my daughter to date, but my first impressions are very positive of his approach and style of teaching.
Reply from: Angel: Thank you, James, I'd glad that everything is going fine.
From Sonia (/5): Ángel is an excellent tutor who is able to quickly highlight what improvements need to made in a progressive manner. Not only he is organised and has provided me with many PowerPoints for my Alevel psychology class, he also makes me feel as though I improve every lesson! He also provides me with homework and marks it with me which is fundamental for a levels.
Reply from: Angel: I am glad to hear that, Sonia.
Keep up with the good work!
Keep up with the good work!
From Y (/5):
From Angel (/5): Angel is a wonderful Psychology teacher! I'm in University and sometimes I find it hard to navigate some of my modules but Angel is very encouraging and helps me improve every aspect of my modules. I have learnt so much from his sessions. His session were engaging, useful and goes at a good pace and I would highly recommend him as a teacher.
From Leonie (/5): Angel is an excellent teacher with great attention to detail. Always prepared with interesting lesson plans.
From Angela (/5): Angel has recently starting tutoring my daughter, he very quickly got to speed in terms of recognising her gaps and has been very professional and supportive since. I have noticed an improvement in my daughters attention on the subject, he has also noticed where she could be doing better and has made suggestions to aid her further. I have been very pleased with his tutoring and also the fact that he keeps me completely up to date with the work and her progress. Thank you Angel!
From Amy (/5): I'm really enjoying my lessons with Ángel. The lessons are planned and displayed in a really efficient way- in advance, use of a powerpoint, over a zoom call. Each lesson is tailored to my needs specifically, and I love the speaking element to it as speaking is something that's incredibly important in a language and we do next to none of it at school. Ángel is adaptable, and he sets me homework after the lesson as well. I would really recommend Ángel as a tutor, and I know I'll definitely progress quickly with him.
From Craig (/5): Ángel is helpful, inspiring and is tailoring the teaching to exactly what is useful and interesting to me. Really enjoying our lessons. Muchas gracias!
From Christopher (/5): Angel is a highly experienced and excellent Spanish teacher. His classes are well prepared, structured and very varied. He utilises various online and traditional teaching resources depending on the subject and tailors the content to your specific learning needs and desire. I can highly recommend him as a teacher!
From Maya (/5): Angel helps you understand content quickly so you learn a lot each less. He also provides resources far in advance of the lesson and additional resources to use. Really good for psychology recommend
From Susan (/5): Angel is a very good Tutor. I am very pleased that I have chosen to learn Spanish with him as he is professional, patient and helpful. For me having zoom classes is far better than trying to learn with an app. Angel has sent me study books and has set some homework for me to progress between lessons… I would certainly recommend him.
From Sebastian (/5): Angel has been tutoring my 13 year old son. The feedback from Sam has been very positive. Angel is friendly and open, he sets out the lessons well, makes things clear and has a good sense of humour!
My sons Spanish is progressing well and we want him to continue with Angel , so we are happy.
Would definitely recommend Angel.
My sons Spanish is progressing well and we want him to continue with Angel , so we are happy.
Would definitely recommend Angel.
From HARRISON (/5): Angel is a fantastic and very understanding tutor. I am thoroughly enjoying my lessons with him.
From David (/5): From the outset, my experience with Angel has been absolutely excellent. As a casual Spanish learner, and one that was somewhat nervous before starting classes, I am finding the lessons useful, well structured and interesting, and Angel is great to chat to, friendly and patient. He is always very well organised and accommodating. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
From Charlotte (/5): I am an adult/casual learner and I had been trying to teach myself french for a while, but I realised I was never practicing speaking or listening to french, so I contacted Angel.
I've only had a few lessons so far but completely agree with the rest of the feedback - Angel is an excellent tutor. It's challenging but that's what I wanted, and I feel completely comfortable to get things wrong and make mistakes. Highly recommend.
I've only had a few lessons so far but completely agree with the rest of the feedback - Angel is an excellent tutor. It's challenging but that's what I wanted, and I feel completely comfortable to get things wrong and make mistakes. Highly recommend.
From janet (/5): I'm so pleased to have chosen Angel as a tutor. He is very easy to get along with and understands the difficulties that I have in getting to grips with Spanish. He is very encouraging and prepares the lessons well. I have no hesitation in recommending him to others.
From Salina (/5): Angel is a very professional tutor and I like the feedback that he gives. He regularly contacts me if my child has homework pending or regarding any issues, Angel makes sure that my child gets all the work done and his teaching is of top standard. He is a very excellent teacher.
From Mark (/5): I have been taking classes from Angel weekly for the last three and a half years and could not be happier to have found him. As a teacher, he is organised, thoughtful and patient. He plans lessons each week, sends them well ahead of time and organises our time together to be as efficient and effective as possible. He organises lessons specifically for me based on how I react and learn best. In turn, my Spanish has improved immensely over the past few years. He has compassion, attention to detail and patience. But he also holds you accountable and that is crucial. From a purely organisational perspective he is always organised, always follows up, always is on time and never misses a communication. I know he teaches a variety of subjects but given my experience I would recommend him to anyone seeking private tutoring and can also vouch that the skills and qualities described above are relatable to large classes of students of various levels of sophistication. From how he teaches, to the success we have had together, to his pure integrity, professionalism and punctuality, I would recommend his services highly.
From Anna (/5): Angel is professional and approachable. He provides useful resources and tailors the lessons to your needs. Very good tutor!
From Jack (/5): Angel is a fantastic tutor. He makes good use of exercises and resources to reinforce learning and introduce topics before discussing them in class. This, coupled with a very friendly and attentive demeanor, makes for very enjoyable lessons. I look forward to my weekly lessons and can certainly see a large improvement to my French language skills.
From Adriana (/5): Angel is a great teacher. He is always prepared for our classes and provides us with extra material when we need it. He makes the lesson very engaging and relatable and always encourages us to speak in Spanish and practice our conversation skills while keeping the lesson fun. Highly recommended!
From Nigel (/5): I have now completed 4 or 5 lessons with Angel. As an adult learner with a goal to speak business-spanish I am finding the sessions helpful and engaging. I highly recommend working with him.
From Anna (/5): Just started taking lessons with Angel as an adult/casual learner via Zoom. He is a great teacher - good at providing learning content and good explanations.
From Ceyda (/5): Angel is very considerate he really goes out of his way to help his students. I sent off my work on the Tuesday and he already checked through my work and sent it back to me before Friday. Angel really has helped me with referencing and structuring my work, he is also very patient which makes him a great tutor. His responses via email is so efficent and he always takes the time to answer any of my questions.
From Gareth (/5): Angel is knowledgable, punctual & have great patience, everything we needed!
From Fabian (/5): Angel has been a fantastic tutor, exactly what I was looking for when signing up for Spanish classes. Unfortunately I was unable to continue my sessions due to schedule clashes, but he will be the first person I turn to when I’m ready to continue studying Spanish.
From Emily (/5): I’ve really enjoyed my Spanish tuition with Angel. He is very friendly and helpful, and is always very well prepared for each session, bringing along resources like Spanish news articles or grammar exercises for me to either work on in the session or to practise at home. He’s also very patient and clear when he explains grammar rules or vocabulary in the sessions, which is really useful. I always feel like I get a lot out of each session, as we speak in Spanish during the sessions and discuss a wide range of topics, which I’ve found really helpful for my language level and really enjoyable as well.
From Nowell (/5): Angei has been great,
he is reliable, patient and determined to make a difference as a teacher. William has learnt a lot from Angel and now believes that he can master Spanish.
he is reliable, patient and determined to make a difference as a teacher. William has learnt a lot from Angel and now believes that he can master Spanish.
From Cameron (/5): Angel has tutored my son with great skill in both Psychology and French. My son’s confidence in the subjects has grown since the tutoring started, and he is enjoying the classes.
From Zara (/5): Angel is a fantastic tutor! He prepares his lessons very well in order to help me where I need it the most. He has an ability to make french grammar look easier. His passion for the french language clearly rubs off when he’s teaching and I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to improve their french skills!
From Jerry (/5): Angel is tutoring my son Spanish and Psychology at A level. Angel has succeeded in engaging my son and getting him interested and motivated in the subjects. I get feedback on progress which takes in all aspect of the learning. Angel is very conscientious and provides excellent material for the lessons, which are well planned. His approach is positive, very professional but friendly.
From A (/5): We frequently go through past papers together from which I get feedback for what to improve on. If I don't understand an area in the topic, he will explain it to me well with an example. We have covered all the topics I needed at a good speed.
From Isaac (/5): Accomodating to schedules, understanding and prepared with materials! All good!
From Luke (/5): Really enjoying the lessons so far. Angel is a great teacher, and reacts well to how I'm managing the speaking at any given point. Can feel my French coming back to me already.
Looking forward to the next lessons!
Looking forward to the next lessons!
From Daiki (/5): Very good tutouring and got all the resources (Exam techniques & Revision guide) I needed.
From Franck (/5): Professional, very good professor , flexible.
From Joyce (/5): Simply excellent!!! I am so grateful to have him as s french and Psychology tutor for my daughter. I chose Mr Angel as a result of the reviews from parents and l am not disappointed. My daughter described him as having positive and happy personality. He really and genuinely cares for his students and keen to support. I will highly recommend him for both French and Psychology.
From Nemat (/5): Angel provided intensive tutoring in Spanish for my children who are studying for their IGCSEs. He engaged them in different ways, sustaining their interest for 2 hour sessions with ease. The focused on grammar and he managed to get them to speak in comfortably in Spanish. Angel was punctual, reliable and helped them make real progress in their learning. I would definitely recommend him and plan to ask him for further session in future.
From Liam (/5): Angel is a great teacher, patient, knowledgable, with excellent teaching techniques. I enjoy the classes as they're fun with a great mix of structured learning and normal everyday conversation. In only a few short lessons I have noticed a big improvement.
From Mahalia (/5): Excellent teacher. Very reliable and inspiring.Responds exactly to the level and subject you require. Would not hesitate to recommend very highly.
From Hannah (/5): Really helpful. Breaks down everything into easy to follow exercises. Excellent feedback on any work I produce. Highly recommend!!
From Sinead (/5): Angel has already made a huge difference helping our son with advanced level french. He has a warm and reassuring personality that instills confidence in the learner. He is timely and patient and makes the session enpoyable. We have certainly made the right decision, employing Angel and would certainly recommend using him.
From Grace (/5): We have found Angel enthusiastic and reliable,happy to share relevant resources to assist the student. Good three way communication between student and parents.
Lots of home work and essays to keep the student on top of his work and with the syllabus /Curriculum.
I will recommend him for any student Psychology.
Lots of home work and essays to keep the student on top of his work and with the syllabus /Curriculum.
I will recommend him for any student Psychology.
From Sofiya (/5): Everything is brilliant, my desire to learn the language has increased just as much as my ability and I am really ejoying lessons with Angel. He provides authentic immersion in the french language and has been able to help me improve my french at a greater rate.
From Simon (/5): Very engaging lessons which have been tailored to my goals and reasons for wanting to learn. I would highly recommend to anyone else, Angel is a fantastic tutor.
From Sara (/5): Perfect for my needs. Lessons are all in Spanish, which is challenging but really helping me to practise listening and speaking skills, which are much harder to develop than reading and writing. I have quickly progressed from individual words to having conversations on a variety of topics. Great!