About my German Classes
My maternal granddad was a German Jew. Since his German nationality was taken away, he and his family have recently regained German nationality.
I have always felt an affinity with Germany. Both my maternal grandparents spoke German and I spent a year living in Berlin, whilst studying German, alongside French and Spanish at Oxford University.
My German students have ranged from 12 to 84, with everything ranigng through GCSE to A-Level and beyond.
Fun fact: My daughters like to exploit their German roots by trying to come up with the longest German word (no mean feat) and making Lebkuchenmann (which we promptly converted to a Lebkuchenfrau – a Gingerbread WOman!)
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Tutoring Articles & Musings
I can tutor your child and ensure they remain proficient in their core subjects, and enjoy learning along the way. I am a time served and qualified teaching professional, and I‘m ready now to help.
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Tutoring Articles & Musings
I can tutor your child and ensure they remain proficient in their core subjects, and enjoy learning along the way. I am a time served and qualified teaching professional, and I‘m ready now to help.
French Pronunciation Guide
é - ay - café è - e - frère h - silent – hôtel consonant – last consonant - silent i - ee – lundi ç - ss –
Which language should I choose at school?
French is sexy. Spanish is exotic. German is a lovely logical puzzle. When deciding on which foreign language to take at school, the choice is not an easy one. Here