“Gillian has taught French/German across Key Stage 2 in our school since September 2004 and given our children an excellent introduction to modern foreign languages. To teachers, pupils and parents it is clear that the children in the school really enjoy her lessons, and this was confirmed during a recent OFSTED inspection. Her lessons are a pleasant melange of teaching styles with the kinaesthetic, the auditory and the visual learner all well catered for.”
“The language skills she teaches children tend to be delivered through the prism of the French/German culture. Gillian’s passion for her subject is evident and can now be seen within the school, through displays and key words, which allow children to practice their French/German outside the parameters of the lesson.”
Ms Caroline Wood, Head, St Patrick’s R.C. Primary School, Elland
“I have found working with Gillian Leah of Leah Language Services flexible and fun. As the Assistant to a very busy Chief Executive, I need to have a teacher that can fit around the needs of the business. The requirement to learn German specific to certain circumstances meant that my teacher had to be open to suggestions, and Gillian adapted her working style to my needs as a student.”
“Gillian made sure that her teaching style was always original, and was quick to test the learnings in an indirect way following the previous week’s lesson. I would be quick to recommend Leah Language Services to other individuals within businesses”.
Amy Wright, PA to Chief Executive of Otto UK
“Leah Language Services conducted courses in French, German, Spanish and Italian and the students found the lessons, both educational and enjoyable. They learnt the languages using a variety of teaching methods including role-play, games, videos, ICT to name but a few, which the students found helpful and fun.”
“I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Leah Language Services to other companies, who need training in foreign languages, whether that be on a one-to-one or group basis.”
Yvonne Bromyard, TUC Learning Centre, Nestle UK Ltd, Halifax
“Our company offered any interested staff, the chance to have subsidised Spanish lessons one lunchtime a week. Gillian has been teaching a group of us now for the last 20 weeks, & was open to suggestions on the structure & format of the lessons. We mostly wanted to be able to use conversational Spanish on holiday, so Gillian incorporated ordering food & drink, travelling, shopping & booking a hotel into our lessons.”
“We have also covered general topics such as the weather, family, greetings as well as the basics such as the alphabet & numbers. Lessons have included quizzes in Spanish, games, role play & listening to tapes. This has kept the classes original & fun. Personally, I can’t wait to go on holiday & order my first meal in Spanish!”
“Gillian’s lessons would be ideal for any company wanting to offer a productive & enjoyable incentive to their staff.”
Mrs Billy Howarth, Group Credit Manager, JLA
“Gillian made the group French lessons very interesting, enjoyable and relevant to our business . From January to June 2008 we learnt basic words progressing through to being able to conduct a full telephone conversation and write emails. Gillian also taught our CEO and Managing Director who would drop in to the lesson at their convenience.”
“I would highly recommend Leah Language Services to gain a better understand of the French language, who made the lessons fun, whilst having the added benefit of a teacher who can travel to you and is very patient.”
Rob Kay, Projects Manager, Parcelnet
“Gillian was able to work on a weekly diary basis, which fitted in well with my frequent trips to Germany. She was flexible and very patient and understanding. Importantly, she was able to give me a real insight into the culture of the German people and their country. We worked from a basic level coursebook and a CD, therefore I was able to continue learning German in between the lessons. In our lessons, we covered many topics and carried out numerous roleplays, which were always set at an appropriate level.”
“I found the lessons, both informative and interesting and would not hesitate to recommend Leah Language Services to other companies.”
Mac Rai, Managing Director, Workwear Clothing Ltd, Bradford
“Gillian was able to supply me with a native Italian teacher in a very short space of time, when they are in great demand.”
“I very much enjoyed learning Italian and the lessons were very informative and enjoyable. Another Italian teacher also furthered my interest and love of the language. Although the lessons were on a weekly diary basis, which took into consideration my business trips and meetings, I was still able to have an intensive programme of lessons, over quite a long period of time.”
“I would recommend Leah Language Services to other companies, as amongst other things, it is reliable, flexible and has a high standard of teaching.”
David Bullard, Finance Director, Batoyle Freedom Group Ltd, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield