Shona Nectoux

I have 12 years experience of teaching English as a foreign language to adults and children at language academies in various countries. Including at the British Council, Cambridge School, and International House. I have taught face-to-face and online classes. I have also taught business classes , both in-company and online, to groups and one-to-one. I have taught all levels from beginner to proficiency, and all ages from young children to adults. I have taught in the UK, Spain, Morocco, Argentina, and USA.

I have a CELTA qualification (Cambridge teaching certificate) and a CELTA Young Learners certificate. I like to bring my creative flair to the classroom in order to aid the learning experience. I like to use the communicative approach to teaching language, by using relevant and interesting topics to make lessons as useful and engaging as possible. I plan lessons with the learners' needs in mind and I am keen to motivate my learners as much as possible by making the classes enjoyable and dynamic.

I help students with the development of the four macroskills — speaking, listening, reading and writing — from the beginning, since communication integrates the different skills.

I also speak Spanish and French and, although I am keen for students to have as much exposure to English as possible, I am also keen to help lower level students in their native language if I can.

I am more than happy to discuss your personal learning goals and adapt the classes to your needs. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.