Information About Barbara - Hove teacher

Personal Description:

I'm Barbara, dual nationality Italian / English and I can therefore offer lessons in both languages.
I also speak a little French and Spanish.
Prior to language teaching I worked for many years in the HR department of a large corporate multinational company based in the UK. So I can also help with CV preparation if you're looking for a job, and can help you improve your general and/or business English.

Teaching Experience:

I hold the TESOL Certificate from Trinity College; my teaching experience has been varied over 12 years. I have planned and delivered lessons to very young children, and to people in their retirement years! Some of this has been aimed at groups in a classroom setting, but these days I focus on individual one-to-one lessons.

Italian: Beginner through to Intermediate level focussing on conversational Italian.
English: Beginner through to Advanced, for both conversational and business English.

Teaching Approach:

We are all different so I would ask you what is your motivation for the language, and how you like to learn. I can then create and offer resources relevant to you and your learning. I aim to make the lessons interesting, engaging and fun!
Learning a new language is challenging, I know this from experience! I can support you by creating a safe learning environment, and guiding you in your progress.

Lessons are offered online (Zoom) they are practical and interactive. For example, we can share a whiteboard and online resources. So you can learn from the comfort of your home or office and save on valuable travelling time. You don't need to have a Zoom account, or any specific technical knowledge, you just need access to the internet. And of course, a desire to learn the language!