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English Native

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Teaching IELTS Preparation
Master of Arts Creative Writing
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Mon 19:30   20:30
Thu 19:30   20:30
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Hello!

My name is Claire and I'm very happy to meet you! I'm a native English speaker and teacher living in Manchester, UK. I've been teaching English online to adults and university students (specialising in intermediate and advanced conversation, reading practice, writing skills for daily life and work, and IELTS Writing & Speaking) since 2020. I'm friendly, fun and passionate about English - as well as my TEFL certificates, I have a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and a Master's degree in Creative Writing. I also trained with IDP to teach IELTS Writing & Speaking. 

I've written a novel, articles for an online magazine and a blog about teaching English. I also recorded a webinar and a podcast episode about teaching with a highly-accredited TEFL company in the UK. 

I love animals and have a cute, fluffy, orange and white cat. I enjoy good conversation, writing, reading novels, visiting new places and watching great movies!


How I can help:

I specialise in helping intermediate and advanced students practice English conversation or improve their writing skills for daily life and work. I also specialise in IELTS Writing Task 2 and IELTS Speaking.

I love chatting (or 'having a natter' as we say in the UK)! I have helped students practice English conversation for several years and I'd love to learn more about you and discuss a huge variety of topics. I especially love talking about movies, TV, books, travel, culture, music and pets!

I can help you improve your general writing skills with useful vocabulary, reading and writing exercises relevant to your interests, needs, daily life or work. We can also do exercises to practice any grammar you struggle with.

If you'd like to practice for your IELTS exam, I can give you valuable tips and advice to help boost your band score.
For IELTS Writing, we can analyse Task 2 questions, plan essays, brainstorm ideas and revise topic vocabulary. I can check essays you've written and provide feedback and corrections.
For IELTS Speaking, we can practice parts 1, 2 and 3 of the speaking test. I can provide tips, feedback, vocabulary suggestions and idiomatic language.
I've written my own IELTS Task 2 essays that I can give you, and I can provide example speaking answers too.

I'm very friendly and I encourage you to ask me questions. I aim to create a collaborative class where we work together to complete exercises, and discuss and share ideas and answers.

I'd love to meet you in our first lesson! Book an introductory class first at a ***special price***. We will use this introductory session to get to know each other and discuss your needs and goals. I'll also explain how my lessons can help you improve your conversational or writing skills or achieve your desired IELTS band score. We'll finish with useful and fun example activities like the ones we'll do in our future lessons. Afterwards, I'd love you to continue to book full lessons with me so I can help and inspire you on your English journey!

I'm a relaxed and happy teacher and I aim to make lessons that are just right for you! I hope our time together will be enjoyable as well as educational. I can't wait to meet you soon. :-)

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Lessons by this tutor

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    Introductory lesson (for Conversation, Writing, IELTS or Bridgerton Reading Practice).

    Book this for your first class at a special low price! We'll discuss your needs, goals & how I can help, and we'll do useful example activities to give you a great taste of what a full Conversation, Writing, IELTS or Bridgerton reading class is like.
    English    
    25min   800P
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    Wonder by RJ Palacio - a reading lesson

    Let's read an extract from Wonder together and have a fun conversation about it! I have a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of Durham in the UK and would love to guide you through this fantastic book.
    English    
    30min   1,800P
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    Bridgerton Reading Practice & Discussion

    Do you like the TV show, Bridgerton? Let's read an extract from one of the books then answer questions & have a fun conversation about it! I have a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and would love to guide you through this enjoyable lesson.
    English    
    45min   3,200P
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    Conversation Practice

    Let's chat about your day, your week, or another fun and interesting topic, such as movies, books, music, pets, or anything you like! I’d love to learn more about you and help you practice in an enjoyable and relaxing way.
    English    
    25min   1,600P
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    Extra Conversation Practice

    Let's chat in more depth about your day, your week, or another fun and interesting topic, such as movies, books, music, pets, or anything you like! I’d love to learn about you and help you practice in an enjoyable and relaxing way.
    English    
    40min   2,500P
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    Mini Conversation Practice

    Let's have a short and fun chat about your day or another interesting topic to keep your English fresh! I’d love to learn more about you and help you practice in an enjoyable and relaxing way.
    English    
    15min   900P
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    IELTS Writing Task 2

    Improve your essay-writing skills with excellent advice, feedback and practice for IELTS Writing Task 2! (Intermediate/Upper Int.). I have an IELTS teacher training certificate from IDP and would love to guide you through this in-depth and useful lesson.
    English    
    50min   3,400P
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    Writing Skills for Daily Life - part 1

    Improve your writing skills for daily life! (Intermediate level). I have a Master’s degree in Creative Writing and would love to guide you through this useful and enjoyable lesson.
    English    
    50min   3,400P
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    Writing Skills for Daily Life - part 2

    Improve your writing skills for daily life! (Upper Intermediate level). I have a Master’s degree in Creative Writing and would love to guide you through this useful and enjoyable lesson.
    English    
    50min   3,400P
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    Writing Skills for Work - part 1

    Improve your writing skills for your job! (Intermediate level). I have a Master’s degree in Creative Writing, as well as 15 years’ experience working in corporate offices, and would love to guide you through this useful and enjoyable lesson.
    English    
    50min   3,400P
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    Writing Skills for Work - part 2

    Improve your writing skills for your job! (Upper intermediate level). I have a Master’s degree in Creative Writing, as well as 15 years’ experience working in corporate offices, and would love to guide you through this useful and enjoyable lesson.
    English    
    50min   3,400P
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