Shelley - French tutor - London
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Shelley - French tutor - London

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Shelley

  • Rate $176
  • Response 1h
Shelley - French tutor - London
  • 5 (4 reviews)

$176/hr

1st lesson free

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1st lesson free

1st lesson free

  • French
  • French speaking
  • French reading
  • French listening
  • French writing

French Tutor | GCSE to University Level | Cambridge Graduate | Experienced Teacher | Former Head of Department 

  • French
  • French speaking
  • French reading
  • French listening
  • French writing

Lesson location

Recommended

Shelley is a respected tutor in our community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.

About Shelley

I am a Cambridge-educated languages tutor and qualified teacher (PGCE), with over a decade of experience teaching French and Spanish across secondary and sixth form education. I have been a qualified teacher since 2012 and have held roles including Head of French at a top independent school.

I support students across GCSE, A-Level and university preparation, including Oxbridge and competitive university applications in the UK and abroad. My focus is on developing strong exam technique, confident communication and clear academic writing, helping students achieve high levels of attainment in both French and Spanish.

Alongside school-based teaching, I have extensive experience as a private tutor, working with a wide range of learners including scholarship candidates, bilingual students, undergraduates, and adult learners. I also have experience supporting students transitioning to higher education and developing advanced academic skills.

In addition to languages, I have a creative background in fashion and textiles, having completed a UAL Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Design (Distinction), which reflects my broader interest in creativity and the arts.

I aim to provide structured, targeted tuition that helps students make consistent progress and achieve their academic goals with confidence.

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About the lesson

  • NCEA Level 1
  • NCEA Level 2
  • High School
  • +4
  • levels :

    NCEA Level 1

    NCEA Level 2

    High School

    Primary

    NCEA Level 3

    Adult education

    Undergraduate

  • French
  • English
  • Spanish

All languages in which the lesson is available :

French

English

Spanish

My teaching approach is structured, responsive and highly personalised. I begin by identifying each student’s current level, strengths and areas for development before designing lessons that close gaps in knowledge while steadily building confidence and independence. I take a warm and friendly approach, ensuring students feel comfortable asking questions and challenging themselves, while maintaining high academic standards and clear lesson objectives.
Each lesson is carefully structured but remains flexible enough to respond to the student's progress. We may begin with a brief review of previous learning before introducing a new grammar point or language skill. Students then apply their learning through speaking, translation, writing or exam-style tasks, depending on their individual goals. Every lesson concludes with detailed feedback and clear guidance on what to practise before our next session.
I place strong emphasis on developing both accuracy and understanding. Rather than relying on memorisation alone, I help students understand how the language works so they can use it confidently and independently in unfamiliar contexts. This approach is particularly effective for GCSE and A-Level students, where success depends on both precision and adaptability. For more advanced learners, including those preparing for university applications or Oxbridge interviews, lessons can focus on analytical thinking, essay writing, translation, literary or cultural analysis, and the development of fluent, academically sophisticated expression.  
What sets my teaching apart is the balance between structure and adaptability. Every lesson has clear objectives, but I continually adapt my teaching in response to each student's progress and emerging needs. My aim is not only to improve grades and examination performance, but also to develop confident, independent learners with a genuine understanding of the language. 

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Rates

Rate

  • $176

Pack prices

  • 5h: $878
  • 10h: $1756

online

  • $176/h

free lessons

The first lesson with Shelley will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

  • 30mins

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