Michelle M

Lisa lives in Eastbourne, a vibrant

and exciting location with lots to

see and do, especially in summer.

There are various activities locally

including tennis, mountain biking,

water sports (windsurfing, sailing,

canoeing and kayaking), horse riding

and hill walking. The area also has

an abundance of scenic seaside and

countryside walks, offering itself for

hiking.

Sample teachers

Lisa C, Eastbourne

Michelle M

Francesca lives in a comfortable,

modern home in the lovely spa town

of Cheltenham. The area offers a

variety of activity options such as

horse-riding, rock climbing, cycling

in Forest of Dean, golf, narrowboats,

even flying trapeze. Apart from

those, Francesca’s house also

provides easy access to an outdoor

swimming pool, a bowling alley and a

trampoline centre.

Francesca L, Cheltenham

Michelle M

Jeanne lives in a wonderful central

Dublin location, which gives students

the perfect balance of city life and easy access to all the fantastic

adventure activities that are on offer

in the surrounding countryside. Jeanne and her sons love outdoor

activities like trampolining, hill

walking, cycling and kayaking.

Jeanne M, Dublin

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Michelle M

Catherine R regularly organises

tennis lessons for her students

with a local tennis coach. They

cater for students of all abilities

and Catherine finds this to be

a great way for students to let

off steam as well as honing their

tennis skills.

Sample teachers

Catherine R, Cambridgeshire

Michelle M

Husna has been teaching with

Homelingua since 2017 and

goes above and beyond to make

sure her students have an active

and enriching time whilst on

their Homelingua course. Tennis

lessons take place nearby to

Oxford in Husna’s local area and

are taught by an experienced local

tennis coach.

Husna G, Oxfordshire

Michelle M

Viv lives in Fleet with her husband

Nick and her two children. She

has been teaching for over 20

years and holds both the TEFL

Q and CELTA qualification.

In addition to lessons with a

qualified local instructor, Viv’s

family enjoy walking, reading,

movie nights and horse riding.

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Michelle M

Louise lives in a traditional barn

in the countryside, amidst woods

and lakes. The location is ideal for

scenic walks and outdoor games,

while many beautiful towns and

villages are easily accessible

for excursions. Louise loves

horse riding and often organises

sessions for her students in

nearby stables.

Sample teachers

Louise B, Warwickshire

Michelle M

Eve is a qualified horse-riding

instructor with a passion for

riding and years of experience in

it. Her house is situated in a small

village just outside of Cambridge,

and students will be able to take

horse-riding sessions at the

College of West Anglia, only 20

minutes away from Eve’s house.

Eve C, Cambridgeshire

Michelle M

Elaine lives in the South

of England, in an area of

outstanding natural beauty, near

Southampton. She is an avid rider

and often organises lessons for

her students in her local training

centre.

Elaine R, Hampshire

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Michelle M

Tom is a member of the

Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society

(the 4th oldest golf club in

the world) and regularly plays.

Scotland is home to some of the

best gold in the world and of

course St Andrews is only an hour

away by car.

Sample teachers

Tom M, Edinburgh

Michelle M

Dennis has a wealth of golf courses on his doorstep and is superbly located to explore the excellent golf available in the North of England. Dennis is a keen golfer and has even organised pitch ‘n’ putt tournaments for students in the past.

Dennis C, Rochdale

Michelle M

Iain has been working with Homelingua since 2016 and has

a spacious Edinburgh flat which

allows easy access to all the great gold that Scotland has to offer.

Iain M, Edinburgh

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Michelle M

Heather W lives with her family

just outside of Oxford in a

traditional British home. Whilst

Heather’s focus is on English

language, she also holds a

wealth of experience in teaching

music. For students who wish

to gain an introduction into the

fundamentals of music such

as rhythm, notes and genres,

a course arranged by Heather

would be ideal. Oxford itself has

a fantastic music scene so visits

to see musicians in concert are

certainly possible.

Sample teachers

Heather W, Oxfordshire

Sonya A lives in north London

with her husband and daughter.

She holds a wealth of experience

in English language but does

also hold interest in music as her

husband himself is a musician,

specialising in guitar. With

this in mind, there is ample

opportunity for more advanced

students to practice a range of

string instruments such as guitar,

ukulele and violin. Furthermore,

students will have the opportunity

to understand what a career in

music might entail and gain an

insight into the music scene in

London!

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Sample teachers

Andrea lives in Hampton, a small suburb in south west London, with royal parks and the River Thames within walking distance of the house. Hampton has small local shops, a library and an outdoor swimming pool. Hampton Hill High Street is close by with many cafes and restaurants.

Andrea T, London

Rowena G lives just outside Cambridge in a beautiful converted windmill with her family. She has hosted many courses for Homelingua but given the rich history of Cambridge is also perfectly places for students wishing to immerse themselves in the cobbled streets and ancient colleges the city has to offer. In combination with this, students will of course gain an interesting cultural insight into life within a traditional British family.

Rowena G, Cambridgeshire

Tom lives in Edinburgh with his wife Fo. His home is located in Morningside which is regarded as one of the nicest parts of Edinburgh in which to live. It is a short walk

from Tom’s home to the local high street where you will find shops, cinemas, a market, pubs and eating places. It is a 5-10 minute

bus journey into the city centre or you could walk (about 25 minutes to the Royal Mile). In the city centre, you will find all the attractions and sights such as the castle, Holyrood Palace, Old Town and Parliament.

There are also theatres, restaurants, shops and pubs.

Tom M, Edinburgh

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Sample teachers

Lucy T lives in Bristol in lovely home equipped with a courtyard garden for enjoying the sunshine. She has been teaching for many years but also thoroughly enjoys showing students the lively culture of her surrounding area. Lucy is located a 10 minute walk from all of the main sights in Bristol, so can offer a range of activities such as the Clifton Suspension Bridge, visiting Stokes Croft which is the birthplace of the graffiti artist Banksy and even a trip to the ancient Roman Baths in the nearby city of Bath. This course will enable students to gain an insight into the specific culture of western England, as well as British culture as a whole.

Lucy T, Bristol

Jane M lives just outside of Manchester in the village of Frodsham with her husband Sean. Sean is an interior designer. He is very sporty and does triathlons and runs and cycles whenever he can. Jane’s home is a comfortable, stylish period house which was built in 1906. Jane finds the North West of England a great place to be. It’s true that people are friendly in the North and there are plenty of cultural and sporting activities.

Jane M, Frodsham

Heather W lives just outside of Oxford with her husband and two sons, who enjoy sports (especially watching and playing football). Heather’s home has 4 bedrooms, a large garden with a stream, a terrace and a BBQ. There is a kitchen / diner and study area, a lounge with a TV and a conservatory.

Heather W, Oxfordshire

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Michelle M

Simon lives in a quiet, beautiful

suburb of London right by the Thames,

surrounded by serene parks. A very

creative mind, Simon used to be an

actor in the West End, and has also

published several award-winning

books. Cooking is his passion and he

makes sure he keeps all of his students

well fed, but would also be delighted

to share some of his inspiration.

Sample teachers

Simon G, London

Michelle M

Louise is a cooking and baking

enthusiast, to the extent that she

competed in The Great British Bake

off, made it to the third round of

auditions and was commended for her

pastry-making skills. Louise enjoys

experimenting in the kitchen and often

shares her expertise with like-minded

students. Students are welcome to

attend cheese and wine tastings

events with her in Cambridge.

Louise P, Cmabridge

Michelle M

Paula is based in Dublin, just 10

minutes ride from the city centre.

She is particularly interested in

health and wellness, and cooking is

one of her main hobbies. Cooking

and serving nutritious meals gives

her great pleasure and she finds it

a very bonding experience to share

with her students.

Paula M, Dublin

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Sample teachers

Nigel A lives in south London and is

a history enthusiast. His local area is

perfectly suited for students who would

like the opportunity to learn more about

British History with a teacher who has

a vast amount of knowledge. Nigel

lives with his partner Julie and together

they enjoy taking students to famous

historical sights such as the Tower of

London, the Houses of Parliament and

Chartwell House, the home of Winston

Churchill.

Nigel A, London

Phil S lives with his wife Carolina in the

pretty seaside town of Seaford. Together

they have been teaching for many years;

Phil holds a PGCE whilst Carolina holds

a CELTA. They are perfectly situated

to explore locations that are part of

Brighton’s rich history, such as the Royal

Pavilion and the fascinating history of

Lewes Castle in Lewes, but also close

enough to London to visit sites of

historic importance such as Buckingham

Palace and Tower Bridge.

Phil S, Seaford

Susan lives in the historic town of

Newbury, nestled in the heart of

West Berkshire. Susan has many

places to visit nearby in connection

with history, including Avesbury

Stone Circle, Winchester Cathedral,

Donnington Castle, Highclere Castle

and Basildon Park.

Susan T, Berkshire

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Michelle M

Philip is a qualified and very experienced teacher of English as a foreign language. Philip originally worked in business before becoming an English language teacher. His expertise was in marketing, economics and finance and he often uses these skills when teaching English. He is interested in languages and speaks German and some Dutch. He is very knowledgeable about British history which is very useful when he takes students on excursions.

Sample teachers

Philip W, Kent

Michelle M

Graham is an enthusiastic English

teacher, who has plenty of experience

with adult students and younger

learners. He has been teaching

international students from Europe, the

Middle East, South America and Asia for

more than ten years in the UK. Before

that he lived and taught in Turkey and

the Czech Republic for several years. He

often teach IELTS and FCE courses in

addition to general and Business English.

Graham E, East Sussex

Michelle M

Caroline lives in a beautiful home in

Oxford where there is so much to do

and see. She lives in a three bedroom

cottage with a lovely English garden.

They have a small dog called Saffron

who is very friendly. Caroline enjoys

helping and motivating her students,

she finds It fulfilling to contribute to

learners’ progress. Caroline is herself

and linguist and so knows the challenges

of learning a foreign language. She has

taught to children as young as 4 years

old, teenagers, adults and professionals

in schools and at home.

Caroline B, Oxfordshire

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