Hello! I'm English Teacher Abbie
As an experienced online English tutor, I love helping people to build their confidence in English through one-on-one, group conversation classes and film and book club sessions.
Building Confidence Through Language Learning
To me, confidence is the key to successful language learning and my style is all about creating supportive, encouraging spaces where my students feel able to give things a go. I truly believe it’s the best way to learn (with over 10,000 hours of teaching experience, I know what works and what doesn’t). And of course, that confidence goes further than just speaking English – it’s so wonderful to see my students thrive as their self-assurance grows.
Teaching Approach
I have a real passion for teaching and helping my students achieve their language goals. That includes honing formal skills like grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, even business English in preparation for exams, CVs, and interviews. I help students – school children, university students and adults of any age - to gain the fluency and language confidence they need to access educational and career opportunities.
Beyond Language Skills
I love enabling people across the world to connect, communicate and make new friends. Empowering them to have the confidence to live the life they want. Opening the door to exciting travel, inspiring cultures, new adventures, and enjoying the full experience of books, films, music bands and theatre in their original language. And of course, to share the gift of learning a language, for the joy of it.
Personal Interests
Outside of work, I’m often with my friends and family – they’re incredibly important to me (though as an introvert I love solo time too). Or you’ll find me hiking, heading out to see live music or enjoying breakfast in a favourite café. And I love to travel, particularly when there’s cable cars or funiculars involved!
Health and Advocacy
I have a couple of lung conditions – asthma and bronchiectasis. I’m passionate about raising awareness about bronchiectasis which is rare, especially for people my age. Much as it can be frustrating at times, it has also taught me many important lessons, including that it’s ok not to be perfect. Sometimes I have to go off mic to cough a little, particularly when I laugh.
'I want to share this message with my students...it’s ok to be real. In fact, it’s more than ok – by making mistakes and giving what we know the chance to shine (instead of feeling not good enough) we learn more effectively and can go further, faster.'
I pride myself on providing varied activities for your unique needs, helping you find a love of learning English, and ensuring every lesson is interesting and achievable
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I thrive on meaningful connections with my students. As well as formal teaching, we’ll have genuine conversations as we get to know each other, build confidence, use real language skills, and deal with anything that’s getting in the way
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I create supportive, safe spaces, where you can just be you. I’m a natural empath and will be alongside you as you open up possibilities, reach for new goals, and for those ups and downs along the way
There’s no strict rules – I’m all about motivation through inspiration, connection and fun!
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I’m here to help you study with tools to support scheduling, motivation and focus (I know these challenges well myself and have some great techniques)
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After over 10 years of studying and working in marketing, I retrained as an English language tutor in 2018 and honestly feel this is my true vocation. I now have over 10,000 hours of teaching experience and still wake up excited each day to work with my students
A little more about me and the way I work...
My qualifications and experience...
Over 10,000 teaching hours in groups and 1-2-1 classes; online and in classrooms
2 years spent in China, teaching adults and children
Proficient working with adults and children worldwide, including China, Japan, Europe and South America
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Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA)
120 Hour Professional TEFL qualification
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MSc Marketing, Northumbria University UK
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BA (Hons) Business & Marketing, Northumbria University UK
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