French tutor · Risby

Stephen S.

French & German GCSE & A Level tutor - 30+ years

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Hourly rate

£40/hr

23 reviews from First Tutors
Risby In person · 10 mile radius Online 30 years teaching

About

You will be hard-pressed to find a more experienced or personable tutor. I am semi-retired, a former Head of Languages and Head of Sixth Form with varied examining experience. My three children are all graduate linguists and we now have bilingual grandchildren.

In 2016, I was awarded the Lidice Medal for services to the Lidice Memorial in the Czech Republic.

I pride myself on being able to find what makes learners tick, to engage them in the process and to ensure their success. In the case of children, parents are kept closely informed of progress.

My current learners are aged between 10 and 65.

My rate is £40 per hour. Believe me, it's money well-spent.

Subjects & pricing

French

£40/hr

Languages

  • English Native
  • French Near-native
  • German Fluent

Qualifications

Higher education

  • MA (Hons) Education Certificate checked Open University · 1998
  • PgCert Education Certificate checked OU · 1995

Other

  • PG CERT TRANS Certificate checked 2021
  • Final Diploma Certificate checked Institute of Linguists · 1991

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  • Catherine

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    Going well, the children interact well and enjoy the lessons.

  • Tony

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    Reply from: Stephen: Serious student acquiring vocabulary quickly.

  • Alison

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  • Nick

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    Fabulous teacher, great man.

  • Karen

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    Stephen was very thorough he met myself and my daughter and went over a plan of what he thought was suitable for my daughter and was open and honest. I would highly rate stephen

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  • Alex

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    Stephen is a great tutor. Only three sessions in but Stephen has been brilliant. He is a natural and experienced teacher. He is approachable, patient and goes above and beyond in providing added value outside of tutor sessions. Thoroughly recommend. Merci beaucoup! Alex

    Stephen S. replied

    Bon début Alex, et bonne continuation! (Note adjective endings).

  • Rachael

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    So delighted to have found Stephen. Our daughter’s words … “He’s so lovely; has helped me understand; & has grown my confidence massively” From a place at Christmas where she wanted to drop French GCSE, to someone who now enjoys learning the language. Thank you Mr !

    Stephen S. replied

    You really can't beat a mutual appreciation society! It's been a pleasure to light the bleu touch-paper. You really can't beat a mutual appreciation society!

  • Angela

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    We are glad having Stephen to help on my child’s French. Stephen is very knowledgable with great passion on teaching. He well prepares each lesson, and also gives parents a detailed summary after lesson. Thank you Stephen!

  • Scott

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    Great Teacher, can't recommend high enough!

    Stephen S. replied

    Keen little learners! Exciting project. A mutual appreciation society.

  • Rachel

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    My son has only had one lesson so far but Stephen has been very accommodating helping him get over initial nerves and after the lesson my boy said it was really good. So can’t say fairer than that really

  • Sue

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    An experienced, approachable and professional tutor. I would highly recommend Stephen.

    Stephen S. replied

    It is always a pleasure to meet new students and find out what makes them tick!

  • James

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    Stephen is an experienced educator and this shows through his professional but personal approach to tuition. He caters each session according to skill level and has clearly thought about each lesson in advance, coming prepared with exercises and teaching aids. As well as being capable he is also a charming and interesting chap, which makes the lessons not only beneficial but genuinely enjoyable. I'd highly recommend him for your lessons :)

    Stephen S. replied

    Thank you James. It is always a pleasure to meet a motivated learner and a man with a mission. Bonne continuation!

  • Biju

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    Excellent teacher, very approachable, able to mould the subject around the child's interests. Makes the subject interesting. Will recommend to anybody looking for help with learning foreign languages like French

    Stephen S. replied

    Always a pleasure to encounter a bright child!

  • Heather

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    An excellent tutor that we would recommend without hesitation. My son was struggling with his understanding of French GCSE getting Ds and Es in controlled assessments. However, Stephen has built up a great rapport with him (and us as a family) and made learning french easy to understand and enjoyable. We have yet to get the final results of my son's GCSE French exams, but we have seen an improvement in his most recent controlled assessments and mock exams obtaining As. Stephen was always prompt and reliable, a brilliant tutor!

    Stephen S. replied

    Always a pleasure to see real progress. Dad's tea-making: A*.

  • Sarah

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    Stephen was very prompt to respond to our request for AS level French tuition. He is providing a personalised programme of learning, identifying where help is most needed. Alongside the learning of the language, he is also providing very useful advice and practice for taking both the oral and written exams.

    Stephen S. replied

    1:1 is a luxury for the learner and a pleasure for the teacher!

  • Gerry Woollard

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    An excellent teacher able to step down to beginners level. Kind and reassuring and very knowledgeable

    Stephen S. replied

    Thank you Gerry. Back from Quebec now and will be in touch very soon

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  • Emily

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    Stephen is an excellent tutor and has a great approach to teaching French making it enjoyable and interesting. My daughter has made real improvement in a short time and has gained in confidence with both her written and spoken French

  • Gill

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    Stephen came highly recommended by my daughter who he taught at school. Lessons are fun and informative and Stephen has tailored the lessons to suit our requirements.

    Stephen S. replied

    Keen to learn and to use the language. Je suis très content de vous revoir!

Hourly rate

£40/hr

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