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Old Fashioned Library

English Tutor Chiayi | 11+ & GCSE Specialist

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Serving families in Chiayi, I offer a refined level of bespoke English tutoring for students aiming for top-tier placements at the UK's most prestigious independent schools. My approach is meticulously tailored to help students master the storytelling artistry and high-level critical thinking required for competitive 11+ and 13+ entry. I understand the unique cultural and linguistic transitions required for students moving from Taiwan into the British private sector, focusing on the sophisticated vocabulary and narrative precision expected by senior admissions tutors. My mentorship builds the academic self-assurance needed to excel in high-stakes entrance examinations where competition for places at schools like Cheltenham Ladies' College or Harrow is exceptionally fierce.

At the IGCSE level, I provide the expert mentorship needed to bridge the gap between international performance and elite British benchmarks. We explore complex skills such as evaluating the atmospheric development in Gothic fiction or the nuances of Shakespearean tragedy. My methods are built on a long history of helping international students master the technical nuances of their literature papers, ensuring success across major boards such as AQA and CIE through the study of diverse writers like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

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If you want a serious professional who can lift a student immediately, who knows the board requirements for doing well, and who can tailor tuition to the precise needs of the kid, then David is the man. My son is bright, but he was not well taught in English. David turned it all around within a matter of weeks and set him on track to a great GCSE grade. Don't mess around - go with David. Highly recommend.

David

David tutored our daughter  for 11+ English. I always found him to be very professional, organised and methodical in his approach. He always had a good supply of appropriate material that challenged her and pushed her to the next level. The two of them clicked very quickly and our daughter progressed very well. David is friendly and related well with her. Our daughter really enjoyed her sessions with him. She was accepted by all the top private and grammar schools that we applied to.

Priti

David has been helping my son prepare for his 11+ exams. We got started with extra tuition quite late, however already during this time I have noticed a big difference in my son’s attitude and study technique. He has significantly improved his creative writing and also his understanding of how to tackle verbal and non-verbal reasoning style questions. David is helpful and accommodating as a teacher and I am very happy to recommend him and his approach to teaching.

Ahmed

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