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Language Tutor · Professional Translator

Teaching languages.
Translating worlds.

Craig McCombie helps individuals and businesses communicate clearly across four languages — through expert tuition and accurate professional translation.

🇬🇧 English🇩🇪 German🇫🇷 French🇪🇸 Spanish

Languages

Four languages. One expert.

Craig teaches English, German, French and Spanish, and translates from French, German and Spanish into English — bringing the same depth to every language.

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EnglishTeaching

TEFL, ESL and business English for international professionals and learners at every level.

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GermanTeaching & Translation

German tuition from beginner to advanced, plus German to English translation.

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FrenchTeaching & Translation

French tuition from beginner to advanced, plus French to English translation.

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SpanishTeaching & Translation

Spanish tuition from beginner to advanced, plus Spanish to English translation.

About Craig

A passion for languages in every form

Craig McCombie is a language professional with over 20 years of classroom experience, spanning English, German, French and Spanish teaching, and professional translation from French, German and Spanish into English.

Whether you're looking to improve your language skills with a patient and knowledgeable tutor, or need accurate, clear translation for your documents or business — Craig brings the same commitment to quality to everything he does.

Craig McCombie, language tutor and translator

Craig McCombie

Language Tutor & Translator

Testimonials

What people say about Craig

  • “I really enjoy studying with Craig, he creates specific classes for your needs, makes the lesson engaging and time flies!”

    Luana

    Preply student

  • “Great teacher! The lessons are fun and relaxed. I always learn something new and I feel more confident speaking English. He explains things in a simple way and is very patient. I really enjoy our lessons and I highly recommend him.”

    Lerues

    Preply student

  • “Craig has worked freelance for Findlay English Tutorials for around twelve months. He has taught French to the great satisfaction of myself, the students’ parents, and, most importantly, the students. I know he has studied very diligently for his TEFL qualifications and is a very approachable man whom the students trust and enjoy working with. He is capable of working with different age groups and abilities.”

    D.F.

    Findlay English Tutorials, MA (Hons English)

  • “Mr. Craig teaches with great dedication and passion. His lessons are engaging, well-structured, and adapted to the children’s age and level. He has a wonderful ability to encourage students to speak French with confidence, helping them build both language skills and self-esteem. My child genuinely enjoys the lessons and has made noticeable progress. Craig is patient, kind, and very well organised. He creates a friendly and supportive atmosphere where children feel comfortable and motivated to learn. I confidently recommend Mr. Craig McCombie to any parent looking for a reliable, committed, and inspiring French teacher for their child.”

    M.K.

    Parent

  • “I worked alongside Craig for 2 years in the Modern Foreign Languages Department of a secondary school in the Scottish Borders. Craig was responsible for teaching French and German to students from S1 to S6 and prepared them for National Qualifications — National 4, National 5 and both the old and new Higher exams. Craig had the added responsibility of ‘fleshing out’ a course for the new Higher German course which he later delivered. I admired Craig for his hard work and creativity — the latter evidenced in the original digital materials he prepared himself. I counted myself fortunate to work with him as he taught me much and helped me improve my own ICT skills. Craig was always well prepared and well organised. He was popular with both students and colleagues alike.”

    William Tinman

    Teacher, Scottish Borders Council, LinkedIn recommendation

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Whether you're booking your first lesson or enquiring about a translation — Craig is here to help.