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Fiona💫 University tutor | Art history PhD | Study & work abroad | IELTS TOEFL Academic writing

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281HKDSE Sessions Completed

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🎯 Born in Hong Kong & raised in the UK; British pronunciation 🎯 IB international school graduate; PhD History of Art 🎯 5 yrs of teaching experience at the University & as an examiner 🎯 7 yrs of experience teaching English & history in both the UK and Hong Kong 🎯Academic writing, IELTS & TOEFL; Expats moving abroad; Conversation classes 🌈IELTS / TOEFL/ Academic writing classes: 📌 Essay-writing at University level, University application, Report-writing for work, IELTS TOEFL practice questions 📌 Learn to structure your argument and support your ideas with research 📌 Brainstorming, Essay plan, Free writing practices 📌 Revision notes provided after class 🌟 My Experience: I have published articles in academic journals and delivered presentations at international conferences 🌈Classes for expats moving abroad: 📌Mock interviews for work, school admission, and immigration 📌Casual daily conversations (small talk) 📌Travel English: Making bookings, eating out, meeting new friends 📌Argumentative & academic discussions: Expressing opinions and responding to questions 📌University admission counselling: CV, cover letter & personal statement checking 📌Discussions will be based on editorial, news articles, common interview questions, videos, etc. 📌Learning to integrate into the new living/ learning environment 🌟 My Experience: I have helped numerous international students who moved to the UK with their studies. I am especially familiar with the British university system. 🌈Speaking / Presentation / Story-telling classes (suitable for school students and adults): 📌Preparation for presentations and speeches to speak with confidence 📌Practices on various themes and topics of interest 📌Pick up new words through games and discussions 📌 Public speaking and impromptu speaking 🌈How long will it take until I see the results? 🔔 IELTS TOEFL students: - On average it takes around 3 months to improve by 0.5 band score (for IELTS) and 20 scores (for TOEFL), but we will focus on common phrases/ vocabulary, typical exam questions, and transferrable exam skills to help you reach your goal faster - I have had students who could move up by 1 band score in their IELTS in just 3 months! 🔔 Conversation/ Living & studying abroad students: - It usually takes years of practice to become fluent in a language, but you actually only need to know around 800 words to be able to hold an English conversation! - We will focus on common words, expressions, and situations - Get to know the culture of the English-speaking world and how to think like an English speaker - Learn how to make English a part of your daily life - With enough practice, you should be able to speak English with confidence in around 4-5 months! 🎓Undergraduate & Postgraduate Writing/ Speaking classes: - Get feedback for your essays and assignments from a professional University tutor - Learn to plan and structure your essay - Learn research skills for university-level courses - Practice for presentations/ conferences/ oral exams *** For undergraduate and postgraduate level courses, prices may vary depending on students' level and subjects. Please contact me before you book your trial class. 💖I can tailor the courses according to your needs. Drop me a message for more information!💖 🌈What to expect in the 25-min trial lesson: ✅ We will set achievable learning goals ✅ Identify potential areas of improvement ✅Set a lesson plan together ❗️Classroom Rules ❕ ↘️ Bring your pen and a notebook for note-taking. ↘️ Always check your connection and devices before class starts. ↘️ Cancel the class 24 hours before class. If you have to cancel a class within 24 hours, be sure you notify me through AT Chat ⚠️Important Notice⚠️ ↘️ Please be punctual. The tutor will only wait in the classroom for 15 mins. If students do not turn up to class without prior notice, the session will still be charged. ↘️ If you have urgent matters (like illness or work emergencies), you can schedule a make-up class for $3 USD. Please send me a message.
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Group Lessons

Around 40% off compared to 1-on-1 lessons🔥 Limited discount seats!
Teacher Fiona's group lessons👥 🎉 40% off 🎉 Group Class A (for students): 🌍 English Explorers: 20 Amazing Topics That Will Change How You See the World🌍 A fun English learning journey where students explore mysteries, science, art, nature, and the world around them while building vocabulary, speaking skills, and confidence. 🕵️ Week 1–2: Mysteries Waiting to Be Solved Bermuda Triangle, Stonehenge, and the world’s greatest mysteries 🌏 Learn fascinating stories behind mysterious places and events 🌏 “Do you believe it or not?” and share opinions in English 🔬 Week 3–4: The Genius Minds That Changed Our Lives From the light bulb to the internet — how inventions changed the world 🌏 Discover famous inventors and their amazing creations 🌏 Learn how scientific ideas become real inventions 🎨 Week 5–6: Become an Art Museum Explorer Explore famous paintings, artists, and hidden stories behind artworks 🌏 Discover famous artists and their masterpieces 🌏 Go to a virtual art museum 🐾 Week 7–8: The Weirdest Creatures on Earth From deep-sea monsters to amazing survival skills 🌏 Discover unusual animals and their special abilities 🌏 Learn vocabulary about habitats, food chains, and nature 📺 Week 9–10: Behind the TV Screen How stories, characters, and special effects are created 🌏 Explore different types of TV shows and movies 🌏 Discuss favourite shows and explain personal opinions 🚀 Week 11–12: Journey to the Outer Space Planets, astronauts, black holes, and the universe 🌏 Learn about space discoveries and amazing facts 🌏 Build vocabulary about planets, galaxies, and space travel 🌊 Week 13–14: The Hidden World Under the Ocean The deepest places on Earth and creatures we barely know 🌏 Discover ocean animals and underwater environments 🌏 Learn how oceans affect our planet 🧠 Week 15–16: The Superpower Inside Your Brain Memory, dreams, emotions, and how we learn 🌏 Discover how the brain works in everyday life 🌏 Discuss how to improve memory and study skills 🏰 Week 17–18: Amazing Places Around the World Natural wonders, ancient cities, and unbelievable landmarks 🌏 Explore famous places and cultures around the world 🌏 Create a travel presentation in English 🤖 Week 19–20: Robots, AI and Tomorrow’s World How technology may change our future 🌏 Learn about robots, artificial intelligence, and future inventions 🌏 Share ideas: “What will life be like in 2050?” 🌟 Learn English. Discover the World. Become a Global Thinker. Contact Teacher Fiona for more details 🌟 Group Class B (for adults): 🇬🇧 10 Things You Need to Know to Start Small Talk in the UK 🇬🇧 (10 weeks) For anyone living in the UK or anyone who simply wants to improve their conversation skills, this course helps you learn English through British culture, everyday conversations, and the hidden rules of how Brits communicate. This is not just a speaking class — you’ll learn how British people think, what they talk about, and how to join conversations naturally. Week 1 🌧️ The British Weather: The Conversation Starter That Never Dies 🍀 Why Brits talk about the weather so much (and why it’s not boring!) 🍀 How to answer “How are you?” naturally like a Brit 🍀 Easy ways to start conversations with anyone Week 2 💼 British Workplace Small Talk 🍀 How British colleagues start casual conversations 🍀 Useful phrases for chatting at work 🍀 The culture behind being polite and friendly in the workplace Week 3 💬 How to Never Run Out of Things to Say 🍀 How to keep conversations flowing naturally 🍀 How to ask follow-up questions like a local 🍀 How Brits move from small talk to real conversations Week 4 📍 From Your Local Area to Travel 🍀 Why Brits love talking about places they’ve visited 🍀 How to recommend places and share experiences 🍀 Natural phrases for talking about your town, holidays and trips Week 5 👨‍👩‍👧 Talking About Family 🍀 How Brits talk about family in everyday situations 🍀 Useful questions and responses 🍀 Understanding personal boundaries in British culture Week 6 📺 TV, Films & British Pop Culture 🍀 How entertainment becomes a conversation starter 🍀 Popular British shows, references and cultural topics 🍀 How to share opinions naturally in English Week 7 ⚽ Sports Talk 🍀 Why sport is such a big part of British culture 🍀 How to talk about football and other popular sports 🍀 Key phrases to join casual sports conversations Week 8 🍽️ Food Talk: More Than Just “Fish and Chips” 🍀 How food connects people in British culture 🍀 Talking about restaurants, cafés and recommendations 🍀 Natural phrases Brits use when discussing food Week 9 😂 British Humour & Jokes 🍀 How sarcasm and teasing work in British culture 🍀 Understanding jokes without feeling confused 🍀 How to use humour naturally in conversations Week 10 📰 What’s Trending in the UK Right Now? 🍀 Discuss a popular UK topic or news story of the week 🍀 Learn how Brits share opinions politely 🍀 Build confidence discussing real-life topics ✨ Contact Teacher Fiona for more details ✨ Group Class C (for students): Reading classes for students with different levels (from age 6 to 17) 📖📚 ⭐ Boost your speaking and listening with guided reading ⭐ Learn with lessons based on the UK school curriculum ⭐ Discover English through fun and powerful stories ⭐ Build strong vocabulary by reading aloud ⭐ Grow confidence through interactive discussions Reading text examples📚: 📘 Beginner: The Cat in the Hat 🎩, Winnie-the-Pooh 🐻🍯 📗 Intermediate: Peter Pan 🧚‍♂️, Charlotte's Web 🐷🕸️ 📕 Advanced: Animal Farm 🐖⚖️ (Lesson dates and times are flexible. Please contact Teacher Fiona for more details)
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3 HKDSE course reviews

  • Jenelle
    Jul 21, 2026
    Really helpful, she pointed out every strange word or words that are not precise enough for me in both writing and speaking. I recieved many suggestions on how I can improve my English.
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    Anonymous
    Jul 6, 2026
    Ms. Fiona is a really awesome teacher where I can immediately fix my writing problems by pointing out the things to improve straightfowardly and quickly. : )
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Performance History

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Experience

  • 2021 till now

    History and Philosophy Tutor

    The Brilliant Club Scholars Programme

  • 2020 till now

    Art History Seminar Tutor

    University of Leeds

  • 2018 - 2019

    English Tutor

    A-Z Learning Treehouse

  • 2016 - 2017

    English Teacher

    HKUGA Primary School

Education

  • 2019 - 2019

    History of Art Certificate Uploaded

    University of Leeds

Experience
  • 2021 till now

    History and Philosophy Tutor

    The Brilliant Club Scholars Programme

  • 2020 till now

    Art History Seminar Tutor

    University of Leeds

  • 2018 - 2019

    English Tutor

    A-Z Learning Treehouse

  • 2016 - 2017

    English Teacher

    HKUGA Primary School

Education
  • 2019 - 2019

    History of Art Certificate Uploaded

    University of Leeds

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Lesson duration

  • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
  • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
  • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).

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Refund policy

  • Please click “Report Issue” if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
  • If the teacher doesn’t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.
How to book
  • After buying courses, you can book them according to the teacher’s schedule.
  • If “Instant Tutoring” shows on the teacher’s profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
  • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.
Lesson duration
  • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
  • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
  • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).
Instructions
  • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click “My Lessons” to find your class, click “Go to class”, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
  • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.
Refund policy
  • Please click “Report Issue” if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
  • If the teacher doesn’t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.

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