Hello, my name is Sara Macleod and I'm an experienced native English tutor currently living in the United Kingdom. I have been giving English lessons online with Verbalplanet since 2014. I am currently offering a discounted initial trial lesson at 50% off my normal lesson price for new students.
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KristinaVilano Germany
Sara is a very kind, understanding and patient teacher. I felt at ease talking with her and learned new words and expressions. I am really looking forward to the next lesson. :)
Matteo T Italy
First lesson. I've found the teacher very professional and well organized.
Elena-93 Spain
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NAZEN Turkey
very good guidance
NAZEN Turkey
was very good lesson even tough me ♥
funnycolt Germany
Probestunde sehr gelungen und extrem hilfreich! So macht das Lernen Spaß!
I started teaching English casually, to friends and acquaintances, about twelve years ago. While helping them out, I discovered I loved teaching. I decided to make it my full-time job about a year ago, after gaining my TEFL certificate, and I teach one-to-one both on and offline.
I understand the challenges my students face because I am currently studying Hindi, which I began as an adult.
My interests outside of teaching include animals, Hindi movies, ethical/sustainable living, culture and current affairs.
Qualifications & Experience
As well as my TEFL certificate, my other certificates include a Cambridge English Teachers Grammar Course, Teaching Young Learners and Teaching with Limited Resources. I have a BSc Open, for which I studied mainly English Language modules, but also some marketing and childhood studies.
I have taught learners of all levels, including children, in a variety of different environments. I have been teaching for around 9 years in total, and online for 8 years.
Teaching Approach
My lessons make use of lots of different materials, such as videos, audio recordings, songs, articles and textbooks, so we can build all your skills. I have experience helping students prepare for the IELTS exam as well as others, and I also offer an essay correction service if writing is your main focus.
I offer a series of classes called 'English with British Culture', which are brilliant for students who have an interest in the UK, or who are planning to come here for work and study. Through a series of mostly video-based lessons, you'll be introduced to British idioms, attitudes and celebrated people.