Penelope

Hi, I'm Penny, and I'm glad you've stopped by! Here are some wonderful words from my students and their parents:

“I would wholeheartedly encourage anyone thinking of booking sessions with Penny to do it and do it now! As a trained actor, I came to Penny with a very unique request. Having very little knowledge of speaking German…. within a week we had a monologue translated, memorised and ready to present to an audition panel. Not only did Penny help me reach my goals but she gave me the upmost confidence to get there. I’m certain I would not have got there if it was not for Penny’s support and extra efforts to help me achieve them. Not only that, but her teaching has most definitely inspired me to continue with my language learning. I would 100% recommend working with Penny. Don’t hesitate – she is one of the best!!” Adult learner.

“Penelope has been very professional, organised and engaging . My son enjoys his lessons and has started to develop interest in German within first few lessons”. - Parent of a Year 11 student.

“Miss Penelope is a wonderful teacher. From the very first day she motivated my son to study French more. She is very punctual and professional. Just after one month my son’s French has improved significantly. Exactly what I wanted.” - Parent of a Year 11 student.

“Penny is an excellent communicator and teacher. She is very supportive and is always enthusiastic. We are very pleased how well she is able to explain aspects of the German language and is always engaging. We are very happy to recommend her.” - Parent of a Year 11 student.

“Penelope is a professional German tutor; she tailors the teaching material so that it fits the student’s needs. I had German lessons with her for over three months now and I feel my language skills have improved significantly. I also add that She has a nice personality and her classes are really enjoyable. I definitely recommend Penelope to people seeking to improve their language skills in a structured manner!” - Adult learner.

“Lovely tutor. She makes my daughter relax and actually enjoy learning German / French. I highly recommend her.” - Parent of a Year 9 student.

Tutoring Experience

• Qualified Modern Languages Teacher; Head of Modern Languages (PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status in secondary French & German)
• 12 years' professional experience as a languages teacher and tutor
• DBS checked
• GCSE exam preparation for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC boards
• Instruction for absolute beginners and learners at CEFR A1-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate) levels, including Goethe and DELF qualifications
• English native, bilingual German speaker (German mother)
• BA in French, German and Italian, with Distinction
• TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) with Distinction
• Excellent track record - read more reviews on my website

Tutoring Approach

I offer supportive one-to-one lessons for Beginner and Intermediate (A1, A2, B1) learners in German, French, Italian or English as a Foreign Language. I help both children and adults who want to achieve a functional level quickly or follow a more gradual learning pace, depending on their needs.

My approach combines flexibility with guided learning, incorporating feedback to keep students on track and motivated. I coach learners through the process, providing language support for exams, homeschooling, leisure, travel, or work preparation. I can adapt to a formal or relaxed style, bringing a supportive, encouraging and collaborative approach where you have a safe space to practice.

OUR NEXT STEPS:

Recognising that each learner is unique, we begin with a consultation session (20-60 minutes, £20) to discuss your needs. I’ll meet with you (or, for students under 18, both your child and a parent/carer) to learn about your or your child’s learning needs and explain how I work. This helps us decide if we’re a good fit to move forward with lessons.

You can go straight to the consultation or, if you prefer, I offer a free 10-15 minute video chat as a brief 'meet and greet' before booking. If you’d like, you can skip the video chat and go straight to the consultation.

Step 1:

• Optional 10-15 minute 'Meet & Greet' video chat: Free

• Consultation session 20-60 minutes: £20

Step 2:

Lesson options:

• School tutoring lessons:

30 minutes: £20
60 minutes: £36

• Planned lessons (starting from):

30 minutes: £30
60 minutes: £48

For companies seeking staff language training, progress reports are available upon request.

Take the first step and get in touch. I'm excited to help you achieve your language goals :)