Joseph - Classical literature tutor - London
1st lesson free
Joseph - Classical literature tutor - London

The profile of Joseph and their contact details have been verified by our experts

Joseph

  • Rate Rs 2,537
  • Response 1h
Joseph - Classical literature tutor - London
  • 5 (1 review)

Rs 2,537/h

1st lesson free

Contact

1st lesson free

1st lesson free

  • Classical literature
  • Latin

Oxford University student teaching Latin and Ancient Greek for years 7-13 and preparing Classics and ML applicants for all parts of the Oxbridge admissions process. All 9s at GCSE. All A*s at A-level

  • Classical literature
  • Latin

Lesson location

About Joseph

After achieving all grade 9s (A*s) at GCSE, I obtained three A*s in Latin, Ancient Greek and French at A-level. I am currently studying Classics and French at The Queen’s College, Oxford University.

As a recent secondary school student myself, I believe that I am best placed to relate to my students. I understand the challenges and stresses of school life and therefore endeavour to implement a teaching approach that is both personal and practical. I believe that my success in public examinations was in large part due to strong study, revision, and exam techniques. Drawing from my personal experiences as a student, I aim to teach these techniques to my students (including all the tips and tricks that are commonly overlooked), enabling them to raise their grades not only in Latin, Greek or French but across the board.

I am intensely passionate about my subjects and can only hope that this passion is infectious. My areas of interest lie in linguistics, more specifically the reconstruction of Proto-Indo-European (about which I wrote an essay that was Highly Commended in the prestigious Fitzwilliam College Cambridge Ancient World and Classics Essay Competition 2024), and the development of late Latin into early French. I have a particular love for poetry and my favourite classical authors are Homer, Catullus, Horace and Vergil. As for French, I enjoy the writings of the 16th century French literary group known as La Pléiade (especially Joachim du Bellay) as well as those of more modern symbolist poets, such as Baudelaire and Rimbaud.

In my spare time I enjoy running and reading poetry.

See more

About the lesson

  • Lower Secondary
  • O-level
  • Lower Six
  • +1
  • levels :

    Lower Secondary

    O-level

    Lower Six

    Upper Six

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

I teach Latin, Ancient Greek and French for years 7-13. Within this scope, I cater to a wide variety of abilities to suit the student’s individual needs, be it 13+, GCSE, A level, University admissions or simply summer work in preparation for the coming academic year. In particular, I have an excellent understanding of the Oxbridge admissions process, including Personal Statement, admissions tests, written work, and interview. As a recent successful applicant I know what works and what doesn’t and can demystify what can otherwise be an intimidatingly confusing and opaque process.

I take a holistic approach to my teaching of languages, with a focus on the development of skills (such as essay writing, literary analysis and translation) rather than on the acquisition of specific knowledge. I understand the challenges of these subjects from a student perspective and aim to meet students at their level, concentrating on practical approaches, tips and tricks that they can use to excel in their studies. I am keen to adapt my teaching style to suit the student’s individual needs, but think that lessons that are highly interactive, with lots of opportunities for practice and questions, work best.

Ultimately, I believe that learning can and should be fun, and that enjoyment goes hand in hand with success. I am very passionate about my subjects and hope that that passion rubs off on my students too!

See more

Rates

Rate

  • Rs 2,537

Pack prices

  • 5h: Rs 12,685
  • 10h: Rs 25,370

online

  • Rs 2,537/h

Travel

  • + Rs 5

free lessons

The first free lesson with Joseph will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

  • 1h

Similar Classical literature teachers in London

  • Abidah

    London, United Kingdom & Online

    5 (79 reviews)
    • Rs 6,025/h
    • 1st lesson free
  • Elspeth

    London, United Kingdom & Online

    5 (17 reviews)
    • Rs 5,708/h
    • 1st lesson free
  • Mary

    Stroud, Australia & Online

    5 (11 reviews)
    • Rs 3,473/h
    • 1st lesson free
  • Dr Fouzia

    London, United Kingdom & Online

    5 (39 reviews)
    • Rs 6,977/h
    • 1st lesson free
  • Roberto

    Paris 6e, France & Online

    5 (28 reviews)
    • Rs 2,706/h
  • Marié

    Pretoria, South Africa & Online

    5 (11 reviews)
    • Rs 810/h
    • 1st lesson free
  • Déborah

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom & Online

    5 (19 reviews)
    • Rs 2,537/h
  • Anne-Sophie

    Paris 11e, France & Online

    5 (21 reviews)
    • Rs 1,624/h
  • José

    Toulouse, France & Online

    5 (33 reviews)
    • Rs 1,083/h
  • Dr Josh

    Colchester, United Kingdom & Online

    5 (25 reviews)
    • Rs 2,537/h
    • 1st lesson free
  • Harriet

    Cambridge, United Kingdom & Online

    5 (13 reviews)
    • Rs 4,123/h
    • 1st lesson free
  • Grace

    Tampa, United States & Online

    4.9 (8 reviews)
    • Rs 1,135/h
    • 1st lesson free
  • Rupert

    Watford, United Kingdom & Online

    5 (9 reviews)
    • Rs 4,123/h
    • 1st lesson free
  • Irène

    Nice, France & Online

    5 (11 reviews)
    • Rs 2,165/h
    • 1st lesson free
  • Alexander

    London, United Kingdom & Online

    5 (5 reviews)
    • Rs 9,514/h
    • 1st lesson free
  • Robert

    London, United Kingdom & Online

    5 (13 reviews)
    • Rs 6,279/h
    • 1st lesson free
  • Alaa

    Richmond Hill, Canada & Online

    5 (64 reviews)
    • Rs 2,527/h
  • Naazima

    Edmonton, Canada & Online

    5 (11 reviews)
    • Rs 2,022/h
    • 1st lesson free
  • Mauro

    Bologna, Italy & Online

    5 (25 reviews)
    • Rs 1,083/h
    • 1st lesson free
  • Timothy

    Melbourne, United States & Online

    5 (9 reviews)
    • Rs 2,366/h
    • 1st lesson free
  • See Classical literature tutors