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Master the TOEFL: Expert Strategies with a Native English Tutor for Guaranteed Success
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Dyamamic and tailor-made TOEFL preparation course, led by a native English-speaking tutor with 10+ years of experience. The curriculum adapts to your specific needs, ensuring to focus on your weaker areas of the English language.

Whether it’s improving your reading, listening, speaking, or writing, this course will prepare you to go into test day with complete confidence and will help you achieve your target score with personalized guidance and proven time tested strategies.

What You’ll Learn:
* Effective Time Management: Finish each section confidently within time limits.
* Strategic Skimming & Scanning: Identify key information quickly.
* Process of Elimination: Boost accuracy by discarding wrong answers.
* Organized Responses: Structure your speaking and writing for maximum impact.
* Tailored Focus: Spend time on your weaker areas while reinforcing strengths.
* With our adaptive curriculum and expert tutor, you'll build confidence and fluency, mastering the essential test-taking tactics needed to succeed.

Reach out at any time to take your next step towards TOEFL success!
Extra information
Please bring a pen, scratch paper, and some sort of recording device (e.g. mobile phone).
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Online from Spain
About Me
I am obsessed with languages and the many, beautiful ways that people communicate. I also consider myself an effective teacher, in the sense that I adapt my approach to fit a wide range of student needs and learning styles.

I am fluent in North American English, Portuguese and Spanish. I am located in the Catalunya region of Spain. If there is one thing I have learned it's that traveling is the very best way to absorb a language. No matter how effective a teacher may be, consistent, real-life exposure to the language is the way to learn it. If I had never spent time in Brazil, I would have never attained my present-day fluency in Portuguese. Since arriving in Spain (2017), I have become fluent in both Castellano and Catalan!

Aside from teaching English, I also tutor for the SAT and TOEFL exams. I'm an avid tennis player (PTR-certified tennis instructor) and competitive road cyclist. I've completed three Chicago Marathons and qualified for the Boston Marathon.

The main goals of my teaching program are to build a learning foundation in students and to empower them to learn on their own.

Feel free to reach out anytime with questions or concerns. I look forward to coaching you!

Yours,
M
Education
International TEFL Academy Chicago, IL
TEFL/TESOL Certificate November 2013
•150 hours of coursework. 20 hours practicum

University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
May 2002
• Study Abroad – Rio de Janeiro 1998, 2001
Experience / Qualifications
Assistant Camp Coordinator, Netherlands
2021- present
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Freelance English Coach
Barcelona, Spain
January 2017--Present
• Provide private and small group classes to students of all skill levels.
• Deliver personalized service, emphasizing students’ particular needs.
• Create and deliver individualized homework and study plans.
• Other English language services include proofreading, translation, and editing.

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Tennis Professional, Chicago, IL
Midtown Athletic Club
2015-­‐2016
2009-­‐2012

• Provided group and private tennis lessons to students of all ages and abilities
• Prepared lesson plans using provided and personal teaching tools
• Provided progress reports, highlighting individual needs and action plans
• Hosted USTA youth tournaments as a parent liaison and on-court official

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Tennis Coordinator, Oak Lawn, IL
Oak Lawn Park District
2012-­‐2015

• Supervised all adult and child tennis programming
• Hired and trained tennis staff to provide relevant lesson planning
• Created and administered progress reports for junior players
• Organized and/or led on-court USTA workshops and tournaments
• Administrative duties including scheduling, family relations, pay roll

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Portuguese Teacher, Chicago, IL
Brazil in Chicago
2011-­‐2013

• Taught Portuguese to adults aspiring to travel or work in Brazil
• Prepared classes using personal and school-provided materials
• Focused on day-to-day conversation and listening
• Tutored more specific skills such as pronunciation and grammar

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Translator/Interpreter Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Afro Reggae, Fight For Peace 2003-2005
• Provided live interpreting for foreign aid workers researching these social projects.
• Written and spoken translation for the book CULTURE IS OUR WEAPON.
• Gained in depth perspective about daily socioeconomic challenges faced in underserved communities.

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Freelance English Teacher
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2004-2006
• Taught in-company business English to professionals at Yum!, Fagga Eventos, Petrobras and Odebrecht
• Prepared all classes with personal teaching materials
• Customized curricula based on particular needs of each project
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
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The class is taught in
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Catalan
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The focus of this class is to give the students the tools they need to speak the English language with confidence and fluidity. It aims to attend to the responses of the question:

"What are my weaknesses when I try to communicate in English?"

My goal is to provide challenging, interactive and FUN lessons and activities that all attend to the student's particular experiences and needs. Some of the students I have had the pleasure to work with include:
- Doctors who travel internationally for work
- Students needing a tutor for the Cambridge exams
- Individuals who do public speaking.
- Small companies and start ups who do business abroad
- Adults who simply want to improve grammar

I assign homework activities and periodic progress reports via Google Docs. We utilize audio/visual and reading material found online, so having a smartphone or tablet in class is helpful, but not required.

If you want to get speaking NOW then this class may be
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Master the Digital SAT: Personalized Prep for Maximum Success


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The Digital SAT is a requirement for many North American universites. My structured, adaptive approach ensures you're fully equipped to take on this challenge with calm and confidence!

Key Features of Prep Course:
* Familiarization with the digital testing environment and Bluebook app
* Adaptive teaching style that effectively syncs with students' varied needs
* Path to Mastery of key Math, Reading, and Writing concepts you will need on test day
* Strategies for navigating adaptive modules and shorter passages
* Timed practice using official Digital SAT questions
* Targeted lesson planning on areas needing improvement

Whether you're a first-timer or looking to improve your score for the Ivy Leagues, my tailored approach will help you either achieve a solid baseline or achieve up to a 40% score boost!


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You'll Learn Tactics that help you:
* Master the integrated Desmos Calculator for quick problem-solving.
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Novels, short stories, life stories, theses, songs or simple texts: these workshops help you overcome your blocks and transform your ideas into vivid and inspiring stories.

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

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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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I'm offering individual and personalized classes according to your level , groups also are welcome to join. I help beginners speak confidently also I will adapt to your needs and objectives :Grammar, conversation, vocabulary and culture.
My method will take you step by step to meet your goal! I am dynamic, easy-going and full of energy!
All material will be provided to you by email.
Lessons are well organized
I can suggest a weekly task

In addition, I can provide support in proofreading and translation. If you need help, I am here to listen.
About me:
Highly qualified English teacher, who prefer many methods of interacting with learners, because I think that every student has their own way of learning. I have gained extensive experience from my previous studies in the Master of Language Teaching Methods, my researches also have helped me to have a huge background about language aquisition, plus that I have worked as a tutor and translator in Europe for years.
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Book your first lesson today because :
My students improved their grades by 30%
Learning new language can open extra doors for your career path.
I'm glad to put my experience in your service and answer your questions.
Any age or level is welcome also students of school or university.
I can lead you to pass international tests such as TOEFL and IELTS.
Language of teaching can be English, Arabic, French or Spanish.
Classes can be via Skype or zoom etc...
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I am a native American English speaking instructor, editor, journalist, and legal/policy expert from Florida specializing in instruction, interview and exam prep, consulting and text correction for a wide range of professionals & students across Belgium including in the legal, academic, policy, and other fields. I am available to meet in both Brussels.

My past & present clients have included: professionals and politicians from all four major EU institutions, the Belgian government, the UNHCR, and various NGOs, alongside diplomats, doctors, journalists, and engineers, as well as a variety of other professions in addition to traditional students..I have had over 35+ repeat students on Apprentus (which recently changed their algorithm to only display the last six months).

Approaching from a true native's perspective, I instruct and assist with both educational and business English in a multi-faceted nature covering a wide range of areas including comprehension, conversation, grammar, and situational skills, in addition to working on general language skills and accent training. As well, I can provide extensive help and training with the EPSO, IELTS, and TOEFL exams.

I have also written, edited or proofread a variety of academic papers, theses, applications, CVs, and other documents for numerous satisfied academic and professional clients.

I have spent my entire childhood and adult life in the United States before completing a master's degree in Political Science and European Politics at KU Leuven. Additionally, I also possess Bachelor's degrees in Political Science and History. I have an extensive knowledge and experience of English grammar and literature, as well as current and past working experience in journalism (Anti-Competition Law and European Policy at the Policy and Regulatory Report) and both European and American politics.

I have no problem meeting anywhere in Brussels or further afield within the region. I also handle correction of text, editing, proofreading and ghostwriting, with weekly and monthly rates possible. My transportation costs are included.
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Need help writing your thesis/final project/paper? As a 33-year-old civil engineer, I've been supporting students of all disciplines and ages with their final projects for 10 years, both in Dutch and English. Whether you're at the beginning, middle, or end of your thesis, together we'll definitely get through it!

In my day job, I also work on projects of all sizes and complexities. A final project is essentially a small one and goes through all the steps I also take in my day job. Thanks to my knowledge and experience from the professional world, supplemented by years of experience mentoring students, I'm definitely the right person to help you with your final project.

--- Location: online / at the student's home / library (Antwerp) ---

See you soon!
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Tim
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I have 17 years teaching English and I have worked in 5 different countries. I have trained people before taking IELTS or TOEFL tests. I have got experience with it, in the same way, I have the TEFL certification by itoi. Do not hesitate to contact me to improve your writing, reading, and speaking skills for these tests.
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📊 Your Target Score Is Closer Than You Think:

Whether you're aiming for university admission, a promotion, or a career abroad — this program gives you the exact strategies, practice, and confidence to hit your IELTS or TOEIC goal faster than studying alone.

🎯 What You'll Master:

✅ Listening — understand any accent, any context, without panicking
✅ Reading — analyze complex texts quickly and answer with precision
✅ Writing — produce high-scoring academic and business responses
✅ Speaking — structure your answers confidently, even under pressure

📝 Real Exam Practice — Not Just Theory:

Every session includes real test simulations, timed exercises, and proven techniques used by high scorers. You'll know exactly what to expect on exam day — and exactly how to handle it.

⏱️ Smart Strategies That Save You Time:
No more guessing. You'll learn how to manage your time, avoid common traps, and maximize every section of the exam — so you walk in prepared and walk out with the score you need.

👤 This Is For You If:

✅ You've been putting off taking the exam and need a clear plan
✅ You've taken it before and want a better score
✅ You want structured, personalized guidance — not generic YouTube videos
✅ You're serious about university, immigration, or career opportunities

🔥 Spots fill up fast — especially before exam seasons.

📩 Message me today to tell me your target score and exam date. We'll build your personalized study plan from Session 1.

⏳ The sooner you start, the more prepared you'll be. Don't leave your score to chance.
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Hi! I am an experienced English and Turkish Tutor who has been working with students from all around the world for more than 3 years. I've been arranging Business English, Academic English, IELTS / TOEFL Exam preparation lessons as well as General Turkish classes from A1 to C1 with individuals from Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa and the Americas. I am ready to welcome my new students worldwide.


I focus on sharpening students' speaking skills in my classes. My main methodology is based on helping learners express themselves confidently and clearly in the target language. In 3 years of my teaching career, not only have I developed my own methodologies but also privatized classes and materials according to each learner's demands and needs. Besides, I support learners who face difficulties in prononcation during language acquisition with effective elocution lessons in both languages. Besides, I speak French.


Please don't hesitate to contact me for any questions.
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With a Master's degree in English Literature and years of experience teaching English language and literature, I offer personalized courses and TOEIC preparation at all levels. It's never too late to learn! Start now with me and improve your English. From A1 to C1 level, with unique and personalized lesson plans, based on recognized works, or a fully personalized and assembled course program.
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Do you want to improve your English with an effective and authentic method?
My teaching method is inspired by modern American approaches, the result of my experience in Oklahoma City (OKC), USA. I offer you this unique expertise, gained over 10 years, to guide you towards success, whether in school or for personal learning.
I teach online or in person, depending on your needs and schedule. I'm fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic, allowing me to effectively support you, regardless of your native language. This way, you'll learn with confidence and understanding.
Whether you are a beginner or advanced, I offer personalized lessons, adapted to your pace and your goals, to help you speak, understand and write English with confidence.
Contact me today to book a session and discover a dynamic and effective learning method.
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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION (IN BRIEF):
➤Unleash your writing skills and finally realize your writing project!
Novels, short stories, life stories, theses, songs or simple texts: these workshops help you overcome your blocks and transform your ideas into vivid and inspiring stories.

➤ Together, we will work to:
-Overcome your fear of the blank page and awaken your creativity
-Develop style, vocabulary, coherence and authenticity
-Creating characters, settings, and captivating storylines
-Explore your imagination, your emotions, and your flaws to turn them into a strength
-Alternating theory and practice with concrete exercises and personalized feedback

➤ Proofreading, correction, optimization of your texts possible.
➤Objective: to write with pleasure, progress faster and bring your project to completion.

➤Let yourself be guided: your dream of writing can become a reality.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
➤Exploring and sharing the pleasure of words, building the stories that inhabit you, developing your expression, deepening your creativity, exploring contemporary writing, proposing a novel, short stories, a life story, an (auto)biography, a fiction, an essay, song lyrics, various texts or simply a report, a thesis, a report for professional or academic purposes... these are among the objectives of these workshops to deepen or initiate writing and realize one's aspirations by prioritizing the pleasure of writing based on elements of personalized pedagogy.

➤Overcome your fears and unlock creative inspiration to finally complete your project.

Let yourself be guided and finally realize your dream of writing.
➤ Overcome your fears
➤ Discover the secret to producing high-quality writing that's 100% enjoyable and 0% writer's block.
➤ 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, overcome your fear of writing. Isn't it frustrating to be consumed by the desire to write your project and yet unable to do so? Break down that insurmountable wall that's holding you back.

This involves combining improvements in form with refinements in content. For example, concrete techniques for starting your text and overcoming writer's block, feedback/suggestions on your texts, writing and style exercises based on a prompt, a series of precise/pragmatic recommendations and their implementation.

That is why, if your manuscript is stuck and you don't know how to start or continue it, if you have all the ideas but don't know what form they should take, if you want to save time in the creative process: let's build the architecture of your story together.

Learning objectives include:
• Discover writing, build confidence, let your own literary voice/path emerge, and unleash your imagination
• Studying and constructing a text, song lyrics...
• Calmly refine the style and create consistency between form and content
• Research and develop your vocabulary
• Acquire techniques and know-how to convey your message both clearly and simply
• Differentiate between writing for oneself and writing for others
• Explore your creativity and develop your expression
• To construct a complete story by creating characters, settings, lively scenes...
• Acquire and master practical writing tools, always with a focus on simplicity/simplification and efficiency (both in content and form)
• Discover contemporary writing and diversify your practice
• Acquire narrative techniques to engage in long stories

So, start, resume or finish a piece of writing you have dreamed of for a long time if you want to write but don't know where to start; if you have a story but don't know how to tell it; if you love to write but have lost your inspiration; if you have a manuscript buried in a drawer and you are afraid of failing.

To achieve this, the first step is to unleash your writing and let go: strengthen your imagination, explore your inspiration, and cultivate your originality. Next, turn your weaknesses into a driving force for writing by exploring your wounds to better utilize them and adopt an effective writing method. Finally, master writing techniques and bring characters to life while crafting captivating stories, controlling pacing, and developing suspenseful plots.

All this by combining theory and practical/concrete applications: writing assignments based on exercises and then within the framework of your project.

During the sessions, you will be guided in your writing project. The trainer will support you in your written communication and offer tools, while helping you to work on and/or optimize your style and imagination.

Proofreading, revising, correcting and formatting articles, theses, etc.: these options are also possible.

Furthermore, these sessions allow one to improve one's written communication and to study the different methods to achieve this (email, letter, report, presentation...), both in terms of content and form.

➤ 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 based on active listening, a proven methodology, and tailored teaching methods. Whether through one-on-one sessions, workshops, or group training, his approach combines customization, 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.

✓ 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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My 1-1 tutoring sessions are flexible. If you have homework you need help with, or a test coming up you need to prepare for, I am happy to help with that! If you are looking for general, skills-based ELA help, we can discuss your needs and I will implement an individual curriculum to suit your goals.

I have extensive experience helping students improve their reading and writing skills with great success. This includes writing structure and content development, grammar, punctuation, spelling, phonics, reading comprehension, literary analysis, and more.
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Forte de plus de 6 ans d'expérience en préparation aux tests standardisés et en conseil d'admission, j'ai accompagné plus de 600 étudiants vers des résultats d'excellence, avec un taux de placement de 100% dans les universités visées. J'ai moi-même obtenu un score de 115/120 au TOEFL.

Ce cours couvre l'ensemble des sections du TOEFL (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) à travers une méthode structurée : diagnostic initial précis, stratégies ciblées par section, entraînement chronométré et simulations d'examen complètes en conditions réelles. J'accorde une attention particulière à la partie Speaking, souvent la plus délicate pour les francophones, avec un travail spécifique sur la fluidité, la structuration des réponses et la gestion du temps.

Au-delà du score, je travaille avec chaque étudiant sur la confiance à l'oral, la rapidité de lecture et d'écoute, et l'intégration du TOEFL dans une stratégie de candidature globale. Mon approche est exigeante mais toujours adaptée à l'étudiant en face de moi : je limite volontairement le nombre d'étudiants que j'accompagne pour garantir un suivi de qualité premium.
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Have you always wanted to write stories, poems, or plays, but don't know where to start? Treat yourself to a little time with a teacher who has a degree specializing in creative writing!

This course is open to all levels and ages – yes, children are welcome too, because writing can also be oral! Bring your writing for a review together, or come with nothing but your ideas and leave with the result of a brainstorming session, or even a story outline to complete! A longer-term project? No problem, I'd be delighted to follow your progress. Whatever you want to do, you can achieve it, with a little time and effort!
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My name is Coraline, pianist, composer, author and founder of the Piano Mondo institution for cultures, in Nyon.

I have been writing since primary school, where I began inventing my first stories and writing poems. Writing thus grew with me, long before it took a place in my artistic and professional journey.

I created Piano Mondo based on a conviction: artistic creation should not be confined to a single discipline. While music forms the historical heart of the institution, writing has always been part of my creative world and naturally nourishes my various projects.

Over the years, this practice has developed in various forms and become intertwined with my work as a composer, performer, and cultural project manager. It is in this spirit that Piano Mondo is now opening its **Writing Hub**, in order to share, in turn, the joy of creating, building, and expressing oneself through words.

As with Piano Mondo's music lessons, I favor a personalized approach: each student progresses at their own pace, according to their personality, desires, and goals. The aim is not to force everyone into the same model, but to acquire tools, gain confidence, and gradually develop an expression that reflects who you are.
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