Hi. I'm a specialist IELTS tutor living in Bristol.
I'm a fully qualified, native English tutor of IELTS and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to adults. I mostly teach online but I can also teach face to face in the Bristol area.
- Which subject(s) do you teach?
IELTS
English as a Foreign Language (General English and Business English).
- Tell me about your qualifications.
I have a BA (Hons) degree in Product Design, a Trinity Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (DipTESOL) and a Trinity Diploma in ELT Management (DELTM).
- How much do you charge?
*All lessons are 1 hour and include access to personalised, online materials and homework activities
Discounts for multiple lessons:
IELTS Exam Preparation:
1 Lesson = £45
5 Lessons = £215 (£43 per lesson)
10 Lessons = £415 (£41.50 per lesson)
25 lessons = £1010 (£40.40 per lesson)
40 Lessons = £1580 (£39.50 per lesson) BEST VALUE PACKAGE
General English:
1 Lesson = £39
5 Lessons = £185 (£37 per lesson)
10 Lessons = £355 (£35.50 per lesson)
25 Lessons = £860 (£34.40 per lesson
40 Lessons = £1340 (£33.50 per lesson) BEST VALUE PACKAGE
- Where do you teach?
I teach online using Skype or Zoom. I also teach face to face at student's homes or in a central meeting place such as a cafe.
I live in central Bristol, Avon. I am willing to travel within the Bristol area.
- When are you available?
I am usually available Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5.30pm (UK time). Please contact me to discuss lesson times and availability.
- Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach adults at all levels.
- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I am an IELTS specialist so I prepare students for the IELTS exam.
- Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
I teach English online using Skype or Zoom. You need a computer, headset or microphone on your computer, broadband Internet and a Skype account (free). Please contact me to arrange a time to meet online for a free analysis of your needs and for more information about how my online lessons can help you.
- Do you have a personal message for students?
If you want to take the IELTS exam for the first time or have already taken it but didn't get the score you need, I can help you. During my lessons, I focus on specific skills and strategies to increase your level in all four skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).
Contact me now to arrange a free meeting on Skype to talk about how I can help you pass your IELTS exam as quickly as possible.
- What kind of experience do you have?
For the last 5 years, I have run my own online English language school teaching online and face to face. Before that I was a Director of Studies for 3.5 years which involved managing a team of teachers and the academic department of a large language school in Bristol with up to 900 students. I have also taught in schools as a teacher and teacher trainer in Bristol and Guinea, West Africa.
- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?
Yes. I have an enhanced DBS certificate.
- Do you belong to any professional organisations?
I am a member of the Tutors' Association.
- Tell me about some of your current students.
A lot of my current IELTS students are medical professionals who want to register for the GMC to practise medicine in the UK. I often focus on the writing and speaking parts of the academic exam to help students get the required 7.5 overall band score.
• BA (Hons) Product Design
• Trinity Diploma in TESOL, Trinity Diploma in ELT Management
• Full Enhanced DBS Certificate
• The Tutors' Association
Matt is a very friendly and patient tutor. He was able to asses my needs clearly and focus on the gaps I needed to work on which were grammar and report writing. This resulted in me managing to obtain the necessary IELTS grades needed – for university visa entry requirement to the UK. In fact, I achieved higher grades than I actually needed which has increased my confidence generally. I would recommend him to you
Matt is a very professional, patient and friendly tutor. 
He teaches me a lot about English, useful phrasal verbs, British
 culture and life.
 I always enjoy talking with him on Skype. 
His lessons are always well-organized and specially prepared for me.
 They improve my English skill for sure.
 Thank you so much Matt.
Matt is professional and patient, I am glad to have an English tutor like him. Every part of the lesson is useful for me, I will continue the lessons for many weeks.
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| at his home | at your home | By webcam | |
| 1 hour | £40 | £40 | £40 |
