About the Business

Since 1982, Vanessa has worked in Communication, namely the inter-related fields of public relations, event management, journalism and editing, voice recordings and public speaking, and foreign languages, particularly online and face to face Spanish and French lessons.

When living and studying in London, Vanessa obtained high-level qualifications in French for overseas students from the Sorbonne University in Paris and simultaneously studied Spanish. She also has a First-Class Honours Degree in Modern Language Studies with French and Spanish.

Her language ability proved invaluable when she was appointed International Publicity Co-ordinator for the famous film director Bernardo Bertolucci and highly-respected producer Jeremy Thomas on "The Last Emperor", winner of 9 Oscars in 1988.

In 1999 she moved to Spain to seek business opportunities in the thriving tourist and construction industries on the South Coast, with a natural lead into the complex legal industry as the boom continued, interpreting in Notaries' and Lawyers' offices, as well as translating interviews with Oscar nominees from Spanish to English for a quality magazine.

In addition, Vanessa focused on bespoke tuition from beginner to intermediate level Spanish, catering for business people one-to-one and tutoring online clients from Scotland to Gibraltar via the Internet. She is now an online and face to face tutor to advanced level Spanish too, teaching students worldwide who want to learn and speak Spanish quickly and effectively for business or personal reasons.

Immersed in the culture of Spain itself and the evolving ex-pat community for over 10 years, she was able to fulfill a long-held and rewarding ambition of living and working abroad.

Business Services

Lessons

Lessons

This page covers:

  • GCSE/IGCSE and AS/A2 Level.
  • International Baccalaureate.
  • Personal/Business Development.
  • Company training schemes.
  • Rates.
  • Lesson Format.
  • Trial Lessons.
  • Terms & Conditions.

Vanessa's lessons are a mixture of structured grammar, conversation and daily bits and pieces, which build in intensity as the student becomes more knowledgeable and confident. All lessons are personalized to suit the students' ability and interests, whether taking exams or not.

GCSE, IGCSE, IB and A Level: For students preparing for GCSE/IGCSE, the IB or AS and A2 level Spanish or French, the focus is on speaking, listening, reading and writing - the four key skill areas.

Vocabulary is developed and grammar skills are honed. Lessons include exam practice for oral presentations and studying topic areas for written papers. Behind with studies at school, or don't understand? Vanessa offers not only advance exam preparation but also last minute cramming!

Personal/Leisure/Business Development:

Lessons are not only for students taking exams. They are also for those wishing to learn Spanish or French from scratch or with some knowledge, for personal development or business reasons. This could be preparation to move to or visit a Spanish or French-speaking country or to progress within the business environment. These lessons include relevant vocabulary according to the students' objective.

Vanessa's success has come by providing a fun and effective way to learn everyday Spanish or French with someone whose mother tongue is English and can therefore explain the grammar points clearly in the students' own language.

Location & Hours

Denman Avenue

Cheltenham, GL50 4GF
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