Michael

London Qualified Solicitor; Become confident in your everyday English; English Exam Prep

Hi there!

About me:
I am a native English speaker, UK qualified lawyer and an experienced Tutor. I studied law at Durham University (LLB) and UCL (LLM) and attended boarding and international schools in the USA, UK, Canada and Hong Kong. I have lived in the UK for over 12 years, including 8 years in London. I have over 10+ years of tutoring experience and am fluent in Cantonese and Putonghua.

I specialise in Business English, Accent Reduction, English Exam preparation, English speaking, reading and writing.

I tutor both adults and students (primary, secondary and university). This can include preparation for school exams, study abroad preparation, or public exams (such as IELTS/TOEFL). I leverage my experience as a financial services lawyer and native English speaker to helping students achieve their goals.

On request, I also assist students with their improvement in the social sciences and humanities subjects (e.g. Law, History, Geography, Social Studies) as well as school and university entrance advice (SSAT, interviews, pros and cons of studying abroad and country specific advice).

Style of Teaching:
My classes are structured to ensure you build confidence to reach your goals and that you are genuinely happy with the progress you achieve.

For Business English, this can include more confidently conversing in English with your clients, drafting documents in English and presenting in English. Techniques to improve include role play speaking in English, reading comprehension of English documents and reviewing your progress in drafting documents in English.

For examination/school prep, we will use your school's materials, external sources and practice papers to help you achieve improved exam results.

During the first lesson, we will discuss your goals and preferences and we can work on a lesson plan which can be adjusted depending on your challenges and strengths. It is an encouraging, relaxed and professional environment.