Stephen Gobin's Tutor Profile (see if Stephen is in your area!)

French
11+ (secondary) - £17.00p.h.
GCSE or Standards - £20.00p.h.
A-Level or Highers - £25.00p.h.

German
11+ (secondary) - £17.00p.h.
GCSE or Standards - £20.00p.h.
A-Level or Highers - £25.00p.h.

Personal Description: - Professional linguist operating as a freelance commercial translator between German and French into British English
- In-depth knowledge of the German and French languages and cultures
- Have resided in German and French speaking countries
- Reading ability in Dutch, Polish and Italian

Tutoring Experience: - No formal teaching experience/qualifications but a strong ability to communicate with, engage and support the tutee in achieving his/her aims

Tutoring Approach: - Solidly practical approach to language and its uses
- Pinpointing problem areas and resolving the problem by explaining the "mechanics" of the given language
- Encouraging the tutee not to be afraid to ask questions when things do not seem to fall into place
- Knowledge of English will also be enhanced as a result of studying a foreign language

Qualifications:

• BA (Hons) Modern Languages
• MA Technical and Specialised Translation

Availability: Weekdays (all times)
References Available: No
CRB Check: No

Date Registered:	27/10/2007
Date Last Logged In:	01/06/2008
Total Amount Of Feedback:	1
Total Positive Feedback:	1     Av. 5.00/5.00

From Xanthe Parker Carey (5/5): Stephen has been extremely reliable and flexible with his work. He has been led by the needs of my daughter and she has found him to be extremely useful.