Communicate with confidence.

“I worked alongside Simon on a university project in Hainan, China, where he helped develop students’ academic skills in a very engaging, encouraging and participatory manner. His support and feedback was constructive and helpful throughout. Simon is extremely professional and up-to-date in his approach to teaching.”

Dr Michelle Williams
Assistant Professor
Coventry University

“I had the pleasure of being one of Simon Parchot’s students in the International Governance and Public Policy undergraduate programme, jointly run by both Beijing Foreign Studies University and Keele University. Simon taught us academic English writing and presentation skills, but for me, he was much more than just a teacher.

Simon is a true British gentleman — patient, kind, supportive and always willing to listen. We affectionately called him ‘Uncle Simon’ because he had a wonderful way of making his students feel heard, understood and encouraged. Whenever I had something on my mind, he was always willing to listen with genuine patience and warmth.

One of my fondest memories was from his reading club, where I once wrote a short poem in English. Simon praised it so enthusiastically that he printed it out, framed it and put it on the wall of our programme office. It was a small gesture, but it meant a great deal to me. It made me feel that my thoughts and creativity were genuinely valued.

Simon is not only an excellent teacher, but also someone who truly cares about his students as individuals. His encouragement gave me confidence, and his kindness made my university experience warmer and more memorable. I feel very fortunate to have been his student, and I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient and genuinely supportive teacher.”

Alice
PhD student, Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)

“Simon Parchot has been a respected colleague and a friend since we first met at Beijing Foreign Studies University, China, in 2019. In addition to his breadth of experience, I have been very impressed by the care, creativity and passion Simon imparts in his tailored approach to teaching. His students consistently express appreciation for Simon’s dedicated guidance and rapidly achieve measurable gains in their English fluency.

If your goal is to take your English skills to the next level, Simon and Songbird will most certainly help you get there!”

Neta Simpkins Cahill, MA TESL
EAP Department Chair
Skagit Valley College, USA

“I worked with Simon Parchot in Hainan, China, for almost a year, and I found him to be an excellent colleague, teacher and source of intellectual energy. We designed tailored materials that met students’ needs and were very well received, and we also ran extra-curricular programmes such as English corners, book clubs and AI literacy training, all with a lot of success.

Simon is a caring, hardworking teacher who always puts his students first. He built strong rapport with learners, offered close one-to-one support to those who needed it most, which was very endearing to watch. Anyone looking for a freelance English teacher would be lucky to study with him.”

Gareth Smith
EAP Tutor, University of Nottingham Ningbo China

"I studied academic writing with Simon when I was a second-year student. Simon has a remarkable talent for teaching. His classes are always engaging and enjoyable, encouraged active participation and helping me develop better learning habits. His course laid a strong foundation for my long-term academic writing and reading, as the skills I gained remain applicable throughout my academic journey.  He is approachable, open-minded, caring and he always provides constructive feedback that broadens my perspective on learning. I truly appreciate the opportunity to have studied with him" .

Sarocha Pinnasak
Undergraduate Student , Silpakorn University Thailand