Simon Thomas

I am able to develop with you multi-media bespoke classes for 1-1 and small group learners using video, book-based and interactive learning in relation to your language needs. I specialise in the cultivation of academic, reading and writing skills with a strong inter-disciplinary formation in English Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Business English, English for Medicine, Creative Writing, Thesis Writing and Cambridge exam preparation. I have worked in a number of highly ranked colleges, institutes and universities as an Academic English/Humanities lecturer in Ireland, Germany and the UK and so am superbly positioned to support pre-university, undergraduate and postgraduate students and scholars across a range of academic levels.

I am also a professionally trained editor and proofreader, as well as a published author in the field of literary translation/theatre studies, with graduate-level competence and publishing experience in French-English and German-English translation. This aspect of my formation means that I am also uniquely well-placed to assist with book projects, synopses and pitches.

In person, I am both patient and passionate, empathetic and perfectionistic, and always geared to partnering your own proactive learning process through a sustained emphasis on individual self-development and autonomous learning. Finally, I am very happy to offer you a complimentary 30-minute Zoom session to get better acquainted, explore our potential 'fit' and discuss your specific needs going forwards as a 'good faith' demonstration of my confidence in my abilities to help you. I look forward to hearing from you and am also pleased to provide testimonials, scanned certifications and my full CV on request.