Example Homestay Tutor in Newcastle, England

Frances holds the CELTA, International House to teach English as a foreign language. She is a retired Chartered Librarian.

Home/location

The family home is a large Northumbrian farmhouse There are gardens surrounding the house and 35 acres of fields and woodland attached. This is a quiet and secluded country area renowned for its natural beauty and wild life, yet only nine miles from Newcastle and there is a fast train service from a station nearby. Newcastle is an historic town and is also known for its vibrant night-life. They have Broadband internet connection.

Student's room

The bedroom is large with two windows looking out over fields and garden.

Family/interests

Frances and her husband James are both retired. Frances is interested in art /painting, bird watching, cinema, cooking, D.I.Y, family, gardening, history, reading, swimming, theatre and walking. James likes bird watching, computers, current affairs, D.I.Y, history, nature, walking and farming. They have two sons who live nearby.

Pets

They have a cat.

Smoking

They are considerate smokers and accept smokers.

• Please note that this is a sample of one of our host tutors. They may not be available for your dates or suitable for your course. When you apply we will send you a more detailed proposal of the host tutor we recommend for you based on your needs, interests, level of English and personal requirements.