R.L. Tutoring

I love to help learners improve their English with clear, structured lessons in speaking, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and IELTS preparation. I have finetuned and distilled what truly works so I can provide some the highest quality of English language support available in New Zealand.

Contact Reuben on 0272647248 to say hello and arrange a time
Donate a small amount if you can!
Learn English with joy!Language is social; so are our lessons.

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

My Teaching Philosophy

English education is a symbiotic relationship between the teacher and the learner.
We all learn from each other. It enriches both our lives.
I teach what the learners say they want/need to learn.
I do not impose my ideas of right or wrong on the learners who seek help.Reuben's Vow1. The English language belongs to human beings.
2. The English language makes life easier in some countries including New Zealand.
3. Learning English, or any language, is everybody's right.
4. No individual or institution owns the English language.

My Background

Japanese
I began studying Japanese at age 12 and went on multiple school exchanges and holidays 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 Tasman/Marlborough Regional Speech Competitions, and attended wānanga and noho marae at Omaka, Waikawa and Takahanga Maraes, respectfully. 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 contributed to English language education at LSNZ and Christchurch City College using my responsive input based framework. I now operate RL Tutoring, where I teach English through clear input, structured lessons, and real communication practice.

Group Lessons

Times and dates pending. Stay tuned for more information!

More Than a Lesson —
A Community

When you come to Reuben's class, you’re not just improving your English;
you’re joining a 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.

How To Donate

💵 How to Donate for Your LessonYou can bring a small cash donation to class or make a deposit to the following account:MR R J LANGFORD
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