Mastering Academic and Professional Writing in English - Brussels

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Mastering Academic and Professional Writing in English

From 68.32 C$ /h

This course is designed for European students and professionals who are non-native English speakers seeking to enhance their academic writing skills in English. Participants will learn how to structure essays, research papers, and reports with clarity and precision, focusing on the conventions of academic writing. The course will cover essential topics such as thesis development, argumentation, citation styles, and critical analysis, while also addressing common language challenges faced by non-native speakers. Through practical exercises and personalized feedback, students will gain the confidence and proficiency needed to produce high-quality academic work in English.

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Around Brussels, Belgium

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About Me

As an American living in Europe for the past decade, I am currently based in Belgium, where I am pursuing a second Master's degree in Church History and Historical Theology at KU Leuven.

I specialize in helping students and professionals elevate their English for academic and professional writing. Additionally, I offer instruction in Syriac, as well as Koine and Patristic Greek, from beginner to advanced levels. Syriac and Greek courses can be more focused on language or theology according to your own interests. Courses can be given in English or French.

I would be delighted to assist you in achieving your linguistic and academic goals. Please feel free to reach out, and let me know how I can support your learning journey.

Education

KU Leuven (2025), Research Master in Church History and Historical Theology
Saint Serge Institute (2023), Master in Orthodox Theology
Seattle Pacific University (2013), BA in Christian Theology

Experience / Qualifications

I bring extensive experience in academic writing and graduated summa cum laude from the Institut Saint Serge in Paris. I have studied Syriac at the graduate level for six years, during which I translated several Syriac texts for publication, including a new translation of Isaac the Syrian's Third Part. I am currently engaged in work with an 11th-century manuscript of a 5th-century text.

My expertise in Koine and Patristic Greek spans over 12 years, and I regularly undertake scholarly work using this language.

Having lived in the former Yugoslavia for eight years, I am fully proficient in Serbian/Croatian.

In addition, I have over a decade of experience as a translator, working between English, French, Serbian/Croatian, and Greek.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

French

English

Skills

Essay writing

Writing

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Mastering Koine Greek: A Comprehensive Course for All Levels

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Immerse yourself in the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the New Testament and other ancient Greek texts with this personalized Koine Greek study course. Tailored to meet your individual learning goals, this course offers one-on-one instruction designed to guide you through the fundamentals and complexities of Koine Greek, the language of early Christian writings, the Septuagint, and various historical documents from the Hellenistic period.

Whether you are a beginner eager to learn the alphabet and basic grammar, or an advanced student seeking to deepen your understanding of syntax, vocabulary, and textual analysis, this course adapts to your pace and interests. Our experienced instructor will provide customized lessons, exercises, and reading materials that align with your academic, theological, or personal objectives.

You will develop proficiency in reading and translating Koine Greek texts, enhance your understanding of ancient Greek culture and thought, and gain the skills necessary for in-depth exegesis of biblical passages. The course also offers insights into the historical context of the language, helping you appreciate the nuances and subtleties of the texts in their original form.

Patristic Greek: Language and Theology of the Church Fathers

58.32 C$ /h

Delve into the writings of the early Christian Church Fathers with this specialized course in Patristic Greek. Designed for students with a foundational knowledge of Koine Greek, this course offers an in-depth exploration of the language and theological concepts found in the texts of key patristic authors such as Athanasius, Gregory of Nyssa, and John Chrysostom. Other texts can be selected according to the student's interest.

Through close reading and analysis of primary sources, you will gain proficiency in the unique linguistic features of Patristic Greek, including its vocabulary, syntax, and stylistic nuances. The course emphasizes the theological, philosophical, and historical contexts of these writings, allowing you to engage with the doctrinal developments and ecclesiastical debates that shaped early Christianity.

Course topics include the study of homilies, theological treatises, letters, and creeds, with a focus on understanding the exegetical methods and rhetorical strategies employed by the Church Fathers. Additionally, you will explore how Patristic Greek differs from the Koine Greek of the New Testament, and how it reflects the evolving intellectual and spiritual life of the early Church.

Ideal for students of theology, church history, and classical studies, this course equips you with the skills to read and interpret Patristic texts in their original language, deepening your appreciation for the enduring legacy of the Church Fathers in Christian thought and tradition.

At least some prior knowledge of Koine Greek required.

Sheyar

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I am a native English speaker from USA and I specialize in teaching, exam preparation, instruction and text correction for several students and professionals residing in Belgium.

With experience in 4 different cities across Europe and Asia, I take a multidimensional approach to my classes, tutoring and assisting with both Academic and Business English, to ensure that all my students are at ease during the lessons which results in faster improvements and undeniable results. The lessons cover various topics, mainly focusing on comprehension, reading techniques, writing skills, grammar, vocabulary, and day to day conversation along with accent training and basic language skills.

My former clients include students from middle school, high school and college as well as professionals from various occupations. I have worked with them to improve their spoken and written English. I also tutor clients who want to improve their English at an academic level for exams such as the SAT, IELTs, EPSO and TOEFL. These include high school students, college students as well as professionals, ranging from engineers to young interns at the EU parliament. I assist with exam based preparation to achieve the desired results and my clients have not been disappointed so far.

I have further proofread, edited, written and improved a large amount of essays, college applications, theses, personal statements, and assignments for various clients at an academic level.

I like to make my lessons interesting, but at the same time, I make sure that they are as productive as possible. With a thorough understanding and experience of English grammar and literature, I further take care of ghost writing, proof reading and editing of academic and professional papers. Weekly and monthly rates are possible in this case.

I have no issues meeting anywhere in Brussels, or at a location or town close to the city.

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Hi there!
I am Italian and I obtained a Master's degree in Languages for International Relations. This class is for teaching or training your language in order to succeed in exams and/or in daily life with Italian in an stimulating way. The goal is use the language without making it boring or too didactic.

Anne

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Coming from Germany, I specialize in tutoring German for school, adults and preparing for different exams.
My goal is to keep students challenged, but not overwhelmed. I assign homework after every lesson.
Every lesson will be tailored to the specific needs of each student.
I have a degree in languages and have 14 years experience in teaching languages (individual classes and as a substitute teacher at school).
I like to see the progress that students make.

Cami

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Overcome your fears and unlock creative inspiration to finally get to the end of your writing project.

Let yourself be guided and finally realize your dream of writing.

➤ Overcome your fears.
➤ Discover the secret to writing 100% fun and 0% blank pages.
➤ Awaken this writer's flame that has been dormant in you for a long time.
➤ Build unwavering legitimacy and overcome the fear of failure, lack of time and procrastination that keep you from moving forward.

In short, put an end to the fear of writing! Isn't it difficult to be consumed by the desire to write your project and not succeed in doing it? Break forever the insurmountable wall that prevents you from writing today.

It is a matter of combining improvements in form with improvements in substance. For this, the sessions can for example take place according to your needs as follows:
a) Comments / proposals on the text that you will offer me b) Writing exercises based on a statement.
c) A series of precise and pragmatic recommendations and their application through style exercises.

Whether it is a novel, an essay, song lyrics, various texts, a biography or simply a report for professional or school purposes, it is about offering you elements personalized pedagogy:

- Study your text
- Build text, song lyrics etc
- Calmly polish the style
- Research and develop your lexical fields
- Differentiate between writing for oneself and writing for others

All this by combining theory and practice: Writing work from exercises then as part of a personal project.

During the sessions, you are guided in your writing project. The trainer accompanies you and teaches you the preparation method, gives you writing tools and helps you work on your style and your imagination.

The objective is multiple, including a reflection on one's own literary path, an introduction to the basic tools of style work and exercises on description.

Learning objectives:
- Identify your writing path.
- Mobilize your imagination.
- Learn and master the practical writing tools.
- Broaden its reflection on creation and professional and personal writing.
- Create and develop one or more projects.

Trained in a European Grande Ecole & Ivy League University in the United States, specialized and has been working in Europe and North America for more than 16 years in this field, in reputable international institutions , also intervening in forums and conferences.

- Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Neuchâtel - Montreux - Basel - Sion - Sierre - Morges - Bienne. But currently and until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid.

These sessions, for which you have asked me, also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). Indeed, they have the advantage of face-to-face sessions (ex: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time) with additional advantages (ex: the entire session transcribed in writing on the chat). That is why, at your request, I continue to offer this option.

À la carte: evaluated and adapted to each personality.

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My lessons are based on the needs of the student to help him overcome his difficulties. I learn the finer points of a language with accessible and clear material.
Using videos, voice clips and PDF documents, I help my students with the basics of grammar, as well as oral and written.

About myself :
I am a Tunisian teacher currently based in Brussels, During my Erasmus experiences I have taught French and English in Serbia, Lebanon, Turkey and Tunisia. I have a total of 4 years of professional experience teaching children and adults.
From an early age I spoke several languages. I grew up seeing the world and living in different cultures. It is this diversity that helps me to communicate very openly and spontaneously with my students.
A regular schedule and learning program can be established depending on your needs and available time.

Rachel

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In my classes you learn Spanish at your own pace and with flexible hours. At school you learn Spanish and when you speak to the people themselves it is completely different.
Spanish is my mother language so I can teach you correct Spanish and also prepare you to communicate with Spanish speaking people.

My goal is that you feel comfortable and speak the language confidently.

I also offer classes for children in Spanish. Sometimes it can be difficult to keep up with a second language and I definitely want to help them with that.

I also speak perfect Dutch and English so if you wish to speak 1 of these languages I can teach you that to.

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Each session is tailor-made. It may include: proofreading with detailed feedback, dramaturgical advice, exercises to unblock a situation, reformulation, or more comprehensive project structuring work.

The goal: to bring out your voice while giving you concrete and professional tools to move forward.

Courses available online or in person in Brussels.

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English Language Arts tutoring:
(K-12, University, Adult Learners)

Using project-based teaching, online learning tailored to a child or adult’s individual needs produces results. Students become passionate, confident readers and writers with focused support in a, stress-free environment. (All Ages & Abilities)

(ESL writing improvement for students at all levels)

Clients include students from 5-85, including college professors, professionals, high-school and college students, ADHD, dyslexic adults, and post-stroke language recovery.

I offer superb conversation and accent coaching in French, Italian, and English through practical immersion dialogue. Begin speaking during the first lesson for pleasure, an upcoming vacation, or business. Tailored to every student's needs.

Homework help, accent precision, verbal skills, reading in French and Italian language using current events, children's books, and literary masterpieces from Hemingway to Camus.

Experience:

Author of Someday You Will Understand: My Father's Private WWII (Simon & Shuster 2014)
Fluent: French, Italian, Spanish
United Nations: Public Speaking

** Strict 24- Hour Cancellation Policy**
Via Zoom, FaceTime, in person etc ...

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If you have the desire and the time, I will come for you.
Simple and honest, with me you will learn more original costumes and expressions!

Florentin

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Writing is first of all knowing how to communicate effectively Communicating effectively is first of all knowing what is important in spelling and grammar in French Finally, it is above all knowing how to promote the information that we want to transmit .

Toon

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Are you struggling with the dt-rule? Do you have no idea about sentence analysis? Are you having trouble writing a good sentence for your essay? Or would you like to learn to speak Dutch more fluently with friends, in the store or at work?

Together we will look at what your needs and requirements are. Then I will work out a program, tailored to you. That way we can get started efficiently, to achieve your goals!

Specific questions? Feel free to send me a message.

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The purpose of this class is to get you (back to) writing. It doesn't matter if you're stuck or just getting started.

With simple generative writing prompts and exercises, I'll help you overcome your fear of the blank page and start writing. My goal is to help you "rest on the page" and get into a state of flow through techniques like freewriting, list-making, and word associations.

You can also receive individual feedback and support on your current or upcoming writing projects, along with helpful exercises that you can do at home, which we can then discuss.

The class can be taught in either English or Dutch.

Ilona (1992) lives and works in Brussels as a writer, poet, and photographer. Her work examines the fragile architecture of being human, paying particular attention to what hides at the edges of existence, in the shadow of shame. With a background in English literature, linguistics, and political science, she has worked as a writer and copywriter for a decade. Newspaper De Morgen praised her debut novel Donkerkiemer (Pelckmans Publishers, 2023) as ‘particularly cleverly composed' and 'psychologically and philosophically profound’. Themes such as ritual, memory, and loss, as well as a gentle rebellion against prevailing norms and systems, are central to her work. She is currently working on a second novel.

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Hello !

I have been teaching French as a private tutor for a good ten years to students from all backgrounds, of all ages and with extremely varied objectives.

I am a passionate, motivated, cheerful, and attentive private tutor. Languages are a passion of mine, and teaching them is a vocation.

I suggest that we progress together, quickly and efficiently in a good mood, using varied, interesting and fun materials!

Learning a language opens the door to a significant cultural journey and a new world to explore, but it's also a real challenge. Giving you the means to learn, progress, achieve goals, and feel your growing motivation is a source of immense satisfaction for me in my profession as a teacher, trainer, and coach.

Smiles, good humor and kindness are on the agenda!

See you soon ;)

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➤ This module is intended for students in primary education, secondary education, higher education and university education.

➤ It consists - depending on the specifics of the cases - of assistance with writing, scrupulous proofreading of both the content and the form of written work. (Ex: Internship reports, end-of-study dissertations, essays, etc.).

➤ Grammar, syntax, spelling, argumentation, choice of expressions, choice of structure are part of this module.

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Hello !

I've been teaching FLE French as a private tutor for over ten years to students from all backgrounds, of all ages and with extremely varied objectives.

I'm a passionate private teacher, motivated, smiling and good listener. Languages are my passion and teaching them my vocation.

My aim is to help you make rapid and effective progress together, in a friendly atmosphere, using a variety of interesting and playful materials!

Learning a language opens the door to a huge cultural journey and a new world to explore, but it's also a real challenge. Giving you the means to learn, make progress, achieve goals together and feel your growing motivation is an immense source of satisfaction for me in my job as a teacher, trainer and coach.

Smile, good mood and benevolence are all part of the program!

See you soon;)

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➤ This module is designed for students in primary, secondary, higher and university education.

➤ It consists - depending on the specific case - of assistance with the drafting and scrupulous proofreading of both the form and the content of written work (eg work placement reports, final year dissertations, essays, etc.).

➤ Grammar, syntax, spelling, argumentation, choice of expressions, choice of structure are all part of this module.

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