Helen Newton, Languages tutor

27/08/2025

This is a great article. Languages have given me confidence, communication skills, analytical skills and some amazing opportunities.
Google translate and AI tools are just not the same. It's not immersion into a different culture and language, and that's where the magic lies.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/aug/23/reality-check-britain-speak-learn-languages-gcse

18/04/2025

Fancy brushing up your French conversation? Come and join us at the Heritage rooms in Heighington!
When? First Friday of the month 1pm - 3pm.
Where? Thomas Garrett Heritage Rooms, Heighington, LN4 1RS.
Who? These sessions are for intermediate to advanced learners of French, who want to improve conversational skills.
What? A text or news article will be sent to learners each month, and we will base the session aound that. This will include some culture, grammar, vocabulary and listening work, as well as conversation.
How much? £10 per session, pay as you go.
Message me to reserve your place and to find out more.

04/07/2024

Announcement:
I will be stopping tutoring from the end of July, as I will be starting a new role. Many thanks for all of your support.

05/06/2024

Unfortunately the conversation class will not be running, due to lack of interest. Please message me if you would like to book on for future courses.

01/04/2024

Poisson d'avril = April fool 's day. Pinning a paper fish onto someone's back is a traditional April fool joke in France.
Have you had any good tricks played on you today?

31/03/2024

Joyeuses Pâques!
Frohe Ostern!

Did you know that in France, les Cloches de Pâques (Easter bells) bring the Easter eggs and that in Germany there is an Easter egg tree, where decorated eggs are hung on trees?
What are your Easter traditions?

22/03/2024

I have the following sessions available over Easter for GCSE French and German revision:

Saturday 30th March ~ 07:00 - 08:00 and 08:00 - 09:00
Sunday 31st March ~ 07:00 - 08:00
Wednesday 3rd April ~ 19:00 - 20:00
Sunday 7th April ~ 08:00 - 09:00 and 17:00 - 18:00
Saturday 13th April ~ 07:00 - 08:00 and 08:00 - 09:00

Either message me to book, or sign up here

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