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Private Tuition in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.
If you are local to me, I can travel to you with some resources and my trusty laptop. If you prefer a quiet learning environment, I can tutor you from my home, where there is access to a wide variety of language learning resources.
Why not share the cost with a friend?
Rates vary depending on the number of people per lesson and the level of tuition required.
Please enquire on 07972 922627 or e-mail ajstarrtuition@gmail.com for more details.
Qualifications and Experience
I hold a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree BA (Hons) from the University of Portsmouth in French Studies (with German). During this degree, I taught English as a Foreign Language to students for EF Language Travel at Brighton University, Rye and Shiplake College.
I hold a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the University of Portsmouth in Modern Foreign Languages (French and German) I studied Italian to GCSE A* at South Downs College, Waterlooville.
I taught French and German teacher in local secondary schools in 1994. I also taught for three years at the University of Portsmouth for their Adult and Continuing Education Programme (German and Italian). Since 2018, I have taught Adults at the City of Portsmouth College (French and German).
I also teach French and Translation Studies at the University of Portsmouth.
I also hold a Masters Degree (MA) in Translation Studies and currently work as a Freelance Translator, Interpreter (French and German to English) and Tutor (English (ESOL), French, German and Italian)
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Approaches to Learning
I can cater for a wide variety of language competency from beginners to advanced learners.
I can tutor you in French from beginner to Advanced Level and beyond.
In German, I can tutor from beginners to Advanced Level.
In Italian, I can tutor from beginners to GCSE Level.
I can tutor in English as a Foreign Language from beginners to advanced levels. I taught EFL for many summers for EF Language Travel. More recently, I have been giving private lessons in ESOL to native Italian, Spanish, and French speakers.
I have over 30 years of experience in classroom teaching, mainly in Secondary Schools, but also with some experience teaching adult evening classes at the University of Portsmouth and the City of Portsmouth College.