Jacqui C - Tutor in Parklands
I am a mother tongue English speaker. I have been teaching English - in all its aspects for the last 15 years. I have worked in different countries. I have prepared students for different examinations, including Young flyers through to IELTS and TOEFL. I love language and the teaching of it is first prize. Seeing a student able to discuss and laugh in another language is wonderful. wherever possible I try to make classes fun and different, I force the student to think and make them realize that it is not just the language it is the art of communication,.
Tutor basics
Teaching places
My Home, Students Home, and Online
Travelling distance
Jacqui will travel 10km from Parklands, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Languages spoken
Jacqui speaks English
Experience
English language teacher
I usually go to the gym first thing, where I take part in an aqua aerobics class. Other days I will go to a Pilates class. If I am not teaching I like to read, do a bit of gardening (my garden is very small). Then of course I am preparing lessons for different students at different levels. I make sure that these will be interesting and contain both grammar and vocabulary suitable for the student. Especially if this includes business English, or specific examination preparation, such as TOEFL, IELTS and general Cambridge exams. I watch a lot of sport on TV (tennis and rugby being big favourites. then it is usually the end of my day.
Education
A levels in English, French, Latin, History - Loreto Convent Mombasa
I am an English language teacher who loves to watch students grow in confidence and learn to communicate in another language.
Subjects taught
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English Literature
Woe is us that we do not read so much anymore! when a picture is put before you there is no need to imagine. When you pick up a book your mind is requested to work and there lies the thrill of literature.
Jacqui teaches English Literature at High School, Primary School, and University/College level(s)
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Grammar
I am happy with all aspects of English. However grammar is an important base from which to work and understand why certain things happen in any language. I love to see students work this out and come to a solution that is both correct and they understand why it is that solution.
Jacqui teaches Grammar at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)