7 years ago • Comments: 2
Alison
5.0
United Kingdom•
9:56 PM (GMT+00:00)
English
71
1.550
English
71
1.550
Speaks
French
B1
,Spanish
A1
About Me
Hello, I am Alison and I am a fully qualified teacher of English as a Foreign/Second Language. How would you like to improve your English? With over twenty years teaching experience at every level (beginners to advanced) and every age group, I know how to help you. I have a Degree in Social Anthropology, a postgraduate Royal Society of Arts Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults (equivalent to the DELTA) and a Post Graduate Certificate of Education from Greenwich University.
You will enjoy learning English with me - the first thing we will do is discuss why you want to learn, how you like to learn and what your interests are. We will then plan a programme together starting with what you already know and building on that basis. I can help you whether you want assistance with conversation, pronunciation, grammar, reading, writing or Citizenship.
I have taught students from all over the world and at every level including those who speak no English and don't read and write any language (including their own) to those who need English because they are studying at university in the UK, or need help with job applications, or to write reports at work. I have helped many students pass exams such as Cambridge First Certificate, City and Guilds, B1, the Life in the UK test, and to improve their IELTS banding.
My teaching experience began at the British Council in Hong Kong where I worked for two years. I then worked with Vietnamese refugees who had just arrived in the UK, and since then I have worked in private language schools such as St Giles in London and in the Adult and Community Learning sector in London and in West Sussex. I have also helped deliver and mark City and Guilds ESOL exams. I currently teach in a hotel housing asylum seekers from all over the world.
I love teaching and helping people to meet their goals. Please get in touch and we will go from there.
Read MoreYou will enjoy learning English with me - the first thing we will do is discuss why you want to learn, how you like to learn and what your interests are. We will then plan a programme together starting with what you already know and building on that basis. I can help you whether you want assistance with conversation, pronunciation, grammar, reading, writing or Citizenship.
I have taught students from all over the world and at every level including those who speak no English and don't read and write any language (including their own) to those who need English because they are studying at university in the UK, or need help with job applications, or to write reports at work. I have helped many students pass exams such as Cambridge First Certificate, City and Guilds, B1, the Life in the UK test, and to improve their IELTS banding.
My teaching experience began at the British Council in Hong Kong where I worked for two years. I then worked with Vietnamese refugees who had just arrived in the UK, and since then I have worked in private language schools such as St Giles in London and in the Adult and Community Learning sector in London and in West Sussex. I have also helped deliver and mark City and Guilds ESOL exams. I currently teach in a hotel housing asylum seekers from all over the world.
I love teaching and helping people to meet their goals. Please get in touch and we will go from there.
My trial lessons
Introduce myself and ask you about yourself, what you feel your level is and what your aims and interests are. After that we will read and discuss a text that has relevance to you which will help me assess your English and see what areas we need to work on. We will then set up a plan for the next few lessons.
Read MoreTrial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a day 
8 years ago 
99.00%1.550 
28.5 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
British English
Résumé
Work Experience
2001 - 2023
Teacher of English as a Second Language
West Sussex Adult and Community Learning - West Sussex UK
Teaching classes of learners from a variety of language groups and mixed ability levels, from complete beginners with no literacy to high level students. Exam English, support with job applications, interview practice, support with Citizenship and the Life in the UK Test, running and marking City and Guilds exams, interviewing new students and assessing their level.
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