Our lessons, conducted on Zoom, are mostly led by the student. They set their goals, tell me what they want to achieve, and then we work together to make sure they get there. No two lessons or students are the same, so there’s no such thing as a ‘typical’ lesson.

I have been teaching for three years, guiding students through language exams up to A Level. I am a bit of a grammar nerd, so I really enjoy developing writing and translation skills, but also focus on speaking and communication as one of the key elements of lessons. I also teach piano and music theory to students as young as six, so I have experience working with quite the range of ages!

I am spending this academic year in Strasbourg, so I know what it is like to be in unfamiliar territory learning a language. It is daunting at first when everyone is speaking so quickly and using words you don’t know, but you get there eventually! Exams are important and working towards them in a structured way is an essential component of lessons, but so too is having fun and learning about yourself in the process.

I love learning languages and my next goal is to start German. I started once before and gave up, but I am ready for the challenge again. There is never a better time to start learning a new language than now, and I hope I can be a part of your learning journey.