Ananthi T

About me

Hello! I’m Ananthi, a native English speaker with a British English accent who is TEFL & OET certified. I help healthcare professionals prepare for the OET exam (OET Medicine, OET Nursing, OET Dentistry, OET Pharmacy & OET Veterinary, etc.) with clear strategies and supportive guidance. With experience in teaching medical English and a strong understanding of the OET format, I focus on the skills you need most: speaking confidently with patients, writing accurate medical letters, elevating your reading & listening skills and understanding real exam tasks. My lessons are interactive and tailored to your level, so you’ll feel more prepared and less stressed on test day. If your goal is to pass the OET and boost your healthcare career opportunities, I’d love to support you. Book a trial lesson, and let’s create a study plan that works for you! With regards to my background, I grew up & live in London. I used to work as an NHS & private dentist & had been in healthcare for a total of 20 years before moving over to education. My unique experience has proved invaluable in supporting many OET candidates achieve their dreams of working or studying abroad. When I’m not working, I enjoy gardening, reading, overeating, shopping or catching a bit of culture in the West End. I am a TEFL & OET certified tutor with over 6 years teaching experience. I have a Level 5 TEFL diploma (OFQUAL) & a Level 1 OET Knowledge certification. I graduated from King’s College London in 1999 with a bachelor’s in Dentistry. I also have a master’s in Periodontology from the University of Manchester & an MFDS from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow. I love creating a positive learning environment & use the communicative approach to teaching. Depending on your preferences I also incorporate flipped classroom teaching into my lessons which will give you more time in class for focussed, personalised learning & more student-teacher interaction. We can move at the speed that you choose & I view the lessons as teamwork between us in order to reach the desired results. Nothing gives me greater pleasure & satisfaction than when my students tell me they have accomplished their goals! Below is a bit more detail about what to expect in my trial lessons & courses, by each speciality. OET PREPARATION I specialise in OET preparation lessons & hold an OET Teacher Training Award which proves that I have the skills, information & knowledge to be able to competently prepare candidates for OET success. Whether you are just starting out on your OET journey or reattempting your exam & needing to focus on a specific subtest, I can help! Why should you book a trial lesson with me? • I am an OET certified English tutor (OET Knowledge Teacher Training Award - all subtests). • I have 6+ years of experience teaching OET • I possess 20 years healthcare experience so I have detailed specialised knowledge in healthcare, including vocabulary & communication skills • I have a proven track record guiding many OET candidates to pass with 350-400+ • I give tailormade courses using communicative & flipped classroom teaching • I offer anything from a complete course to last minute mock exams • I always provide detailed constructive feedback with homework / exercises to focus & improve any challenging areas & also build up your confidence. My trial lessons include, getting to know each other, goals discussion & teaching What is covered in OET classes: • OET Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary, & allied Healthcare Professionals • OET Speaking: practising role-play exercises where you can practise communicating with patients, in a wide range of professional scenarios that you will encounter in the exam. We will cover pronunciation, fluency, grammar, vocabulary, empathy. & all the other parts of the OET communication criteria. •. OET Writing subtest lessons, guidance on referrals, discharge & transfer letters, focusing on purpose, content, conciseness, structure, style & language with detailed feedback & help on enhancing your confidence in letter writing. • OET Reading & OET Listening subtest lessons, tips, techniques & exercises to expand your vocabulary & exposure to healthcare material to elevate these 2 receptive skills. •. Using updated, authentic material IELTS SPEAKING Whatever stage you are at in your IELTS speaking preparation, let me assist you with your IELTS speaking. I have helped many students on their journey towards working or studying abroad. Reasons to book a trial lesson with me: • >6 years of experience teaching IELTS Speaking • Trial lessons include getting to know each other, discussion of goals for future lessons & teaching • Tailormade course & lessons (flipped classroom) - depending on your learning style, topic by topic, or practise specific parts, etc. • Detailed constructive feedback grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, idioms, etc. • I give authentic mock tests – many of my students appreciate this aspect of my IELTS classes • Huge bank of latest questions • I have a great track record for helping many IELTS candidates boost their band scores by 1 to 3 points, up to band 8s CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH What can you expect in your conversational English classes? • Conversation classes on small talk, everyday interactions (travel, shopping, sightseeing, asking for directions, eating out, job interviews, etc.), topics of interest or daily news articles, etc. Trial lessons include ice-breaking, discussion of goals for future lessons & sample lesson. • Tailormade course & lessons - depending on your learning style • Constructive feedback on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, idioms, etc. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan to achieve your English goals. With my experience & supportive approach, you’ll gain confidence & skills, for passing that exam or honing your conversational skills. Let’s embark on this exciting journey to success! Together, we’ll create a personalized plan to achieve your English goals. With my experience & supportive approach, you’ll gain confidence & skills, for passing that exam or conversation. Let’s embark on this exciting journey to success!

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