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Patrick
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Patrick

University of Oxford
Italian
Graduate
Checked DBS
Teaches subjects 2

About Me

I am a recent graduate from Oxford University (Summer 2024) where I studied Italian for 4 years, including a year living in Italy (I, also, studied Linguistics but I did not do enough papers to be an ‘official’ Italian and Linguistics graduate). Although my academic experience was focused on Italian, I would be confident in prepping any applicants for their interview no matter the language they have selected. The reason being is that Oxbridge language interviews are focused primarily on a candidate’s confidence in discussing literature, a conversation which always takes place in English. Importantly, however, the aforementioned confidence should not be misinterpreted as ‘ability’ – interviewers are not testing the extent of your knowledge of literature in general, nor is this expected of you – rather, they want to see how you can cope in a learning environment (such as, tutorials). There is a basic level of literary analysis that each candidate should have in hope of receiving an offer and I promise to help them reach this level.

My teaching style

I would certainly describe my teaching style as familiar, seeking to create a personal bond with the student so that it is a more comfortable environment. My aim is that, by taking a more friendly approach, the student will share the passion I have for learning and not feel like they have to learn, as they might in school.

My past experience

Yes. In terms of tutoring, it has exclusively been interview prep for Oxbridge Modern Languages applicants. Aside from that, I am also an experienced football coach for children so I understand, albeit in a non-academic way, how to impart knowledge in a constructive way.

My Proudest Achievements

Getting 4 predicted A* in Year 12. Achieving a silver in the UK Linguistics Olympiad. Getting into Oxford. Winning the Oxford intercollegiate football tournament with my college, Keble.

I teach

  • Oxbridge Interview
  • MLAT

My Results and Achievements

  • A*AA at A-Level
  • 2:1 from Oxford University

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