One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Seb will be happy to arrange your first English Vocabulary lesson.
Seb
One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Seb will be happy to arrange your first English Vocabulary lesson.
- Hourly rate £40
- Response Time 3h
- Number of students 50+
£40/hr
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- English Vocabulary
- English reading
High pass rates - English 11+, Common Entrance, GCSE English, Creative Writing. £30 per hour ONLINE ONLY.
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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Seb will be happy to arrange your first English Vocabulary lesson.
About Seb
I have been teaching English since 2012.
I hold a postgraduate degree from The University of Cambridge (PGCert in Teaching Creative Writing) and a CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching) and a Masters in Creative Writing and Education from Goldsmiths, University of London.
I help students with English 11+, Common Entrance, GCSE and IELTS by encouraging reading curiosity and boosting their creative writing skills. These lessons are also good for exposing young minds to current affairs - an important element for discursive essay writing for the GCSE Paper 2 questions and the IELTS Part 2 writing task.
My students have got into schools like Clifton College, Kings School and Stowe School as well as universities such as Kings College, UCL, Oxford, Anglia Ruskin, Middlesex, UAL and London Met. In addition, my track record in helping medical graduates enter the NHS, via the IELTS route as Junior doctors who have qualified overseas, is very high.
I have helped students from Japan, China, Turkey, Spain, Greece, France, Italy, Portugal, Poland, UAE, India and Russia achieve their dreams.
I am a published author of the novella Headcase - A Post-truth ghost story and have started to write my second novel, The Book of Thunder and Lightning as part of my Masters in Creative Writing and Education at Goldsmiths University of London.
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I specialize in writing instruction for the IELTS essay part 2 question which is always the hardest to get a high band score in. Although I will also extensively cover all 4 parts of the test.
Here is an overview of what we will go over:
Understand the writing test, write clearly, organise your ideas and use a varied vocabulary.
The IELTS Writing test is designed to assess a wide range of writing skills, including how well you:
Write a response appropriately and organise ideas.
This is the case for whichever version of the IELTS test you are taking. The IELTS Writing test takes 60 minutes. Spend 20 minutes on Task 1, and 40 minutes on Task 2.
You will need to manage your own time, so make sure you move on to Task 2 after 20 minutes.
There are two tasks in the IELTS Writing test. You will be asked to write at least 150 words for Task 1 and at least 250 words for Task 2.
The content of the Writing test is different for IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training tests.
Write in a formal style in the IELTS Academic Writing test.
In Task 1 you will be presented with a graph, table, chart or diagram. You will be asked to describe, summarise or explain the information in your own words. This might involve describing and explaining data, describing the stages of a process or how something works, or describing an object or event.
In Task 2 you will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. You should find the issues interesting and easy to understand.
The topics used in the IELTS General Training Writing test are of general interest.
In Task 1 you will be presented with a situation and asked to write a letter requesting information or explaining the situation. You can write the letter in a personal, semi-formal or formal style.
In Task 2 you will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. You can use a fairly personal style.
I will cover all four parts of the test (reading, speaking, listening, writing) and prepare a course just for your needs. It will be fun and engaging and I will get the score you need!
About Seb
After graduating from University of the Arts London with a BA (Hons) in Communication Seb Duncan went on to work as an Art Director and then later as a Creative Director in advertising where he managed, art directed and wrote advertising scripts for radio and TV and digital media. Along the way, he also started training clients for their marketing and design requirements.
He worked in London for fifteen years and in 2008 went to Dubai as a Creative Director for a multinational advertising agency.
In 2012 he got married and went traveling with his wife and started teaching English with Dubai as a base.
That same year he got a post teaching the academic English course to undergraduates at the Dubai branch of Shiraz University, one of Iran’s most prestigious universities. This was an incredibly challenging job with large classes of terrifyingly bright young adults studying subjects as diverse as Engineering and Architecture to Finance and Chemistry!
A baptism by fire like no other.
Following that, he instructed at three colleges in Dubai as a freelancer. He ended up specialising in Business English, particularly in the areas of presentation skills and writing. He studied the IELTS exam and became the prime instructor for this at another college in Dubai. The classes were huge, but a lot of fun! Once a week the class was divided into a smaller Academic group, which he also planned lessons for and taught. These students were predominantly medical professionals looking to work for the NHS in the UK.
When asked why he should be your English Instructor, Seb says: “Having worked in the advertising industry for almost twenty years, I feel this gives me a natural edge in the education field because of my ability to effectively communicate difficult ideas and concepts in a fun and engaging and above all, memorable way. My approach is very student – centered as a result".
University :
- University of Cambridge - PgCert [Merit]
- Goldsmiths, University of London - Masters [Merit]
- UAL - BA (Hons) [2]
- Stafford House - CELTA [Pass]
Prizes and Scholarships :
My writing has been featured in GodDust, the online showcase of new talent from Goldsmiths University of London Alumni.
My short story, The First Dive was shortlisted for The 2020 Oris Beyond the Dial Essay Contest.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
IELTS teacher at London.
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5 (36 reviews)
Perfect! Seb is an excellent teacher of the writing part of IELTS. I have a few lessons with him, and I am satisfied. I assume that he has been teaching writing tasks in EILTS for years – is well-experienced and understands nuances and can explain them clearly. He taught me different variants of questions and showed precisely how to deal with them. Seb also helps to expand vocabulary, idioms, and the best written expressions for the writing part of IELTS. Highly recommended teacher!
Perfect! Such an amazing experience focused on what I was actually needing! Great teacher! If you need to pass an IELTS exam, get Seb!
Perfect! Sab is an amazing teacher! He is very calm and patient, and he knows many good techniques for teaching. Thanks to him, I have improved my English skills. I highly recommend him as a teacher.
Perfect! Seb is a brilliant teacher. He is kind and really knows how to teach.
Perfect! Seb has really helped my Sudent with her IGCSE English. His lessons are really fun for my student. Her confidence has improved immeasurably.
Perfect! My daughter has been having classes with Seb for a few months now and her exam technique and overall confidence levels have gone up. I would definitely recommend Seb.
Perfect! Subject : 11+ School Exam Preparation
Perfect! Outstanding
Time spent with Seb was a great investment. I found him to be dynamic and an excellent communicator. I thoroughly recommend.
Subject : English
Outcome : Vast improvementPerfect! Subject : English
Perfect! Seb is a great tutor. We’ve had about 5 lessons and they’ve all been very helpful. I will definitely recommend Seb.
Subject : EnglishPerfect! excellent, It worked out for me
In my first IELTS attempt, I scored only 5.5 for writing.
I got Seb as my tutor, and spend 14 sessions (one session in a week ) and it helped me to get a good score.
I really recommend Seb, He teaches you in a very simple way how to structure your essays and correct your mistakes and make you think from a reader's perspective
Subject : English
Outcome : I got the following score
Writing: 7 ,
Listening: 7,
Reading:6 ,
Speaking: 8 ,
Overall: 7.0Perfect! IELTS Academic
He is really patient, understanding and knows how to teach well. Thanks to him I got my desired score in IELTS Academic
Subject : English
Outcome : I passedPerfect! Fantastic writing tutor
I have learnt a lot about writing, being clear and concise and how to structure an essay. I also have learnt a lot about structure and some very useful tips for IELTS. All of this with very interactive lessons and quite engaging. Thank you, Seb!
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : My score improved!Perfect! Excellent IELTS tutor
With my self-study I ended up with the dreadful 6.5 in writing. After only 4 hours with Seb, I have managed 7, which was what I needed. Even though he may not be the cheapest tutor, in my opinion he is one of the best! He also went out of his way to accommodate me after 6pm as I work full time. Thank you very much Seb!
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : Listening 8.5, Reading 8.5, Speaking 8.0, Writing 7.0Perfect! Highly recommend Sebastian to everyone!
Sebastian is a very professional,diligent and punctual teacher! His lessons are always interesting and engaging. Moreover, he is an interesting and well-rounded person, so you will definitely not be bored! I highly recommend Sebastian to everyone, whatever level of English and circumstances you have!
Subject : English
Outcome : With a help of Sebastian, I feel more confident when speaking English.Perfect! Subject : IELTS
Perfect! IELTS preparation
I started studying with Seb a couple of months ago in order to prepare for academic IELTS. I am very happy with the lessons. Seb is a very experienced tutor with a deep insight into IELTS assessment criteria. I improved my skills a lot under his supervision.
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : On 16.07.2020 I took a Computer Version of Academic IELTS and got 8.0Perfect! Very great tutor
I learnt a lot about grammar and tips to score a decent mark in writing from Seb, and he also gave me a lot of suggestion on other papers.
Highly recommend to anyone who wants an expert on writing as well as some advice on other parts
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : Overall 7.5, 7.0 in writingPerfect! A good and professional teacher!
I have been learning with Seb for a month now and he is a good teacher.He is flexible to adapt to my personal needs and design classes and practices according to my level. He has a lot of materials about english learning and shared a lot with me, which i found quite useful!
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : So far so good!Perfect! Great IELTS tutor
Seb is a really great tutor! I was struggling with the writing part (my goal was 7 in Academic IELTS) and with his help I achieved it! During the first lesson he understood what my weakness was and helped me work on it. I would not hesitate to recommend Seb to anyone looking for a reliable and helpful tutor. Seb not only assists the student in finding the best way to tackle issues with the English language but is also accommodating and provides the best tutoring experience.
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : I achieved 7 in writing part!Perfect! Five Star+++++ Highly Recommended
Seb was absolutely amazing, managed to get me through the IELTS writing. Trust the methods and technique he teaches.
The lessons we had had was what I needed. Seb was patient with me and very calm. He would explain and answer queries during the first few lesson he had identified my weak points and got to work to fix them. He has great experience to input to improve your IELTS writing. Seb has taken my writing to another level!
Honestly cannot speak highly enough of Seb and his teaching methods.THANK YOU!
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : Passed my IELTS and validationPerfect! Highly recommended
I needed to achieve an overall score of 6.5 for academic purposes. I had taken the exam three times unsuccessfully, so I decided to contact a certified teacher.
Seb is a trustworthy and very kind person, who is able to make each class pleasant. He has the ability to grasp students' weaknesses immediately so he gets right to the point efficiently.
After having contacted him, I achieved my target in just two weeks!
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : excellentPerfect! Great tutor
Seb is a great tutor! I was struggeling with the writing part of the exam (I needed a score of 7 in this part of the test and I was stuck on 6.5) . In our first session he managed to spot my main problem and after 3 more sessions I've Finally got the needed score on my writing task (7 with a total score of 8). I have to say that I felt unsure about my performance but I stuck to Seb's plan and it worked.
So if you are looking for a great tutor to get you on the right track (especially if you don't understand what doesn't work) Seb is your guy.
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : I got my desired score (Total 8, 7 on the writing part).Perfect! Amazing and most valuable tutor!
Seb is a great tutor!
He was recommended by a friend and I'm certainly doing the same.
He made a quick assessment of my strengths and weaknesses as soon as we started. He proceeded to focus the training on what needed developing, coming up with creative ways to test me and improve my skills and knowledge.
My main priority was getting ready for the writing tasks, and he delivered a splendid service!
From truly understanding the question to dwelling into elaborating complex sentences and ways of linking them, he prepared me for every possible question.
Without him, I would not have been able to achieve my desired marks. With him, and in as few as 3 sessions, I was able to get an average score of 8.0!
Thank you Seb!
Highly recommended!
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : Passed my IELTS exam with distinction, with an average of 8.0!Perfect! Subject : IELTS
Perfect! Highly recommended!!!
I can honestly say my result is thanks to Seb with an overall score of 8.5! As a doctor i needed 7+ in each part and couldn't reach it on my own. Through the course I felt a marked improvement, his remarks and lessons were on point and addressed writing issues clearly and accurately. So if you are browsing for a teacher you can stop here!
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : Recieved the score i needed!Perfect! Subject : IELTS
Perfect! An exellent IELTS tutor
I am very please with my progress in academic writing. Seb has helped me to improve my grammar, to better structure the essays and to keep focus on the topic. Personally, I like his teaching methods which provide a clear guidance and help where it's needed. Seb is a highly professional and very patient tutor.
Subject : Maths
Outcome : With my tutor's help I hope to score minimum 7.5 in writingPerfect! Excellent IELTS teacher !
Lessons really helped me to learn where I was going wrong on the writing task. Lots of homework. Very good teacher! Would definitely recommend!
Subject : Maths
Outcome : IELTSPerfect! IELTS Writing task expert
Seb helped me with my General IELTS Writing task 2.
He is very clear with the structure of the essay and also helps with the grammar.
Seb also assists with thinking of ideas from various points of views which helps in the reasoning part of the task.
He is professional with his work and gives honest feedback about our preparation.
I would highly recommend him in assisting with the preparation of writing task-2.
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : Waiting for ResultPerfect! AN AMAZING TUTOR
I think he is one of the best tutors I've ever had, because he was able to explain things very clearly. Seb really knows all the aspects of IELTS exam. And I really believe students will be able to learn a lot from him because like I said he is one of the best.
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : 7.5Perfect! Great Tutor!
Seb is a very experienced & enthusiastic tutor. He quickly assessed my strengths and weaknesses and adapted our lessons accordingly. As a result, I've seen the quality of my essays and reports improve from the very first day and I feel a lot more confident when writing in general. On top of that, his lessons are very dynamic and interesting, which is great when it comes to writing. I would definitely recommend him as a tutor.
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : Waiting for scorePerfect! IELTS Preparation
Seb is a very good tutor, he has identify quickly my weakness. He has helped me to understand my weakness but also what is required. Highly recommended
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : Exam on the 15/12Perfect! Fantastic tutor
I highly recommend Seb, he has been an excellent tutor. I am aiming for a 7.5 in the academic writing for task 2 IELTS. He quickly highlighted the areas in which I needed to improve on and gave me the structure to do so. Worthy every penny!
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : IELTSPerfect! Best tutor
Seb is a great teacher and i will recommend to anyone who wants to sit IELTS. Seb identified my weaknesses immediately and he led me to the right direction.
Seb is by far the best tutor i ever had.
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : IELTSPerfect! Best tutor
I have just got a 7 average on my IELTS exam. Seb really identified the weak points of my writing. His instructions and techniques to improve them were very clear and easy to follow. My essay planning and timing were improved as well as my grammar. I would thoroughly recommend him as your tutor.
Subject : IELTS
Outcome : Listening:7 Writing:6,5 Reading:6,5 Speaking: 8 overall: 7View more reviews
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