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Patrick offers a discount of 50% on their first / introductory lesson!
Italian |
Price Guide |
| Junior Cycle | €49.00 |
| Senior Cycle | €49.00 |
| University | €42.00 |
| Adult / Casual | €42.00 |
Spanish |
Price Guide |
| Junior Cycle | €49.00 |
| Senior Cycle | €49.00 |
| University | €42.00 |
| Adult / Casual | €42.00 |
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Personal Description:
Leaving Cert and Junior Cert lessons for both Italian and Spanish. Over the last few years I have prepared students for both JC and LC alongside university work to get them ready for exams, with fantastic results. My students have all come to me on different timelines and with different needs.
I teach a variety of students from all over Ireland. Some have started Italian/Spanish with me in first year and intend to do it as a Leaving Cert subject. I have taught students who study the subject in school and those who don't, acting as an assisting tutor for those who want to sit the JC or LC but don't have the option of studying Italian or Spanish in their schools.
I have also taught students in preparation for university level exams, and I am able to explain tricky grammar concepts in simple and comprehensible English.
2018 graduate of International Languages (Italian/Spanish) in UCD. Friendly and approachable tutor who has lived and studied in Italy and Spain. Extremely familiar with the Leaving Cert cycle (Italian) in which I got an A1 in 2014.
Tutoring Experience:
I have taught Italian and Spanish to adults, teenagers, and young learners. I have been teaching full-time online since 2021. I have taught English in private language schools and institutions across Spain and Italy since 2018.
As of 2021, I have dedicated myself primarily to online language lessons (Italian/Spanish). I am currently working with students in all secondary school years, and am working with a variety of students of different ages and levels.
Approach to Grinds:
Flexible approach. Ultimately your goal is what counts, so I'm willing to work with you and adapt myself in order to help you to achieve what it is that you're looking for, be it general Italian/Spanish, preparation for the LC or JC, or university Italian/Spanish
As for cancellations, I try to be flexible and if I can move the class, I will.
Full payment expected if the student doesn't turn up or the class is cancelled less than 3 hours before scheduled time.
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Native Language: English
Additional Languages: Italian, Spanish
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Additional Languages: Italian, Spanish
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- CILS (2022) - Italian C1 (CEFR) (Professional) (✔ On File)
- DELE (2022) - Spanish C1 (CEFR) (Professional) (✔ On File)
- UCD, Dublino (2018) - International Modern Languages (Laurea triennale) (✔ On File)
- Coolmine Community School (2014) - A1 Leaving Cert Italian (School) (✔ On File)
Patrick's Feedback
| Students Providing Feedback: | 23 |
| Students Providing Positive Feedback: |
PatrickFrom Emma (5/5): (University Italian) Patrick was extremely helpful throughout the year, I study Italian in university and needed a bit of extra help in order to boost my grade. I overall went from receiving D’s at the beginning of the year which was brought up to receiving B’s. Patrick was able to explain the grammar very well, which overall really helped my understanding. Also was very understanding with schedules and cancellations.
From Madina (/5): (Junior Cycle Spanish) Highly recommended! Patrick has excellent knowledge in his subject, his lessons are engaging and have great resources. My daughter started lessons with him since 3rd year and is going to continue them till end of 6th year. In her Junior cycle she got a distinction in her Spanish exam. Right from the beginning I noticed drastic improvement in her Spanish and an increased confidence with speaking. She loves her lessons with Patrick as he always encourages her to do better, and challenges her to figure out the answers herself. Patrick is very kind and funny, making lessons very memorable. Overall, he is very talented teacher, can't recommend him enough!
From Kamila (/5): (Senior Cycle Spanish) Patrick is great tutor excellent teaching time management and overall experience with him is very positive. My son gained the knowledge of subject and his confidence back with Patrick's help and support.
Highly recommended!!
Highly recommended!!
From Lucy (/5): (University Italian) Patrick was great to work with he helped me prepare for my second year Italian final exam. We mainly focused on grammar and his explanations on harder grammatical rules truly helped me understand concepts I didn't grasp in my semester. He is very thorough in his explanations, the work he provides really help with memorization, and he is very flexible and understanding with scheduling sessions. It was great that he went to UCD because he was familiar with the examinations so if you are struggling with Italian at UCD I would highly recommend working with Patrick!
From Leona (/5): (Junior Cycle Italian) Patrick is everything you could wish for in a teacher - easygoing, patient, reliable and with a fun but structured approach that keeps my daughter motivated. The fact that she is always ready in time for lessons and never complains about them says it all! She enjoys every minute and as a result is learning loads. She is learning both Italian and Spanish with Patrick and says she learns a lot more from one private lesson per week than she does in a week’s worth of lessons at school! It’s our first experience with online tutoring and it has worked out brilliantly, thanks to the quality of teaching and the flexible nature of delivery. I highly recommend Patrick and if he taught other languages we’d probably sign up for those too
From Wayne (/5): (Adult / Casual Spanish) I had a single session with Patrick. I needed to get my wedding vows translated to Spanish and help with pronunciation. Patrick was very friendly and helpful, he made sure that he understood what I was trying to say so that he could accurately translate to something that made sense in Spanish. He then followed up with a recording himself reciting the passage. This was extremely useful for me practicing. I would highly recommend Patrick!
From Karen (/5): (Junior Cycle Spanish) Patrick has been giving Ross tuition in Spanish for several weeks now. We have found Patrick to be very reliable and also very accommodating if we need to change the appointment. Ross enjoys his weekly tuition with Patrick and feels his Spanish is improving and is gaining more confidence about sitting his junior cert exam in June.
From Elaine (/5): (Senior Cycle Spanish) Highly recommend Patrick. My son’s Spanish has improved a lot
From Jayne (/5): (Senior Cycle Spanish) We cannot recommend patrick enough. He has taught our granddaughter Abigail so much . He is so organised with notes and links and Abigail is so happy and feels very confident for her upcoming leaving cert. I can guarantee you wont find a better teacher than Patrick. We were so lucky we found a gem
From Tríona (/5): (Senior Cycle Italian) Patrick is a terrific teacher for my daughter.Very thorough ,hard working and friendly.
From Saherish (/5): (Junior Cycle Spanish) Patrick has been a huge help to my son Hassan. My son was having alot of difficulty in school with Spanish but since he started tuition with Patrick, he has started to enjoy learning the language.
Patrick is an excellent teacher. He is very kind & fun with kids. He has a great way to teach children and keep them engaged. My son has ASD and Patrick is very patient with him. He is very accommodative of his needs.
I am extremely happy with Patrick and highly recommend him to everyone.
Patrick, I really want to thank you for the positive impact of your teaching on my child.
Many thanks,
Saherish
Patrick is an excellent teacher. He is very kind & fun with kids. He has a great way to teach children and keep them engaged. My son has ASD and Patrick is very patient with him. He is very accommodative of his needs.
I am extremely happy with Patrick and highly recommend him to everyone.
Patrick, I really want to thank you for the positive impact of your teaching on my child.
Many thanks,
Saherish
From Aengus (/5): (Senior Cycle Italian) Good communication and seems to be on top of his brief in teaching our son Italian for the Leaving Cert
From Fiachra (/5): (Adult / Casual Italian) I was a bad and flakey student for Patrick and he still managed to teach me more than I thought was possible in the time. His prices are low, he knows his stuff, he is prepared for his lessons, he is funny, he is kind, and he pushes you to find the words yourself. I am giving him 5 stars but would give him more if I could
From Hilary (/5): (Senior Cycle Italian) Patrick helped me throughout the year with my Italian. He covered all aspects of the language and always had the classes very well prepared. I had Patrick for a grind for my leaving cert and I would definitely recommend him if you are looking for a good grade!
From Suzanne (/5): (Senior Cycle Italian) Patrick has been a huge help to my son Conor and was extremely flexible which we were very grateful for, Conor went into his exams with more confidence having had Patrick's help.
From Esther (/5): (Junior Cycle Italian) My daughter is a complete beginner who was interested in learning Italian, but also to take it as an exam subject for secondary school. Patrick's ethos is exactly what we were looking for, learn the language and enjoy it, then convert the learning for exams.
Patrick has been great with my daughter who is in 1st year, between recommended resources and weekly classes she is really coming on but getting to enjoy the language and a variety of learning mechanisims
Patrick has been great with my daughter who is in 1st year, between recommended resources and weekly classes she is really coming on but getting to enjoy the language and a variety of learning mechanisims
From Claire (/5): (Senior Cycle Italian) Patrick has a great understanding of senior cycle school programme and therefore offers invaluable support to exam students. He has a natural love of languages, great motivational skills and youth on his side, and is the ideal teaching companion to any student. I highly and happily recommemd Patrick to anyone considering taking on a new language or perfecting what they already know.
From Daniel (/5): (Adult / Casual Italian) Fantastic teacher, fun and engaging lessons. Can't recommend highly enough.
From Alessia (/5): (Primary Italian) Mai avrei pensato che un madrelingua inglese potesse insegnare cosi bene l'italiano a due bambini di 5 e 4 anni!
Ho assunto patrick a fine Settembre, per un mese - due volte a seetimana - ha insegnato ai miei due bimbi (superattivi… ) l'italiano in maniera divertente e professionale. Michael e Andrew adorano Patrick e non vedevano l'ora per le lezioni ogni settimana.
Patrick e' stato in grado in un solo mese di dare una base e una struttura linguistica ai bambini e a me per poter continuare da sola l'insegnamento.
Patrick e' affidabile, puntuale e flessibile negli appuntamenti e nell'avere due bambini superattivi scavacargli sulle gambe e spalle!
Posso con tutta sicurezza e onesta' raccomandare Patrick per insegnare italiano e inglese a chiunque.
Cordiali saluti
Alessia
Ho assunto patrick a fine Settembre, per un mese - due volte a seetimana - ha insegnato ai miei due bimbi (superattivi… ) l'italiano in maniera divertente e professionale. Michael e Andrew adorano Patrick e non vedevano l'ora per le lezioni ogni settimana.
Patrick e' stato in grado in un solo mese di dare una base e una struttura linguistica ai bambini e a me per poter continuare da sola l'insegnamento.
Patrick e' affidabile, puntuale e flessibile negli appuntamenti e nell'avere due bambini superattivi scavacargli sulle gambe e spalle!
Posso con tutta sicurezza e onesta' raccomandare Patrick per insegnare italiano e inglese a chiunque.
Cordiali saluti
Alessia
From Nicoltta (/5): (Senior Cycle Italian) Extremely helpful, most definately helped me achieve a higher mark in my leaving cert italian paper. Very good at explaining things like grammar rules that would be hard to understand otherwise! Would definately recommend!
From Emma (/5): (Senior Cycle Italian) Patrick was an excellent tutor for my son who was doing leaving cert Italian. Patrick is very down to earth and had a great easy going attitude. My son was very responsive to Patrick. Patrick also kept myself up to date throughout with my sons progress. I was very very happy and I would most definitely highly recommend Patrick.
From Fiona (/5): (Primary Italian) My son really enjoyed working with Patrick. He has a very good way with kids.
From Sean (/5): (Adult / Casual Italian) I am a retired teacher who is studying Italian for pleasure.
I have been most fortunate to have made contact with Patrick through First tutors.
Patrick has many excellent attributes as a teacher/tutor for language acquisition.
He has an excellent knowledge of the living language.
He has had experience of second language acquisition himself and has developed key skills in this area, as a result.
He prepares his work well, is patient, listens to my needs, is punctual and reliable.
His methodology is most effective combining song, reading skills and interactive oral skills to make the class both challenging and interesting.
Personally, Patrick is pleasant and affable and has a lovely engaging manner.
I highly recommend him as a tutor.
I have been most fortunate to have made contact with Patrick through First tutors.
Patrick has many excellent attributes as a teacher/tutor for language acquisition.
He has an excellent knowledge of the living language.
He has had experience of second language acquisition himself and has developed key skills in this area, as a result.
He prepares his work well, is patient, listens to my needs, is punctual and reliable.
His methodology is most effective combining song, reading skills and interactive oral skills to make the class both challenging and interesting.
Personally, Patrick is pleasant and affable and has a lovely engaging manner.
I highly recommend him as a tutor.