Chichester, UK
Teacher of English / Lover of Language, Stories & Arts / Student of Law and French / Writer and Editor / Keen Musician / Enjoyer of Poetry and Long Walks
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I am delighted to bring these passions of mine to my students, where nourishment of the ability to read, write and speak with precision, all the while learning more about the world, is our aim.
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Joseph Horrox
Your voice is your superpower. Trained, strengthened and used properly, it is capable of moving worlds.
I teach my students to do this. To communicate with precision, to think bravely, to explore the world with confidence and to wrestle with their ideas. I firmly believe no one is ever too young nor too old to start honing their voice and using it, for who knows who needed to hear the thing you never said?
How I teach my students varies case by case. We often explore stories, study the beautiful English language, or navigate the worlds of Law, Philosophy, Theology and more — whatever we do, it is done with our goals in mind. I’m pleased to say that my approach to learning garners fantastic results.
What I do.
How do I do this?
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Group classes for children focused on stories: what are they and how do we tell them ourselves?
Perfect for children who wish to improve their creative writing and tend to think ‘outside of the box’.
Based in the heart of Chichester, UK.
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One-on-one sessions with children and adults over video call or in-person.
Perfect for those who wish to improve their communication (written or verbal), are working towards written or oral exams, or tend to speak and/or write a lot for their work.
Based online over video call, or in-person in Chichester, UK.
“My 12 yr old daughter started working with Joseph 12 months ago, and throughout that time his commitment and his effort have been outstanding. The lessons are engaging and the homework interesting as well as challenging. I have seen a substantial improvement in my daughter, not only in her writing but also in the maturity of her reasoning. I could not be more grateful to have Joseph as my daughter’s tutor and hope he will be with us for the long term.”
MARCO T
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"Each lesson makes me think deeply afterwards. Right now Joseph and I are exploring the double nature of human beings, which is fascinating. Joseph has also passed on to me his special interest in Russian thinkers like Solzhenitsyn, Dostoevsky, and Tolstoy. A very inspiring teacher."
MONIKA O.
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“Joseph is not the “typical” English teacher. Yes, he is undoubtedly well-prepared, knowledgeable, conscientious, patient and devoted to his students. But what truly sets him apart is his unique ability to go far beyond standard language lessons. With him, each lesson becomes an opportunity to explore a wide range of topics, from literature and philosophy to current events and cultural analysis. His approach is dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and deeply engaging: his students — especially the youngest ones — shine because of him. So, if you're looking for more than just grammar (that you can get, as well…), and want to develop your thinking and language skills in a broader, more meaningful context, Joseph is the right teacher for you.”
PAOLO R. / Lawyer
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“It is not often these days that you find a person with whom you can converse so meaningfully about profound and difficult topics like religion, politics, art and philosophy, or the state of society at large. Every lesson with Joseph helps me perfect my English, but it is also a space where we openly seek answers to the deepest questions of life under the guiding spirits of truth and good-humour. With Joseph, you come looking for English lessons, but you get so much more.”
STEFANIA L.
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I've been having lessons with Joseph for about one and a half years now. He's helped me not only master advanced grammar and vocabulary (which he’s truly excellent at), but also explore cultural topics, giving deep insight into the British mindset and way of life which is extremely helpful in my case for adapting in the UK. I highly recommend Joseph as a teacher if you want to truly grasp English through its cultural context!
DIMA M.
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Soon I will begin publishing some writings of mine: letters to students; new approaches to the English language; ideas on religion or psychology; so on. I will feature writings of my esteemed peers, and perhaps the odd poem I like too.
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