Information About Penelope - Cannock teacher -

(3 reviews)

Personal Description:

Hi, I'm Penny and I'm glad you've stopped by! Here's how I help learners:

GCSE:

With my experience as Head of Languages at a secondary school, I'm well-placed to help students excel in the French and German GCSE exams, teaching the essential skills and success criteria to help learners, whether to grow in confidence or achieve top grades.

PRIMARY:

I bring learning to life with interactive, hands-on activities, using a fun and dynamic online platform that goes beyond the typical learning tools. With digital infographics, quizzes, games, puzzles, videos, storybooks, and role-play, students have an engaging and immersive learning experience.

ADULTS:

Absolute beginner to intermedia**Contact Detail Removed**arners (CEFR A1-B1) can achieve quick progress or follow a more gradual pace, where we use relevant, up-to-date materials. My goal is to equip people with everything they need to communicate comfortably and confidently, whether you want to speak to locals on holiday or you're getting ready for the big move abroad.
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I offer French, German and Italian lessons, with flexible pricing from £36 to £60 per hour, tailored to suit your budget and aspirations.

I'm committed to combining flexibility with guidance to help learners stay on track and motivated. Whether you prefer a formal or relaxed style, I bring a supportive, encouraging, and collaborative approach, creating a safe space for learners to practise and achieve success. With the right support and steady practice, you’ll be surprised how quickly you can reach your goals.

Having also lived in France, Germany and Italy, I bring a global perspective to tailor lessons to different learning styles and cultural contexts. Speaking four languages (French, German, Italian and English) while learning three more (Swedish, Polish and Arabic), I understand how to make real progress and support learners to success.

Teaching Experience:

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

- Qualified Modern Languages Teacher & Head of Modern Languages (PGCE secondary French & German)
- 12 years' languages teacher and tutor experience
- GCSE exam preparation for AQA & Edexcel
- English native, bilingual German speaker (German mother)
- BA in European Languages (French, German & Italian)
- TEFL with Distinction
- Fully DBS checked
- Excellent track record - More information can be found on my website

Teaching Approach:

OUR NEXT STEPS:

Recognising that each learner is unique, we begin with a consultation session (20-60 minutes, £20) to discuss your needs. This is an opportunity to see if we’re a good fit before moving forward with lessons.

Step 1 - Getting Started:

Consultation session (20–60 minutes, £20) - Required.

Step 2 - Lessons.

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For companies seeking staff language training, progress reports are available upon request.

Take the first step and get in touch. I'm excited to help you achieve your language goals :)
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Some wonderful words from my students and their parents:

“I would wholeheartedly encourage anyone thinking of booking sessions with Penny to do it and do it now! As a trained actor, I came to Penny with a very unique request. Having very little knowledge of speaking German…. within a week we had a monologue translated, memorised and ready to present to an audition panel. Not only did Penny help me reach my goals but she gave me the upmost confidence to get there. I’m certain I would not have got there if it was not for Penny’s support and extra efforts to help me achieve them. Not only that, but her teaching has most definitely inspired me to continue with my language learning. I would 100% recommend working with Penny. Don’t hesitate – she is one of the best!!” Adult learner.

“Penelope has been very professional, organised and engaging . My son enjoys his lessons and has started to develop interest in German within first few lessons”. - Parent of a Year 11 student.

“Miss Penelope is a wonderful teacher. From the very first day she motivated my son to study French more. She is very punctual and professional. Just after one month my son’s French has improved significantly. Exactly what I wanted.” - Parent of a Year 11 student.

“Penny is an excellent communicator and teacher. She is very supportive and is always enthusiastic. We are very pleased how well she is able to explain aspects of the German language and is always engaging. We are very happy to recommend her.” - Parent of a Year 11 student.

“Penelope is a professional German tutor; she tailors the teaching material so that it fits the student’s needs. I had German lessons with her for over three months now and I feel my language skills have improved significantly. I also add that She has a nice personality and her classes are really enjoyable. I definitely recommend Penelope to people seeking to improve their language skills in a structured manner!” - Adult learner.

“Lovely tutor. She makes my daughter relax and actually enjoy learning German / French. I highly recommend her.” - Parent of a Year 9 student.