Hello, my name is Elizabeth Hamilton-Smyth and I'm an experienced native English tutor currently living in the United Kingdom. I have been giving English lessons online with Verbalplanet since 2014. I am currently offering a discounted initial trial lesson at 50% off my normal lesson price for new students.
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Arianna United Kingdom
Elizabeth is a very talented teacher. She is not only skilled and knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and cheerful, creating a positive and welcoming learning environment. Her lessons are dynamic and engaging, as she brings plenty of ideas to keep conversations active and interesting. She also provides a wide variety of exercises that allow you to practise and improve in different areas of the language. Her teaching approach makes learning enjoyable and effective. An excellent teacher overall!
nardi United Kingdom
very good lesson
Elenina United Kingdom
Very nice conversation, really useful for practing English.
Elizabeth was available and a very nice person!
Simoes2023 United Kingdom
This class with the support materials brought me a deep understanding of the subject of the class.
Simoes2023 United Kingdom
The teacher is dynamic and enthusiastic about what she teaches.
I feel comfortable sharing my doubts during class.
DorisSpiessl United Kingdom
Elizabeth is a great teacher and a fantastic person as well. I like her way of teaching. Not only I could improve my English, but also I m looking forward to talking to her.
Hello! I am English and I live in the South-west of England with my six cats! I have been teaching English on Skype for nine years.
Being the daughter of a journalist and author, language has always been my passion and apart from teaching English, I am also a part-time author and translator.
Qualifications & Experience
Education and Qualifications:
2010 CELTA
2009 Cert. TEFL/TESOL
Work Experience:
2013- Present Online English language school teaching via Skype
2009 -Present Online English language school teaching via Skype
2007- Present Independent translator
English teaching to foreign students covering all aspects of the English language. Specialising in Business English as well as exam preparation for English proficiency exams such as IELTS/TOEFL and the Cambridge Examinations.
Teaching Approach
I use various methods and adapt easily to my students’ needs, encouraging self-confidence which enables them to engage in communication. I always try to find solutions if there is a problem by giving clear and specific examples and explanations of certain situations. I believe that learning a language should be a fun and enjoyable adventure and an opportunity to share with each other our culture, customs and traditions.
I specialise in business English having run my own manufacturing company for twenty years before qualifying as a teacher of English as a foreign language. In my spare time I enjoy studying French, a language I have been learning for more than seventeen years. I like reading, theatre and current affairs.
Thank you for reading this brief introduction and I look forward to helping you master the English language
Bonjour ! Je suis anglaise et j'habite dans le sud-ouest de l'Angleterre au bord de la mer avec mes six chats !
Je donne des cours d'anglais sur Skype depuis neuf ans. Je suis également écrivaine et traductrice .
Qualifications & Experience
Education and Qualifications
2010 CELTA
2009 Cert. TEFL/TESOL
Work Experience:
2013- Present Online English language school teaching via Skype
2009 -Present Online English language school teaching via Skype
2007- Present Independent translator
English teaching to foreign students covering all aspects of the English
language. Specialising in Business English as well as exam preparation for English
proficiency exams such as IELTS/TOEFL and the Cambridge Examinations.
Teaching Approach
J'enseigne également l'anglais des affaires. Je donne des cours particuliers aux adultes de tous les niveaux. Mon approche est centrée sur la demande de l'apprenant, ma méthode est interactive. J'adapte mon enseignement pour être au plus proche des besoins de l'étudiant. J'ai beaucoup de patience et je tente toujours de trouver des solutions s'il y a un problème, en donnant des explications claires.
J'encourage au maximum la confiance en soi afin que mes élèves se sentent à leur aise pour prendre des risques et se lancer dans la communication. Je vous aiderai à maîtriser tous les aspects de la langue, à enrichir votre vocabulaire et vous suggérerai de nouvelles façons de vous exprimer. Il est également l'occasion de partager avec l'autre une culture et ainsi de suite.
Au plaisir de bientôt travailler avec vous et de vous aider à acquérir une parfaite maîtrise de la langue anglaise !
Arianna 
Elenina