What My Students Say

Real experiences from learners who’ve grown in confidence.

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Jackie stepped in when my daughter was struggling with A‑level Japanese. She was incredibly helpful and my daughter passed her exam and went on to study Oriental languages at university. Thank you Jackie!

— Elizabeth R.

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Jackie did a great job picking up from a previous tutor and getting my son back on track for his GCSE, which he achieved an A in. He enjoyed the lessons and later chose to pursue Japanese at university. Highly recommended.

— Keith B.

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After learning Japanese for nearly two years I have always found Jackie to be an enthusiastic, understanding and thoughtful tutor. The attention to detail combined with tailored lessons based on my individual needs means I have enjoyed learning and made great progress in order to pursue my dream of moving to Japan. I would highly recommend anyone interested in learning a new language to contact Jackie!

— Stuart H.

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My daughter is really enjoying her lessons with Jackie learning GCSE Japanese. She has already learnt so much in 4 lessons! Jackie is very organised and sets her homework each week but also doesn't overwhelm my daughter so she can work at her own pace. It never feels like a chore for her. Highly recommend Jackie.

— Rochelle M.

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Jackie is fantastic — personable, friendly, knowledgeable, and adaptable to my learning aims. Her teaching style shines through even online. I would recommend her to anyone wishing to learn any of her languages.

— Sam P.

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Jackie is a really encouraging, patient and super helpful tutor and explains things very well. I would highly recommend Jackie to anyone!

— Stephanie F.

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I haven't learnt a new language for decades and Jackie has made me feel very comfortable. She has made my return to learning both accessible and successful.

— Gaynor H.

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Jackie is great, has helped to make me feel comfortable from the start. She really understood my needs and has been a great tutor. Would recommend!

— Sophie F.

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Jackie is helping my son catch up on his Japanese degree course after falling behind due to anxiety. He is finding the tutorials very helpful. She is very knowledgeable and has a lot of helpful resources. She was also very helpful and accommodating when I first made contact. She is very organised and easy to deal with.

— Jo F.

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Had my first lesson with Jackie. She is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Jackie makes you feel comfortable and encourages you to just have a go! She listened to what I was looking for as a beginner and tailored the lesson accordingly. I’m an adult casual learner so I’m looking forward to learning as much as I can in a relaxed manner.

— Gabriella D.

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My daughter has started having Japanese lessons with Jackie and plans to take the iGCSE. She is a very shy person and was not sure about lessons online but Jackie has made her feel comfortable and at ease. She really enjoys the classes and is looking forward to the next one. We are glad we found you.

— Leigh M.

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We found Jackie to help my son with his Japanese GCSE and so far she has been excellent. My son is enjoying his lessons and is feeling more confident about his exams now. Jackie is always prompt and very professional.

— Joanne S.

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Jackie is an excellent teacher for the German language. Thank you very much.

— Patrick T.

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My daughter has begun Japanese lessons with Jackie and is thoroughly enjoying them. Jackie provides excellent feedback on the sessions so I know how things are going. I can already see my daughter’s confidence with the language growing. Thank you Jackie!

— Jane L.

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Had a great lesson with Jackie. She is very patient and explains things very well. I recommend you use her as a tutor!

— Melissa W.

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I am delighted with my first Japanese lesson with Jackie. She is very friendly, patient and provided a relaxed atmosphere which was great. I very much look forward to our future lessons and would highly recommend her to anyone needing a language tutor!

— Dominique O.

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On our first meeting, Jackie listened carefully to my previous experience and quickly pulled up material at the right level. She helped me remember what I had covered and introduced new things to learn. She is very approachable, easy to deal with remotely, and clearly knowledgeable. I am looking forward to my next lesson.

— David M.

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Jackie is a great tutor — polite and understanding of my dyslexia. She has provided excellent resources and after only four lessons I feel like I am making good progress.

— Tamsin W.

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Very flexible and accommodating.

— Zoe K.

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We enjoy our sessions with Jackie. She is helping us understand spoken Japanese rather than just learning words and phrases — thank you.

— Monica D.

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Jackie was very responsive and helpful when organising tutoring. She provided very useful spreadsheets for memorising hiragana. I am greatly looking forward to continuing learning Japanese from her and would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn another language.

— Miren S.

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I had my first session with Jackie this evening and I can already tell I’m going to love my Japanese lessons. She makes learning fun and adapts to different learning styles. I look forward to my future lessons!

— Bethan C.

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Very impressed with my first Japanese lesson. Jackie strikes a great balance between different language skills. Very personable and friendly — highly recommend!

— Luca F.

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Since choosing Jackie for German tutoring, communication has been excellent. She is friendly, patient, and works at a pace that suits the learner. She also recommended helpful resources.

— Leigh W.

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Jackie is a really friendly tutor whose relaxed atmosphere makes learning Japanese straightforward. Her teaching is accessible and fun, and I would definitely recommend her to any Japanese learners!

— Nikki S.

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My German lessons have just begun and I couldn’t have felt more welcome. Relaxed atmosphere and I felt at home from the moment I arrived. Cannot wait to learn more.

— Fiona S.

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Jackie is a wonderful tutor — organised, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. She caters fully to the needs of her students and is always available for questions. I feel very lucky to be working with her.

— Joe S.

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Jackie is easy to talk to and has already helped me by explaining things that come from experience rather than textbooks. The lesson was structured so I could grasp the basics as a beginner. I look forward to learning more.

— Dylan S.

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I have been learning German for a few weeks and every minute has been fantastic. Jackie’s approach is excellent and she always finds a way to help me learn in the best way possible. I feel much more confident and motivated.

— Tom C.

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Jackie’s approach to teaching is fantastic. She is patient, uses fun games, and makes lessons enjoyable. I feel very lucky to have found such a great teacher.

— Miss B.

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Great lessons — exceeded my expectations. Jackie allows me to learn at my own pace without pressure and answers all questions clearly. Would definitely recommend.

— Jack R.

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Jackie is a great Japanese tutor. My daughter has already improved after just a few lessons. Jackie also adds cultural insights which make the lessons well‑rounded. Recommended!

— Subha P.

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Arranging our first lesson was easy and Jackie was very contactable. The lesson went very well and included cultural information as well as language learning. We are looking forward to continuing.

— Jennifer T.

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I have had two lessons with Jackie and thoroughly enjoyed them. She has helped me regain confidence in Japanese using a variety of learning methods. She is friendly, enthusiastic, and dedicated. Highly recommended.

— Kieran S.

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Good learning environment. My daughter is enjoying her lessons immensely and feels she is learning a lot.

— Charlotte B.

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We have found a wonderful tutor in Jackie. She responded promptly to all queries and communication was excellent.

— Susan W.