Helen Pringle
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Helen Pringle
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Greek
French
German
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Teacher with 40 years' experience. Specialist in teaching adults at intermediate level or above.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Greek
French
German
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Teacher with 40 years' experience. Specialist in teaching adults at intermediate level or above.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Singapore, Singapore (13:19 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 4, 2018InterestsHistoryMusicTravelArtFood
I'm originally from London but started travelling as soon as I could. I’ve lived and worked in the UK, Greece, the UAE, and Japan. I’m currently based in Singapore, where I moved in August 2024.
Apart from travelling, cooking is one of my great passions. I love discovering new ingredients and different ways of using them and of course, eating the fruits of my labour!Me as a Teacher
I’m a native English speaker and qualified teacher with many years’ experience teaching in England and abroad. I have a BA, Postgraduate Teaching Certificate and TESOL qualification.
I originally trained in Special Education and so I’m sensitive to the needs of each of my students. I’m good at explaining things in simple terms, reinforcing what a student has learnt and working at a pace that’s comfortable for them.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are personalised, which means they are specially designed for you, based on your English language level, goals and interests.
In our first lesson, we will spend time getting to know each other. I will listen carefully to you to gain an understanding of your current language skills, your goals, interests and what you would like to focus on in our lessons. I will suggest activities that will help you to develop your skills further, and together we will agree on an individualised programme for you.
During our lessons, I will address any areas of weakness you may have. I will try and correct all your mistakes and write them in the chat so that you can refer to them afterward. If neMy teaching material
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Greenwich University, UK - 2002This certificate gives me fully qualified teacher status for students over 16 years old. In order to achieve it I studied and passed a number of academic modules and undertook teaching practice.
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Education
1982 - 1993
Bachelor’s - EducationModules included Language in Use, Contemporary Issues in Education and Personality, Development and Learning.
2001 - 2002
Other - PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate in EducationModules included ''Language, Communication and Learning'' and ''Teaching your Specialism''.
2018 - 2018
Other - TEFL Certificate - 120 hour courseI'm currently enrolled on this course and hope to complete it within two weeks.
Work Experience
1977 - 1997
English Language TutorI taught English to children and adults in Athens in small groups and one-to-one lessons. I worked daily with students who were at different levels and who had different interests, goals and needs. This taught me to be flexible and adapt my strategies, methods and materials to suit each individual. It also gave me confidence in my knowledge of grammar and my ability to teach it effectively. Finally, I learned that preparation and consistency are important for a successful lesson.
1998 - 2003
Course LeaderI taught small groups of students with learning difficulties. I also designed a curriculum and course for my students. This was a valuable experience since it helped me develop effective strategies when teaching students of all levels of ability. It also helped me find ways of differentiating and personalising my delivery to suit each individual student's needs. Lastly I learned how to design and develop programmes of study. All these aspects will help me in my future teaching practice.
2015 - 2017
Senior School CoordinatorI worked as a team with many people from all over the world which gave me experience of different cultures and the importance of mutual understanding and respect.
2017 - 2018
Head of EducationI produced and implemented courses and delivered training, giving me valuable experience of planning, designing and delivering programmes.
5.0
Rating
380
Students
3,612
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
204 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Conversation
B1 - C2Conversation1,770 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 10% off
Writing Skills
B1 - C2Language Essentials156 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 10% off
General English
B1 - C2Language Essentials885 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 10% off
Informal Tutoring
B1 - C2Conversation529 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 10% off
IELTS Exam Prep
B1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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211 Reviews
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1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
The lesson was great. Helen is a kind and funny person.
I learned so much about Present Perfect.
Jun 24, 2018
alessandra.tentorio
4 English lessons
The teacher is absolutely amazing and very careful
Jan 15, 2025
Janina Jendoubi
7 English lessons
Today’s focus was on phrasal verbs. Thank you Helen for your great support!
Jun 20, 2024
alessandra.tentorio
4 English lessons
She is fantastic
Jan 22, 2025
Lucy
85 English lessons
Helen is a really great English teacher!
Aug 10, 2024
Janina Jendoubi
7 English lessons
Helen explained to me exactly where I can improve and what I should work on. We've worked out a plan, and I'm already looking forward to it.
Jun 13, 2024
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