PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
My name is Kim, and I am the founder of CasaLingua!
I graduated from Warwick University in 2002 with a BA (Hons) in French and Italian and then spent time working in London whilst studying part time for my MA in Education. I moved to the North-East in 2010 to complete my teaching training at Durham University. I have been teaching Modern Foreign Languages for 14 years now!
At CasaLingua Language School, myself and my team of dedicated tutors deliver a wide range of classes, both in person and online, to adults as well as private lessons to Secondary and Primary aged pupils in French, Spanish and Italian. We can now also offer academic tuition for lesser known languages such as Greek and Latin as well as ESOL. My own children - now 7 and 9 - spent many of their formative years enjoying Italian stories and picture books. They are my language champions and love helping with my events and learning Spanish with their friends at my afterschool club. With language learning, I genuinely believe that there is no such thing as starting too early!
BELIEFS & ETHOS
I am a passionate linguist and love to share my enthusiasm with others. I am diligent and committed to the teaching profession and ensure that my knowledge and practice is current, engaging and personalised. I am friendly, light-hearted and encouraging and I am told that my enthusiasm is infectious - don’t take my word for it, have a look at my reviews! At CasaLingua, my aim is to make learners feel comfortable and relaxed - and this is a goal that I share with my tutors. There is a lot to be said for making learning fun for everyone, not just the little ones. With regular classes, expert tuition and home learning tasks for those who want or need a bit extra, CasaLingua takes the stress out of learning and makes it as easy as possible for you to succeed. Why not give it a go?
KEEPING IT LOCAL
CasaLingua loves working with and supporting local families and businesses. If you are a nursery, school or business in the North-East and you are looking for a professional, experienced teacher to deliver language lessons, after-school clubs, one-off taster sessions, tailor-made training courses or even a French, Spanish or Italian event, get in touch to see what we can offer.
About Casa Lingua
What People Are Saying
“ I am really enjoying the lessons - the class always goes very quickly which is always a good sign😊”
— Sarah B
“Lessons are well balanced, relaxed and fun with everyone made to feel confident to contribute. Really enjoyable .”
— Dan W
“Lessons are very engaging and fun. Kim is lovely. I feel like I've learnt more in a few short lessons than I ever did at school! The kids have taken to it really well too”
— Emma L
“Kim is really engaging and tailors lessons to what I, or my son, would like to learn - he is always excited about what they are doing. Sessions are often games-based which is perfect for young children. I would 100% recommend Kim! .”
— Anna H
FAQs
Which languages do you teach?
We offer tuition in French, Italian and Spanish. Please see my schedule to see which lessons are due to start soon. If you do not see what you are looking for, get in touch - we may still be able to help.
Who are your classes aimed at?
People decide to learn a language for a multitude of reasons, including work, travel as well as pleasure! The beginner’s conversation classes cover the very basics, helping you to build knowledge and gain more confidence when speaking in a foreign language. If you are more advanced, you may wish to check on availability at intermediate level. Finally, if you have very specific requirements and do not feel that a general conversation class would meet your needs, please get in touch as a one-to-one class may be more suitable.
Are you able to work unsupervised with children?
Parents of younger learners usually prefer to stay and learn alongside their children. However, older children and those attending after school club will usually attend by themselves. Our tutors have enhanced DBS clearance.
Do you offer academic tuition?
Many of our tutors have taught GCSE and A-level languages before and are up to date with most course specifications and qualifications. Please just get in touch and tell us what exam board and qualification you/your child is studying for. We will give you an honest answer as to whether we a tutor who can help.
Where are classes/lessons held?
Lessons are taught online or at CasaLingua Language School in Consett.
When do your lessons take place?
You can view and book classes here.
If you notice that there is not an existing session that meets your needs, please get in touch.
How large are the classes?
The conversation classes are usually between 8 and 14, with zoom classes capped at 10. The sessions are informal, fun and interactive. The classes are tailored to the group and everyone is made to feel welcome.
