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    English speaking practice, grammar and vocabulary. Exam preparation, especially IELTS and school exams

    British native speaker with 14 years English tutoring experience specialising in the following -

    - Improving your speaking level (from beginner through to advanced) in a relaxed environment - it will be easy to break down any barriers you may have
    - Increasing your vocabulary (not forgetting Phrasal Verbs!)
    - Increasing your listening skills and understanding (through practice with me and also through watching video and audio clips
    - Exam preparation - especially IELTS and school exams (ZNO)
    - Business English
    - CV writing and interview techniques and practice (I have recruitment experience)
    - Proofreading

    I teach a broad spectrum of students ranging from school children and students to highly professional business people such as lawyers, IT staff and company directors. All lessons can be individually tailored to meet your specific needs and requirements. Students are welcome to use their own teaching material but I have extensive resources we can draw on.

    All lessons are one to one and online at the moment and last 60 minutes.

    Additional information about me - as well as having a huge amount of teaching experience, I have a Masters degree (MA) in English Literature and Language from one of the top universities in the United Kingdom, together with an I-to-I TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate.

    Extra information

    Online lessons only. All focus is on English but I am quite confident with Russian too.

    Location

    Online via webcam

    General info

    suitcase iconSkills:
    English as a second language (esl), English for adults, School
    Age:
    Teenagers (13-17 years old)
    Adults (18-64 years old)
    Seniors (65+ years old)
    Student level:
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    The class is taught in:English, Russian

    About Me

    I'm a British native speaker from Edinburgh, Scotland. I opt for a very fun, easy going and down to earth approach to teaching - you will learn English more effectively if you enjoy your lessons. I have been living in Ukraine for 14 years now. I also do professional photography and I'm an avid street photographer. I love to play the guitar, music, reading, history and philosophy!

    Education

    1994 - 1998
    St Andrews University, Fife, United Kingdom
    2.1 (Honours) MA Degree in English Literature and Language

    2002
    FPC (Financial Planning Certificate, FPC1, FPC2, FPC3)

    2005
    i-to-i
    Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

    Experience / Qualifications

    I have around 14 years of teaching and private tutoring experience here in Ukraine. My students have ranged from children and students to highly professional individuals from a range of different professions.

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