Adeline specialises in secondary level English. A former magazine writer and editor, she is effectively bilingual and excels in helping weak students do well for their O-Level exams. Her forte is essay writing (composition and situational writing) although the detailed marking gives her a headache at times! 😐
Like most private tutors in Singapore, Adeline started off as a part-time English tutor before converting to full-time when she realised that teaching was her calling. Since her first student in 2000, she has taught hundreds of secondary school students with varying abilities and gone through two syllabus changes in 2004 and 2013. She is very experienced and is committed to making every lesson an enjoyable and enriching experience for her students. She also loves to crack jokes and poke fun at her own idiosyncrasies, so her classroom is always vibrating with laughter. 😆
Besides giving English tuition, Adeline also teaches personal grooming and social etiquette in secondary schools. Yes, she is quite the style guru too! 😉
Adeline left for Melbourne, Australia after completing her secondary education in Singapore. She spent five amazing years there, earning a B.A. and M.A. in Communications from RMIT University (evidence that she didn’t just play). 😆
A firm believer in lifelong learning, Adeline enjoys reading all kinds of books from history texts to trashy romance. She also loves to listen to music (especially jazz and oldies) and watch k-dramas (usually the really sad ones). When she is not doing the above, she is most likely competing with Leon for the title of Master Chef. 😆
Mastering English can be challenging or even painful for some students. However, when they find a purpose and develop a passion for the language, the learning experience immediately becomes more enjoyable and effective.
The first thing students will learn in Adeline’s tuition class is that English is not just a subject that is studied and tested in school, but an essential skill that enables them to participate constructively in their interaction with others. They will also come to realise that with a high level of proficiency in English, they will have a competitive advantage over others such as increased employability in future.
In order to instil interest, Adeline believes that students must first like her as a person. Let’s face it. Students, in particular teenagers with a rebellious streak, will not learn from people they do not like or respect. Due to her frequent interaction with teenagers, Adeline understands them very well and hopes to influence them positively. 🙂 Many of her students treat her like a big sister and mentor, and continue to keep in touch with her long after they have graduated.
In class, Adeline conducts a variety of individual and group-based activities with the aim to foster a fun and meaningful learning experience for her students. A practical and result-oriented tutor, she has put in place a tried and tested learning system that is in line with the GCE O-Level English Syllabus. She believes that the best way to improve a person’s written English is simply through writing, so students can expect to write many essays in her class, among other things. Every sentence in her students’ work is carefully scrutinised and painstakingly corrected, packed with loads of helpful comments and tips. Common mistakes are even highlighted in different colours for clarity, so don’t be surprised if your essay gets a major facelift. 🙂
“I once asked a new student to correct ‘Huh, what you say?’ to proper English and his answer was ‘Huh, you say what?’ 🙄 FAINT! Although the number of people who speak English in Singapore has increased compared to a generation ago, I cannot help but notice a decline in quality. Many students these days seem to think that Singlish is English. Those who lack a good grounding in grammar cannot even construct a simple sentence without making grammatical errors. They have no confidence in their spoken and written English and it is my mission to help them.” – Adeline, English Tutor
Hi Adeline,
Like to have 1 x 1 tuition in English for my girl. We are staying in the east.
Are you able to help?
Koh BH
Hi, I would like to find out more about your Secondary One English lesson.
1) where is the location?
2) what is the teacher student ratio?
3) what is the cost per lesson?
4) what is the duration per lesson?
5) how do you engage the students in your lesson?
Hi Priscilla, please check your email for the details. Thanks and Merry Christmas! 🙂 Adeline
Hi can i have a copy of your secondary 4 class shedule and fees for next year
Hi Mary,
Thank you for your interest in my English tuition class. I will email you the details shortly.
Best,
Adeline, English Tutor
can I have the schedule and fees for secondary 4 english?
Hi Eve, thank you for your interest. I’ll email you the details shortly. Cheers, Adeline
Hi, I’m a poly drop out, trying to seek help in improving my English and retaking O levels to get admitted to another course. May I have more information with regards to the fees, conduct and location of your class?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Dear ZH,
Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, all my O-level classes for 2018 are filled, so I’m afraid I can’t help. Sorry to disappoint. I wish you the very best.
Cheers,
Adeline, English Tutor
Hi,
I’m a sec 3 student, going to take her ‘o’ level next year. May I know more about the English tuition you conduct? Is it one to one or group? What’re the fees like? Where is it conducted and how long are your session? English is my worst subject and I’m really hoping to improve. Thanks.
Hi Ashley,
Thank you for your enquiry. I’ve emailed you the details regarding my English tuition class for Sec 4 (2018). Hope you have received it.
Best,
Adeline, English Tutor
Hi Adeline,
My gal is in Sec 3 this year. I wish to enquire about English tuition to prepare her for her O Levels next year. May I know more about the English tuition you provide? Is it group or individual? Where is the tuition conducted? What is the fees like? What are the available time slots?
Thanks for your enquiry, Betty. I have emailed you the details. Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions.
Best,
Adeline, English Tutor
Please provide details and fees for sec 3. Is this group tuition or 1 to 1? If group tuition, may I know the venue?
Hi Zuraidah,
I have emailed you the details for my Sec 3 English tuition class. Thanks!
Cheers,
Adeline
Hi,
Do you provide 1-1 English lesson for Sec 1?
What is the rate?
If group lesson, where will that be?
What is the rate?
Regards,
Hi Darren,
Thank you for your interest. I’ve emailed you the details.
Best,
Adeline, English Tutor
Hi Adeline. Would like to enquire for Sec 3 English tuition for my son.
Pls let me know the charges for individual as well as group tuition and the venue too. Thanks.
Regards,
Sam
Hi Sam,
Thanks for your enquiry. I’ve emailed you the information requested for Sec 3 English tuition. Hope you received it.
Best,
Adeline, English Tutor
Hi Adeline, I am looking for a tutor for my Sec 1 son. He perform poorly in the recent Mid year English exam. Wld appreciate your reply:
1. Where is the class conducted? Do you provide 1 to 1 tuition?
2. What is the max students in the class?
3. How long is the tuition duration and what is the rate you charge per month?
Thank you.
Hi Mdm Ngo,
Thanks for your enquiry. I’ve already replied you via email. Hope you’ve received it.
Best,
Adeline, English Tutor
Hi Adeline, Do u teach ‘A’ level english classes as well
Dear Alice,
Thank you very much for your interest. Unfortunately, I only give English tuition for O-level.
Best,
Adeline, English Tutor
Hi Adeline,
My gal is in Sec 3 this year. I wish to enquire about English tuition to prepare her for her O Levels next year. May I know more about the English tuition you provide? Is it group or individual? Where is the tuition conducted? What is the fees like? What are the available time slots?
Thanks
Hi May,
Thanks for your enquiry. I’ve replied you via email.?
Cheers,
Adeline, English Tutor
Dear Adeline
I would like to check if you have group tuition for O levels Eng currently. What is the available schedule and charges. Lastly , where is the location of the class. My child has only score 59 for last result and he is weak in essay writing. Appreciate your reply.
Thanks
Tang
Hi Tang,
Thanks for your interest. I’ve replied you via email.
Best,
Adeline, English Tutor
Hello 🙂
Im a sec 4 NA student , Next year Im going for sec 5 .
English is my worst subject and Im keen to improve it.
I need a tutor to focus on helping me to improve my essay writing. As my grammar is disastrous >< and my expression is not good too.
May I know how much is the lessons? Im interested !
Hi Mian Zi,
Thanks so much for your interest. 🙂 I’ve replied you via email.
Cheers,
Adeline, English Tutor
Hi,
Do you provide 1-1 English lesson for Sec 1 and 2?
What is the rate?
If group lesson, where will that be?
What is the rate?
Regards,
ET
Hi ET,
Thanks for your enquiry. I’ll email you the details shortly.
Best,
Adeline, English Tutor
Hi Adeline,
Do you give one to one tuition for O level English? Can I know yr charges? Tks
Hi..do u teach pri5 ?
Hi Sharon,
I’m afraid I only specialise in secondary level. Thanks for your interest anyway. All the best! 🙂
Cheers,
Adeline, English Tutor
Your forte is essay writing, for olevel do u focus on comprehension?
Hi Isabella,
Thank you for your question. Both Paper 1 (composition and situational writing) and Paper 2 (comprehension) have equal weighting, i.e. 35%, in the O-Level English Language Exam. Therefore, Paper 2 will definitely be given due attention in my English tuition class. I try to alternate between Paper 1 and Paper 2, so students will get to practise both sections and apply the key strategies on a regular basis. Do give me a call if you are keen to find out more about how I teach Paper 2.
Cheers,
Adeline, English Tutor
Hi, do u also teack English for primary level? Could you email me your contact details and rates for 1-1 so that I can contact u in future?
Thanks, Jane. I have replied to the email you provided. Cheers, Adeline