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Professional Dutch for Adults; communicate with impact!
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Dutch is a fun language with a rich history. You will master the basics very quickly! Would you like to speak the language a little more fluently? Then things quickly become a bit more challenging. Our Dutch course focuses on the acquisition of basic grammar and vocabulary. Then we move on to more advanced topics, tailored to your needs. This will help prepare you for your professional and academic challenges.

Many expats in Brussels live within the bilingual region or on the outskirts of Brussels. Often the choose to enrol their children in Dutch-speaking schools. Next to Brussels, Flanders is the economic hub of the country, with the most employment opportunities. In Belgium, it is therefore almost indispensable to speak this language to find work and settle in your (new) community.

Would you like to discover together which opportunities Dutch can offer you? We tailor this course to your needs, and we'll be sure to cover the most essential professional communication skills, cultural peculiarities you might encounter and all the much-needed topical vocabulary.
Extra information
Online classes will be conducted through Google Meet.
Be sure to have a strong internet connection.
Take a pen and some paper; handwritten notes will improve your understanding and learning.
Online notes and all used documents will be provided during class.
A minimal pre-class preparation will be required.
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  • Around Brussels, Belgium
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About Me
Nice to get to know you!
My name is Jan and I'm from Antwerp, Flanders.
There I studied Linguistics and Literature.
I graduated in applied linguistics.
After my studies, I moved to Brussels.
Since 2012, I have been working there as a language trainer and speaker coach for companies and government bodies.
During my work, I mainly focus on the self-reliance of my trainees.
To me, grammar and lexis are mainly tools to master the language, not a goal in itself.
I coach trainees to speak with self-confidence and impact.
Besides Dutch, I can also guide you through the history of Brussels and through the beer menus in your local pub ;)
Hope to see you soon?
Education
University of Antwerp - Master in Arts - Linguistics (Majored in Neurolinguistics)
University of Antwerp - Master in Arts - Performance Studies (Majored in Dramaturgy)
University of Cambridge - CELTA
Experience / Qualifications
Freelance Teacher, Trainer and Coach since 2012 for trainees at/in:
- The Big 5
- Political parties at local, regional, federal and European level
- Public administrations and facilities
- Local businesses and organisations
- Hospitals
- ...
My trainees usually are (upper level) employees, managers and executives.
Age
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Dutch
French
German
Russian
Skills
Dutch for adults
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(GMT -05:00)
New York
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08-12
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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION (IN BRIEF):
➤ Objective
Take control of your communication and transform your public speaking into powerful tools of influence. Whether it's to persuade in public, negotiate, manage conflict, or capture attention, it's not just about self-confidence... but about precise techniques and measurable impact.

➤ What you will learn
-Perfect your rhetoric, wit and public speaking skills (voice, breath, diction, emotions, gaze, gestures, charisma).
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️ -Transform your emotions and hypersensitivity into communication assets.
-Managing delicate situations: conflicts, objections, unexpected questions, negotiations.
️ -Strengthen your leadership, image and charisma.

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️ -Simulations filmed, commented on and analyzed together to progress faster.
️ -Concrete tools (non-violent communication, NLP, emotional intelligence, persuasion techniques).
️ -A personalized approach tailored to your goals and obstacles.

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️From 2 to 3 sessions (2025 study):
-️More confidence and ease in front of an audience.
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-️The pleasure of speaking... rather than apprehension.

➤ In short: Turn your words into a formidable asset. Go from stress to impact, from hesitation to charisma. Ready to take your communication to the next level?

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
➤Take control of your communication and make a lasting impression!
Do you want to be more convincing in public? Manage your personal and professional interactions with ease? Transform your public speaking into real levers of influence and persuasion?
Whether it's for negotiating, arguing, improvising, managing conflicts or capturing attention, it's not just about self-confidence, but about techniques and impact.

➤Improve your public speaking skills, better manage your personal/professional communication and the resulting conflicts, master negotiation techniques (...): your communication goals may be diverse, and the aim of these sessions is precisely to support you in achieving them. So, how do you deliver a clear message, be impactful, stand out, and leave a lasting impression?

➤ Whether your objective is personal or professional, speaking is a predominantly physical activity, relying on a body, a voice, a breath, a rhythm (diction), an emotion and above all techniques, tools, a method, a know-how, reflecting the speaker's involvement in his speech.

➤ On the telephone, in a meeting, in front of a client, his family (...), relevant and successful speaking must always be effective and efficient, with clear, simple and impactful messages, creating a balance between the message received and message sent. Coherence between form and content. The important thing in communication is not the confidence we have in ourselves, but the appearance of confidence we exude. It’s also not about being structured or coherent but simply about appearing to be so. And to do this, there are targeted tools.

➤ So, how do you listen and be listened to, convince/persuade and be impactful, challenge and leave an impression, enhance your content, address your audience relevantly and optimize the quality & clarity of the exchange/message? It is precisely a question of going through, applying and deploying practical and effective techniques of oral presentation, simple intervention or 'one to one' exchange, aiming to challenge one's audience or interlocutor, taking care of both the content and the form. , all in a professional or personal setting. Here again, there is a range of precise verbal and non-verbal communication techniques which, once modernized and brought up to date, will be put to the service of your reality. Allowing you to move from fear to pleasure in front of the public.

➤ Thus, mastered, the practical method allows, through a set of simulations and scenarios based on your daily experience supporting pragmatic & concrete techniques, to improve self-confidence, self-assurance, ease by overcoming discomfort and controlling his emotion in public. But also to work on your leadership & charisma, in a context where empathy and emotional intelligence are at the service of communication.

➤ So, in this context, after having precisely defined your objective and reviewed the obstacles encountered, here are some examples of themes covered through concrete techniques and a targeted methodology:
✓Practical tools to perfect your rhetoric/repartee
✓Decode and use the practical communication tools of great leaders
✓Fundamentals (practices) of eloquence but also of oratorical art (intonation, gaze, gestures, elocution, range, emotions, pronunciation, development of one's own style of charisma, etc.) to ensure consistency between content and the form
✓Fundamentals of Body Language to support and not interfere with the speech while being convinced & convincing.
✓ Highlighting their speech & promoting their speaking to arouse interest, by building on their strengths.
✓Creation of a coherence between the message emitted & the message received in order to improve its speech and in fact, its professional/personal relations.
✓Management of Q&A sessions & external reactions during an intervention or an oral exchange.
✓Practical tools to put your interlocutor at ease and appear friendly/interested.
✓To succeed in a negotiation/mediation.
✓On the one hand, learning to say 'no' simply in three steps AND on the other hand, getting people to say 'yes'.
✓To turn sentences into positive AND constructive.
✓To manage conflicts (eg 'assertive' communication techniques, eg CNV techniques - Non Violent Communication).
✓To put NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) at the service of communication.
✓To adopt effective, simple, fair and engaging language.
✓To use sentences, turns of phrase & expressions allowing to be precise, simple, effective & challenging.
✓To manage your personal & professional relationships with, for example, the preparation of your ratings.
✓Make your hypersensitivity a strength to tame your abilities.
✓Listening proactively and expressing / conveying ideas / message clearly.
✓ Avoid letting your emotions show through and propose a constructive solution to problems, while drawing on your own relational skills.
✓Be better equipped to recognize and immediately remedy situations that weaken their authority and affect their ability to communicate effectively.
✓Enhance their potential for expression and creativity (often underestimated until now) and 'apparent' sociability
✓Develop not necessarily self-confidence, but the 'appearance' of self-confidence, refine one's listening to respond adequately, open up to the resources of the imagination, free oneself from the rational to then structure one's speech.
✓Relate their communication objectives (project, institution, values, ideas, demands, etc.) to the form of their expression.
✓Learn and put into practice persuasive communication techniques and better understand the perception that others have of oneself. In order to improve his skills of 'self-presentation' and conveyed image.
✓Practical techniques to foster the engagement of the other party.
✓Strengthen the structure of its communication and develop a convincing argument in order to sell its ideas and projects.
✓ Optimizing internal and external relationships are professional fundamentals, so the structure of meetings, dialogue within the company, and mastery of change communication are invaluable.

(...)

➤ In addition, you will leave with concrete and immediately useful tools, developed in the form of practical lightning modules: learning to say no, getting a delicate message across, selling an idea, expressing disagreement with an authority, getting a "yes" without upsetting someone, resisting the pressure of a too-quick "yes", calming someone who has taken your words badly (...).

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➤Progress following these sessions is noticeable from 2 to 3 sessions (*study 2026).

➤ Make your words a formidable asset. Ready to take things to the next level?

➤ THE TRAINER - TEACHER CONSULTANT
A graduate of a prestigious French Grande École and an Ivy League university in the United States, he combines academic rigor with modern teaching methods. With over 18 years of experience in Europe and North America, he has taught at prestigious international institutions (both public and private), and regularly speaks in Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Canada, as well as at various forums and conferences.

A recognized specialist, he offers personalized and accessible support (for lawyers, doctors, executives, business leaders, politicians, and more generally, any individual), based on active listening, a proven methodology, and tailored training. Whether through one-on-one sessions, workshops, or group training, his approach combines personalization, efficiency, and professionalism for rapid, visible results.

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✓ Areas of intervention:
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-Belgium (Brussels, Antwerp, Charleroi, Liège)
-Luxembourg
-On request: France (Paris, Lyon) and Canada (Montreal)

✓ Currently: sessions are primarily conducted via videoconference – a format favored by almost all participants, as it combines the same high-quality interaction with great organizational flexibility. All content, notes, and recommendations are provided directly through the dedicated chat. Advantages: time savings (no travel), flexible scheduling, comfort, and eco-responsibility.

✓ Fees: reduced and stable fees, designed to remain affordable without compromising on quality.

✓ Languages: French / English.

✓ Results: noticeable progress from 2 sessions (2025 study).

✓ Special offers: gift vouchers available all year round – an original and useful way to please your loved ones.

✓ Schedules to be defined together, adjusting as best as possible to your constraints.

✓ 100% tailor-made program, adapted to each need.

✓ Why choose this training?
-Because you benefit from international expertise at the service of your objectives.
-Because each session is personalized and you will leave with concrete tools.
-Because the approach is not theoretical: it is lively, interactive and results-oriented.
-Because you benefit from a motivating, supportive and stimulating environment, which promotes confidence and rapid progress.
-Because in just a few sessions, you will already notice a tangible difference.
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I am also a French speaker (B2) and a Chinese speaker (B1/B2), which can be helpful for learners who speak these languages. My goal is to make learning Dutch efficient and practical, so you can use it confidently in daily life.

Whether you want to prepare for an exam, improve your speaking skills, or just get comfortable with the language, I’d love to help you on your journey. Let’s start learning Dutch in a way that works best for you!
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Hello !

I have been teaching French as a private tutor for over twenty years and offer academic support for the following subjects: French, English and Dutch.

I'm a new member of Apprentus. I've been offering my services since April 29, 2025.

Do not hesitate to contact me !

I am a passionate, motivated, cheerful, and attentive private tutor. Languages are a passion of mine, and teaching them is a vocation. I invite you to progress together quickly and effectively in a friendly atmosphere, using a variety of interesting and fun materials!

➤ Academic support is intended for younger children (7-18) of all levels.

➤ This is a “tailor-made” personal language coaching provided by a native French language teacher specializing in learning FLE (French as a Foreign Language).

➤ The courses are adapted to the specific needs of each student: intensive support to fill in gaps or one-off support before an exam, for example.

➤ The primary objective is to provide the student with a solid foundation adapted to their needs in order to give them confidence in the language being studied.

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Hello !

I have been teaching French FLE as a private teacher for over twenty years and offer tutoring in the following subjects: French, English and Dutch.

I'm new to Apprentice. I've been offering my services since 29.04.25.

Don't hesitate to contact me!

I'm a passionate, motivated, smiling and good listener. Languages are my passion and teaching them is my vocation. My aim is to help you make rapid and effective progress together, in a friendly atmosphere, using a variety of interesting and fun materials!

➤ My tutoring is aimed at young people (7-18) at all levels.

➤ This is personal, made-to-measure language coaching provided by a mother-tongue French teacher specializing in learning FLE (French as a Foreign Language).

➤ Courses are tailored to the specific needs of each student: intensive support to fill gaps or one-off coaching before an exam, for example.

➤ The primary objective is to provide students with a solid foundation adapted to their needs in order to give them confidence in the language being studied.
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Hello! My name is Alfonso. I'm a native 25 years old spanish guy who lives in Brussels. I’ve been trained to teach spanish at the Instituto Cervantes in Brussels, one of the official leading institutions for teaching Spanish as a foreign language. I also speak English fluently, so don’t worry if you’re just starting out, I’ll guide you in every step of the way!
I offer personalized Spanish lessons (private or in group), focused on vocabulary, grammar, and conversation, for all levels: from absolute beginners to advanced learners. Whether you're learning for travel, work, exams, or just for fun, I’ll tailor the classes to your own goals.
My teaching style is practical, engaging, and always encouraging. The idea is simple: feel confident speaking from day one. Ready to start? Let’s learn Spanish together!
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I offer professional language translation support and personalised lessons for students, professionals, and anyone looking to improve their translation skills. My classes focus on accuracy, clarity, and natural language use, helping you understand not just what to translate, but how to translate effectively.

During the sessions, we will work on:

Translating texts clearly and accurately

Understanding grammar, tone, and context

Improving vocabulary in both source and target languages

Common translation mistakes and how to avoid them

Real-life texts (articles, emails, documents, conversations)

Lessons are adapted to your level (beginner to intermediate) and your goals, whether you want to learn translation skills, improve language comprehension, or get help with specific texts.

Classes are friendly, structured, and focused on helping you gain confidence and practical skills.
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Dutch can become natural for you too.

I have spoken Dutch since I was 2 years old.
Over time, I have not only kept this language: I have worked on it, perfected it and mastered it until it became a real asset.

This journey has allowed me to understand one essential thing:
👉 Dutch is learned much better when you experience it, rather than when you endure it.


A method that really works

I have helped many people learn Dutch, even those who thought they would "never succeed".
Thanks to a clear, progressive and effective teaching method, my students quickly gain confidence and fluency.

No unnecessary theory here:
We talk, we understand, we practice from the start.


For who ?

✔️ Beginners or false beginners
✔️ Students and professionals
✔️ Anyone who wants to learn without stress and with results


My objective

To show you that Dutch is not complicated, and to help you learn it simply, effectively and sustainably.
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The course module is tailored to the student's needs.

A program overview will be presented during the first class.

I will guide you in developing your written and/or oral communication skills, adopting an approach grounded in the science of political communication, international relations, and the social sciences and humanities.

The goal is to teach you how to structure a clear, impactful, and persuasive message, while mastering various persuasion and negotiation techniques.

▪️ Political communication involves the creation and exchange of ideas and opinions among citizens, political leaders, public institutions, and related stakeholders, such as the media. It encompasses all discourse throughout the political process at the local, regional, national, and international levels, as well as how political information can be used for strategic purposes or to achieve political objectives. Those trained in political communication can work in fields such as diplomacy, public and private policy consulting, public relations, journalism, media and digital campaigns, market research, community organizing, lobbying, and other related sectors.

▪️ The techniques taught will allow you to gain confidence in both public speaking and the development of your strategic speeches and narratives.

▪️ But above all, to achieve your goals, it is essential to master the art of public speaking, that is, the ability to express yourself clearly and effectively before an audience. This generally refers to a formal, face-to-face speech in which a speaker addresses a group of people.

▪️ At the student's request, the course can also incorporate skills in marketing, promotion, digital optimization, and SEO, allowing you to acquire:
- An integrated digital marketing strategy, adapted to the context and objectives of your organization;
- The skills necessary to analyze and leverage data in order to make informed, strategic, and innovative decisions;
- A forward-looking vision of marketing, including the use of new digital channels and technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots; and
- The ability to anticipate challenges and seize opportunities offered by disruptive technologies in your digital marketing strategy.
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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION (IN BRIEF):
➤ Objective
Take control of your communication and transform your public speaking into powerful tools of influence. Whether it's to persuade in public, negotiate, manage conflict, or capture attention, it's not just about self-confidence... but about precise techniques and measurable impact.

➤ What you will learn
-Perfect your rhetoric, wit and public speaking skills (voice, breath, diction, emotions, gaze, gestures, charisma).
️ -Develop clear, impactful communication adapted to each context (meeting, telephone, presentation, negotiation, interview).
- Decode and apply the techniques of great leaders: body language, storytelling, persuasion.
️ -Transform your emotions and hypersensitivity into communication assets.
-Managing delicate situations: conflicts, objections, unexpected questions, negotiations.
️ -Strengthen your leadership, image and charisma.

➤ Methodology
Each session is based on:
️ -Practical scenarios inspired by your real experiences.
️ -Simulations filmed, commented on and analyzed together to progress faster.
️ -Concrete tools (non-violent communication, NLP, emotional intelligence, persuasion techniques).
️ -A personalized approach tailored to your goals and obstacles.

➤ Result
️From 2 to 3 sessions (2025 study):
-️More confidence and ease in front of an audience.
-️A structured, impactful and memorable speech.
-️An increased ability to convince, persuade and inspire.
-️The pleasure of speaking... rather than apprehension.

➤ In short: Turn your words into a formidable asset. Go from stress to impact, from hesitation to charisma. Ready to take your communication to the next level?

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
➤Take control of your communication and make a lasting impression!
Do you want to be more convincing in public? Manage your personal and professional interactions with ease? Transform your public speaking into real levers of influence and persuasion?
Whether it's for negotiating, arguing, improvising, managing conflicts or capturing attention, it's not just about self-confidence, but about techniques and impact.

➤Improve your public speaking skills, better manage your personal/professional communication and the resulting conflicts, master negotiation techniques (...): your communication goals may be diverse, and the aim of these sessions is precisely to support you in achieving them. So, how do you deliver a clear message, be impactful, stand out, and leave a lasting impression?

➤ Whether your objective is personal or professional, speaking is a predominantly physical activity, relying on a body, a voice, a breath, a rhythm (diction), an emotion and above all techniques, tools, a method, a know-how, reflecting the speaker's involvement in his speech.

➤ On the telephone, in a meeting, in front of a client, his family (...), relevant and successful speaking must always be effective and efficient, with clear, simple and impactful messages, creating a balance between the message received and message sent. Coherence between form and content. The important thing in communication is not the confidence we have in ourselves, but the appearance of confidence we exude. It’s also not about being structured or coherent but simply about appearing to be so. And to do this, there are targeted tools.

➤ So, how do you listen and be listened to, convince/persuade and be impactful, challenge and leave an impression, enhance your content, address your audience relevantly and optimize the quality & clarity of the exchange/message? It is precisely a question of going through, applying and deploying practical and effective techniques of oral presentation, simple intervention or 'one to one' exchange, aiming to challenge one's audience or interlocutor, taking care of both the content and the form. , all in a professional or personal setting. Here again, there is a range of precise verbal and non-verbal communication techniques which, once modernized and brought up to date, will be put to the service of your reality. Allowing you to move from fear to pleasure in front of the public.

➤ Thus, mastered, the practical method allows, through a set of simulations and scenarios based on your daily experience supporting pragmatic & concrete techniques, to improve self-confidence, self-assurance, ease by overcoming discomfort and controlling his emotion in public. But also to work on your leadership & charisma, in a context where empathy and emotional intelligence are at the service of communication.

➤ So, in this context, after having precisely defined your objective and reviewed the obstacles encountered, here are some examples of themes covered through concrete techniques and a targeted methodology:
✓Practical tools to perfect your rhetoric/repartee
✓Decode and use the practical communication tools of great leaders
✓Fundamentals (practices) of eloquence but also of oratorical art (intonation, gaze, gestures, elocution, range, emotions, pronunciation, development of one's own style of charisma, etc.) to ensure consistency between content and the form
✓Fundamentals of Body Language to support and not interfere with the speech while being convinced & convincing.
✓ Highlighting their speech & promoting their speaking to arouse interest, by building on their strengths.
✓Creation of a coherence between the message emitted & the message received in order to improve its speech and in fact, its professional/personal relations.
✓Management of Q&A sessions & external reactions during an intervention or an oral exchange.
✓Practical tools to put your interlocutor at ease and appear friendly/interested.
✓To succeed in a negotiation/mediation.
✓On the one hand, learning to say 'no' simply in three steps AND on the other hand, getting people to say 'yes'.
✓To turn sentences into positive AND constructive.
✓To manage conflicts (eg 'assertive' communication techniques, eg CNV techniques - Non Violent Communication).
✓To put NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) at the service of communication.
✓To adopt effective, simple, fair and engaging language.
✓To use sentences, turns of phrase & expressions allowing to be precise, simple, effective & challenging.
✓To manage your personal & professional relationships with, for example, the preparation of your ratings.
✓Make your hypersensitivity a strength to tame your abilities.
✓Listening proactively and expressing / conveying ideas / message clearly.
✓ Avoid letting your emotions show through and propose a constructive solution to problems, while drawing on your own relational skills.
✓Be better equipped to recognize and immediately remedy situations that weaken their authority and affect their ability to communicate effectively.
✓Enhance their potential for expression and creativity (often underestimated until now) and 'apparent' sociability
✓Develop not necessarily self-confidence, but the 'appearance' of self-confidence, refine one's listening to respond adequately, open up to the resources of the imagination, free oneself from the rational to then structure one's speech.
✓Relate their communication objectives (project, institution, values, ideas, demands, etc.) to the form of their expression.
✓Learn and put into practice persuasive communication techniques and better understand the perception that others have of oneself. In order to improve his skills of 'self-presentation' and conveyed image.
✓Practical techniques to foster the engagement of the other party.
✓Strengthen the structure of its communication and develop a convincing argument in order to sell its ideas and projects.
✓ Optimizing internal and external relationships are professional fundamentals, so the structure of meetings, dialogue within the company, and mastery of change communication are invaluable.

(...)

➤ In addition, you will leave with concrete and immediately useful tools, developed in the form of practical lightning modules: learning to say no, getting a delicate message across, selling an idea, expressing disagreement with an authority, getting a "yes" without upsetting someone, resisting the pressure of a too-quick "yes", calming someone who has taken your words badly (...).

➤ In short, public speaking skills are now an essential cross-functional skill for asserting oneself, informing, negotiating, and persuading. However, to master the keys to successful public communication, it is necessary to enhance the impact of one's own speeches: by structuring one's interventions and taking into account the circumstances and the audience's expectations; by making a lasting impression through storytelling; by integrating the psychological and emotional factors of effective oral communication; by incorporating emotions into the preparation of the message and arguments; by anticipating objections and delicate situations; by preparing and structuring an engaging and convincing presentation outline; by experimenting with the rules of improvisation; and by appropriately managing difficult situations (...).

➤ In short, each session combines techniques & practical exercises adapted to your everyday situations (filmed with your agreement in order to be reviewed, commented on, decoded together live, to have an external perspective and areas for improvement) , so that you will be able to apply them immediately, and from the first session.

➤Progress following these sessions is noticeable from 2 to 3 sessions (*study 2026).

➤ Make your words a formidable asset. Ready to take things to the next level?

➤ THE TRAINER - TEACHER CONSULTANT
A graduate of a prestigious French Grande École and an Ivy League university in the United States, he combines academic rigor with modern teaching methods. With over 18 years of experience in Europe and North America, he has taught at prestigious international institutions (both public and private), and regularly speaks in Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Canada, as well as at various forums and conferences.

A recognized specialist, he offers personalized and accessible support (for lawyers, doctors, executives, business leaders, politicians, and more generally, any individual), based on active listening, a proven methodology, and tailored training. Whether through one-on-one sessions, workshops, or group training, his approach combines personalization, efficiency, and professionalism for rapid, visible results.

➤ LOCATIONS, TIMES

✓ Areas of intervention:
-Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Zurich, Neuchâtel, Lugano, Basel, Bern, Lucerne)
-Belgium (Brussels, Antwerp, Charleroi, Liège)
-Luxembourg
-On request: France (Paris, Lyon) and Canada (Montreal)

✓ Currently: sessions are primarily conducted via videoconference – a format favored by almost all participants, as it combines the same high-quality interaction with great organizational flexibility. All content, notes, and recommendations are provided directly through the dedicated chat. Advantages: time savings (no travel), flexible scheduling, comfort, and eco-responsibility.

✓ Fees: reduced and stable fees, designed to remain affordable without compromising on quality.

✓ Languages: French / English.

✓ Results: noticeable progress from 2 sessions (2025 study).

✓ Special offers: gift vouchers available all year round – an original and useful way to please your loved ones.

✓ Schedules to be defined together, adjusting as best as possible to your constraints.

✓ 100% tailor-made program, adapted to each need.

✓ Why choose this training?
-Because you benefit from international expertise at the service of your objectives.
-Because each session is personalized and you will leave with concrete tools.
-Because the approach is not theoretical: it is lively, interactive and results-oriented.
-Because you benefit from a motivating, supportive and stimulating environment, which promotes confidence and rapid progress.
-Because in just a few sessions, you will already notice a tangible difference.
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This English class serves to improve your communication skills we will spend most of our time together talking and reading books, all levels of English are welcome. We will grow together I'll help with pronunciations > you will learn something new everyday just by talking with me an each other.
“ way better than just listening to someone speak”

Hope you’ll booked a session with me.
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I am a native English speaker with 14 years of teaching experience

I offer Individual classes for young people and adults who need to improve their English for a wide variety of reasons, including for work, school, university and travel.

I take a very hands on and practical approach. I foster a customised, student-centred learning experience with communication at its heart.
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My name is Manon, I am 23 years old, and I study languages and literature at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. I graduated in June 2026 with a Master's degree in Germanic languages and literature with a specialization in teaching (Dutch - German), and I am currently completing a second Master's degree in teaching (English - French as a Foreign Language). I therefore have an advanced knowledge of French (C2), English (C1), German (B2+), and Dutch (B2+).
I have been giving private lessons for 5 years and have taught a variety of students (teenagers and adults). I am available to help you with academic support or simply if you want to learn or improve one of these languages and have exhausted Duolingo.
I am available during the week in the Saint-Boniface area of Brussels.

If you have any questions or if you are interested in my courses, do not hesitate to contact me ;)
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