Learn Phonics (IPA) to master your English pronunciation to sound like a native (English/Cantonese)

From 58 £ /h

Nailing pronunciation is important in learning a language. I am going to teach you English phonics, including accurate word pronunciation + breakdown, and how to read phonetic symbols in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).

In time, you'll sound like a British native. Happy learning phonics!

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At student's location :

Around Canary Wharf, United Kingdom

At teacher's location :

City Island Way, London, UK

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About Me

I hold an Integrated MSc Pharmacology (1:1) from KCL and University of Oxford. I am natively proficient in Cantonese and English, also proficient in Mandarin.

I enjoy teaching the piano, the flute, phonics/spoken English in my free time. I enjoy interacting with people from various backgrounds. I enjoy guiding and empowering my students in their pursuits with a positive learning attitude, in so doing boost their confidence.

I completed the Music Theory Grade 5 exam at age 10. Attained my ABRSM Grade 8 for piano and double bass at ages 11 and 15, as well as LTCL (Trinity) for flute at age 14. I played in orchestras and various local/international competitions throughout my childhood in Hong Kong.

I have worked across London, Oxford, Shanghai, Hong Kong (hometown). Friends and students describe me as an upbeat, cheerful, and enthusiastic person. In terms of my style of teaching, I am flexible, comfortable, and versatile. My teaching will be dependent on the student's needs -- combining structured/systematic teaching and malleability, working to the student's needs, potential and character.

Education

- First-Class Honours in my MSci Pharmacology with Professional Placement Year degree at King's College London (2017-2021)
* Best MSci Experimental Research Project Prize (2021)
* George Brownlee Prize for the Best Student on the MSc Drug Discovery Skills Programme (2021)
* Undergraduate Pharmacology Prize (2021)
* Professional Placement Year at the University of Oxford (2019-2020)
* Best Overall First Year BSc Student Prize (2018)
- HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education), Belilios Public School, Hong Kong (2011-2017)

Experience / Qualifications

Music:
- Flute Trinity College London LTCL
- Piano ABRSM Grade 8
- Double bass ABRSM Grade 8
- Music Theory Grade 5
- Flute/piccolo orchestral player for 10+ years, double bass player for 6 years

Languages:
- Cantonese (native, Hong Kong born)
- English (native)
- Mandarin (proficient)

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

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Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Duration

30 minutes

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The class is taught in

English

Chinese

Skills

English

English for adults

School

English as a second language (esl)

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Beginners/Intermediate Flute Lessons (Cantonese/English)

58 £ /h

I am here to help you enjoy flute playing!

For complete beginners, the things I'll teach you the following in chronological order:
- basics of the sounding of the flute, assemble/disassemble the flute
- tone development: posture, embouchure, breathing, articulation
- basic rhythmic training
- fingerings for simple notes e.g. "G", "A", "B"
- other notes ("F", "Bb"; "E", "D", "C")
- understanding the balance
- sightreading simple solo, duet pieces
- more advanced notes
- pitch (sharp/flat)
- tone color
- more advanced pieces
- musical ornaments

Developing your own sound and tone colour is one of the most important things as a musician

Friendly Piano Lessons for Beginners (Cantonese/English)

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We can do free-form learning or follow a goal-oriented learning programme (climb the ABRSM grades).

We'll break down the work needed to master all the way from scales to exam pieces to aural to sight reading.

I am flexible - let's work to your needs and preferences!

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See you soon.

My name is Younes and I am a qualified English teacher and French instructor living in the UK.
I enjoy working with adults and children of all ages, allowing me to help them reach their full potential.
I currently teach in London at my own school. I have been preparing and teaching students for 12 years. I have taught numerous French and English courses, such as ESOL, ESL, and Functional Skills. Most of these exams are based in England, but I have also taught the TOEIC to prepare French students for these exams.
I use different software to teach, such as Zoom or Skype.
I use a variety of resources (such as PDF and Word documents) for my lessons. I also have a virtual whiteboard available.
A typical session with me lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours.
I enjoy helping students with levels from A1 to B2, but my main goal is to get them to become advanced or fluent.
I would be happy to adapt to each student according to your objectives, of course.
One of my main goals is to support your vocabulary and grammar.
What makes me truly unique is that I was in the same situation as you, and today I have become fluent in the language.
If you have any questions, you can contact me and I would be happy to have a conversation with you.
See you soon.

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