English Language Tuition  & IELTS Preparation Training

Your English Tutor in Brisbane

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Please note that Tish is not available 1 - 14 April 2013. Thank you!

NEWS: Tish volunteered in Samoa 14 - 29 September 2012. You can read more about her trip here.



 Name  Native Language
 Country of Birth
 Nationality
 Current Residency
 English Style
 Patricia (Tish)
 English  England  New Zealander
 Australia  New Zealand, Australian, British


Current "Blue Card" holder.  ABN: 46 627 495 503


Student Testimonials



Cathy (Hong Kong)

"I strongly recommend people who are seeking to obtain a score of 7 or higher in IELTS to work with Tish immediately. Prior to a lesson with Tish, I took IELTS for few times and I always obtained either a score of 6.5 or 6 in writing task. So, I took lessons with Tish within 2 weeks. After that, I finally got a score of 7 in writing. Tish is an excellent teacher with good communication skills which I always feel comfortable and productive during and after each lesson. Thank you so much, Tish."  

Evelina (Australia/Russia)

"Myself and a friend of mine suddenly found ourselves in a weird situation where we had only 2 weeks to improve our IELTS writing score from notoriously repeating 6.5 to the required 7. A decision was taken to ask an expert for help. If it hadn't been for Patricia, I doubt we would have achieved our goal of scoring 7 in writing. She has been consistent, very motivating and worked precisely on our mistakes. As a result, we've both got 7 in writing after just 2 weeks extensive training under Patricia's control. I am advising her to my friends as well."

Henry (Australia/Vietnam)

"My name is Hoang (Henry) Le. I was desperately in need of obtaining IELTS 7.0 overall for migration purposes in August 2009. Having failed in a few attempts, I decided to contact Patricia (Tish) for IELTS writing and speaking lessons. I chose her among a number of qualified IELTS/English tutors in Brisbane due to her outstanding profile and extraordinary experience as an ESL teacher and IELTS examiner. What a decision! The effective lessons and critical feedback she gave helped me to secure IELTS overall band 8.0 (R: 8.5, L: 8.0, W: 8.0, S: 8.0). Thank you so much for help Tish!"

MJK (Korea/Australia)

"I wanted to say how thankful I am for your support and language feedback. I believe IELTS test is not just a simple English test but it can change peoples' lives.

"I've been studying the test for 8 months and received my feedback from various people who have absolutely no knowledge in the IELTS. You are such an expert in that area and do know what to expect in the writing.

"Now, I can stay in Australia. I love Australia and it became my second home."

Simon (Russia)

"In the previous three IELTS test attempts I did well enough with reading and listening, but got stuck with 6.5 in writing and speaking. While reading and listening skills could be readily improved by self-learning and doing exercises freely available on the web, the advance in writing and speaking required a feedback from an experienced tutor. Moreover, both writing and speaking are evaluated subjectively and one needs an IELTS expert to learn the specific things which are necessary to impress examiners. My acquaintance, who managed to pass IELTS quite easily, recommended me Tish’s courses.

"I am very glad that I took his advice because finally, I got my 7 scores. YES-IELTS is exactly the place for somebody like me who needs 7 in all IELTS modules but cannot reach it because of the gap between 6 or 6.5 and 7 requirements.

"The courses are exceedingly targeted and give all the tricks needed for success. I regret only that my overconfidence prevented me from going for Tish’s tuition from the start of my IELTS preparations. It would have saved me so much time and trouble."

Christina (Australia/China)

"You are an excellent IELTS teacher! You corrected my writing to a whole new level. It just sounds better with all your polishing!"

 

Ken (Australia/China)

"I have completed my courses in the uni and just lodged my application for the permanent residency. Thank you for the help with my IELTS which is very important and critical to me. Wish you well and every success of your business."

 Antony (Australia/India)

"Hi my name is Antony Shelly and, I just finished my Bachelors in Nursing. For the registration purpose I needed a score of 7 in all modules of IELTS.  In three of my previous attempts, each time I got a score of 6.5 in writing. I did not have a clue where I was going wrong in writing, until one of my friends suggested Tish.  On my very next attempt I got a score of 7.5 in writing. She exactly pointed out the mistakes that I was making and suggested strategies to correct them.

"Tish provides classes according to your requirements. She is quite flexible with her classes. If you think you require more training, then I would recommend the whole package which she offers to all students. Moreover, Tish is quite friendly: someone you can easily get along with which makes the learning environment more relaxing and comforting.

"If anyone is experiencing or having doubts about his or her writing skills, then look no further - just go to Tish. I can definitely guarantee that you will pass with flying colours. Thank you Tish for giving me your valuable advice which really paid off."

Matt (Hong Kong)

"Thank you, Tish! If it had not been for your feedback, I couldn't have hit a band 8 in the writing test. Scoring a band 8 - particularly in the writing test - is no easy task. All the same, with the tips given by Tish, I had a firmer grasp of the writing test and knew what areas I needed to work harder on and pay more attention to.

"Tish possesses relevant and invaluable experience in marking essays, and because of this, she gave me feedback and suggestions that helped me improve very quickly and pointed me towards a higher level, enabling me to get a higher band score.

"If you want to improve yourself or want to learn the basics of IELTS writing from scratch, Tish is second to none. I'm sure under Tish's expert guidance, you will make a marked difference. Start preparing for the test earlier, and you will attain your goal very soon!"

Neer (Israel)

"I heard about Tish from Dominic Cole's website (which is most recommended by the way) and actually I feel that taking lessons with Tish was one of my smartest moves on my way to sit the IELTS.

"She has been most helpful in diagnosing my weaknesses as well as my skills.

"Her remarks have been always much detailed and well put in such a way that has always been effective. Thanks Tish."







Employment History & Teaching Experience

 Employer Name
 Country
 Role(s)
 
 English Tutor Brisbane (me)

 
Australia
 
 Author & Tutor: IELTS Writing Preparation Course;

 Tutor: Conversation

 Tutor: After-school homework help

 Tutor: Preparation for school & learning to read

 
 OET Online
 
Australia / Global
 
 Resource Developer: Reading
 
 Tutor: Speaking, Reading, Listening, Writing

 YES! IELTS

 Global

 Website Manager & Director of Studies: e-learning for YES! IELTS

 Tutor: IELTS Writing & IELTS Speaking

 Resource Developer: IELTS Writing

 Language Studies International (LSI), Brisbane

 Australia

 Teacher: General English, Exam Preparation, CAE, IELTS Preparation

 Griffith University English Language Institute

 Australia

 Teacher: Pre-EAP; Teacher: Pre-DEP

 Langports English Language College, Brisbane

 Australia

 Teacher: General English

 Pacific Gateway International College (PGIC), Brisbane

 Australia

 Teacher: General English

 GEOS English Academy, Dublin

 Ireland

 School Manager; Director of Studies

 London College Dublin, Dublin

 Ireland

 Director of Studies

 Language Studies International, Hampstead, London

 England

 Assistant Director of Studies

 Senior Teacher

 Cambridge Exams Teacher

 TOEIC Invigilator

 Teacher: General English

 Teacher: IELTS Coordinator

 Teacher: CPE, CAE, FCE

 Teacher: Business English

 Middlesex University, London

 England

 Examiner

 International House, London

 England

 Examiner

 College of North West London, London

 England

 Teacher: CPE & KET

 FCE Invigilator

 British Council, Tunis

 Tunisia

 Examiner

 Teacher: General English

 Teacher: Business English

 Teacher: Young Learners

 The Body Shop, Head Office, Wellington

 New Zealand

 National Training Manager



Qualifications

 Award

Institution

Year

 ECDL Microsoft "Computer Driving Licence"

 College of Computer Training

 2007

 Examiner Certification

 British Council

 2004

 Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)

 Capital Language Academy

 2002

 Postgraduate Diploma of Teaching

 Wellington College of Education

 2000

 Bachelor of Arts (Education)

 Victoria University of Wellington

 2000




Class Types & Rates

 Program

One-to-one

Pair

Group of 3

 Group of 4 - 6

 
  English Tutoring*
  • IELTS / Cambridge
  • Business English
  • General English
  • Aussie Slang
 
 $85 AUD per hour
 
 $50 AUD per person per hour
 
 $40 AUD per person per hour
 

x
 
  IELTS Writing Course Task 1 - small group class
  • Academic
  • 3 hours per day over 3 days (9 hours total)
  • Maximum 6 students per class 


x
 
x
 
x
 

  $199 per person
 
  IELTS Writing Course Task 2 - small group class
  • Academic or General
  • 3 hours per day over 4 days (12 hours total)
  • Maximum 6 students per class 
  • www.ieltswritingcourse.com
  • Next course: 8 - 11 July 2013

 x

 x

 x
 
  $330 per person

  EARLYBIRD SPECIAL:
 
  $299 per person
 
  IELTS Speaking Tests

 
 $50 per 45 minutes
   

  IELTS Task 2 Writing e- Course
  • with Teacher Support
 
 $252.50 (10 tutorials)
 Click here for information

 
x

x

x

  IELTS Speaking Tests via Skype - Premium


 $150 for 3 tutorials
 Click here for information

 
x
 
x
 
x
 
  IELTS Speaking Tests via Skype - Standard

 
 $75 for 3 tutorials
 Click here for information


 
x
 
x
 
x

 Speaking Classes with Error Correction (via Skype)
  • Including grammar and pronunciation
 
 $50 AUD per 45 minutes

 x

 x

 x

 Conversation Classes

  • Focussing on fluency
  • Brisbane only

 $60 AUD per hour

 $30 AUD per person per hour

 $30 AUD per person per hour

 $30 AUD per person per hour

 English for Customer Service & Sales Skills**

 $50 AUD per hour

 $25 AUD per person per hour

 $25 AUD per person per hour

 $25 AUD per person per hour

 Academic Vocabulary*

 $50 AUD per hour

 $25 AUD per person per hour

 $25 AUD per person per hour

 $25 AUD per person per hour

 Essay Checking

 $25 AUD per 400 words

 x

 x

 x

 CV/Resume Checking

 $25 AUD per CV/Resume

 x

 x

 x

 Beautiful Handwriting*

 $25 AUD per hour

 $15 AUD per person per hour

 x

 x

*Discounts available for advance booking & payment of 10+ tutorials, including FREE initial consultation & planning (up to 30 minutes).

Off-site lessons will incur additional transport costs.

**Minimum of 4 hours required.

All ages welcome. Family groups welcome. Corporate & business one-to-one and groups welcome. Please contact Tish for details on packages and special offers.



Location

At Officeworks in Milton or at your tutor's house: a 5-minute walk from Milton train station (train zone 1).

Lessons at any other location will incur additional transport costs.



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