Chess is a fun game that starts with the basic rules and moves through the 3 parts of the game: the opening, the middlegame, and the endgame. The focus at first is to teach you how the pieces move, what the goal of the opening is, and how the pieces interact. You will also learn the vocabulary related to chess and chess notation. Tactics are then explored to take advantage of hanging pieces, lack of king safety, space, and tempo. From here depending on what your personal goals are we will adapt the classes to cover what will help you progress. I can also give group classes, contact me if you have a group, we can discuss how to best organise those classes and pricing.

Taking time to practise speaking the language you are learning is crucial in the development of your active vocabulary. This will allow you to communicate with greater fluency and confidence. You can suggests topics or discuss a variety of topics like hobbies and passions, work and travel or anything that you would like to work on. Throughout the class I will keep track of any and all vocabulary that you were unfamiliar with and go over them with you as well as send the list to you at the end of the class, to keep track of words and expressions as you encounter them. I have several games that I believe to be well suited for the learning of vocabulary. These will add an element of fun to the process of learning.

Whether you need help with homework, or would like to better understand various concepts that are covered in the curriculum, I am delighted to help! First class will be to assess the level you are at and where you need assistance. Then we can start tackling whatever questions and problems you have. I am here to help, and to guide you through the questions, but you are here to learn, not to have someone do the work for you, so I won't give you the answers, I will help you find them. I have a BSc in Mathematics and am passionate about helping people to understand and enjoy the subject.