Simon Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Key information Simon's home Country United Kingdom My home is in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon. The house is City Stratford-upon-Avon a 10-minute walk from the town centre. There is a garden to the rear where students can relax when the weather is nice. Pets at home No pets Children at home No The student accommodation has a TV, WiFi and a private bathroom with a shower, wash basin and toilet. The Teacher smokes Information Required student's room is well-furnished and comfortable and Bathroom type En-suite bathroom available provides a place where students can have privacy and quiet Internet WiFi available with restrictions whenever they need it.

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About Simon I am a qualified and experienced teacher of English as a foreign language who has been teaching for over 15 years. I have taught students of many different nationalities, ages and professions. I teach general English as well as business and professional English. I design a course for each of my students so that it gives in-depth coverage and practice of the precise target areas the student wants to focus upon.

Simon's background Stratford-upon-Avon and the area I have a PGCE with a specialism in teaching English as a Stratford-upon-Avon is a small busy town with much going on foreign language. I have a BA in English literature and a MA and many places of historic interest to visit. The town is in English and European Literature. famous as the birthplace of the playwright, William Shakespeare, and for its theatres which put on excellent productions. Its amenities include many good shops and eating places and a leisure centre. In nice weather, it is nice to walk along the river and canal and enjoy the green spaces.

One of the best preserved medieval castles in England is not far from us at . It is huge edifice with an interesting history and many things to explore.

Stratford is located on the edge of the picturesque area known as the Cotswolds. It has beautiful rolling countryside and pretty villages and towns where one can stop for a

cream tea. Simon's family

I live with my wife, Claire. She works as an artist and has been a writer and illustrator of children's books. We have two daughters (1997 and 1994).

How to get to Simon's home

Students can travel by train or coach to Stratford-upon-Avon. Simon's hobbies and interests Trains from leave station and you can My interests include reading, playing golf, theatre, swimming alight at Warwick Parkway (90 mins approx). I will meet you. and the cinema. I also enjoy writing and I am currently writing a book.

Excursions available with this teacher

On each course there are two half-day excursions per week and one full-day weekend excursion for courses of two weeks of more. Please find details of some of the excursions available with this teacher. More excursions may be available and if you have specific requests, please contact your course consultant before the course starts.

Walking Tour of Stratford A walk around the town of Stratford taking in all the major sites, including the market place, Bancroft Gardens, the garden of New Place (where Shakespeare spent his last years) and Holy Trinity Church, where he is buried. Cost: Free

Shakespeare's birthplace Shakespeare was born here and lived in the house until after his marriage. The house is displayed and furnished so as to show how Elizabethan families lived and to give a sense of the working lives of Shakespeare's family. Cost: Free

Warwick and Leamington A visit to the historic town of Warwick and the neighbouring spa town of Leamington. Many styles of architecture can be appreciated and there will be an opportunity to shop in some of Leamington's well- known stores. Cost: Free

Oxford An opportunity to visit the internationally famous university city of with its beautiful river and spectacular domes, spires and towers. Cost: Free

Fun activities Have fun playing crazy golf, going for a swim, or practising your football skills. Cost: Free

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