R.L. Tutoring Est. 2025
Helping learners improve their English with clear, structured lessons in speaking, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and IELTS preparation. I provide personalised, practical English support so you can communicate confidently in study, work, and everyday life.
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About Me
Kia ora, I’m Reuben — an English tutor based in Christchurch, specialising in ESOL for adult and teenage learners. I help learners improve their English through real conversation, community, and connection — one coffee at a time.With a double BA (Japanese & Te Reo Māori), a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation & Interpreting, and CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) certification, I bring a strong background in language learning, teaching, and cross-cultural communication.
Qualifications
**CELTA – Ara Te Pūkenga 2024**Postgraduate Certificate in Translation & Interpreting – University of Canterbury 2023**BA in Japanese & BA in Te Reo Māori – University of Canterbury 2022[Link text] ()
My Teaching Philosophy
I don’t upsell or pressure anyone into more lessons. My goal is simple: provide clear, practical English that genuinely helps you progress. I focus on value, honesty, and lessons built around your goals — not mine.
My Background
Japanese
I began studying Japanese at age 12 and went on multiple school exchanges to Japan. I later completed a BA, worked on subtitling projects for AWS Japan and Microsoft Japan, and continue using Japanese daily.Te Reo Māori
I studied Te Reo for four years at high school, competed in Manu Kōrero, and attended wānanga and noho marae. I later completed a BA in Te Reo Māori focused on language revitalisation and communication.Teaching English as a Second Language
I completed my CELTA at Ara and have taught teenage and adult learners at LSNZ and Christchurch College. I now operate RL Tutoring, where I teach English through clear input, structured lessons, and real communication practice.
Group Lessons
DROP-IN SCHEDULE (Mon–Fri)14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00$35 per class (coffee included)
Bishopdale Bakery & Coffee Bar
Coffee & Conversation Classes (Coming Soon)
. Small friendly groups. Relaxed Bishopdale café. Coffee included. Build confidence naturally through real conversation
More Than a Lesson —
A Community
When you join a Coffee & Conversation group, you’re not just improving your English. You’re joining a small, friendly circle of people who meet every week, share stories, learn together, and build real connections.Students often make friends, find study partners, build confidence, and discover opportunities just by being part of the group.Language is social; your lessons should be too.
Payment Requirements
To help each class start smoothly and on time, payment is completed before the lesson begins at the lesson table.Once payment is confirmed, I will check you in for the session, and you’re welcome to take your seat and enjoy your coffee.If payment hasn’t been completed by the start of the hour, no problem —
you’re warmly invited to join the next session on the hour.
How To Pay
💵 How to Pay for Your LessonYou can pay by:Bank Transfer: 12-3245-0146095-37Cash (at the café before class)❌ EFTPOS is not available yet.