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English |
Price Guide |
| Junior Cycle | €40.00 |
| Senior Cycle | €40.00 |
French |
Price Guide |
| Junior Cycle | €40.00 |
| Senior Cycle | €40.00 |
| University | €40.00 |
| Adult / Casual | €40.00 |
German |
Price Guide |
| Junior Cycle | €40.00 |
| Senior Cycle | €40.00 |
| University | €40.00 |
| Adult / Casual | €40.00 |
Italian |
Price Guide |
| Junior Cycle | €40.00 |
| Senior Cycle | €40.00 |
| University | €40.00 |
| Adult / Casual | €40.00 |
Spanish |
Price Guide |
| Junior Cycle | €40.00 |
| Senior Cycle | €40.00 |
| University | €40.00 |
| Adult / Casual | €40.00 |
Gaelic |
Price Guide |
| Junior Cycle | €40.00 |
| Senior Cycle | €40.00 |
| University | €40.00 |
| Adult / Casual | €40.00 |
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Personal Description:
Based in Shankill Co. Dublin. Expert tutor fluent in 9 languages Outstanding track record at all levels.Former head of international corporate trading and sales with financial services company. Years of money market experience in London and Dublin. BA 1st class Humanities Kings College London. Highest standards in all that I undertake. Я могу преподавать на русском языке для студентов, которым русский язык более удобен.
Tutoring Experience:
17 years teaching experience in Irish, French, Spanish, German and Italian at all levels. What started out as some lessons for friends blossomed into a full scale business and my track record of excellence and exam success built up my reputation, as finally the potential of many students who had not worked well in a classroom environment was realized and the gift of a language given.
Approach to Grinds:
I systematically eliminate the errors that according to examiners' reports continually cost students marks and grades.
Grammar is thoroughly examined until the verb tenses and endings are second nature and noun genders,cases and declensions are recognized and understood. Oral work is crucial as the journey from thought to word is usually the most difficult part of language learning and is essential for successful exam performance. The oral topics are broken down and dealt with individually with emphasis on spontaneity and effective communication. Aural practice using native media sources and past papers also an integral part of my approach to attune the ear to the spoken word at full speed.
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Native Language: English
Additional Languages: Catalan, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Additional Languages: Catalan, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- King's College University of London (1985) - Humanites (Bachelors) (✘ Not On File)
John's Feedback
| Students Providing Feedback: | 25 |
| Students Providing Positive Feedback: | |
| Total Other Feedback: (not shown) | 2 |
JohnFrom Elaine (5/5): (Senior Cycle Gaelic) My son and a friend recently finished Higher Level Irish grinds with John, both boys found his approach to teaching very good and so much better than in the classroom in school. My son was had been considering dropping to ordinary level but gained a lot of confidence from his lessons with John. I specifically asked both boys after the last grind if they would recommend John and it was a resounding yes from both.
Reply from John: Thank you so much Elaine… You and the lads are most kind
Go raibh maith agaibh
Go raibh maith agaibh
From Tincy (/5): (Junior Cycle Gaelic)
From Edel (/5): (Senior Cycle Italian) John is a phenomenon in himself! His range of linguistic capacity his enthusiasm and passion for teaching are unparalleled. He has brought our daughter from zero Italian to capably engaging JC Honours level in three weeks!! She finds him courteous, good humoured, personable and precise. A wonderfully gifted teacher. Can’t recommend him highly enough. Edel, Blackrock
Reply from John: You are too kind Edel… thank you for those kind words. John
From Lorna (/5): (Senior Cycle French) John has been instrumental in helping my son understand the fundamentals of learning to read/write in french from day one. Highly recommend John to anyone looking to learn any languages.
Reply from John: Thank you Lorna… Much appreciated
From Aisling (/5): (Junior Cycle Gaelic) My son always found Irish difficult and said that there were some things that he never understood in primary school so ended up left behind. He said that he learnt more in one hour with John than he had learnt in the previous two years in school. John was very friendly and explained things in a way that was easy to understand. I would definitely recommend him.
From Pablo (/5): (Senior Cycle Gaelic) Really good method of teaching. Teaches languages from a different perspective. I learned so much more in one day than a year in school. Would 100% recommend John. He is very kind and likeable aswell!
From Daniel (/5): (Adult / Casual German)
From David (/5): (University Gaelic) John is an excellent and energetic tutor. His approach to unlocking the fundamentals of grammar and sentence structure is a revelation for anyone who has gone through the Irish education system.
I would highly recommend John to anyone looking for Irish grinds or tuition.
I would highly recommend John to anyone looking for Irish grinds or tuition.
From Andrea (/5): (Adult / Casual French)
From Ann Marie (/5): (Junior Cycle Gaelic) Great tutor- really knows his stuff. Teaches the things they don’t cover at school-the underlying rules of the language that make all the difference!
Reply from John: Many thanks for your kind words John
From Liam (/5): (Adult / Casual German) John I have enjoyed the classes I have had with you and learned a lot. I will be returning. Thanks again, Liam
From Bronagh (/5): (University Gaelic) I cannot recommend John enough. I always had OK Irish, but never had the confidence to use it orally or written work. He brought my understanding of irish to a level I never thought I would get to! I worked with John for a year and he brought me to an average level to an exceptional level. I came out with a first class honours in both in my tough Irish written and oral exam this year. Without John, this would have not have been possible. Every week our sessions focused around grammatical aspects of the language through various exercises and finished the session with some oral work, allowing the transfer of both skills to occur very naturally. Go raibh míle maith agat. Múinteoir maith gan dabht ar bith.
Reply from John: Thank you Bronagh… You were a pleasure to teach… Best of luck in all your future projects…
From Christie (/5): (University Spanish) I'm currently taking Spanish lessons with John. He is thorough, reliable and very helpful. I'm very glad I found someone so knowledgeable in not only Spanish, but in many languages. It's been fun talking with him about this. I've learned alot in a short period of time. John's Subject handouts proved very useful as I often reference back to them.
Thanks so much!
Christie
Thanks so much!
Christie
From Vanessa (/5): (Junior Cycle Gaelic) Although it has only been three sessions already my son is feeling much more confident about his Irish and finds the one to one grinds with John extremely helpful
From Duane (/5): (Junior Cycle Gaelic) John is a excellent teacher who is experienced and knows the ins and outs of teaching Languages for the Leaving Cert and Junior Cert and has a track record of getting results.
From Madeleine (/5): (Senior Cycle German)
Reply from John: Greatly appreciated. Thank you
From Kate (/5): (Senior Cycle Gaelic)
Reply from John: Thank you for that Kate. Greatly appreciated
From Caolan (/5): (Senior Cycle Spanish) Very helpful and great at simplifying the more difficult topics.
Reply from John: Thank you for that. Appreciated.
From Craig (/5): (University Gaelic) John has been excellent in tutoring me university level Irish. So I would highly recommend him for any level.
Reply from John: Thank you Craig.
From Colleen (/5): (University German) John helped me pass my German and Italian college supplementary exams this summer. I definitely couldn't have done them without him. He focused on my main grammar problems and gave me the confidence that I needed to ace my exams. The classes consisted of returning to the basics of grammar ensuring any doubts were eliminated then we repeated past exam papers until I felt completely prepared for any exam questions they could throw at me. I have decided to continue grinds with John this year, as this one on one service gives me a second opinion in my college essays as well as confidence in learning the languages, speaking them and doing exams! if I could give a higher rating on this I would 10/10!
Reply from John: Thank you Colleen you are very kind and a pleasure to teach. John
From Connie (/5): (University Spanish) I cant thank John enough for all his help! he got me through both my Spanish oral and written exam for university repeats. Would highly recommend! 5/5
From Carol Ann (/5): (Senior Cycle Spanish) My daughter Keeva is making good progress with her Spanish and her confidence in the language is improving greatly with John's help and guidance.
From Eleanor (/5): (Junior Cycle Gaelic) All seems to be going well, my son is not great with feedback, so I guess the mock JC will be the true indicator. John is very easy to work with and a good communicator. He seemed to build an instant rapport with my very quiet son. I'm very pleased!