English as a Second Language: Writing, Speaking, and Grammar Help

From 104.75 C$ /h

Improve Your English with a Native Speaker

These lessons are designed for students aged 12–18 or adults who want to gain confidence and improve their spoken and written English.

I offer personalized sessions based on each student’s needs — whether that means:

Strengthening what they’re already learning at school,

Getting extra help with grammar, vocabulary, or writing,

Or simply spending more time speaking English in a natural, relaxed way with a native speaker.

The goal is to help students feel more comfortable communicating in English, improve their accuracy, and develop a stronger sense of fluency and confidence.

Extra information

If you are a student who has course materials in English, bring them to class

Location

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Around Lausanne, Switzerland

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About Me

Native English speaker who enjoys helping others become more confident in their spoken and written English in order to help pursue interests which may require proficiency in English. I am originally from the US, but have been in Lausanne since 2019 pursuing my education. I am also fluent in French and I am happy to explain concepts in French to lessen the frustrations that can come from learning a new language.

Education

BSc Neuroscience - 2018 (Lehigh University)
MSc Medical Biology - 2021 (UNIL)
PhD Neuroscience - 2024 (UNIL)

Experience / Qualifications

Native English speaker who has also studied English extensively through university.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

English

English as a second language (esl)

Grammar

Writing

Availability of a typical week

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Loïc

4.25

(16)

I help people from primary to gymnasium improve their proficiency level in french at writting and speaking. And because i have a background in Engeneering studies i can also help in Mathematics and physics.

Same goes with adults willing to learn french and for those who needsto start with the basics in English

Kevin

4.25

(16)

I offer you a new learning experience.

The focus is on practical application and theory is only introduced where intuition reaches its limits.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, my tailor-made lessons will accelerate your language acquisition in a positive learning environment.

You can book a complete course with regular sessions or individual lessons to overcome a specific problem, such as pronunciation or a particular point in grammar.

Learning a foreign language is not a linear process that consists of memorising a list of words, and speaking a foreign language is not an oral translation exercise.

There are two types of approaches to acquiring knowledge:

When asked what year follows 1999, you can immediately answer 2000 without having to think for a long time and, above all, without having memorised each number individually, starting with 1, 2, 3 ... You know that numbers are formed according to a certain pattern. With only ten digits, you can form an infinite number of numbers and always know which number comes next.

When it comes to the alphabet, words and sentences, it's more or less the same, but school pedagogy, school textbooks and regular lessons still follow the rote learning approach. In the lessons I propose, you will learn to use patterns because this is more efficient and faster.

Learning is easy, but unlearning bad habits is extremely difficult. This makes it all the more important to learn the right reflexes as early as possible.

My offer is aimed at both young people and adults who want to learn German or improve their knowledge without wasting time on nonsensical school methods.

I offer individual or group lessons for German. The methods are based on cognitive science and, in particular, comparative linguistics. My flexible programme can be tailored to your individual needs. The programme focuses on your independence in spontaneous conversations in real life.

What is particularly important to me:

motivating my students and help them establish a learning rhythm;
encouraging their creativity;
helping them become more familiar with the language;
teaching them the letters and their sounds;
strengthening their memory by training their phonological loop;
teaching sentence building plans instead of memorising sentences;
explaining how language works so that my students can become independent as quickly as possible.

I look forward to meeting you.

Angelica

4.25

(16)

Hello! I am a Russian native speaker, a holder of a degree in Linguistics and Translation and a very dedicated tutor. I offer Russian language courses which will help you to master Russian in a short period of time.
During my classes, you will have a relaxed atmosphere and a lot of listening, speaking, writing and reading activities. We will focus on essential vocabulary, common phrases and, of course, grammar. My lessons are well-structured and I always have a special approach to each student, explaining all the material in tiny details.
I have lived and studied abroad, so my English is fluent, and I will explain all the rules in a very accessible manner.
By the end of the intensive course you will be able to:
- Express your thoughts and ideas in Russian
- Understand Russian native speakers
- Advance your Russian vocabulary of various topics

I am looking forward to teaching you!

Julie

4.25

(16)

My classes are designed to help students with their homework, to help them prepare for a test by providing them with additional exercises to best guarantee their success.

I remain very attentive to my students by trying to give them all my help so that they can progress while keeping a good pace of work.

Isabelle

4.25

(16)

Active, playful, rigorous method.
We understand your needs, your strengths and weaknesses, we create a tailor-made program based on a learning strategy to make the material simple, obvious, accessible.

possibility to prepare specific exams, to catch up on something not understood, to deepen a subject, to have a good general level ... in all subjects.

Cedric

4.25

(16)

Conversational English, vocabulary and grammar, book club reading style. I will happily guide you through various conversational situations, interviews and shopping.

Anglais conversationnel, vocabulaire et grammaire, style de lecture de club de lecture. Je me ferai un plaisir de vous guider à travers diverses situations conversationnelles, interviews et achats.

Cami

4.25

(16)

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.

Nicolas

4.25

(16)

Difficulties in English or French? Learning a new language is not easy, nor is discovering a new culture. Learning is much easier when you have fun, and when the lesson is based on the child's interests.

Scientific research increasingly shows that we learn better while having fun, by adapting the teaching to our tastes. For English it's the same ... if your child is a fan of Minecraft or Pokemon, manga or drawing, we will approach the subject while reviewing the notions of English acquired or in the process of being acquired.

Noreen

4.25

(16)

My name is Noreen, I am a first-year bachelor's student at HEC Lausanne and I am a tutor for primary school students. I have many learning techniques and am happy to share them with students. I am calm and patient by nature and have no problem repeating myself or explaining things several times if necessary. Classes can be given in French or English. I look forward to meeting you!

Amir

4.25

(16)

I am friendly by nature and I love teaching. My courses are adapted to the needs of my students and I give them the necessary tools so that they can progress quickly and with confidence.

I also prepare my students for language exams. I have more than 500 students under my belt.

Try me and you won't regret it! :D

Marika

4.25

(16)

Hello, my name is Marika and I propose:
• Teaching Russian language: from beginner to advanced level.
• Homework help: explanation of complex subjects, completion of exercises.
•Correction of work: spelling, punctuation, style.
The courses are adapted to your level and your objectives: grammar, writing, oral expression or exam preparation.

Raphael

4.25

(16)

English is a necessary language of international communication in our ultra-connected world. Whether traveling to the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand, and Australia, or communicating with people around the world, English is THE language of choice.

I offer you the opportunity to learn this magnificent language, whatever your level or goal. Bilingual and holding a doctorate in American literature, I can help you progress to a high linguistic level or offer you the opportunity to study English-speaking culture and civilization.

Whether you want to watch your favorite series in its original language, devour a novel in its original language, communicate with Australian friends, or prepare for an interview in English, don't hesitate to contact me!

Ana

4.25

(16)

My lessons are personalized and adapted to each student's goals, level, and pace. I place great importance on communication, trust, and motivation to create a positive and effective learning environment.

--> Teaching techniques and methods:

With over 20 years of experience teaching languages, I offer structured, supportive courses tailored to each student. My goal is to help students progress with confidence and consistency.

I use a communicative approach, which emphasizes oral and written language practice. Depending on the needs, we work on conversation, grammar, pronunciation, and listening and reading comprehension.

--> Typical course structure:

A lesson typically begins with a quick review, followed by activities tailored to the student's objectives (conversation, exercises, reading or listening comprehension). I also offer a variety of learning materials to make lessons dynamic and effective.

Fitia

4.25

(16)

Joining this class will allow you to understand and speak fluent English. No matter your level, I'm here to help you improve 💪🏼. It will be based on learning the basics of the language 📖/pronunciation 🗣️ and active practice! We'll have lots of discussions on everyday topics. 👥
If you want to speak fluent English 🇺🇸🇬🇧 in a great atmosphere (a very supportive environment), learn everyday language that you can use in your professional life as well as in your daily life through casual words and jokes to share, this is the perfect class for you!

----- in English 🇬🇧
Joining this class leads to a full understanding of everyday English language.
Whatever your English level is, I will push you forward to enhance it 💪🏼.
It will be a mix of learning the basics 📖 / the pronunciation 🗣️ and active practice of the language. 👥
If you want to be fluent in English 🇺🇸🇬🇧in a great atmosphere, learn daily English language that you can incorporate into your professional life as well as funny words/jokes that you can share, this is the perfect class for you!

Martí

4.25

(16)

English in Secondary I/II is often the time when students must move from basic vocabulary to a true mastery of grammar and expression. It is also the time when some begin to fall behind, due to a lack of regular practice outside of school.
I offer private English lessons for Secondary I students, level A2 to B1. We work on grammar (verb tenses, structures, prepositions), thematic vocabulary, written expression (compositions, emails) and oral expression (conversation, pronunciation, listening comprehension).
I have a B2 level in English and I use it regularly. Lessons can be structured around the student's textbook, or take the form of freer conversation practice for students who need to gain fluency.
My approach is practical: fewer rules to memorize, more real-life situations. Language is learned by practicing it, and it's through making mistakes that we progress. I adapt to each student's level and pace.