English Lessons
- Are you the kind of person who doesn't learn well in traditional classroom settings?
- Have you attended lots of language courses but forgotten most of what you've learned?
- Have you found that you didn't get enough personal attention and correction in group courses?
- Have you learned lots of grammar rules/vocabulary but have difficulty applying them in speaking and writing?
- Do you need to develop your confidence before speaking in groups?
- Do you have specific objectives and require personalised material to meet your needs?
For example, do you have a presentation or a project you need help with?
- Do you need lessons at a time that suits you?
If the answer is yes to at least one of these questions, why not get in touch to see how I can help?
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About me
I have over 18 years of language teaching experience and a real passion for linguistics. I have taught in well-established language schools in the UK, Spain and Italy, and now as a freelancer here in Portugal.
I have taught Business English in companies and pre-sessional Academic English courses for Master’s and PhD students at the University of Leeds, UK. I have worked one-to-one with a huge range of students of different ages, language levels, professional and academic backgrounds, and nationalities.
I speak fluent Portuguese and Italian and good French and Spanish, having completed a Master's in Translation from the University of Leeds, UK, specialising in English translation from Portuguese, Italian, French and Spanish. I have worked as a translator and now teach Portuguese to holidaymakers and international residents in Portugal.
I have a range of post-graduate level teaching qualifications, including the Cambridge CELTA and DELTA certificates. I have also worked freelance for Trinity College London as an International ESOL Examiner, administering the ISE and GESE oral exams in state and private institutions in Italy and Spain. Over the years I have helped a number of students prepare for the Cambridge First Certificate, Advanced and IELTS exams.
Times are changing...
and I'm changing with them.
Times have changed since I first started teaching 18 years ago. Firstly, with globalisation, people are not just learning English to work or study in the UK or other English-speaking countries, but to communicate throughout the world. Levels of English comprehension have improved, thanks to Netflix and other English media, and people have less time and patience for text-book or grammar-based learning. The Internet has made language learning more accessible but people often find the range of choices overwhelming and can get lost. That's why I'm offering flexible options to guide you on your language-learning journey. No-one should feel that language learning is just a lonely uphill slog.
Yet the main reason clients contact me is because they lack confidence speaking English as they don't have regular contact with English speakers. Many have had stressful or negative language learning experiences at school. Some fear being judged when speaking in front of colleagues. Grammarly and AI have helped millions to improve their written communication, but these tools can only go so far. There is a risk of becoming blindly dependent on technology and losing your own voice. Let me help you build your linguistic independence!
Address
Avenida Fabril do Norte, 1129,
Senhora da Hora, Matosinhos, Portugal
Phone
PT tel:+ 351 920 362 696