English classes: Learning how to read, write, spell and engage with materials.

From 34 £ /h

I successfully completed GCSE and International Baccalaureate (High Level) English. I have also completed 6 years in academia ending at the University of Cambridge. My goal is to help students with their reading and writing but also to help them engage properly with the material they are learning. I believe it is important that students feel excited and interested with the material they are studying and I hope to aid this process.

Extra information

- Own notebook and coloured pens!

Location

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Around Chelsea, United Kingdom

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

Growing up I had so many wonderful teachers who helped me progress and excel in my reading, writing, and spelling which has inspired me to help other students who may struggle with any of these aspects while learning English or students who are looking to improve and better their English skills.

I believe it is very important for a student to feel interested and engaged with the materials they are assigned, while also building up their confidence to progress to more challenging things.

Education

GCSE - St.Catherines British School. Athens, Greece
International Baccalaureate - St. Catherines British School. Athens, Greece
Undergraduate in International Relations - Queen Mary University. London, England (Grade: 2.1)
Masters in Political Science - London School of Economics. London, England. (Grade: Merit; Award for Best Dissertation)
Masters in International Relations - University of Cambridge. Cambridge, England. (No grade yet awarded).

Experience / Qualifications

Throughout my academic career I have had the opportunity to be exposed to a number of different genres of literature and authors which have inspired me. I have also had the opportunity to practice my writing skills intensively when completing essays, coursework and dissertations.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Greek

Skills

Reading

Writing

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Hi All,
thank you for checking out my course.

This class is open to students of all levels. Whether you are only starting to learn the wild-looking letters of the Cyrillic alphabet, or whether you are looking to practise your written and spoken Russian, I would be delighted to accompany you at any stage of your Russian-learning journey. For more advanced students, I would be happy to help you get to know one of the most defining aspects of the Russian language, namely its novels and poetry, which would be a great way to learn about the 'mysterious' Russian soul.

I believe that studying in three different countries have allowed me to try out and assess various approaches to education in general and teaching languages in particular - from the rigourous Russian system based on ensuring that the students will obtain exceptional spelling, grammar, syntax and punctuation skills, to the more relaxed yet more critical and analytical Western approach, focused on problem-solving and independent work.

You will get the benefit of a vast bank of techniques, methods and learning materials that I have developed and accumulated over the past year will be used in class to pique and maintain your interest. And since I was once a language student too, I would be able to share my personal tips and tricks with you to help you reach whatever goal you have set for yourself - be it being able to wow your friends and family by reciting a poem in the language of Dostoyevski, or impressing your future collegues with the thorough knowledge of Russian current affairs in their mother tongue!

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I have been teaching english to French Students for three years and have accrued over 200 hours of teaching time doing so. I am able to help with homework, reading/grammar work as well as primary level mathematics. I am fluent in French, Spanish and English.

I have references available from previous employers upon request.

Ananda

5.0

(11)

Qualified-Expert Spanish native teacher. Master's Degree in Spanish-English. Linguistics.15 years of experience online ,at Top schools in Uk ,Spain. My students usually get 8-9 (A* ) in their GCSE-IGCSE, AS-A Level-IAL, University Spanish exams.
All UK boards, (AQA, Edexcel, Cambridge, OCR, WJEC..).

I consider myself as a patient, friendly, loving, responsible, honest person.
I love teaching and my schooling- homeschooling students also enjoy and they learn Spanish easily in a short time, (also SEN students, dyslexic ,autistic, attention deficit students...etc).
They usually get a very pure, clear Spanish accent from Spain.

My method is direct, creative and fast, focused on conversation, practical daily-life dialogues, vocabulary-grammar and repetition.
I also help students to prepare their trips to Spain or South America and with their job interviews. They can speak Spanish with confidence and properly, travel and enjoy the sun in just few weeks.

I also provide a Spanish Business and translation service.
I have an updated DBS Disclosure Certificate.

Learn Spanish easily and fast!
Try a lesson and see how I work.

TUTORING EXPERIENCE
I have been teaching Spanish-EFL for 15 years online, 1-1 and top schools in Uk and Spain.

I usually help students to prepare GCSE, A-Level -University Spanish exams.
They usually get the best marks, A*.
I also help students to prepare their trips to Spain and South America and with their work interviews. They can speak Spanish with confidence and travel in just few weeks!
It is a real pleasure to help them to make their dreams come true.

I also provide a Spanish Business and translation service.
Professional service , good results at competitive rates.

Learn Spanish easily and fast!

Try a lesson and see how I work.

TUTORING APPROACH
My method is easy, direct, creative and fast focused on conversation, daily-life dialogues, vocabulary and grammar-( how to create sentences to be able to speak properly with confidence in a short time)
(Speaking, listening, comprehension ,repetition, reading and translation).

Every language is logic and as babies, the mechanism is to repeat sentences to understand them and memorize them .
We can start speaking quick and without mistakes, once we understand the structure of the sentence: -verb tenses, how to create sentences, vocabulary, in writing and speaking , oral, listening and repetition-, in a funny way so the students ,enjoy learning the language and at the same time they learn it faster.

Professional service, good results at competitive rates.

Learn Spanish easily and fast!

Try a lesson and see how I work.

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonial 1
Ananda helped my son and older daughter to prepare their IGCSE Edexcel and AQA GCSE Spanish exam in little time with professionalism and enthusiasm. They got the best grade, 9, A* in their final exams and we are really glad! They are studying at top schools and were really motivated to learn Spanish.
Ananda charges affordable rates and the results are amazing!
Name: Ann. London

Testimonial 2
If you are looking for a Spanish tutor, we highly recommend Ananda. Under her guidance, my daughter got an A* in Spanish AQA A-Level. She has an unwavering commitment to her students. She went above and beyond, providing additional resources, practice materials, and personalised feedback outside of their scheduled sessions. My daughter enjoyed her lessons with Ananda and we are delighted to have found a superb tutor.
Name: Munish. London

Testimonial 3
Wow, great method and lessons. I am impressed. My Spanish is so much better and I can travel this summer to Spain and speak with confidence.
I am very glad with Ananda.
Name: Lisa Bristol

Testimonial 4
My wife and I have been learning Spanish for several months with Ananda and the results have been impressive. I can't believe that! She is so professional and good teacher. She helped us to prepare our trips to Spain and South America. Last summer we travelled to Spain with confidence and happiness. I am confident in my Spanish and I can communicate very easily.Thanks Ananda for your teaching and support!
Name : Ian

Testimonial 5
After my first year at Durham university receiving a 2:1 I wanted to improve my Spanish for second year and found Ananda.I cannot recommend her services enough! She personalised the lessons to my specific needs, particularly focusing on oral practice which I found the most challenging (scoring 66% in my first year). She not only improved my level of Spanish, but also increased my confidence with the language. Thanks to all her help and expertise I got a 1st in Spanish, scoring 74% in the oral exam and 75% in the written paper!
Brittany

Testimonial 6
Ananda has tutored my son Myles for the past 2 years ahead of his IGCSE EDexcel exam in June 2023. Spanish was by far his weakest subject as school and he was struggling with motivation. He has a diagnosis of autism and ADHD. Ananda has consistently encouraged Myles, working alongside him at his pace and has given him a very thorough understanding of the language which he is now able to use with confidence. Her support has been invaluable, she has consistently been available for all the lessons and very flexible with any impromptu rescheduling. She has offered additional lessons in preparation ahead of specific exams such as the aural or listening papers. Today Myles has received a high Grade 8 in his exam, missing out on a 9 by only 1 mark. This seemed absolutely inconceivable at this point last year. Huge big thank you to Ananda - I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Name: Rachel, London

Testimonial 7
Ananda helped me to prepare my Edexcel A-Level in Spanish and my Spanish improved a lot in a short time. I got a very good grade, A* and I really appreciate her help. She is very professional.Good quality at competitive rates. Highly recommended!!
Name: Bill, Bath

Testimonial 8
Ananda helped me to prepare for an interview for a job in Buenos Aires, after I had not spoken Spanish for about three years. She was helpful, thorough and really careful to tailor the session to my individual needs and to the job. We prepared for all kinds of questions they might ask and all areas I might need to be capable of discussing. I felt confident going into the interview and I got the job! She is a fantastic Spanish tutor and definitely could not have done it without her. Thanks!!
Name: Araminta. London

Testimonial 9
I have been learning Spanish with Ananda and I found that my Spanish improved so fast in just 3 weeks , I could start talking easily with confidence and enjoying that.
Try it!!
Name: Susie.

Testimonial 10
I have been learning Spanish with Ananda for 3 months and I learnt a lot, more I could believe. I got motivated to continue with my Spanish and I could learn easily and with confidence. She really helped me to reach my goals.I am really happy with her teachings and I recommend Ananda to everyone!
Name : Peter. Oxford university.

Testimonial 11
Ananda uses a great method to teach, one feel relaxed in the class and it is easy to learn very quick. I really appreciate her help and just what I can say is try a class, it is amazing!
Name: Susan

Testimonial 12
Great lesson! So much fun and I learnt a lot. I will continue learning with Ananda, I am very happy with my results!
Name: Oliver. Bristol

REFERENCE LETTER 1
Dear sir/madam,
Ananda has taught two of my daughters and is an outstanding teacher. She helped my eldest daughter achieve an A* in her Edexcel GCSE Spanish and hopefully will do the same with my middle daughter.
She has a lovely approach - very friendly, is easy to relate to and is thorough in her teaching. My middle daughter has already sat her IGCSE Spanish oral exam and said she felt very prepared by Ananda.
I have asked Ananda to tutor me to A level and also my youngest daughter in a year.
Without doubt I would recommend Ananda to any one wanting to get good results and having fun in the process.

Kind regards,
Sarah

REFERENCE LETTER 2
Dear Sir/Madam,
Ananda has been tutoring my 15 year old in AQUA GCSE Spanish and got the highest grade A* (9). My daughter is very proud and all the family really glad and grateful to Ananda. She is professional, flexible, creative and very pleasant. My daughter was looking forward to her lessons every week. Ananda has taken the time to find out my daughter’s interests and helped Annie to learn real Spanish language.. She has also taken time to talk to me as the parent to find out my goals for my daughter. I would recommend Ananda as a Spanish tutor to everyone!

Kind regards
Maria

REFERENCE LETTER 3
Dear sir/madam,
Ananda taught my daughter Spanish for her A-levels. My daughter started her A-levels with grade D and finished it with grade A*. I think this says it all about Ananda's ability as a teacher to support her students and push them to achieve their potential.
Ananda is a very dedicated Spanish teacher to her students, explaining things in great depth and in a simple way which is easy to understand. She provides very useful resources and creates exercises which will help you improve your fluency. As well as being a great teacher, she will also endlessly support you through your journey, being a constant positive guide. Ananda is a great Spanish teacher. She is very dedicated and works so hard for her students. She helped my daughter to improve her Spanish enormously to the extent that her school teacher was referencing her as an exemplar student. Ananda also helped to boost my daughter’s confidence and self-belief. I highly recommend Ananda and we will definitely miss her.

Best wishes,
May

REFERENCE LETTER 4
To whom it may concern,
Ananda is a fantastic Spanish teacher. She meticulously prepares all the lessons, is very communicative, and the students have fun and joy in the lessons. Our students passed the Edexcel, AQA A-level with the best grades, A*, (8-9). Thanks again for your dedication.
I'm delighted that you will continue teaching in the future.

Best wishes,
Patrick,

REFERENCE LETTER 5
To whom it may concern,
We have worked with Ananda on a couple of occasions for 2 years and found her service to be very efficient. She understands the exam board requirements and works with our students to help them achieve the best results at both IGCSE and A Level. We all thank her very much for her help as she was ready and willing to step in at the last minute to assist with our final exam preparation.

Best wishes
Elizabeth

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