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Caroline

Caroline

Private English and Spanish Tuition in Frome

I obtained my PGCE in 2017, in both Spanish and English. Prior to that I had taught adult education classes for Spanish adult learners as well as tutored numerous students individually. I have a lot of experience teaching all ages from 4 years up, although my main experience is with secondary school age and adults.

I have taught English Language and Literature in schools and colleges around Surrey (both GCSE and A Level) and I have also taught both GCSE Spanish and A level at secondary schools.

I find language of all kinds fascinating, and enjoy helping people either speak Spanish, or help students understand the English language.

Tutoring Experience

ENGLISH

2024 UPDATE: I am currently offering an online 5 week course for GCSE students, that may be of interest (online, but interactive). Max of 6 students to prepare for English Language GCSE. This begins March 6th 2024.

I have a degree in English Language and Literature, and subsequently taught English as part of my PGCE and in secondary schools. I have also taught TEFL in Spain. My experience mostly centres around GCSE and A level, in helping students make sense of how to analyze language and literature, build confidence and improve their written skills. I also help learners understand what is meant by creative writing, and how to write a good piece.

SPANISH:

I am a PGCE qualified Spanish teacher. I spent over 8 years living in Spain during which time I formalised my Spanish knowledge by completing a 2 year masters in the language (University of Barcelona).

I have subsequently taught many students for GCSE Spanish as well as adult learners, both on an individual basis, and as part of an adult education evening class. I have also taught A level Spanish at Farnborough Sixth Form College (Edexcel), and GCSE Spanish at a local school in Guildford (AQA).

I have had a keen interest in not only the language but also its culture (Latin America included) from the time I was at school and studied some of the plays of Garcia Lorca, the great Spanish poet and playright. Where students have an interest in this side of language learning, I can provide materials of interest, and have taught culture classes in groups for adult learners.

I enjoy taking on new students and helping them reach their goal, be that to speak a basic amount of Spanish for when they go on holiday, or as preparation for moving abroad and a job, or if they wish to work towards an exam. I have taught students as young as 4, as well as teenagers, but I strongly believe you are never too old to learn something, and very much enjoying teaching adults who are motivated to learn a new language.

In my classes I take a methodical approach and introduce all elements of language practice, from reading, writing, speaking and listening, from day 1 to ensure that you progress in a natural and structured way.

Tutoring Approach

For Spanish classes I can offer you a simple and enjoyable way of understanding the language, from a second language learner's position. I use a variety of materials, including a comedy video series for language learners, and songs as well as books and online resources.

I use a structured approach based on books, I also use a a lot of materials I have found online, including songs, videos, and interactive exercises. I adapt to the student's goals in terms of the materials and approach adopted. There is obviously a need to learn grammar, to understand how the language fits together, but from day one, I focus on getting students to speak.

I particularly enjoy sharing the wide variety of culturally interesting materials available when appropriate - such as clips from cinema, the news, music, or books, I believe it motivates the students to see real language in use, and helps them learn new vocabulary and language skills in a more interesting way.

English:
I work with students to analyse work they are doing at school, exam questions as well as building up knowledge of language and strategies used. I also help students discover how to improve their creative writing skills, often using images to help build descriptive skills. I help students understand what techniques authors use when they write something, and how to effectively comment on it. For A level, it depends on which one they are taking, but generally I try to build on critical thinking, and help understand how to analyse texts, and write a well structured essay.

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

Qualifications

University of Portsmouth2017PGCEEnglish and Spanish
King's College London2003BachelorsBA in English Language and Literature
University of Barcelona2012MastersMA in Spanish

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EnglishIn-personOnline
Primary£38£34.20
Secondary£40£36
GCSE£40£36
A-Level£45£40.50
Casual Learner£38£34.20
SpanishIn-personOnline
Primary£40£36
Secondary£40£36
GCSE£40£36
A-Level£45£40.50
Casual Learner£38£34.20
English (Foreign Language)In-personOnline
Primary£40£36
Secondary£40£36
GCSE£40£36
A-Level£40£36
Casual Learner£40£36
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