Rita

Rita

York

English as a foreign language Lessons4 reviews

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Rita is the best teacher I have ever had in my life. I have been her student for more than 5 years and have I gained so...
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Outstanding UK EAL Specialist Offering Lively Online English Lessons from beginner to IELTS

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Hello and welcome! 😊 I am a passionate and highly experienced EAL specialist who genuinely loves helping learners develop confidence, fluency, and academic success in English. Teaching has been my vocation for over 30 years, and I still bring the same enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to every lesson. My approach is based on what I call lively language teaching — lessons that are engaging, interactive, and enjoyable, while always being purposeful and carefully structured to deliver real progress. All of my lessons are fully bespoke. I take time to understand each learner’s personality, strengths, challenges, goals, and school curriculum, and I design lessons specifically for them. Whether a student needs support settling into an English-medium school, improving academic writing, building spoken confidence, or preparing for exams, lessons are tailored to meet those exact needs. I strongly believe that students learn best when they feel safe, motivated, and encouraged, and I am known for building excellent rapport and a positive learning environment. I work extensively with Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language and IELTS, supporting students from beginner level through to advanced academic English. I also teach GCSE German, offering clear, structured, and confidence-building exam preparation. My experience includes working with children, teenagers, and adults, including international students from Europe, Ukraine, India, Hong Kong, and China, as well as adults who need English for academic study, professional purposes, or visa requirements. Creativity plays a key role in my teaching. I design my own interactive PowerPoint materials and resources to ensure lessons are stimulating, varied, and effective. I combine speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills with exam strategies and real-world language use, helping learners become confident, independent users of English. Communication with parents is very important to me. I provide regular feedback, progress updates, and guidance so parents feel fully informed and involved in their child’s learning journey. I am flexible, approachable, and happy to adapt lessons in line with individual goals and school expectations. If you are looking for professional, engaging, and supportive EAL tuition, with a strong focus on confidence, progress, and results, I would be delighted to work with you and support your learning journey. 🌟

4 reviews from Rita's current and former students

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Diana and 3 others recommend Rita

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Diana

I have been learning English with Rita for two years now, and I am very glad to have found her as a teacher. She is always friendly and patient, and you can tell she truly enjoys teaching. It never feels like a chore; instead, it is simply fun. What I particularly appreciate is that Rita accurately assesses my current proficiency level. She always tailors the lessons and exercises to suit my needs perfectly. As a result, I make steady progress without ever feeling overwhelmed. I have learned an incredible amount over the past two years, and after every lesson, I notice that my English has improved a little more. That motivates me every single time. I can wholeheartedly recommend taking lessons with Rita

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Harriet

Rita is an incredibly patient and supportive tutor! She always explains difficult concepts in a way that is easy to understand and she never hesitates to go over things again until I fully get it. Highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn!

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Anna

Rita is the best teacher you could imagine. She is very, very friendly and empathetic, and every lesson is superbly prepared. She always has new and interesting topics for discussion, as well as grammar points, at the ready. I can highly recommend Rita!

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