At Brighton Spanish Lessons I aim to provide the most effective private tuition for all ages and levels. I am an experienced qualified teacher with a passion and enthusiasm for languages. Currently, I am the Head of Modern Foreign Languages in West Sussex and I specialise in helping pupils achieve their grade in GCSE Spanish, A level or IB. In light of the new and more challenging GCSEs in Modern Foreign Languages I am certain that in conjunction with my years of teaching experience and my role as an AQA, Edexcel GCSE and International Baccalaureate Examiner, I can help any pupil will achieve their target.
Whether you are simply looking to refresh your Spanish before heading out on holiday or you are thinking of moving country for a new adventure and want to get a head start then I am certain that I can create the right type of lessons to help you build your confidence and get you conversation ready.
For academic purposes, all courses will be rigorously tailored to focus and improve the four skills necessary to achieve success according to exam board specifications at GCSE, A level and IB.
*SPECIAL PUPIL OFFER 2023*
As the new year approaches and GCSE finals are just around the corner, it is important that the current Year 11s have the best opportunity to achieve success at GCSE. In order to prepare prepare any pupil I offer private online tuition that facilitates progress enabling them to achieve or surpass their target grade.
GCSE lessons will be conducted through Google Classroom. A now hour lesson will be £35 however a discount will be applied for those who book a minimum of 4 lessons in advance. The fee to book 4 lessons is advance is £125. For each pupil a Google Classroom will be created in order for resources to be shared effectively. All lessons will be based and tailored to the pupil's exam board syllabus.
A Level Spanish lessons are offered at £40 per lesson. A block of 4 lessons will be £145.
Fees for Adult Learners
Adult learners fee will be £35 per hour and a block of 4 lessons will be £125.
Conversational Spanish for Couples
These lessons will be for couples that would like to study Spanish together. These lessons will be tailored to ensure you can converse adequately when on holiday or provide you with a solid base if you are moving away. Per hour the fee is £50.
Availability
Lessons will be held online at mutually agreed upon time. Weekdays will be in the evenings after 6 pm. Weekend times are available in the afternoon only.
Lesson Cancellation/Missed Lesson
Lesson fees will still be charged, for pupils and adults, and not be refunded for illness, missed, or forgotten lessons, last minute holidays that falls 24 hours prior to the lesson.
If you did want to reschedule your lesson prior to 24 hours I will do my best to work with you to reschedule but this will be subject to my availability and may not be in the same week.
Lesson Delivery
All lessons will be delivered online. If a pupil would like face to face, no discount will be applied.
Termination of Lessons
If you no longer want to carry on with lessons, 2 weeks notice is required.
Contact
If you would like to discuss or to book lessons, then please contact Shawn-Michael Connors at 07429007524 via text or through the website.
Testimonials
“Since my daughter has been tutored by Shawn-Michael, her enjoyment and understanding of Spanish has increased immensely. Her acceptance to College, studying Spanish, was due to his input and skill. My daughter finally believes in herself her capabilities. Thank-you.” Lyn, parent.
"I have always had a passion for Spanish, since being tutored by Shawn-Michael my comprehension and verbal skills have both improved and enabled me to be accepted into A level Spanish. Shawn makes learning Spanish easier with a sympathetic yet thorough approach, he has provided all the key resources for my studies. My lessons are focused and aimed at achieving my goals and with his help I am planning to continue Spanish into university." Annie, former student.
"Shawn took a subject that I had little interest in and made it a hobby. I would look forward to studying because of the big smile and character that taught me. I would thoroughly recommend Shawn as a language tutor to anyone." Danny, former student
"Shawn has taught both of the my daughters with them both achieving A grades in GCSE Spanish. Shawn's input over the years has been invaluable to their success. Thank-you very much." Kathy, parent.
"My son achieved a level 6 in the new GCSE which was beyond his predicted grade. There would have been no way he would have achieved that 6 without Shawn's help." Liz, parent.
"Shawn is an extremely professional, friendly teacher. Both of my children excelled and enjoyed their extra evening tuition. Shawn provided fantastic resources that added that ever so important extra support away from the classroom. I am in no doubt that Shawn was instrumental in my son and my daughter achieving top grades in their Spanish. I would have no hesitation in recommending Shawn to any parent." Julie, parent