Jennifer Reid is a qualified primary teacher and experiences private tutor based in York, with a degree in Modern Foreign Languages and experience teaching in the UK, France and Spain. I offer personalised one-to-one French and Spanish tuition for secondary school pupils, from KS3 through to GCSE.
Lessons are tailored to each learner's individual needs, whether they are looking to build confidence, strengthen their language skills, support their schoolwork or prepare for GCSE.
Build confidence by filling gaps and strengthening key language skills, giving learners the support they need to feel more secure and capable in French or Spanish.
Develop a stronger understanding of the language through personalised support, helping to improve grammar, pronunciation and the ability to communicate with greater accuracy and confidence.
Make languages engaging and memorable, creating positive learning experiences that encourage students to participate, use the language more independently and develop a genuine confidence in their abilties.
Each session is tailored to the learner's age, ability, current level and individual learning needs, whether they are building confidence and making progress in French or Spanish, strengthening their skills for school, or preparing for GCSE.
We begin with a short warm-up activity, revisiting key vocabulary, grammar or language skills from previous lessons. We then focus on the learner’s current area of development, introducing and explaining new language in a clear and accessible way.
Learners are encouraged to work through examples with guidance before gradually moving towards more independent practice. This gives them the opportunity to apply what they have learned and develop greater confidence and accuracy in using the language.
Throughout the session, we review understanding, celebrate progress and provide supportive feedback, helping learners recognise their strengths while identifying the next steps in their language development.