Owen
University of Oxford
German and Russian 
4th Year
17About Me
Hi there, I’m Owen a 4th year German and Russian student at Oxford University. I’ve been tutoring for two years now and enjoy the process of helping students reach their full academic potential.
I understand that learning languages in school is a difficult task and often needs tailored help for the individual rather than the class. I focus on building confidence in grammar and vocabulary, which when taught correctly are the key to understanding any language.
I endeavour to create a relaxed but focused atmosphere, in which it is encouraged for the student to make mistakes – this shows me that they are pushing themselves. In language, it is fundamental to make mistakes in order to learn – we all did when we learnt our first language. I then build upon this, tailoring sessions to the student in order to reinforce areas in which they are less confident. As sessions go by, the same words or grammar structures will continuously reappear. It is only by this constant exposure to language that we begin both to learn and memorise it.
My teaching style
I structure my lessons around spaced repetition. An evidenced-based technique which targets a student’s weaker areas in grammar or vocabulary by addressing these more frequently than stronger areas. It may sound simple but it works and I have used it all through my academic career! By using resources, such as past entrance exam papers, I can guide a student through complicated grammar tasks, explaining each step, until they have reached the level these Oxbridge entrance exams demand of them.
My past experience
I have past experience helping students in Oxbridge admissions and was also tutored myself. Therefore, I understand the pressures that surround this process and how to provide students with the aptitude and confidence they need in order to succeed.
My Proudest Achievements
Matriculating at Oxford University was a dream come true as someone who focused a lot on academics at school.
I teach
- Oxbridge Interview
- MLAT
- LAT
- German
- Russian
- French
- Modern Foreign Languages
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Cooking
- Exercise and Fitness
- Football
- Rugby
- Sports
- Tennis
- Trumpet
- Extended Project Qualification
My Results and Achievements
- Student at Oxford University
- Received offers from 5 Russel Group universities
- Scored a 9/10 (Excellent) in my Oxford Interviews
- 49/50 on my Extended Project Qualification