Information About Richa - Edinburgh teacher - (48 reviews)
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Richa offers a FREE first / introductory lesson!
Hindi |
Price Guide |
| Beginner | £24.00 |
| Intermediate | £24.00 |
| Advanced | £24.00 |
Punjabi |
Price Guide |
| Beginner | £24.00 |
| Intermediate | £24.00 |
| Advanced | £24.00 |
Personal Description:
I am a native of India from the state of Punjab who has been living in U.K for nearly 40 years. I have a full command in three languages i.e English, Hindi and Punjabi. I specialize in teaching conversational Hindi and Punjabi.Since I teach the conversational part of the language it includes listening, understanding, conversing,group discussions,vocabulary building,grammar, pronunciation, sentence structure and various other aspects of effective communication. I have a very relaxed and uncomplicated style of teaching. Since I teach the conversational part of the language I teach through talking and it is an interesting way of learning and teaching. I offer support 24/7 through e-mail. If something is not clear students don't need to wait till next session. They can drop me a mail and I'll be more than happy to help them. If you can find a buddy who is at the same level as yourself and who is as keen to learn as yourself I offer group lessons also and I offer massive discount. For me teaching is an ongoing journey. Though my lessons are structured but they are very interesting. I am very reliable and take lot of pride in my work. Patience is my biggest virtue and I can teach the same thing in lots of different ways. I enhance the strengths of my students and work on their weaknesses. I have a love for languages and it shows in my work.
Even if you need few hours of coaching to brush up existing skills or if you are going on holiday to India or if you have a work assignment in India I can help you with that so that you can communicate with the natives effectively.
Teaching Experience:
My experience in teaching ranges for all age groups from high school students to adults. I am comfortable in teaching to a group of people. I have over 2000 hours of teaching experience.My experience ranges from adolescents, professionals(actors, dentists, doctors, retired and semi retired people and lots more) to people who are 60+.
I have been tutoring conversational Hindi and Punjabi since 2007.
I held workshops in Primary schools about India, Indian languages, Indian culture, food and lots more.
I have worked as an assessor for the people who are training to become interpreters in Hindi or Punjabi languages.
Teaching Approach:
I have been told by many students that I make learning enjoyable for them as I tailor my lessons to each student's needs. I teach online and it has enabled me to connect with people from all over the world. I hand prepare all my notes and do not just give computer print outs. I get my information from all reliable sources and then carefully plan my each lesson. I have very uncomplicated style of teaching. I make my lessons interesting and touch various fields in one lesson so that the lesson is interesting. I am very receptive of my students and always ask for their feedback. I enhance their strengths and work towards their weaknesses.
I offer free consultation to my new potential students so that we get to know each other better and I can prepare lessons according to their needs. You can book a free session with me through First Tutors and see for yourself how language learning can be a productive and rewarding activity.
Schedule a free personalized one to one session with me where we can make a step by step plan to improve your conversational skills.
I offer a discount on block booking of 5 lessons.
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Native Language: Hindi
Additional Languages: English (British), Hindi
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Additional Languages: English (British), Hindi
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Guru Nanak Dev University India (1982) - Masters in Commerce (Masters) (✔ On File)
- Guru Nanak Dev University India (1980) - Bachelors in Commerce (Bachelors) (✘ Not On File)
Richa's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 48 |
| Total Positive Feedback: |
RichaFrom Jessica (5/5): I’ve only had 4 lessons with Richa but am really happy with them so far and feel like I’ve learnt so much already. She is incredibly patient and ensures you get the most out of each lesson without overloading you with information. She has a very calm demeanour but bubbly personality and makes you feel at ease straight away. While I still have a lot to learn I’m looking forward to progressing with her, thank you Richa!
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks Jessica for taking the time out to leave feedback. I'm pleased that you are enjoying your lessons.
From Kieran (/5): I was quite nervous doing something like this as I have never done it before. However, Richa is very understanding and works to your pace of understanding. She is good at relating what you’re learning to you and how you can incorporate what you learn into your daily life - what’s relevant to you. I’ve only done a few lessons and I am becoming more confident as the lessons go on.
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks Kieran for taking the time out to write the feedback and I am pleased that you are becoming confident in Punjabi.
From Arianne (/5): Our lessons have been excellent so far. They're engaging and fun, and my confidence has already grown heaps in the short time I have been having lessons.
Reply from: Richa: Many Thanks Arianne for taking the time out to leave the feedback. I'm pleased that you are enjoying your lessons and your confidence has grown in a short period of time.
From Jasmine (/5): Richa is an amazing tutor! I've been a student of hers for a few months and I have developed a lot since then. She is very patient and if I ask for to repeat something she will do so. She really cares about your progress
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks Jasmine for taking the time out to leave a feedback. I'm really pleased that you are making a good progress.
From Kieran (/5): Richa is an incredible teacher. She walked me through the basics and she tailored each lesson to exactly what I needed, helping me write a short wedding speech in Punjabi.
She is patient, engaging and personable. She broke down the grammar in an accessible manner.
I would highly recommend her for learners at any level.
She is patient, engaging and personable. She broke down the grammar in an accessible manner.
I would highly recommend her for learners at any level.
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks Kieran for taking the time out to leave the feedback. I'm pleased that you are enjoying your lessons.
From Alice (/5): Richa has been so flexible and friendly - as a tutor, she is super patient and knowledgeable. She has catered my sessions to meet my needs and provides great insight into the culture, alongside the language!!
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks Alice for taking the time out to leave a feedback for me.
From Chris (/5): Richa is a friendly and knowledgeable teacher, a good communicator and lesson planner.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks Chris for taking the time out and leaving a feedback.
From Aayushi (/5): I have been blown away by Richa's teaching so far and how much I have gained from and enjoyed these lessons. I could not ask for more! She is supportive, encouraging and extremely effective, and I look forward to continuing on with this Hindi learning journey with her.
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks Aayushi for taking the time out to leave the feedback. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the lessons.
From Steve (/5): Richa is lovely! So friendly, encouraging and patient - qualities that make for an excellent teacher, especially as I am a 50 year old adult learner and was never taught grammar and sentence structure in my first language, never mind Punjabi!
I am 3 lessons in and so far I am really enjoying the experience - thank you Richa!
I am 3 lessons in and so far I am really enjoying the experience - thank you Richa!
Reply from: Richa: Thanks Steve for taking the time out to leave a feedback. I'm pleased that you are enjoying your lessons.
From Luke (/5): A very talented, patient tutor, Richa has tailored the lessons to my needs brilliantly. She has also provided great insights and top tips for living in India. Highly recommended.
Reply from: Richa: Thanks Luke for taking the time out to leave feedback.
From Gouri (/5): Friendly, flexible and funny, Aunty Richa has helped me find the fun in learning my mother tongue Punjabi, a method that is helping me steadily improve. I am grateful to be working with her and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to learn in a interesting and informative way.
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks Gouri for taking the time out to leave feedback. I'm really pleased you are enjoying our sessions.
From Jai (/5): Great teacher. Lessons are relaxed and enjoyable and she puts emphasis on how Hindi is actually spoken. She is very good at adapting to your preferred pace - I feel like I am finally progressing, after having done many different Hindi courses! Highly recommend.
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks Jai for your feedback.
From Jaspreet (/5): After just over a month with Richa I’ve found her to be polite, patient and accommodating. My progress in Hindi illustrates Richa’s exceptional teaching ability. Not only are the lessons captivating but her approach has made me much more confident in my understanding and communication. I highly recommended Richa as a tutor!
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks for taking out the time to leave the feedback.
From Charlotte (/5): Richa is very patient and upbeat - just what I needed. Thank you!
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks Charlotte for taking the time out to leave a feedback.
From Ashna (/5): After a month or so of online Hindi lessons, I am confident in saying that Richa is a great teacher. She quickly understands and adjusts to your level and pace, and has a good balance of making you feel comfortable but also gently challenging you when she feels you are ready to go further. She picks up on things you haven't yet grasped and makes sure to return to them again until you understand it fully - to me, this is a sign Richa has years of experience. It has been a great experience being Richa's student so far. She has made me feel super confident in my progress and I really look forward to our classes and her positive energy.
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks Ashna for taking the time out to write the feedback.
From Saira (/5): Richa has been a great teacher so far - her classes are focussed but a lot of fun as well. I wanted to learn Punjabi so that I could speak it conversationally with family members and with each of her classes I feel I am gaining more confidence to do this. She challenges me where she knows I will be able to work out the sentence and she helps me a long when she can see that I need a little more time to work on something. I have enjoyed each class with her so far and couldn't recommend her more. Thanks, Richa!
Reply from: Richa: Many Thanks Saira for taking the time out to write the feedback.
From Savroop (/5): Lessons are really helpful and clear.
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks Savroop for taking the time out to leave the feedback.
From Apriya (/5): Brilliant teacher! She makes everything fun to learn and easy to understand! Thank you Richa!
Reply from: Richa: Thank you Apriya. I'm pleased you are enjoying your lessons.
From Pavan (/5): In only five lessons I feel that I have already learnt so much. Richa goes at a good pace that keeps me engaged and I am thoroughly enjoying my lessons. I do not feel that there is any disadvantage at all by not having face to face lessons as she makes every minute count. The lessons are well planned and each week my confidence in Punjabi is building. I highly recommend richa as a tutor.
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks for your feedback. I'm pleased you are enjoying your lessons.
From Ginny (/5): Richa is a brilliant Punjabi language tutor who had been tutoring my 14 years old son for his DofE skills section. We had about six tutorials so far with her and my son is absolutely enjoying her easy yet very effective way of delivering her lesson. He is already able to converse some simple everyday phrases… so pleasing to see his progress. Thank you Richa! I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who wants to learn Punjabi for casual or as a second language . Very easy 5 ⭐️
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks Ginny for taking the time out to write the feedback.
From Anna (/5): Richa is an excellent tutor. I am a complete beginner Punjabi speaker and she has been so patient and also very accommodating with our tuition sessions. Even after just a few lessons I feel that I have learnt so much. I look forward to continuing to learn with Richa.
Reply from: Richa: Many Thanks Anna.
From Sandeep (/5): Richa has been so welcoming and really has made me feel at ease. I was a little nervous at first as it's been something i've wanted to do for a long time but for several reasons i kept putting it off. I'm so glad I finally took the first step and contacted Richa it was such a easy process to get started and I would highly recommend. Every lesson is informative and i'm slowly starting to build my confidence also i love the way Richa has a little 'yay' celebration with me everytime i pronounce something right :). Richa has a great sense of homour and i'm looking forward to our next lesson.
Reply from: Richa: Many Thanks for taking the time out to leave the feedback.
From Emily (/5): A kind tutor who patient and understanding. It seems that I have come a long way in a short space of time and look forward every week to our lessons.
Reply from: Richa: Many Thanks.
From Suniel (/5): Richa has been a great tutor, helping me to learn Punjabi. She creates a warm and comfortable environment to work in and I feel confident in asking questions. Richa is very polite and her communication and approach to learning is excellent. I would highly recommend Richa!
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks for your feedback.
From Saffy (/5): Richa has been friendly and extremely helpful at all times in lessons. Richa is a great tutor and my confidence in speaking Punjabi developed a lot over the first few lessons. She is extremely patient and is happy to over difficult concepts or topics. The lessons are really enjoyable and I look forward to them every week!
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks Saffy.
From Gillian (/5): Richa is a excellent tutor she is very professional and explains why something is pronounced the way it is, she is well spoken and very patient. I feel I have learned so much just in 3 or 4 lessons and enjoy the lessons immensely as Richa makes them fun, she has a great sense of humour. I am very happy with the way the lessons are going. I would strongly recommend her to people wishing to learn Punjabi or any other language that she teaches.
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks for your lovely feedback.
From Claire (/5): Great tutor. Structured lessons and explains the culture too
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks for your feedback.
From Rebecca (/5): I would highly recommend Richa as a teacher, she is clear and precise with a full lesson plan for every lesson. I have learnt so much already in the 6 hours I have had so far.
Richa not only teaches you the language but also the culture which is very important for me as well as making the lessons fun!!
Richa not only teaches you the language but also the culture which is very important for me as well as making the lessons fun!!
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks for your lovely feedback.
From Jordan (/5): Richa is an excellent tutor. She creates a fun, engaging environment where you can really embrace and enjoy the learning experience. Moreover, she is able to adapt her teaching technique to the specific needs and learning style of the student, which is most impressive. Richa also prides herself on explaining the 'why' and logic behind the rules of the language. She is fully invested in doing the very best job she can for her students, evident in her willingness to answer queries and questions outside of the sessions.
I would thoroughly recommend Richa to anyone looking for a Punjabi tutor.
I would thoroughly recommend Richa to anyone looking for a Punjabi tutor.
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks for your feedback.
From Mike (/5): Richa is a pleasure to work with. She takes time to explain and understands your individual working speed and grasp for the language. I have no doubt in 6 months time i'll be conversational. I would recommend her to anyone.
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks for you feedback.
From Tom (/5): Been brilliant. Really enjoying it.
Reply from: Richa: Many Thanks.
From Kayla (/5): Richa is an amazing tutor who makes you feel so comfortable and at ease within the sessions. Her style of teaching is great because she’s goes at a steady space and really helps to make sure you understand something before moving onto the next. She is always happy to come back to something if you are unsure and she will never say no if you want to cover something she’s absolutely brilliant and is always there to help constantly via email too! Richa makes the lessons fun and interactive which massively benefited me in growing my confidence and making me more and more passionate about learning punjabi every time. I’m really enjoying my sessions and richa has made me believe in myself to my ability to learning a whole new language and it’s massively paying off!!
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks for your lovely feedback.
From Savneet (/5):
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks for your feedback. Richa
From Rebecca (/5): Thanks Richa, I am really enjoying the lessons.
Before I started your lessons, I was getting quite anxious that I wasn't making any progress with Hindi. But as your lessons are very relaxed and I am learning organically, my confidence is growing and it seems less of a daunting task! Thank you also for the effort you make in tailoring each lesson so that this is possible.
Before I started your lessons, I was getting quite anxious that I wasn't making any progress with Hindi. But as your lessons are very relaxed and I am learning organically, my confidence is growing and it seems less of a daunting task! Thank you also for the effort you make in tailoring each lesson so that this is possible.
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks for your lovely feedback.
From Sandeep (/5): I really enjoy my lessons with Richa. I have only had 7 lessons and I already feel more confident with my speaking. She is very helpful and explains things clearly. I would highly recommend Richa as she makes the lessons engaging and is easy to approach if I have any questions. Thank you Richa for all the time you've put into helping me progress over the last few months!
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks Sandeep.
From Jane (/5): Richa is a very good tutor - a ry lovely person, efficient, organised, and passes on the necessary information in a very clear and interesting way.
It is great that the content is extremely useful and that the learner can make sentences right from the very first lesson.
I would highly recommend her to any other learner. I really enjoy the lessons!
It is great that the content is extremely useful and that the learner can make sentences right from the very first lesson.
I would highly recommend her to any other learner. I really enjoy the lessons!
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks for your feedback. Richa
From Jamini (/5): Richa is absolutely amazing! She makes learning Punjabi so easy and not only do I learn the language, she explains it so I can apply my knowledge to speak sentences that I haven’t technically learnt. I’ve only had 4 lessons and I already feel I can have a conversation with my in laws!
She’s so accommodating to fit the lessons in my time schedule and every lesson we laugh and learn so much!
I would definitely recommend Richa for anyone who wants to learn Punjabi!
She’s so accommodating to fit the lessons in my time schedule and every lesson we laugh and learn so much!
I would definitely recommend Richa for anyone who wants to learn Punjabi!
Reply from: Richa: Many Thanks.
From Karmpreet (/5): I started with Richa 5-6 weeks ago with regards to learning Punjabi (speaking). Richa is very personable, engaging and highly enthusiastic. She puts you at ease and makes learning fun. Her sessions are clear, well planned and relevant.
I will continue to learn through Richa and highly recommend her to anybody seeking a tutor.
I will continue to learn through Richa and highly recommend her to anybody seeking a tutor.
Reply from: Richa: Many Thanks.
From Jonathan (/5): Extremely approachable and warm. Really well organised. Well focused with a good rhythm to the lesson and always ready to take time over a difficult point.
Reply from: Richa: Many thanks.
From Marianne (/5): Richa prepares well each of our lessons together and keeps perfect track of what we cover. She is flexible in her approach and can adapt the lessons to my personal needs (covering sometimes grammatical points in depth, or having dialogue to cover the vocab of a specific situation etc.). Thank you!
Reply from: Richa: Dear Marianne,
Thanks for your lovely feedback.
Thanks for your lovely feedback.
From Nicky (/5): So far so great!
I'm being taught at a good pace and in a logical manner which is helping my learning, as it's easier for me to remember key concepts.
Thank you!!
I'm being taught at a good pace and in a logical manner which is helping my learning, as it's easier for me to remember key concepts.
Thank you!!
Reply from: Richa: Many Thanks.
From Tanvier (/5): Richa is very encouraging right from the very beginning when assessing our baseline and we look forward to our lessons each week.
She also tries to tailor the lessons best suited to our needs such as our every day jobs which is extremely helpful.
Also due to focussing on speaking rather than reading or writing we have found it is much easier to progress by writing sentences phonetically - and have learnt a lot having only had a few lessons.
Would definitely recommend to anyone wishing to progress in speaking - it's a shame we can't fit more in!
She also tries to tailor the lessons best suited to our needs such as our every day jobs which is extremely helpful.
Also due to focussing on speaking rather than reading or writing we have found it is much easier to progress by writing sentences phonetically - and have learnt a lot having only had a few lessons.
Would definitely recommend to anyone wishing to progress in speaking - it's a shame we can't fit more in!
Reply from: Richa: Thanks for your lovely feedback.
From John (/5):
Reply from: Richa: Thanks John.
From Fiona (/5): Richa is great at finding different ways to teach me, when I don't understand something she explains it with context and if I want to go back to the very first lesson because I've forgotten something she is very happy to do so and never makes me feel like I can't learn!
Reply from: Richa: Dear Fiona,
Thanks for your lovely feedback. It is an absolute delight to have sessions with you.
Thanks for your lovely feedback. It is an absolute delight to have sessions with you.
From Ravinder (/5): Richa's teaching style has definitely left our girls not only looking forward to their Punjabi lessons with her but she has given them the desire to speak with confidence! We would highly recommend Richa as a Punjabi teacher.
Thank you, Richa!
Thank you, Richa!
Reply from: Richa: Dear Ravinder,
Thanks very much for your feedback.
Many Thanks.
Richa
Thanks very much for your feedback.
Many Thanks.
Richa
From Khimara (/5): Richa is an excellent and very engaging teacher. I have been doing conversational Punjabi lessons and even after the first lesson I felt that I had enough confidence to go and practice what I had learnt. With every lesson I feel that my understanding is getting better and things that initially seemed daunting are now much easier for me to grasp. I also feel that Richa is good at making sure that you don't stay in the comfort zone and going over the same things over and over again. Each lesson is challenging, interactive and she tailors things to my individual needs. I highly recommend Richa!
Reply from: Richa: Thanks for your lovely feedback.
Richa
Richa
From Sharon (/5): I've had 6 punjabi lessons on Skype with Richa and I've already learnt so much. She is very patient, easy going and friendly. She is happy to explain things over and over again and has really helped with my confidence to speak punjabi… Highly recommend!!
Reply from: Richa: Thanks Sharon for your lovely feedback.
From Raj (/5): I have now completed 20 skype sessions of punjabi in the comfort of my own place. I would recommend this for those people who have a learning style that requires more direct social interaction rather than reading books etc. My tutor is very personable, patient, warm and encouraging. I think the relationship is key!! My tutor has been very flexible, tailoring my sessions, going over things, translating songs also! If you have a busy schedule this is perfect and the tutor is flexible with changing dates at very short notice too!!!
Reply from: Richa: Thanks Raj for lovely feed back. It has been a very pleasant experience teaching you.
Richa
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