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Welcome to Leeds Beckett ISC! I am Dr Gemma Leggott and I am the Head of English.

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Hi, I'm Nathan and I'm the AES Curriculum Lead. I'm usually based at the Park Row campus, so if you have any questions or concerns you can visit me there, or my email is nathan.whittle@studygroup.com.

I've been teaching for 14 years in places like South Korea, Czechia, Australia, China and the UK. The past 11 years have been spent in Academic English.

My favourite hobbies are going to gigs, football, making coffee and marking essays (1 of these is a lie). I love living in Leeds, and hope that you will do too. Make sure to explore the nearby villages, moors and dales when you get a chance!

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Hi everyone, my name is Thai Tran but I prefer to be called Melody since I'm a big fan of Ariel the little mermaid (Melody is her daughter).

If you see me in one of your classes, please don't mistake me for your classmate like lots of students in the previous year did, as I'm gonna be one of your AES tutors.

I have been teaching English for nearly 7 years now, especially general English, IELTS, and English for specific purposes in language centers in Vietnam, University of Leeds in summer and Leeds ISC during the academic year. Graduating with a BA in English teaching in Vietnam, an MA in Applied Linguistics with TESOL in the UK (University of Sheffield), and a CELTA certificate, along with my experience in English teaching, I believe I can help to equip you with necessary academic English skills for your university studies.

Similar to Ms. Leah and Ms. Allison, I also first came to the UK as an international student, so I've known how difficult it is to adapt to the new life and education environment in UK which might be a lot different from the ones in our home countries. Talk to me if you need any help with that.

My hobbies are cooking, dancing, singing, fashion, traveling, etc. and I have a really keen interest in Kpop especially girl groups.

Welcome y' all to Leeds ISC and hope you have a wonderful year of study here!!

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My name is Jon and I am an AES tutor with Leeds Beckett ISC.

I have been teaching English to speakers of other languages in a number of fields for the past 17 years. In addition to my DELTA teaching qualification, I graduated with Master of Mathematics degree from the University of Manchester.

I moved to Leeds in 2022 and joined Study Group at the start of 2023. This is my first role in an HE context and I am thoroughly enjoying it. It's great to meet so many up-and-coming academics at LISC and it is an honour to guide students through the first stages of their HE journey.

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Hello, I am Shahrzad, and I am an AES tutor. I am usually based at the city campus. I will be helping you through your academic English Skills studies, and I hope to share the knowledge and experience I gained through my educational and professional career in the UK.

I have been involved in teaching English for the last 15 years, but I focused on teaching Academic English Skills since 2018.

I used to live in Bonnie Scotland, where I was studying for a doctorate in Education. Last year I moved to Leeds, so I am still exploring and loving my life here. I hope you will also embrace the beauty of Yorkshire.

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Hi, my name is James and I am an AES Tutor. I have been working at Leeds ISC since 2016. I studied for a BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature, a long, long, time ago. Then did a PGCE in Further Education and also completed a Masters in English Language Teaching. Apart from teaching in the UK, I have also worked as an English Language Teacher overseas in Thailand, Cambodia, Spain and Mexico in the 90s and 00's. I really enjoy working as a teacher and seeing students developing and improving their language and communication skills. In my free time, I like shopping & cooking, playing the guitar (but not singing!) and travelling off the beaten track.'

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Hi, my name is Ngoc Anh Nguyen but you can call me Leah. I am an AES tutor and I'm usually based at the Stadium campus.

I have been teaching English at international schools and language centers in Vietnam. I've got a BA in English Education and an MA TESOL. Besides, I've had one published research about the IELTS Speaking Test as a leading author.

I was an international student coming to the UK for my study so I totally understand your feelings, emotions, passion, and energy of young people who are going to study to their fullest potential in this place.

I like reading books, cooking and drinking tea in my free time.

I wish you all the best for your studying over here!

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Hi, my name is Ngoc Nguyen but I usually go by Allison. I’ll be your AES tutor this academic year.

I studied for a BA in Marketing and worked in the field for nearly 2 years before transitioning my career to teaching English as a foreign language in Vietnam. To enhance my teaching profession, I completed my CELTA qualification and then pursued a Masters in TESOL in the UK in 2022. I have been teaching General English and Academic English to international students in Leeds and Hull for the past few years, and it has been such a great experience.

I’m looking forward to seeing you in my AES sessions and sharing my knowledge and experience to help you best prepare for your future university journey.

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Hello there, my name is Molly and I am one of the AES team. I have been teaching Academic English to international students for many years and have lived and worked in Poland, Spain, Japan and New Zealand. I returned to the UK in 2018 and have work at Study Group as an AES tutor for a few years now. As you can see from the photo, I really enjoy walking/trail running and generally being outdoors in the forests and hills. Make sure you get on the train that goes from Leeds to Carlisle into the Yorkshire Dales, as there is some amazing scenery here.

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Tall tree forest near Inverness, Scotland autumn 2021

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Hello everyone, I am Suzanne and I am an AES tutor.

I have been teaching English to international students for many years. I've mainly worked in Higher Education in the UK where I have taught Academic English on different courses and I have also taught on a Masters in Teaching English.

In my spare time I enjoy baking, travelling and walking in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.

I'm looking forward to meeting you in the AES sessions and hope that you have a great year in Leeds.

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Hi everyone, I'm David and I'm an AES tutor.

I have been teaching for nearly 10 years and have taught in South Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Ireland and the UK. I really love teaching and seeing students improve their skills!

Outside of work I like reading books, cooking, running and watching football. I also like travelling around and visiting new countries.

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Hi! I'm Brandon and I'm one of the AES tutors.

I studied a BA (Hons) and MA in TESOL and Linguistics. I'm also currently working on my EdD. I have taught English in Japan, Poland, and the UK. I've been a teacher for almost 10 years now.

My hobbies are gaming, badminton, and salsa dancing - which is quite a strange mixture.

I look forward to meeting you all! I hope you have a great time in Leeds.

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Hello! Xin chào! السلام عليكم!  你好! 안녕하세요! こんにちは! Ciao! مرحبًا ! नमस्ते! Olá! Hola!

I’m Oanh- from Vietnam – and I am happy to be part of the AES tutor team.

I have been teaching for more than 10 years in both Vietnam and in the UK.  One of the best parts of my job is working with students from all over the world. It has helped me learn so much about different cultures and ways of thinking, and I love the energy that comes from such a diverse learning environment.

I came to the UK as an international student years ago, first for my Master’s degree in Education and later continuing on to PhD-level study. So I understand what it is like to start fresh in a new academic environment- it is exciting, sometimes a bit overwhelming, but full of opportunities to grow. I’m here to support you along the way, and I hope my knowledge and experience can help you feel more confident and ready to succeed in university life.

I’m looking forward to meeting you in the AES module and hope you have a fun, fulfilling, and successful academic year ahead!

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Hello There! My name is Ken, and I'm one of the Curriculum Leads.

I was born in Hong Kong and moved to the North of England with my family when I was young. After graduating from the University of Leeds, I spent over ten years in Japan working as an English teacher. I’ve recently returned to the UK, and it’s incredibly exciting to be back in Leeds!

In my free time, I enjoy reading, cooking, going for long walks, and spending time with my family (hours of watching Bluey with my son)!