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Since August 2023
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English lessons with a CELTA qualified native teacher
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From 55.72 C$ /h
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English classes provided by a friendly, enthusiastic and patient qualified teacher. After spending six years teaching in the Netherlands, I am currently living in London and offering classes in general English, business English, TOEFL and IELTS preparation, English for academic purposes and other specialised material.

Lessons are individual for every student, so courses can de designed to suit your individual needs or a text book (of my choice) could be used - if that is your preference. Lessons can be provided online or face to face - it's really about what suits you!

If you're interested then please get in touch!

Gemma :)
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  • Around Woodford Green, United Kingdom
About Me
A friendly, enthusiastic and creative teacher who has experience working with all levels and ages. It is always important that you learn in class, but it's also equally important to have fun whilst doing so. Therefore, my classes are interactive with the use of games, activities, and role plays!

I have a lot of experience teaching a wide range of English classes over the years, so if you have something that you’d like to practise with me – get in touch!
Education
In 2020, completed a CELTA Certificate - Pass Grade B in at the British School in the Netherlands in The Hague.
In 2016, graduated with a BA English with a 2.1.
Experience / Qualifications
Six years experience working as a freelance English teacher in the Netherlands and UK.
Experience working in an international summer school in London with teenage learners.
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Skills
English as a second language (esl)
English for adults
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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20-24
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