Mark Grimmond.

+39 393 246 2415

This is me!!!!

Since moving to Italy in 2004 I have taught English on a part time basis. Late last year my wife and I decided that we wanted to go into it full time. I love the English language. The different accents, use of words and "slang". Being a South London boy, I have an accent that most people would refer to as "Cockney", this is incorrect as, cockney rhyming slang originates from East London. I spend much of my spare time listening to music, watching great British films and TV. I also love stand up comedy. I endeavor to use these mediums wherever possible in my teaching.

About me

A little of what I like and a few of my interests

Our boys.
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London is a beautiful City. So many unique places with historical values.....

Like the "wobbly bridge"!!!!

.... and yes, that is St. Pauls Catherdral in the background.

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I love darts. I'm not very good, as I'm as blind as a BAT!!!!, but, I do OK.
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I have enjoyed playing Chess since I was 8 years old. One of my primary school teachers got me hooked, thank you Mr Morton!!!!

Teacher and eight children in a Morris Minor, including two in the BOOT!!!!
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Me and my ROCK.
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My records, or "vinyl" as they are annoyingly more know as today.
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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em.... Brilliant BBC Comedy.
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Ciribi!!!!
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Birthday Sparks

Beer.... what more can I say!!!!
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I love ACID music and culture. I became an adult during the "second SUMMER OF LOVE" in the late eighties.
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"BOBBY" is my number one helper and the young ones always love him!!!! He has amazing powers!!!!

He also supports LIVERPOOL FC, and so do I, passionately.
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Who doesn't love the old English red telephone box.

I could also tell some stories about what I've seen and experienced in these wonderful things!!!!
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Cricket... as English as it gets. From four hours of chaos to five DAYS of relaxful bliss.

I always rmember days out to Dulwich Park to watch the taverners play... and the Oval of course, Surrey and England.
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Walworth, always a "ROADER".

I was actually born in Lambeth (Lambeth hospital, September 1972). However, I lived and was brought up in Walworth until I moved in with wife, in 2002.
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Hurling, a Gaelic sport which is pure entertainment. VERY tough and skilful game.
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Pizza is one of my favourite things. My favourite is "la Diavola".
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More of the Irish blood showing on this one..... Kimberley biscuits (cakes????).... amazing.
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Children, I love interacting with the little ones, they are so naive and innocent!!!!
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Jack Nicholson, from One Flew Over The cuckoo's nest to A Few Good Men, superb actor.
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Concerts and live music. This is a picture of an R.E.M. concert at the Verona arena.

Amazing venue.... an "antiteatro romano" built in 30 AD!!!!
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The world famouse Irish "Red Lemonade"..... why is it RED!!!!

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I love the "MOD" era, from the Vespa to Gabicci, Fred Perry to Dr. Martens, Quadrophenia to Brighton and finally, the MUSIC!!!!
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For me, this man is a lyrical GENIUS!!!!
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Auf Wiedersehen Pet.
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Norman Wisdom.... comedy brilliance!!!!
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Stand Up Comedy.
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Derek & Clive.
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Young learners lesson.
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Porridge.

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Electribe 101, Talking With Myself.... probably my favourite dance record.

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Mr (DJ) Andrew Weatherall R.I.P.
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Mr Paul Smith.
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