My name is Sally and I am a native British English speaker. I live in a beautiful and rural part of Wales with my partner, son, cat and dog. I have interests in environmental matters as well as the arts, culture and current affairs. I also love walking, cycling and gardening.

I have returned to teaching English - this time on line - because I love to meet people from all over the world. With a background in teaching Yoga and in Occupational Therapy, I have always found fulfilment in enabling people to reach their full potential.

By teaching English online, I hope to contribute to increased world wide communication and understanding.

Qualifications

March 2019 TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language with The TEFL Academy

Recently completed a FutureLearn course in Teaching English Online

2004 Degree: Occupational Therapy at Coventry University

1991 Diploma: British Wheel of Yoga teacher's Diploma

1981 RSA Preparatory Certificate for Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults at International House

1980 Degree: History of Art and Anthropology at Oxford Polytechnic (Oxford Brook's University)

Experience

1981 - English Teacher in El Obeid, Sudan

1982 - English Language Teacher, Mousa School of English, Thessaloniki, Greece

1983 - 1984 English as a Second Language to Bengali women, Stepney, E London

1984 - 2001 Yoga Teacher

2004 - 2018 Occupational Therapist

2018 - Began teaching English online.

Sometimes the hardest part of learning a language is finding the opportunity to have regular conversations with a native speaker and to build confidence in speaking English in a natural way.

I aim to provide a relaxed and enjoyable session where the learner can speak without fear or embarrassment of making mistakes.

In the first lesson we will get to know each other and talk about how you would like to use the time in future lessons. Some students like to talk about their daily lives, others prefer to use a topic in the media, for example a newspaper article or video, to stimulate conversation. Some people prefer structure while others feel more comfortable with an informal approach.

The main focus of my lessons are conversation, with listening and reading practice, if required.

This will be your time to develop your confidence in speaking English in a simple, friendly and supportive environment.

I look forward to meeting you.