Maria Johnston Johnston

What I can help with:
? Grammar (my speciality!) — tenses, agreements, pronouns, sentence building and word order, explained clearly and practised in a way that sticks
? Exam prep + grade boosting — question types, timings, what examiners want, and how to avoid common mistakes
? Writing — planning and building stronger answers using higher-level structures
? Speaking / Oral exams — role plays, photo cards and conversation prep, plus full mock speaking exams with feedback
? Listening + reading — techniques for understanding under time pressure and improving quickly
? Films/plays/literature support — strong revision notes for any set content

Resources I use:

Past papers + mark schemes

Exam-board style writing/translation practice

Topic-based vocabulary lists aligned to GCSE themes

GCSE textbooks/workbooks matched to level

Custom revision packs (typed + printable): topic notes, phrase banks, sentence starters, model answers

Homework each week (manageable and useful) + speaking prompts between sessions
Everything can be provided typed, printed, or digital depending on the student’s learning style.