Our Tutors for Languages

I have been living and studying in Paris, New York, London, and I am now based in Oxford where I am pursuing my studies in Art History and Literature. I formerly completed a BA in French and English Linguistics, which gave me both a solid foundation and understanding of how these two languages work, but also how they differ.

I work with students to improve their French, be it through conversations, lessons or translations. Throughout my studies in France and the UK, I have gathered extensive experience in private tutoring of French and English. Children and adult learners are all welcome.

I am fun, enthusiastic and creative and my approach to learning a language follows these principles – it should be an exciting experience, not a a painful task! I absolutely adore any and all things English and French, and I am highly motivated to share that passion with others. My background in linguistics, translations and my studies in English and French literature means that I have gained a thorough understanding of the mechanisms and differences between these two languages. This means that I can adapt and tailor my skills to each individual student.

Since completing my degree, earning a First in Linguistics and Spanish from St Catherine’s College, Oxford, tutoring has become the mainstay of my work. I regularly attend Oxbridge admissions-focused events for both schools and the general public, as an experienced mock interviewer, seminar leader, and test coach. My speciality is Spanish, though I always hope for aspiring Linguistics students! When tutoring, I do not use the word “lesson”; that’s a poor description of the dynamic. Students have a goal, and it is the task of both me and a student to work towards that goal. I have a very informal style in the session, but I hope to back this up with good communication and organisation behind the scenes. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy hiking, cooking, and snooker (even though I’m hopeless at it).

I did my BA in Classical civilisations (majors: Greek, Latin) at the University of Basel and my MA in Ancient Greek and Ancient Near East Studies (archaeology and languages) also at the University of Basel yet spending one semester at the Humboldt University of Berlin and the Free University of Berlin during an ERASMUS exchange during my MA. I then completed my DPhil in Classical Languages and Literature at the University of Oxford (Lady Margaret Hall) with a thesis on Classical Lingusitics. Last but not least, I did an MPhil in Theoretical and Applied Lingustics at the University of Cambridge (Peterhouse) with a thesis on French Linguistics.

In addition, I acquired teaching qualifications for a university context (SEDA PDF) and a non-university context (Teach English as a Foreign Language). I taught Biblical Hebrew at the University of Basel, Greek and Latin at the University of Oxford, Classical civilisations at Oxford Summer Courses and English as a Second Language at two schools in Kathmandu, Nepal during a volunteer placement and at Oxford Summer Courses.

I have teaching experience in languages. I am well-versed in the application process to Oxford and really loved the experience of studying languages there. I am a recent graduate in French and Italian from Christ Church, Oxford, where I was an academic and music scholar. I specialised in Modern French and Medieval Italian, and chose Molière and Racine as my “special authors”. I also wrote a dissertation on Francophone “Travel, exile and migration” from the Huguenots to the modern day. Previously, I studied at St Paul’s Girls’ School, where I was a music scholar and member of the head girl team. I took A levels in French, Italian and Music (all A*) and English Literature AS.

I have seen the transformative effects that personalised, engaging teaching can have on a student’s ability and passion for studying languages: I am keen to pass on the fascination and drive that my teachers encouraged in me.

Beyond my great interest in foreign literature and culture, I am very passionate about music, sport, and am a keen foodie. I lived in Nîmes and Bologna on my year abroad, where I joined local orchestras and choirs.

I grew up in the Canary Islands, Spain and I am a native Spanish speaker. I attended the British School of Gran Canaria and have therefore also taken GCSE and A level Spanish examinations. I have experience mentoring and teaching younger students in both Geography and Spanish. Throughout Sixth Form, I engaged with the primary Spanish department to support student with reading and writing skills in Spanish. More recently, I have been working as a private tutor online and I am proud to say I have received only 5-star reviews from my pupils.