James Drummond

Hi,
I am James, i am 18 years old and i am a university student who is studying Environment, Economics and Ecology at the University of York.

I have a lot of experience with the German language and have completed both a GCSE and an A level in the language. In my A level speaking exam i received 98/120 (81%) for my discussion around my Independent research project. From 2022 to 2024 l have supported AQA German GCSE students throughout their lessons with their speaking skills (photo cards and role plays) and understanding grammar. This means i have an in depth understanding of the challenges and areas students can struggle with when learning the German language and i am able to be empathetic and quickly responsive to individual needs and learning styles.

My aim through these sessions will be to push students to be able to speak, read, write, listen and translate the German language to A2 level. I will embed example exam questions into each tutoring session along with interactive activities. I will also aim to help students understand German grammar, which i personally would say is the aspect that students find the most difficult.