Paul Dempsey

Are you preparing for the English exam or oral defense for an A1 or A2 State Oposición?

I offer specialized, 1-on-1 coaching tailored exclusively for candidates preparing for Inspectores de SOIVRE (A1), CSACE (A1), TECOS (A1), Gestión Civil del Estado (A2), and similar high-level public administration entries.

Having spent 35 years working in senior UK public administration—drafting regulatory policy, managing legal compliance, and serving as Secretary to Legal Appeal Boards and Exam Boards—I do not just teach English. I teach how to think, write, and defend like a State Official.

Recently, I spent a year successfully coaching a candidate through the rigorous language requirements for the A1 SOIVRE exam—shifting their mindset from writing basic English to mastering policy synthesis, administrative register, and oral defense.

How We Prepare Together

Whether preparing for an A1 or A2 tribunal, public exam English is not general conversational English. It requires synthesis, precise administrative vocabulary, and calm under pressure.

Précis & Synthesis (A1 & A2): Shifting your technique from merely "stitching sentences together" to true administrative synthesis of complex policy.

Oral Defense & Interview Simulation: Rehearsing oral exams under realistic pressure. Having personally faced intense regulatory inspections by UK government departments throughout my career, I know how to help you defend your arguments clearly and authoritatively.

Patient, Student-Centered Approach: Drawing on many years of experience working with deaf and blind individuals, my approach is entirely built around how you learn. We can simulate oral exams as many times as needed to refine your arguments and build unshakeable confidence.

Dedicated Support: As a retired professional, I have the time to dedicate myself fully. I limit my intake to 3 to 4 candidates at a time to ensure maximum personal attention.

Essential pre-session preparation and post-session review/correction notes are included with every class.

My Background & Professional Experience

Legal & Regulatory Authority (13 Years – Law Society of England & Wales): Drafted complex policy changes and formal disciplinary reports. Served as Secretary to Legal Appeals Committees, Professional Exam Boards, and Specialist Recognition Casework. Regularly interviewed under strict scrutiny by the Department of Trade and Industry.

Social Policy & Management (14 Years – Health & Social Care): Registered care manager legally responsible for deaf and blind individuals, requiring deep legal comprehension and frequent inspection interviews by internal and external regulators.

Human Resources (6 Years – Legal Sector): Worked within a firm of solicitors, collaborating daily with legal professionals at a high administrative level.

Education & Professional Qualifications

BA (Hons) Social Sciences (Majoring in Politics – 2:1)
Higher National Diploma in Public Administration (Distinction)
City & Guilds Level 3 Award (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector - PTLLS)
Open University Diploma in Computing
QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Adults' Residential Management – EQF 6 equivalent)
NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults – EQF 5 equivalent)

Rates & Next Steps

Rate: €25 / hour (Includes pre-session material review and detailed post-session correction notes)

Strategy Call: Free 15-minute video call to discuss your exam syllabus, target dates, and current level of preparation.

Ready to transform your exam strategy from 'writing English' to 'writing Administration'?

Send me a direct message with your target exam (A1 or A2) and exam date to schedule your free strategy call.