Margita has been teaching English to foreign students of all levels and nationalities for over 25 years within language schools and one to one tutoring. Although a native of the Czech Republic she comes to us via achieving a Master of Arts (Hons), in British and American Cultural Studies and Literature . Her experience is very wide and she has the ability to adapt all or any of her material to suit students of all levels. Her experience will include preparing young students for Exams; First Certificate or even Common Entrance here in the UK. Having learnt English herself she is aware of all of the nuances and pit falls that can occur when you are learning a new second language. She is a gentle persuader who is able to motivate and inspire her students to achieve what they came for. Having run and maintained several businesses, she is an ideal Tutor for business English courses and is able to assess very quickly what works best for the client A clam and gentle Tutor she is able to reassure even the most nervous of students and ensure they enjoy their “ DOWNTIME” as well as their lessons. Margita understands that each lessons should focus on a student’s ability being that strong or weak and some informal conversations over meals ensures she always gets the tempo right.
She lives in the delightfully Victorian town of Herne Bay on the Kent coast with her partner and two teenage children (the oldest daughter lives and studies abroad). Her home is in a large house by the sea in Kent. Again Victorian in design with several floors for her guests to lose themselves should they wish or join in family activities, which is preferred.
The children go to secondary school and are bilingual. Margita is an experienced hosts and has had many students of varying ages and nationalities to stay with them .
Interests and Hobbies are varied from arts and crafts to gardening to walking, music and films. When weather permits you can walk along the coast to Whitstable or brace the British Channel and swim in the sea. They enjoy leisure time by the sea which is a two minute walk from the house. Trips and exploring places of interest, local sights and the beautiful countryside will be on your List with Margita along with many enjoyable family dinners where you can practise and use your English in an informal way.
Margita’s additional qualifications are
- English Proficiency Exam Cambridge Examination Board –1991-1992
- State Language Certificate in English – 1988-1991
So if you want to enjoy an old fashion British holiday by the seaside with an amazing Tutor then consider coming to Herne Bay and staying with Margita
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