Modern Languages

Olivier is a French native speaker who has over 20 years’ experience of teaching modern language in the UK, at various levels, including 6 years as Head of French. He has taught French and Spanish in preparatory and secondary schools , 6th Form Colleges and Further Education institutions. He also works at the French Institute, where he teaches general and specialized courses, on site or online. He is an IGCSE and A Level examiner for the Edexcel exam board, as well as a certified assessor for the DELF exam. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, hiking,  swimming, running, cooking and travelling.

A native German speaker, Marion Adler graduated from Middlesex University and has taught GCSE and A Level German since 2002, with a strong track record of success in both one-to-one and classroom settings. Marion believes learning a language cannot be done in isolation and needs to be part of a larger realm of study which encompasses culture, history, art, film and literature. She has extensive experience coaching her students to achieve their full potential and particularly enjoys helping students boost their confidence in preparation for their exams. Marion has also successfully prepared A Level students for university admissions interviews including Oxbridge applications. Nothing gives Marion more joy than seeing young people succeed.

Since growing up in Australia, Dianne has lived and taught in France, Israel and Turkey. In Britain she has had many years’ experience teaching EFL, IELTS, ESOL and EAP to international teenage and adult students at secondary and tertiary level, including at Middlesex, Worcester and Queen Mary universities. She taught IB English B and Social Anthropology at the International School of London and was an IB examiner as well as an oral examiner for ESOL Skills for Life. She loves learning about her students’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds