About Gavin

A PASSION FOR TEACHING

Born and raised in London, a city which I love, I began teaching English a few years after I got my degree in Politics and Sociology at the University of Glasgow.

Teaching English is a passion for me. I love it. It all started many years ago when I got the CELTA qualification and began teaching in various language schools and businesses in London, Buenos Aires and Florence.

During this time I greatly improved my language teaching skills and gained experience in a huge variety of different contexts.

There are three key principles that guide my lessons: enjoyment, strategy and minimal ‘teacher-talk-time’.

• Enjoyment

  Enjoyment is fundamental to the learning process and this is why I try to create a relaxed environment where a variety of interesting topics are discussed.

• Strategy

  Every student needs a personal strategy and a plan for success. The progress of the student must be measured, and if no improvements are being made, the strategy must change.

• Minimal 'teacher-talk-time'

  Lessons should be an opportunity for the student to practise speaking, not the teacher, so it is key that 'teacher-talk-time' is kept to a minimum and the student speaks as much as possible.