Penny L. United Kingdom Verified tutor - ID and qualifications checked

Hello, my name is Penny. I come from London in the UK. I now live in the Azores, which is a little group of islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. I have taught English for seven years to children, teenagers and adults. I have taught in the UK and Asia to students of all levels.

Qualifications: BA Education with History · CELTA
Languages: English Native Native speaker · Portuguese A2 A2 Elementary · Mandarin B1 B1 Pre-inter. ·
7 years experience

About me

I like finding out about my students and why learning English is specifically important to you. This way, I can create personalised and meaningful lessons focused exclusively on what you need.

I speak conversational Mandarin, which I learned while teaching English in China. Therefore, I really understand how difficult and frustrating it can be to learn a foreign language and how important it is to find a good teacher. Someone who is willing to build your confidence, provide encouragement and correct your mistakes.

I am a kind and patient teacher and I understand how important it is to create a fun, safe environment where you can learn to use English with confidence.

Outside of teaching, I love hiking, reading, playing chess and collecting shells on the beach with my four-year-old son.
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Penny L.
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