Information About William - Southsea teacher - (14 reviews)
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Languages Taught
English |
Price Guide |
Beginner | £50.00 |
Intermediate | £50.00 |
Advanced | £50.00 |
Expert | £50.00 |
Italian |
Price Guide |
Beginner | £50.00 |
Intermediate | £50.00 |
Portuguese |
Price Guide |
Beginner | £50.00 |
Intermediate | £50.00 |
Advanced | £50.00 |
Latin |
Price Guide |
Beginner | £50.00 |
Intermediate | £50.00 |
Advanced | £50.00 |
Expert | £50.00 |
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Personal Description:
I am a teacher, novelist, and musician from Scotland. I have taught for many years at preparatory schools, while writing novels. I have also taught English abroad (Italy & Brazil). Experienced in online teaching.
I enjoy helping students to overcome their difficulties and find ways to enjoy the language and culture.
Lessons at my house or yours.
Online tutoring is a great way to work on your Latin (rates negotiable).
Teaching Experience:
Latin, Ancient Greek & English:
25 years tutoring, 6 years with Greater London Tutorial Agency/Top Tutors;
12 years with First Tutors,
from beginners, through Common Entrance, GCSE and A-level to university
12 years teaching Classics, Hall Grove, Bagshot.
1 year teaching Classics, Academy School, Hampstead.
Creative Writing:
2 years University of Portsmouth
2 years Islington Summer University.
English as Foreign Language:
1 year St Giles, Sao Paulo, Brazil;
2 years English Academy, Molfetta, Italy, including PET, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL.
I also teach guitar, bass, piano and Italian.
Teaching Approach:
Most pupils who come to me have simply lost track or lost confidence.
With careful guidance, it usually doesn't take long to put them back on the right track.
I can help with the building blocks of grammar, presenting it as a puzzle or a game; I can suggest ways to improve vocabulary; and I can point the way through the complexities of translation and syntax. Even working on exam technique can ease anxiety quickly.
I also enjoy enthusing students about classical mythology and literature.
I am happy to teach online as well as in person: with a committed tutee, this can work as well as tuition in person.
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Additional Languages: Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Oxford University, University College (2019) - Classics (Masters) (✔ On File)
- St Giles, Highgate, London (2001) - CELTA (Cambridge) EFL teaching (Other) (✔ On File)
- Oxford University, University College (1993) - BA Honours Degree (Bachelors) (✔ On File)
William's Feedback
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We have had only four lessons so far. We shall carry on the Latin journey with William - we have enjoyed the challenge every week and always look forward to it.
Thanks very much William