Information About Elizabeth Ann - Donabate tutor -

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Personal Description:

A dynamic and highly experienced Modern Foreign Language & English teacher and online tutor of French & Spanish !
Specialist in MFL tuition.

I have gained over 25 years experience inclusive of 12 years international teaching experience, 9 of which were in France and 3 in Spain at secondary level.
Registered fully with the teaching council in Spanish,French & English.

My qualifications include a double honours degree, an honours PGDE and further PG Diploma in Spanish.
My teaching background in Ireland, includes a broad range of secondary schools in addition to tailor made differentiated tuition for state exams and DELF and ESL and extensive online tuition.

Tutoring Experience:

My career commenced as a 'répétitrice' / 'assistante' at a private secondary school in Haute Savoie, ESCR.
In addition, I taught English for 2 years in Lyon & 7 years in Paris in 'formation continue' language schools. Furthermore, I taught both English and French in Valencia (where I lived for 3.5 years) at a secondary school. I am currently teaching French, Spanish and English at secondary level full time where my students have been very successful in their exams.
I offer tuition via Zoom. Enquires welcome.

Approach to Grinds:

With dynamic lessons and immediate follow up, I help you maintain your motivation to suceed while you integrate your new language into your life !

As I have learnt four foreign languages, I am very patient and can facilitate your learning with tailor made strategies for your unique learner style !

Tuition subjects offered

1) Spanish & French

* Junior Cert Common level
* Leaving Cert Higher & Ordinary level

Preparation for French & Spanish orals for April ! Easter lessons available.

2)
University level French
Language and Literature.
Presentation practice.

A careful blend of digital and authentic resources form an integral part of your tuition.

I adore teaching and seeing my students' progress.
All my students improve vastly and achieve very high results.

Your Questions Answered.

1) How will my tuition be structured?

*Following an initial lesson, the lessons are in bundles of 5.

These can be renewed after each mini course.

When is there a 2 classes per week option ?

Nearer exams, Easter break & prior to the French & Spanish mocks, orals summer/ university exams.

2) Can I choose my own timetable ?

I will do my very best to accommodate your request if feasible.

3) What is the cost of my lessons ?

If the student is happy with the teaching methods, teaching style and progress after their first lesson and wishes to continue, these are payable in advance as part of their tailor made course of 5.

€Tuition rates from April 2025 for all new students : € 225 for 5 zoom lessons

€45 per lesson.
The first lesson is paid in advance.

If happy with the inital lesson, a bundle of 5 can then be booked at € 225

4) How can I be assured I am making progress in my language?

Your new language competency, your results and your newly acquired confidence will all attest to your real progress and keep you motivated !

5 ) Are learning tips and strategies provided ?

Absolutely, each lesson is tailored made to suit the learners aims and style and with relevant linked digital resources!



Rescheduling policy *

If a student needs to reschedule a lesson,I request 24 hours notice where possible,and I will hold the lesson as per my longstanding policy.
Should a student wish to switch their Wednesday lesson to a Saturday slot, I offer this flexibility with reasonable notice.

Please email with any specific enquiry prior to considering lessons which I will happy to answer.

I look forward to helping you on your language journey !

À très bientôt !

Hasta muy pronto !