FAQ
Potential students often have many questions! Below are some I've been asked in the past.
If you have a question not answered here, please get in touch.
Are you a native speaker of English?
Yes, I am a native speaker of British English. I was born and raised in Suffolk, in the east of England.
What teaching methods do you use?
To find out more about my teaching methods and style, please feel free to book a free or full consultation and I will be happy to discuss this with you.
How many hours of tuition do I need?
This depends on a number of factors. How quickly do you need to make progress? How much time do you have to attend lessons and complete any homework? How long can you concentrate for at a time? I have taught some students for one hour per week, and others for five. There is no rule; it depends on what is right for you.
That being said, I've found that one ninety-minute lesson per week works well for many students. For students with limited time, it is possible to still make significant progress even with just one hour of tuition per week.
What times are you available for lessons?
I have lesson times available during UK business hours, from Monday to Friday. Available times are displayed on my booking calendar. If you are keen for us to work together but can't make any of these times, please get in touch via my Contact page.
I'm not a native speaker of Spanish or Portuguese. Can I still take lessons with you?
Absolutely! While I specialise in teaching native speakers of Spanish and Portuguese, I am always keen to work with any student who has a desire to learn.
Do you teach children?
No, I only teach adults.
Do you offer group lessons?
I currently don't offer group lessons, but would be willing to consider requests depending on the needs of the group in question. Please get in touch via my contact page if this is something you're interested in.
Do you teach Spanish and Portuguese to English speakers?
No, I only teach English.
If I book a consultation, am I committing to having classes with you?
No, not at all. I recognise that private tuition requires students to invest their time, energy and money in their learning, and I respect that. For this reason, my free and full consultations are designed to enable you to make an informed decision about whether you would like us to work together. If you decide not to book any lessons after our consultation, I will wish you the best of luck for your next steps.
What's your cancellation policy?
You can find my cancellation policy on the relevant service details page for each service.