About

About Me

Alison Findlay

English Teacher, EAP Practitioner, and IELTS Instructor

I hold a CELTA qualification from Cambridge English and I’m passionate about helping students unlock the power of language and communication.

With more than 6 years of experience, I teach general English to learners at all levels, and I specialise in helping students navigate the journey towards academic success.

Before embarking on a teaching career, I earned a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Kent in England, and this was followed by a career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Crafting clear, concise texts, writing articles for publication, and mastering academic vocabulary are just some of the skills that I teach. I can guide you in the required language skills for your transition to an academic environment, or to help you refine your existing academic English skills.

As a certified IELTS instructor, I understand the exam format and scoring criteria, and I can equip you with the test-taking strategies and language skills necessary to achieve your desired IELTS band score.

I hold a Certificate in Online Tutoring and provide courses in academic and general English that are interactive, flexible, AND personalised, and which incorporate a wide variety of resources and activities.

Location

Based in Switzerland, I provide online English tuition.

Face-to-Face tuition can be provided at the workplace, where practicable.

My Teaching

I use a variety of tools and resources to create courses that are relevant and dynamic. My goal is to create engaging lessons and a supportive environment where students feel comfortable taking risks, exploring the language, and directing their own learning.

Ready to embark on your English language journey?

Here's what my students say

I’ve been taking English lessons with Alison for about a year. I’m an architectural photographer. Next to my camera, English is one of the most important tools for my professional work. Thanks to Alison, my spoken and written English are both improving rapidly. I’m so grateful to have such an experienced and attentive tutor.

Alison is an experienced and very supportive teacher, who teaches at a steady pace – not rushed. She gives many examples. Her lessons are never boring. I would definitely recommend her lessons.

I enjoy taking lessons with Alison. I have learned many things – reading, writing, listening. Also prepositions, describing people and things. Conversation too. Thank you for teaching me.