Our History
'English Tutorials' was founded in 1983 and organised its first summer course in July 1984. In 1987 Christopher Smith decided to open 'English Tutorials' continuously throughout the year.
'Small is beautiful' has been and has remained the motto of English Tutorials since. The smaller the group, the faster its members learn.
Class Information
Class sizes contain 1-3 participants.
Individual lessons are possible and can be combined with group tuition.
Courses in English for Special Purposes (Business, Science & Technology, Legal, Medical, Revision for Beginners) are also offered.
Intensive courses are recognised by the German Education Authorities throughout the country.
Lessons are held in private homes in the elegant area of Morningside, about 15 minutes by bus from Princes Street. This location makes for an informal and relaxed atmosphere as well as an extremely personalised service appreciated by adults. Quality shops, restaurants, cafés and pubs are within walking distance.
Our team
Founders: Christopher Smith BA (Oxon.) Cert, Ed., Dip Ed., Cert. French Lang. and Brigitte Psaila Lic-ès-Lettres.
They are joined by our regular teaching team comprising Peter Bain, MA, who specialises in literature and Scottish Studies, Christine Lewis, B.Ed., with QTS (TEFL). She specialises in English tuition for complete beginners and English for Special Purposes. English for Science and Technology is taught by Neville Kale, BA, PhD, RSA Certificate TEFL and English for Business and Commerce is taught by John Tombes, MA, RSA Certificate TEFL, who has wide teaching and professional experience.
