Jackie is helping my son catch up on his Japanese degree course after falling behind due to anxiety. He is finding the tutorials very helpful. She is very knowledgable and has a lot of helpful resources. She was also very helpful and accommodating when I first made contact. She is very organised and easy to deal with.
From Gabriella
Had my first lesson with Jackie, She is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Jackie makes you feel comfortable and encourages you to just have a go! She listened to what I was looking for as a beginner and tailored the lesson accordingly. I’m an adult casual learner so I’m looking forward to learning as much as I can in a relaxed manner.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. It was a pleasure to meet you for your first Japanese lesson with me. I look forward to further lessons with you and am excited to see where this will take you in the future.
From Leigh
My daughter has started having Japanese lessons with Jackie and plans to take the iGCSE. She is is a very shy person and was not sure about lessons online but Jackie has made her feel comfortable and at ease. She really enjoys the classes and is looking forward to the next one :-) Thankyou Jackie, we are glad we found you.
Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging comments. I am so pleased that your daughter feels comfortable in her lessons with me and that she is enjoying them. I look forward to further lessons and I am sure that your daughter will do well. She has already mastered some difficult phrases. Thank you again for choosing as your daughter’s Japanese tutor.
From Joanne
We found Jackie to help my son with his Japanese GCSE and so far she has been excellent. My son is enjoying his lessons and is feeling more confident about his exams now . Jackie is always prompt and very professional.
Thank you so much for the amazing comments. It is a pleasure to teach your son and help him prepare for his GCSE in Japanese. I trust he will do well!
From Patrick
Jackie is an excellent teacher for the German language. Thank you very much.
Thank you for your complimentary comments.
From Jane
My daughter has begun Japanese lessons with Jackie and is thoroughly enjoying them. Jackie provides excellent feedback on the sessions so I know how things are going. I can already see my daughter’s confidence with the language growing. Thank you Jackie!
Thank you for your excellent feedback. I am pleased to hear that your daughter is enjoying her lessons and that her confidence in Japanese is growing. I am looking forward to further lessons with her.
From Melissa
Had a great lesson with Jackie, she is very patient and explains things very well. I recommend you use her as a tutor !
Thank you for your excellent comments. You have worked hard to get your Japanese to this level already and I look forward to helping you make further progress and attaining your goals in the language.
From Dominique
I am delighted with my first Japanese lesson with Jackie. She is very friendly, patient and provided a relaxed atmosphere which was great. I very much look forward to our future lessons and would highly recommend her to anyone needing a language tutor!
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I really enjoyed meeting you online today for your first lesson. I am impressed by your resilience and determination in learning Japanese to get yourself to this stage on your own. I know that I am going to enjoy teaching you and helping you reach your goal of attaining the Japanese A level next year.
From David
On our first meeting, Jackie listened carefully to my previous experience in the topic and was able to quickly pull up some material at the right level which helped me remember what I had already covered but also give me new things to learn. I found that Jackie was very approachable and easy to deal with remotely. She also appeared to have a wider understanding of the topic she was teaching and used that to augment the lesson. I am looking forward to my next lesson next week.
Thank you for the amazing comments, David. Our first lesson went really well. I can see that you are prepared to put the work in to make good progress in the language. I know that I am going to enjoy teaching you. It was a pleasure to meet you online and I am looking forward to further lessons.
From Tamsin
Jackie is a great tutor - polite and understanding of my dyslexia. She has signposted/provided good additional resources and after only 4 lessons I feel like I am making good progress.
Thank you for your amazing feedback. I am really enjoying teaching you, and am already really pleased with the progress you are making. I am looking forward to future lessons with you!
From Jack
Hi Jack, Thank you for the top rating. I am enjoying teaching you Japanese. See you again next week! All the best, Jackie
From Zoe
Very flexible and accommodating.
Thank you for your feedback. I look forward to future lessons.
From Monica
We enjoy our sessions with Jackie - what I find important is that she is helping us to understand spoken Japanese rather than just learning words and phrases - thank you
Thank you for your kind feedback. I am enjoying teaching you and Martin. I trust you will be able to put into practice what you learn in our lessons on your upcoming trip to Japan.
From miren
Jackie was very responsive and helpful when organising to start our tutoring, she was clear to understand and provided very useful spreadsheets for memorising hiragana. I am greatly looking forward to continuing learning Japanese from her and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn another language- whether a beginner or more advanced!
Thank you for the amazing review, Miren. I really enjoyed meeting on Zoom earlier this week. I know that we are going to have fun studying Japanese together. I am pleased that you found my lessons and resources helpful. Looking forward to seeing you again next week!
From Katie
I am now a month into my Japanese lessons and am really enjoying it. The lessons are fun and I feel really motivated.
Thank you for the great review, Katie. I am really enjoying teaching you. I admire your enthusiasm for the language and lessons and am sure you will do well.
From Bethan
I had my first session with Jackie this evening, and I can tell I am going to absolutely love my Japanese lessons each week, and really look forward to them. She makes learning a language fun, and as an adult wanting to learn casually as a hobby she is a great tutor. A mix of resources are used to ensure a variety in the lesson, and Jackie can adapt to different ways of learning. I look forward to my future lessons!
Thank you, Bethan, for the amazing review. I really enjoyed meeting you this evening and am also looking forward to future lessons with you. I admire your decision and determination to learn Japanese in preparation for your proposed trip out there later in the year. I trust I will be able to help you reach your language goals and that you will feel confident in finding your way around Japan when the time comes.
From Luca
Was very impressed with my first Japanese lesson with Jackie, strikes a great balance between different language skills. Very personable and friendly, highly reccommend!
Thank you, Luca for your amazing review. I enjoyed meeting you online and am looking forward to future lessons with you.
From Leigh
Since choosing Jackie for German tutoring, the communication exchange has been excellent. Jackie is friendly and patient, and works at a pace that suits the pupil. Jackie has also recommended relevant learning resources.
Thank you for the amazing review. I am looking forward to future lessons.
From Cameron
Amazing 1st lesson left me wanting more, can't wait for my next lesson very helpful and answered any questions asked.
Thank you for your fabulous review. I am also looking forward to future lessons with you. Hopefully your webcam will have arrived by next week so that I will be able to see you too!!
From Melissa
Jackie has a great approach to teaching. All by zoom video, my 14 year old son is enjoying his Japanese lessons. The sessions are structured well and are interesting. Only a few lessons in, he seems to be engaged with the sessions. We are hoping he’ll take a GCSE qualification in a couple of years.
From Luke
Jackie is an excellent tutor and I'd highly recommend her services to others. I had a small amount of Japanese prior to starting and she was happy to be flexible in the lesson to accommodate this, letting me move at my own pace. Her lessons are varied and make use of various good quality resources which makes them interesting and fun. I'm already looking forward to my next lesson!
Thank you, Luke, for your amazing comments. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the lesson and found it informative. I too am looking forward to future lessons with you. Keep up the good work! 頑張ってください。
From Jo
Excellent first lesson, I think we're going to get on well! Jackie is enthusiastic and seems well resourced and willing to listen to your aims and to help you achieve them… I've got my homework and am looking forward to my next Japanese lesson.
Thank you so much for the amazing review! It was great to meet you today for your first Japanese lesson with me. I know we are going to get on well and that you will make quick progress. I appreciate your enthusiasm and willingness to do ‘homework’ in between our lessons. Gambatte-kudasai!
From Sam
Jackie is fantastic. A very personable, friendly and knowledgable tutor who adapted to my personal learning aims with no problems and her style of teaching shines brightly through the internet. I would recommend Jackie to anyone wishing to learn any of her proficient languages.
Thank you for the amazing review, Sam. I am really enjoying teaching you. With all the hard work you are putting in between our lessons too, I know that you will reach your goal of speaking French more fluently. Keep up the good work!
From Te Yu
Jackie is very friendly and my daughter really enjoyed the German lessons with her.
Thank you for your kind comments. It is a pleasure to teach your daughter German. Thank you for choosing me as her tutor.
From Nikki
Jackie is a really friendly tutor whose relaxed atmosphere makes learning Japanese much more straightforward! Her teaching is very accessible and personable, and her patience and lovely manner mean that her lessons are fun. Even though she's been tutoring me for less than a month so far, I would definitely recommend Jackie to any Japanese learners!
Thank you so much for your fantastic comments, Nikki. I am really enjoying working with you. You are making excellent progress with your Japanese. You clearly have a passion for the Japanese language, like me. I am looking forward to further lessons with you.
From roisin
Really friendly tutor. Very patient and very organised! Having lots of fun learning French with Jackie!!
Thank you for your wonderful comments. I am really enjoying teaching you and excited to see where this will take you in the future. Keep up the good work!
From Alex
Loving the process of learning Japanese, Jackie teaches in a way that is easily understandable and we seem to be progressing well. The environment makes me at ease and I don’t think I would have tried the online route as I’m more a personal able learner. Thanks again and upwards and onwards
Many thanks for your great comments, Alex. I am enjoying teaching you and believe you are making good progress. I am looking forward to seeing how far you can take this. Gambatte kudasai.
From Stephanie
Ive been really enjoying my japanese lessons with jackie! She is easy to talk to and explains things very well (such as grammar and culture) Ive had three lessons so far and feel that ive learnt so much already!
Thank you for your excellent feedback and comments, Stephanie. I am amazed at how quickly you are picking up Japanese so far. You are making great progress. I am really looking forward to future lessons with you and seeing how far we can take it!
From Fiona
My lessons in German have just begun and I couldn’t have felt more welcome. Relaxed atmosphere and I felt at home from the moment I arrived. Cannot wait to learn.
Thank you for your kind comments, Fiona. It was a real pleasure to meet you. I know we are going to have a lot of fun studying German together. Looking forward to further lessons.
From Vanessa
I had my lesson with jackie today. She made it simple to understand and interesting. If things where not said rigjt she helped with a better understanding.They was enough content for the lesson and it was very structured, as you get a little insight to your next lesson as well which is nice. Jackie is a lovely person and I cant wait for my next lesson.
Thank you for your kind comments, Vanessa. I really enjoyed meeting you today and am pleased you found the lesson interesting and informative. I am looking forward to meeting Alex next time too.
From Monique
My son enjoys his lessons with Jackie. He says she is very good, has found her lessons to be very helpful and more importantly she has boosted his confidence with his ability in learning French to GCSE standard.
Thank you so much for the great review, Monique. Your son is a real pleasure to teach. He is very receptive and eager to learn. I believe he will make quick progress in French. I am looking forward to further lessons with him.
From Ashley
Jackie is a very warm welcoming and easy going teacher that has introduced me into all things Japanese. From my first lesson she asked me about what my goals were and has given me an insight on all aspects of Japanese from culture to writing. I look forward to having more lessons and would recommend her to anyone that is intrerested in learning.
Thank you for your amazing comments, Ashley. It was a pleasure to meet you last week. I am glad you enjoyed your first Japanese lesson with me, and found it informative. I am looking forward to further lessons with you.
From Joe
Jackie is a wonderful tutor, who is organized, professional, and very good at what she does. She has a vast and incredible knowledge of languages, and caters fully to the needs of her students.
She makes herself available at all times for questions, and is nothing short of one of the most passionate people I have ever had the privilege of working with.
I feel very lucky to be working with her, and would highly recommend her services.
Thank you so much for the amazing review!! I feel incredibly flattered. I have enjoyed teaching you so far and am looking forward to further lessons.
From Alice
Jackie is an excellent teacher. Her experience and knowledge about Japan as a country, as well as her advanced skill with the language, is very apparent and it's encouraging to see as a student. No question is too silly for her to answer, and she happily explains certain language semantics and tricks to enable a good understanding of it, not just the ability to parrot it. Laslty, Jackie's lessons are well rounded to suit reading, writing, speaking and listening in a balance that suits your goals. and she is able to tailor it all to your skill level as she teaches. I would highly recommend her and I look forward to the next lesson!
Thank you for your amazing comments, Alice. It was a real pleasure to meet Anthony and yourself yesterday. I am pleased you both enjoyed the lesson and found it interesting and informative. I am looking forward to future lessons with you both.
From Dylan
Jackie is easy to talk to and has already helpped me by explaining things that comes from experience and isnt covered in books i have tried to learn from. The lesson was structured so that i as a beginner am able to grasp the basics first. I look forward to learning more.
Thank you for feedback, Joe. I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed your first lesson and found it helpful and informative. I look forward to further lessons with you.
From Tom
Swift to get in touch, very transparent with costs/payment and very easy to organise lessons with. I'm currently 2 lessons in and i can already feel my Japanese getting better (especially spoken Japanese). Looking forward to may more lessons in the future.
Thank you for the fantastic review, Tom. I am enjoying teaching you. You are making great progress so far. Keep up the good work. I’m looking forward to future lessons with you too.
From Alexandra
Jackie is absolutely lovely, very friendly and makes learning a language quite fun! I have found Jackie very patient, happy to explain the same thing several times until I understand. I like the mixed style of learning too. Since visiting Jackie I am the the most mtovated I have ever been to learn a language.
Thank you for the fantastic review, Alexandra! I am really enjoying teaching you. You are asking some great questions and seem to be grasping the intricacies of the German language really well. Keep up the good work.
From Elizabeth
Jackie stepped in when my daughter was struggling with Japanese 'A' level. She was really helpful: my daughter passed her exam and went on to study Oriental languages at University. Thank you, Jackie!
Thank you so much for your positive feedback, Elizabeth. I really enjoyed teaching your daughter. She is a very capable and conscientious young lady. I wish her every success in the future. I know she will do well.
From Tom
I have been learning german for around 4 or 5 weeks and every minute has been fantastic I started off knowing very little and having just spent the last week in Germany with my family I found my self understanding more! Jackie’s approach is very good I don’t generally see myself as a fast learning and often have struggled in previous studies and Jackie always finds a way to cater and to help me learn the best I possibly can. I hope to continue my learning over the coming months to fulfill my long term goal of living in Germany with family and many friends I have made over the years. I still have a long way to go and combined with my learning with Jackie and my frequent trips to the country I feel as though I can do it!
Thank you for the fantastic feedback, Tom. I am so glad you are enjoying your lessons and finding them helpful. You are making great progress in your German. I am amazed at how quickly you are picking it up, (despite what you say!) It is obvious that you are working on what we cover in between your lessons plus doing additional work on top of that. It sounds like you have a great network of friends as well as relatives in Germany, and I am confident that you will reach your goal of moving out there. Keep up the good work! I am looking forward to future lessons with you. Bis bald!
From Alan
From first contact to first lesson I found Jackie very easy to communicate with and created a good atmosphere to learn. I look forward to continuing my tuition.
Thank you, Alan. It was great to meet you last week and I am looking forward to future lessons with you.
From Miss
I started learning German with Jackie a few weeks ago. Jackies approach to teaching is fantastic. She is so patient, and has various different ways of teaching. Fun games which make lessons extreamly fun also. Jackie is a lovely genuine person who always makes me feel so welcome. I feel very lucky to of found a great teacher who i feel extreamley at ease with also. Jackie is so talented and so informative and is so very positive and passionate about learning languages. I myself feel so much more positive about my lessons now than i ever did before. I Always look forward to my lessons with Jackie. Would recommend her to anyone! X
From Philip
Jackie has been my tutor for 2 years and it has been great! Jackie draws from a wealth of experience and knowledge and integrates it into her lessons very well. Very friendly and an overall pleasure to learn from.
Thank you for the great feedback, Philip. I have really enjoyed teaching you Japanese over the past two years. You have made great progress and I am excited about what is in store for you in the future. Keep up the good work and when you go to Japan put into practice what you have learnt 頑張って下さいね。
From Killian
Amazing teacher! Very helpful and very enthusiastic!!! Would definitely recommend to anyone :)
Thank you, Killian. I really enjoyed getting to know you on Skype and am looking forward to helping you achieve your goal of mastering Japanese.
From jack
Great lessons, has exceeded my expectations, great care taken and good attention to detail. allowed to learn at my own pace without feeling under pressure to be perfect straight away. Able to answer all questions asked and easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend.
Thank you, Jack. I am enjoying teaching you. You are extremely motivated and ask the most interesting questions. I hope you find the short video I send you after each lesson helps you when you are practicing during the week.I am looking forward to teaching you more in the future.
From Stevie
Jackie is an excellent tutor. She works to my pace and is happy to follow me along tangents. I would highly recommend her and thoroughly look forward to continuing my Japanese tuition with her.
From Keith
Jackie did a great job picking up from a previous tutor and getting my son back on track with his GCSE which he got an A in. Subsequently he continued working with Jackie and has now decided to pursue Japanese at university. I know he enjoyed the lessons, which were done on Skype, and I would have no hesitation in rcommending Jackie as a personal tutor.
Thank you, Keith. I really enjoyed teaching Tom and am glad I was able to help him. I wish Tom all the best in the future. Thank you again.
From Subha
Jackie is great Japanese tutor. My daughter has had a few lessons and already she has improved. Jackie also adds culture to her lessons to make it more all rounded lesson. Recommended!
Thank you, Subha. I am really pleased with how well Rhianna is picking up Japanese. She is making great progress and seems to be enjoying it.
From Karen
Jackie is very warm and friendly and makes learning the German language fun. She teaches at your own pace and I have improved in just a few weeks. She has a wealth of resources available to support her own extensive knowledge of the culture as well as the language.
Thank you for your feedback, Karen. I am really enjoying teaching you. You are making great progress already. It is great that you seem to have so many opportunities to try out your German with all the friends you have made over the years. Keep up the good work!
From Phillipa
My son Sam has had a few lessons with Jackie in both French and German and he has throughly enjoyed them. Jackie has reviwed the work Sam has done at school and used this as a focus for the 1:1 tutition. Sam's confidence in his languages has improved enormously already. Would highly recommend
Thank you for your comments, Philllipa. Sam seems to be really enjoying his lessons and is only disappointed when they come to an end. I am enjoying teaching Sam too. He is a keen learner and has great pronunciation in both languages. He did well on his recent tests and dis gaining in confidence. Keep up the good work. Thank you, Jackie
From Jennifer
Arranging our first lesson was a very easy process and Jackie was very easy contactable. The first lesson went very well and Jackie was very understanding when both myself and my boyfriend were a little late due to traffic. The lessons included a information on Japanese culture as well as the language learning. We are both really looking forward to continuing our lessons in the coming weeks.
Thank you for your comments, Jennifer. I enjoyed meeting Tom and yourself and think we are going to have a good time studying Japanese together. See you next week.
From Tara
Jackie has taught me for a few months and I think I've already progressed and my interest in Japan has only grown. I love coming to lessons, Jackie is always friendly, kind and passionate towards teaching. She is very flexible and accommodating, and her excellent knowledge and understanding of the Japanese language makes her an amazing teacher. I would definitely recommend Jackie and I look forward to continuing improving my Japanese skills. - Tara
Thank you so much for your fantastic comments, Tara. I really enjoy teaching you and look forward to our weekly lessons. You are extremely industrious and obviously spend time practicing your Japanese writing skills. It pays off. You are doing really well and picking up Japanese. Keep up the good work!
From Neil
Jackie is working with my son Jack on A Level Japanese. She's knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic, and making great progress with Jack. Jackie has been very flexible in her dealings with us which has helped to get thinks started quickly.
Most importantly my son is enjoying the lessons, and maintaining his enthusiasm for the language. I think we have been very lucky to find Jackie and we are hoping for great results!
Neil Murphy.
Thank you, Neil for your feedback and comments. I am enjoying teaching Jack. He is picking up the new grammar quickly and we are making good progress. I am confident jack will do well in his A level Japanese, even though he has committed to taking it a year early in June 2016. Keep up the good work Jack! Thank you, Jackie
From Kieran
I have now had 2 lessons with Jackie which I have thoroughly enjoyed. She has enabled me to regain my confidence in Japanese in a manner that has comprised of using a multitude of different learning methods which keeps me engaged and willing to learn. I am very much looking forward to progressing my proficiency in Japanese with the aid of Jackie as she is a friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated tutor! I would undoubtably recommend Jackie as a tutor.
Hi Kieran, many thanks for your very positive feedback and comments. I am also really enjoying our Japanese lessons. At the moment at lot of it is revision for you and we are going at a reasonably quick pace. I am confident you will make good progress and reach your goal. Gambatte kudasai! Keep on working hard. All the best, Jackie
From Jack
I am really enjoying my Japanese lessons with Jackie. She is really friendly and helpful, and responds to any messages rapidly. I feel like I am learning a lot.
Thank you, Jack for your positive feedback. I am pleased you are enjoying your lessons and must admit I am too. You are extremely enthusiastic and receptive and always come armed with questions about Japanese you'd like answering or translations of the random Japanese words that pop in your head that you pick up while looking on the Internet. It is a fantastic idea that you supplement our lessons in that way. Keep up the good work and you'll do really well with your Japanese. All the best, Jackie
From Charlotte
good learning enviroment, hannah is enjoying her lessons immensely with Jackie and feels she is learning lots
Thank you. Hannah is making good progress with her Japanese and is a pleasure to teach. Jackie
From Susan
We have found a wonderful Tutor in Jackie. Throughout the enquiry stage, she responded promptly to any queries I had, excellent communication.
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