Douglas Williams

Highest qualification

MA (Masters)

What do you like most about the subject?

Nurturing students to become independent

How would you describe your teaching style?

Participative and approachable

What else can you tell us about yourself?

I write, perform and record music in my spare time and love 5-a-side football.

Your tip for university success:

Make contacts with anyone and everyone; you never know when

Gill Marshall

Highest qualification

RSA Diploma Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults

What do you like most about the subject?

It's an important skill for life

How would you describe your teaching style?

Friendly but challenging

What else can you tell us about yourself?

I'm learning to scuba-dive

Your tip for university success:

Throw yourself in and enjoy it!

Helen Rintoul

Highest qualification

Masters in teaching English Language

What do you like most about the subject?

Enjoy seeing students learning new skills and using them effectively

How would you describe your teaching style?

Organised, efficient and thorough

Where else have you worked?

Oaklands College and Hong Kong for 8 years

What else can you tell us about yourself?

I play tennis and I am currently learning how to speak italian

Your tip for university success

Have fun, make the most of it...