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Nicholas

Nicholas

Online English and French Lessons

Hi! I'm Nick, I am a 46 yr old graduate of Oxford University, where I studied French and German, and a postgraduate of the University of Manchester, where I obtained a Masters and Doctorate in English. I currently teach GCSE English in my institution and also teach in a university part-time.

I can offer online teaching via Zoom, Skype or maybe other apps, and am available some weekdays and most late afternoons/evenings.

Tutoring Experience

After some great results in the recent GCSEs, both from private and school pupils, I am now looking to take on some more.

I have been teaching English in Higher Education since 2004. During this time I also taught an A-level student English on an individual basis, as extra preparation for Oxbridge entry - the student gained a place at Oxford. I've also taught two summer schools for visiting American students at the University of Manchester, and a university student privately.

I have experience with AQA syllabuses in French GCSE and English (Literature) GCSE and A-level (Gothic and Pastoral), and also OCR French.

I also worked for some years in the retail/hospitality sector, where I was an induction trainer, and had some involvement with NVQ assessment.

Tutoring Approach

I believe the most important thing in teaching is to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where students are not afraid to ask any questions. I like to avoid overt formality, and make the teaching as enjoyable as possible. I'm very encouraging and positive, but within this will always offer constructive criticism when it's needed. I make sure sessions end with clear goals about what students need to do to improve - clear and achieveable goals, that I will check your progress with. I enjoy teaching a great deal, and will push you to achieve your very best.

For under 16s, I have a programme for teaching English, French, and German. This includes conversation, grammar, composition, and working with literature suited to the pupil's age range. It's flexible and pitched to any age and ability between 11 and 16.

LanguagesEnglish (British), French, German
AvailabilityWeekdays (all times)
References Available On File

Qualifications

University of Manchester2008DoctorateEnglish and American Studies
University of Manchester2003MastersEnglish, Pass
University of Oxford1994BachelorsFrench & German, Class 2
Taunton's College, Southampton1990CollegeA-level German (A), French (C) History (C)

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25% discount on your first lesson!
EnglishIn-personOnline
GCSE£25£18.75
A-Level£25£18.75
University£25£18.75
Casual Learner£25£18.75
FrenchIn-personOnline
GCSE£25£18.75
A-Level£25£18.75
GermanIn-personOnline
GCSE£25£18.75
A-Level£25£18.75
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