About Us

Diane Cattermole graduated from the University of Essex with a BA Hons in TEFL and Modern Language s and then went on to take a MA Hons in TEFL and is the owner of Connect to English.

She has a wealth of English teaching experience across a variety of situations which will benefit your language learning needs. With experience ranging from tutoring in Cambridge ESOL to adults of varying backgrounds and nationalities to teaching General English programmes at university, Diane can advise and help you achieve your learning potential.

Diane’s English teaching expertise and knowledge of the latest teaching methodologies means that you can rest assured that the course you choose will be right for you.

At Connect to English we will all work to ensure that, whatever your reason for your English language learning, you will experience it in a friendly and exciting way allowing you  to learn English language while experiencing its diverse culture and people.

You can expect up-to- the-minute teaching methods which are aimed at creating an exciting and authentic communicative language learning environment for you.  You will learn by a mixture of engaging with British culture, media and role play making for an interactive student experience. It is important that you enjoy your lessons and here at Connect to English we are dedicated to making sure that you do that.

 

Our testimonials

Here’s what some of our learners have to say about us:

“Diane is a very reliable and professional teacher.  She is also versatile, organised and adaptable to suit your needs. I recommend her for teaching English and foreign languages” Sue, England.

“The lessons I was given were very important to improve my English. My English teacher was excellent, I  enjoyed her classes a lot. Diane is very professional. I do warmly recommend her classes to everyone interested.” Francesca, Spain

“Diane is an excellent tutor.  I started learning Spanish as a foreign language just over eight weeks ago and it has has been a really satisfying experience” Susan, England

“Diane has been a  great teacher for me and has given me a fantastic new tool to assist in the growth of my business overseas”  Mark, England

 

Pierre Guichard is our French Language and Conversation via Skype tutor. A native French speaker, Pierre is widely experienced with language programmes and has been teaching French for over twenty years.  This is what Pierre says:

“Hello – I am Pierre from Lyon in France. I am 42 and I currently live in St. Austell in Cornwall.  I have been a teacher of French, Italian and Spanish for many years. I will be happy to teach you French via Skype at a time convenient to you.
I can help you in the four skills of  Speaking, Listening, Writing and Reading.
I love travelling and I have been happy to practise my languages during my many trips abroad.
Get in touch soon for a chat!”

Lessons in French with Pierre can be arranged through us  - just leave your details here