NB: I'm not sure why the 'languages' section above shows 'basic competence', no matter how many times I change & save them?! I am native English & Professional Competence (fluent) in French.

I teach French online, usually via Skype, but I can change this.

I teach all levels & ages, but my preference is Years 9 to 11 for GCSE. I really enjoy seeing the pupils improving & getting higher marks in tests at school. I know the AQA GCSE Syllabus inside out which really helps. I've also taught the Edexcel Syllabus & iGCSE. I've had no trouble getting up to speed with those.

I offer a trial lesson at a very reduced fee for 30/45 minutes for a pupil to get to know me and get an idea as to how I teach

I like to start by going through each of the tenses to see if there is anything a pupil doesn't fully understand or needs a recap on or, perhaps, part/s which haven't been fully explained in school.

We work through previous papers together which normally increases a pupil's vocab & some grammar is normally unknown.

If you're predicted a 9, I give you complex vocab, phrases & grammar which should secure that 9. If you're predicted an 8, why not work with me to try & make that 9?

Past pupils have achieved Grades 8 & 9. Those who found French challenging attained a 7.

I always ask if the pupil has anything in particular to do each week. I can help with homework if it's particularly difficult one week.

I help pupils to revise &/or focus on the aspects of French they find the hardest.

I've been told I explain thouroughly, I'm very approachable & easy to work with. I've been told I make better 'sense' of certain things taught in school.

I aim to boost all pupils' confidence. Usually, I manage to.