Information About Helen - Lincoln teacher - (27 reviews)
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Helen offers a discount of 25% on their first / introductory lesson!
French |
Price Guide |
| Beginner | £22.50 |
| Intermediate | £25.00 |
| Advanced | £30.00 |
English |
Price Guide |
| Beginner | £22.50 |
| Intermediate | £25.00 |
| Advanced | £30.00 |
| Expert | £30.00 |
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Personal Description:
I am an enthusiastic francophile based in the Lincoln area with many years' experience of teaching and translating the French language. My passion is to inspire both young learners and adults to develop their communication skills in French and to enjoy using these skills on their travels or in their work.
Teaching Experience:
After studying for my First Class Honour Degree in Modern Languages and European Studies, I worked in Continuing Education at the University of Nottingham where I successfully ran French courses in Family Learning for 9 years. Building on this experience, I then set up my own language tuition business in 2004 and have spent the last 15 years teaching children, young adults, business people and holidaymakers to speak, understand and write French - no matter what their starting point.
Teaching Approach:
My passion is for helping people to discover the joys of the French language and using this to communicate in a country which is enormously proud of its language; a country which will appreciate you as a francophile, however rudimentary your skills at first. My approach is to replicate the process of learning your first language and to gradually build on your successes. Each person learns at their own pace and is encouraged to concentrate on the areas of life that interest them most. I offer individual lessons as well as small groups. Family lessons are a speciality. Lessons can take place at my premises, in your own home, at your workplace or on Skype, FaceTime or Zoom.
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Native Language: English (British)
Additional Languages: French, German
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Additional Languages: French, German
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Chartered Institute of Linguists (2010) - Full Membership (Professional) (✔ On File)
- University of Southampton (1987) - Modern Languages and European Studies (Bachelors) (✔ On File)
Helen's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 27 |
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HelenFrom Tom (5/5):
Reply from: Helen: Thank you Tom! Glad it helped and I appreciate you taking the time to let me know. Best regards, Helen
From Diane (/5): Helen makes the lessons fun and enjoyable, and relevant to my existing knowledge and interests. I look forward to the lessons every week.
Reply from: Helen: Un grand merci, Diane!
From Barbara (/5): I have only had one session with Helen but her enthusiasm was very encouraging to me.
Reply from: Helen: Merci beaucoup, Barbara
From Mike (/5):
Reply from: Helen: Un grand merci, Mike!
From Sophie (/5): Really enjoying our lessons with Helen - we look forward to them every week! Helen makes us feel very at ease, and her enthusiasm for the language and all things French is infectious.
Would highly recommend.
Would highly recommend.
Reply from: Helen: Un grand merci Sophie et Ben!
From Michelle (/5): So far we've enjoyed 2 family French lessons with Helen and we've really loved them. She plans great, interactive lessons to suit the 3 of us, the lessons are varied and fun and we all come away feeling really positive.
Helen is very encouraging and fun to work with, and my 5 year old said she is very good at teaching French! :)
Merci Helen - à bientôt
Helen is very encouraging and fun to work with, and my 5 year old said she is very good at teaching French! :)
Merci Helen - à bientôt
Reply from: Helen: Merci mille fois!
From Shelly (/5): Helen immediately makes you feel relaxed and and at ease. She is very knowledgeable and quickly assesses what you need as an individual. Although it is early days for me, I feel very confident in Helen's ability’s to progress my very limited french to a solid conversational level. I would recommend Helen as a tutor to anyone who is wanting to learn or improve their french.
Reply from: Helen: Un grand merci Shelly!
From Eric (/5): I was very relaxed immediately and am looking forward to my next lesson.
Reply from: Helen: Je vous remercie, Eric!
From Sallie (/5): Helen is a brilliant teacher, at my first lesson her warmth, genuine enthusiasm for French and patience made me feel at ease straightaway. I would highly recommend Helen and am looking forward to continuing my education with her. Sallie.
Reply from: Helen: Merci Sallie!
From Alan (/5): Made to feel relaxed,and enjoy the lesson,at 64 I was reluctant to learn another language, Helen has help me overcome all my problems, it’s great
Reply from: Helen: Thank you so much, Alan. You are a pleasure to teach!
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From Helen (/5): I am greatly enjoying my French lessons. Helen is structured, knowledgable and good company. I'm hoping that with Helen's help I will be able to have good conversations in France this summer!
From Hazel (/5):
Reply from: Helen: Thank you Hazel - you are a very motivated learner and a pleasure to teach!
From Wendy (/5): Helen is lovely and I thoroughly enjoy our lessons, the hour goes by so quickly!
She has shown me that I already know more than I though I did and my confidence is definitely building with each lesson.
She has shown me that I already know more than I though I did and my confidence is definitely building with each lesson.
Reply from: Helen: Thank you Wendy - I think you have the potential to do very well.
From Paul (/5): A good start to improving my French, it’s early days but Helen is clearly an experienced language tutor and is flexible in meeting individual needs and is easy to get on with.
Reply from: Helen: Mercii mille fois, Paul
From Michael (/5): Very friendly teacher, well organised - would recommend to others
Reply from: Helen: Thank you Michael. You are always a pleasure to teach! Amicalement, Helen
From Sue (/5): I decided to have French lessons because we are going to France on holiday in September and I want to be able to interact with people. But I was nervous about looking stupid. I was shy as a child and didn't learn French as I was too embarrassed to try. But Helen is a super teacher, welcoming and encouraging. So, rather than going to the lessons somewhat reluctantly and out of duty, I look forward to them. And I am motivated to continue learning on my own ready for the next encounter with her, I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn French.
Reply from: Helen: Thank you Sue. You are a pleasure to teach!
From Freddie (/5): Great teacher. Lessons are good fun and have helped with going on a ski season in France.
Reply from: Helen: You were a great student to teach, Freddie.
From Alexandra (/5): Helen is a brilliant teacher! Very helpful and patient and makes the lesson interesting and fun. Would definitely recommend :)
Reply from: Helen: Thanks Alexa - you are a pleasure to teach!
From Howard (/5): Helen is a superb teacher, patient, interested and always positive. I would not hesitate to recommend her.
Reply from: Helen: Mon plaisir!
From Nantana (/5): Helen is very good,my wife feels relaxed with her and is learning English very well,we would recommend her to our friends of which there are a lot of Thai ladies.
From Brian (/5): I found my first lesson with Helen extremely positive, enjoyable and motivating. Being older my preferred learning approach is more traditional. Helen and I discussed this and she rapidly assimilated this and organised the material and approach accordingly for which I am exceedingly grateful. I found Helen to be easily approachable and understanding and enjoyed my first lesson and I look forward to a positive and effective series of lessons where I feel sure I will progress, develop and reach my aims and objectives. I am most grateful for being connected with her through the application process. Thank you.
Reply from: Helen: Mon plaisir!
From Federica (/5): Helen is a great teacher! My Italian grandmother, Anna, was looking for some beginner English lessons during her stay in Lincoln and studying with Helen has made a big difference to her understanding of English and her pronounciation but, most of all, her confidence. Anna has also really enjoyed being able to communicate with Helen in French, and her French improved as well! We will definitely get in touch with Helen again for more lessons, Thank You! Federica and Anna.
Reply from: Helen: Thank you to Federica and Anna for your kind comments. I really hope to see Anna again soon and to help her to improve her language skills further. Such an interesting and intelligent lady to teach. An absolute pleasure!
From Julia (/5): I went to Helen to give my 'self teaching' some structure. I thoroughly enjoy the lessons and they have helped enormously. Helen has been extremely helpful and encouraging and I believe my confidence is increasing. I am sure I shall be continuing with these lessons for a while to come.
From Noel (/5): Helen is very personable and demonstrates an adaptable style of tuition. I have found my tutorials both informative and enjoyable. An excellent learning environment.
Reply from: Helen: Many thanks Noel for your kind words. I look forward to our next lesson and making further progress!
From Tracey (/5): I can not recommend Helen highly enough. Immediately put at ease, fun, informative lessons structured and tailored to
Although excited about learning French I was a little daunted, however, I now feel that thanks to Helen it is an achievable goal.
I can't wait for my next lesson, if only it had been this way in my school days :-)
Although excited about learning French I was a little daunted, however, I now feel that thanks to Helen it is an achievable goal.
I can't wait for my next lesson, if only it had been this way in my school days :-)
Reply from: Helen: Many thanks for the kind words Tracey. I'm looking forward to our next lesson and helping on your journey to speaking excellent French!
From Helen (/5): Helen has been very helpful and willing to accept supply work from us.
Reply from: Helen: Many thanks for the positive feedback.
From Petra (/5): Excellent tutor - both of my children really enjoyed their sessions with Helen and we will be coming back for more.
Reply from: Helen: My pleasure. I will look forward to teaching your children again in May!