Penelope

Hi, I'm Penny! I'm a reliable, experienced and attentive tutor, passionate about helping people learn new languages and achieve their language goals. In my free time I love listening to podcasts and videos on personal development and languages. I'm also learning Swedish, Polish, Welsh and Arabic to keep me entertained and challenged!

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EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

- Qualified Modern Languages Teacher; Head of Modern Languages (PGCE - QTS in secondary French & German)
- 12 years' professional experience as a languages teacher and tutor
- DBS checked
- GCSE exam preparation for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC boards
- Instruction for absolute beginners and learners at CEFR A1-B1 levels, including Goethe and DELF qualifications
- English native, bilingual German speaker (German mother)
- BA in French, German and Italian, with Distinction
- TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) with Distinction

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Here are some wonderful words from my students and their parents:

“Penelope is a wonderful tutor. Her lessons are very well planned, interesting and enjoyable. She has a very patient manner which puts me at such ease. With her enthusiasm and encouragement it makes learning a pleasure. I highly recommend Penelope.” - Adult learner.

“Miss Penelope is a wonderful teacher. From the very first day she motivated my son to study French more. She is very punctual and professional. Just after one month my son’s French has improved significantly. Exactly what I wanted.” - Parent of a Year 11 student.

“Penelope has helped me progress greatly in German and French. She is engaging and very knowledgeable. I always look forward to her lessons, they are tailored to suit my needs and most importantly fun! Penelope is an excellent tutor, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn a new language.” - Adult learner.

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With my guidance, my students have made significant strides towards their language learning goals, ranging from significant progress to full achievement. I'm proud to see their individual successes. For example, seeing a student I've tutored from KS3 all the way through GCSE French choose to continue with the language at A-level fills me with immense pride - and is a testament to their dedication and the progress we've made together. I'm also proud that, this year all of my students have shown increased engagement, sticking with our sessions until they felt more confident or until exam time. My students who made trips to France, Germany or Italy came back with stories of confidently using their language skills. It's fulfilling to see my students become confident learners, evident in their improved performance during lessons and independent study.