Advanced, upper-intermediate or specialist English: for those aiming to reach a high level

From 58.32 C$ /h

Do you need to improve your English so that you can participate fluently and confidently in business meetings, presentations, webinars, telephone conversations or interviews? You may be aiming for a job in the EU institutions or other organisations in Brussels. Or you could be working in an international company or studying for a Masters or another qualification...

I have been a qualified, professional English teacher and translator for more than 20 years. My courses enable learners to actively produce the language, repeat useful expressions until they are habitual and correct mistakes until they are removed. Although I am happy to explain and practice grammatical issues, the focus is on effective, correct and appropriate communication by using visual material, videos, interesting topics for discussion and challenging quizzes. As I have advanced knowledge of French, German and Czech, I can particularly appreciate and correct the issues speakers of these languages have in English, but this is also the case for Dutch speakers.

There is also the possibility of specialist English courses in the areas linked to my experience (see below): how the EU works; environmental, energy, regional or agricultural policies; economics.

- Advisor in EU policies and funding for 12 years (regional policy, economic development)
- Director of a regional representation to the EU and member of a management team
- Certificate in TESOL with business
- BA(Honours) in Modern Languages & Modern History, Oxford University
- Post-graduate in Economics, London University

Extra information

Students receive learning resources in line with their individual needs. Small group sessions are also possible (2 or 3 participants). Discounts for 5 or 10 lessons.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Auderghem, Belgium

At teacher's location :

Ancienne photo de l'avenue des frères goemaere 52, Auderghem, Brussels, Belgium

Online from Belgium

About Me

I love teaching for two main reasons: firstly, it gives me the chance to see how learners progress and gain confidence - I find it very important to make people feel at ease. Secondly, I have spent most of my life living abroad (in Belgium, Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Lebanon) and I really value listening to other people’s opinions, how they see the world and what is important to them. My own main interests are: learning languages and about other cultures (apart from the languages above, I also have a decent intermediate knowledge of Dutch, Italian and Levantine Arabic); mountains, mountaineering and climbing; and music (I was previously a cello player in various groups and orchestras in Brussels).

Education

BA (Honours) in Modern Languages & Modern History, University of Oxford.

Post-graduate Diploma in Economics, University of London.

Certificate in TESOL with business, Global English (Grade 95%)

Advanced Czech (Université libre de Bruxelles, 2024 and 2025)
Intensive Levantine Arabic Immersion Programme, Tripoli, Lebanon.

Experience / Qualifications

Over 20 years of English teaching experience: in Brussels (in the EU Commission, Parliament and Council; in companies such as Bosch, Santander, The Boston Consulting Group, Puilaetco, Cegelec); in Prague (in Government ministries, the Senate as well as in private sector companies); in Milan (among others, Pirelli and Vileda).

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

German

French