Languages Tuition
Individual or group
In person or online lessons
English - French - Italian - German - Russian - Latin
Qualified and experienced Language Teacher, with 35+ years of experience teaching in Independent Schools, now working full time as a tutor
Tuition provided online or in person at my home based facilities located near Hindhead Surrey, or at students' premises
Previously Head of Modern Foreign Languages and Deputy Headmaster at an Independent UK School for many years. Teacher of English Language,
English Literature, French, German and Latin from Key Stage 3 through to GCSE, IGCSE and A level. Teacher of Russian and Italian through
to GCSE and IGCSE. Also, teacher across the Primary Age range and provider of preparation for 11+, 13+ and Independent School Entrance and
Scholarship Examinations. Former Examiner for OCR and AQA Exam Boards.
With an ability to engage with all ages, my key philosophy is to offer fun and interactive lessons to promote a love of English or
foreign languages alongside an enjoyment for learning and studying and a deep satisfaction from progress achieved.
Language Tutor
35+ years teaching experience
Francis Gottesman
MA (Hons) Modern Foreign Languages
Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge
TESTIMONIALS
" As an adult returning to learning a language after a long time I was apprehensive about taking lessons, but after nearly eighteen months of lessons with Francis I have not looked back. I am delighted with my progress thus far and, in addition to being entirely satisfied with the teaching I receive, I thoroughly enjoy the lessons too. Francis is a font of knowledge and really engaging and interesting too so the lessons are always fantastic and fun. As a fellow teacher I cannot recommend him highly enough. Chris, Adult student of French
" Francis has been helping my 8 years old son with English for the past year. He allowed him to gain all the confidence he needed, improved his comprehension, vocabulary, creative writing but also made him enjoy the subject and helped him exceed. I must admit that Francis has organised very efficiently when moved to online tuitions during lockdown. Many thanks for your excellent teaching and all the support you have given and continue to give. Sara
" I have been tutored by Francis for a number of years. He has made the difficult task of learning a new language a pleasure.
His dry wit, coupled with a detailed knowledge of the subject, have enabled me to overcome any misgivings that I may have had in my ability to succeed.
I'm now very glad that I undertook this task, and that I was fortunate enough to have found Francis to guide me.
David, Adult student of German
" Over the last 5 years, Francis has helped my son and daughter with English, Verbal Reasoning and interview technique for their 11+ School Entrance assessments. With his help, they attained the required academic level to pass the exams into all of the local schools applied to and they are currently very happy at the Royal Grammar School, Guildford and Guildford High School. Claire