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Hi, I’m Sarah, I come from London in England and I’m a native English speaker. For me, the most important part of learning is to laugh and enjoy what you’re learning. I always use games and activities in all the lessons so we both enjoy the class. To prepare my classes I will find out about you and your interests so my lessons are unique and effective for you. I have many years of experience. I taught English for 7 years in Spain and I have been a primary school teacher in London for 5 years. I have taught online for 3 years and received fantastic reviews from my students. I am qualified with a Cambridge Celta and a post graduate certificate in education. In my lessons I will help you with the five main skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing and pronunciation. I can also help you learn English for Job interviews, work, university and exam preparation. I have experience preparing students for Cambridge, Trinity. I can't wait to get to know you.
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Tricia Hepburn
Gaelic (Irish)
Mar 11, 2021
Well done today Sarah! We practiced reading in Irish and looked at the grammar points of ar an + urú, sa + seimhiú and began exploring gender agreement with nouns and adjectives.
Tricia Hepburn
Gaelic (Irish)
Mar 7, 2021
Well done today Sarah. Today we continued with introductory conversation and began looking at reading comprehension in Irish. See you on Friday!
Tricia Hepburn
Gaelic (Irish)
Feb 21, 2021
Deas bualadh leat! Today we revised basic all about me vocab & worked on pronunciation. Great work!
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  • Commented

    Hi, try these channels for the English accent:

    BBC learn English

    BBC radio stations (I like radio 6 music)

    TED talks


    Enjoy and best of luck

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    December 12, 2017
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    Christmas themed lessons

    A Christmas themed lesson


    Is it a lesson in culture?

    kids love them and some adults hate them.


    What do you think? Are there many benefits to learning Christmas vocabulary or about the traditions of the festival in an English speaking nation.

    Have you ever had a Christmas lesson that you felt was highly beneficial?

    As a teacher, I love giving Christmas lessons but often worry i'm wasting my students time.  Sometimes I think I should stick with grammar and continue with the action plan i've set up with my student.


    Thoughts and advice please - what do you enjoy?

    December 12, 2017
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    Websites for exam practice

    What websites do you recommend for effective exam practice for Cambridge exams/ IELTS etc

    I couldn't live without flo-joe

    What about you?

    November 4, 2017
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    Books in English

    What's the best book for learning English?

    Many people recommend children's books but many students find the grammar highly complicated even if the vocabulary is easier to understand and less detailed.

    Have you read a book in English and what do you recommend for different levels?


    October 21, 2017
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    Books in English

    What's the best book for learning English?

    Many people recommend children's books but many students find the grammar highly complicated even if the vocabulary is easier to understand and less detailed.

    Have you read a book in English and what do you recommend for different levels?


    October 21, 2017
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    Listening - good and bad methods

    What are the best methods to improve your listening skills?

    Should you focus on every single word or get used to the sounds and rhythm of the new language?


    Many of us are very strict with ourselves in our 2nd language.  We get frustrated and angry with ourselves when we don't understand a word in a sentence in our 2nd language; but if this happens in our native language we just ask "what do you mean" or don't even notice the strange word if we already understand the meaning.


    What techniques have you found to improve your listening skills and do you think its necessary to understand every single word in a sentence?


    October 15, 2017
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  • Commented
    Avocados.  I love them.  On toast, with pasta, on salad.  Everything.  Yum yum
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    October 4, 2017
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    Funniest word in English????

    When you first started learning English - what word made you laugh?


    In English, when something makes us laugh really hard we say "it cracks me up".

    I remember my Spanish friends laughing at the word 'cauliflower'.  They thought a vegetable with the name flower was brilliant.

    What made you laugh?

    October 3, 2017
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  • Commented

    Hi, best of luck with your exam.

    Look up listening practice tests on youtube and check out this website: http://www.ieltsbuddy.com/


    It is a really good idea to find a teacher to help you with the test preparation.  Many students lose marks because they are not aware of how the test is organised, prepared and the tricks the test does (especially the listening) so you make a mistake.  Often the student needs more than just 'fantastic English' to pass, they need exam technique.  Find a good teacher to help you with this.

    I also recommend you prepare set phrases for the speaking exam.  Prepare fillers (well, I was thinking that.... but....), good phrases for giving opinions, likes, dislikes phrases etc etc.  Make sure your language is varied.

    I think it is also a great idea to do lots of practice speaking tests and write down your answers.  Use the time to prepare a great response, you can use a dictionary when you don't remember a word and a thesaurus to find synonyms so you don't repeat yourself.  Don't try to remember the exact answer when you go to the exam but by writing practice answers to the speaking test you will have a base if the question comes up.


    Keep doing practice papers, that's the trick.

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    September 29, 2017
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    Accents - which English accent do you prefer when learning English?

    You are searching Italki for a new teacher, what accent do you prefer? 

    I am a native English speaker with a southern UK accent and many of my students comment on how clear my language is.

    Of course, a clear voice and well pronounced words can help you hear each sound clearly but is it more to do with what you are accustomed to?


    I've heard many Spanish students comment that they prefer the Irish accent due to its stronger 'R' sound, similar to their own.

    I've spoken to Korean students that prefer the American accent as they have grown up watching movies and television, listening to the rhythm and roll of the US accent.  A student recently told me that many teachers from the UK change their accent to sound more American to keep their students happy.


    What do you think?

    Do you prefer a type of accent or do you like to work with teachers from around the world to gain experience from a wide range of voices, accents and pronunciations?


    September 27, 2017
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