How to analyse Literature and Poetry: Develop your critical thinking skills.

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Cultivating the skill of close reading is important and will aid you, not only in English and languages, but in all fields of your life. Analysing and understanding Literature and Poetry is a very effective start to developing the skills needed to enhance your overall understanding and critical thinking abilities.

In a fast-paced, competitive world, you want to show that you stand out as an individual who shows initiative, comprehension and insight and Literature studies is the doorway through which you will be able to achieve this.

Enhance your general knowledge, your understanding of other people, your reading and writing skills and how you view the world. These are only a few examples of what Literature and Poetry is able to offer you.

Extra information

Own laptop required.

Location

Online from Namibia

About Me

Hi, I have been a teacher for the past fourteen years. I first acted as facilitator and tutor for university students and for the past eleven years I have been an English Primary teacher (IEB Curriculum) at a private school in Windhoek. I also have experience in teaching English as an additional language. I have always had a great passion for literature and the arts and obtained my Master's Degree in English, specialising in Literature, from the North West University in South Africa. I am also a poet and photographer in my free time. Being creative is a very important part of my life. I look forward to sharing this passion with you.

Education

I studied for 6 years at the North West University in South Africa where I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Humanities in 2009, my Honours Bachelor of Arts in English in 2010 and my Master of Arts in English in 2013.

Experience / Qualifications

I have completed level one of ITSI (Digital Teaching Technologies), obtained the 120 hour TEFL certificate after completing the full course, took and completed a course as Supplemental Instruction Leader and have 14 years teaching experience both online and face to face. My students varied in number from one student to twenty five students per class.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Language arts

Poetry

Literature

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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Samuel

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Do you want to best prepare your child for the start of the school year and upcoming exams? Perfect, let's do it together!
I am used to international students and know how to prepare them well for exams, whether it be on methodology or on the knowledge required in literature.

As a teacher who has helped hundreds of students since 2013, I taught at both the middle and high school levels and am familiar with the requirements of the baccalaureate exam, having been an examiner. I enjoy helping students understand what they hadn't grasped before by explaining it in a different way.
You are not just hiring a French teacher, but an ally for your child to help them achieve their best.

I'm used to working with neurodivergent students; they've always found their way to my ad, and we do good work together. Trained in ADHD and ASD, I just finished my bachelor's degree in psychology.

Don't hesitate to take lessons to help your child catch up and get back on track! Learning French isn't impossible! It requires effort, but I do my best to present it in a lively and accessible way!

My students have consistently made significant progress, going from an average of 5 throughout the year to achieving a 14 average in the French baccalaureate exam. My students get good results on the baccalaureate and, most importantly, they approach it with a relaxed attitude (and can even finish top of their class, as they did in the 2025 EAF session).
I have been preparing classes for these tests for years, I am up to date on methodology and programs.
My services combine the experience of teaching French and the vivacity of a young teacher who succeeds in motivating the most recalcitrant students.
My students have always made significant progress and above all, go to tests with confidence in their abilities.

HOLIDAY INTERNSHIPS:
They take place online, like the courses, and for several days we see the method intensively and we practice on texts in baccalaureate conditions plus detailed correction of assignments.

December: 3 days during the holidays
February: 3 days during the holidays
April: 3 days during the holidays

Don't wait until it's too late to start preparing for your exams!

2026 Bachelor's degree in Psychology, University of Grenoble Alpes
2013-2026 Private lessons
2015-2018 Modern Literature Teacher in Middle School/High School
2015-University Paris IV, The Sorbonne License of French as a Foreign Language
2014-University Paris IV, Sorbonne Master of Medieval Studies
2012-University Paris IV, The Sorbonne License of Modern Applied Letters
2010-Brevet of Aptitude to the Functions of Animator
2008-Baccalaureate series L
2006-First Aid Training Certificate

Cami

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(3)

Whether your goal is personal or professional, speaking is a predominantly physical activity, relying on a body, a voice, a breath, a rhythm (diction) and an emotion (the imagination and the sensations, reflecting the involvement of the speaker in his speech.

How to send a clear message? How to make the difference, to make an impression? How to regain self-confidence and control the management of his emotions?

Knowing how to speak in public is now a necessity for the company and in the company. From a personal point of view, this is a vector for better relationships and optimal messages. On the phone, in a meeting, in front of a client or a banker (...), your public speaking must be effective and efficient with clear, simple and powerful messages, creating a match between the message received and the message sent.

Simple and pragmatic tools will be presented and then put into practice for: generating listening ● making an impression ● fostering trust ● generating need ● motivating teams by explaining a strategy ● getting messages across within groups.

Controlled, the method allows:

• improve self-confidence and stress management with the development of the speaker's fluency (verbal-bodily), his public speaking and his sense of repartee and improvisation

• to work on his ease, leadership, his NLP, his charisma, his creativity and to go towards a certain personal development, through a set of scenarios

* improve the characteristics of the spoken voice (timbre, pitch, intention, flow)

Completed by basic exercises (diction, voice, presence, breathing, presentation, time management ...), role plays, improvisations and simulations will be set up.

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The goal is not only to focus on verbal communication but also on nonverbal communication, so as to make the control of his body, his voice (...), a real and lasting strength.

Depending on the interaction between the trainer - coach and the one who consults, there is no single way to operate: each type of session depends on the needs and difficulties of each.

In all cases, it is very often a question, while adapting to your own needs and after having precisely diagnosed your desired objective and the blockages encountered, to combine the theory (the bases of the studied concept, for example NLP / information asymmetry / the "how to say no" / the tools of non-verbal communication or the application of kinaesthesia) and its application (through exercises and direct applications).

For example, are discussed:

- the fundamentals of public speaking: breathing, gaze and body language

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Postgraduate School Training & Ivy league college in the United States, specialized and worked for over 13 years, in Europe and North America, in the field of communication and public speaking in renowned public and private international institutions, involved in forums and conferences, and focused on two areas: training and coaching, with the key words pedagogy and careful methodology.

PLACES
- 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 also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of live (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (example: loss of travel time) with additional advantages (example: notes that can be re-read on the chat). In this context, the videoconference sessions for which you asked me to seem to suit everyone perfectly, take place very optimally and generate a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). That is why, at your request, I continue to offer this option. Take good care of yourself and yours!

PROGRAM
A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

Awni

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Speak French with Confidence! “Practice French Online – Improve Your Speaking Skills Fast!” improve your pronunciation, grammar, reading, writing, and preparation for international exams, I help beginners speak confidently, I'm willing to help you become fluent in daily life conversations simply and creatively with no complications and a sense of humor sometimes.
Are you preparing for the TCF or DELF A1, A2, B1, or B2 exam?
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With my preparation program, you will:
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“Book your first lesson today!”
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All materials will be provided to you by email.
Lessons are well organized
I can suggest a weekly task
My students improved their grades by 40% you can watch reviews on my profile
In addition, I can support with translation and proofreading.

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Dembane

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Wolof is the most spoken language in Senegal, Gambia where it has been enriched with contributions from other dialects, Arabic and French, which remains the official language. It is experiencing cultural expansion in the country and is also present in Gambia and Mauritania.

So to facilitate your integration into Senegalese society; it is essential to use this language because it is the vernacular language although there are several beautiful local Senegalese languages but Wolof remains the most used language. This is why I offer myself to teach the beauty of this language which is my specialty and my mother tongue, I also teach Senegalese and Gambian culture and civilization.

Learning Wolof offers anyone who wishes to know Senegal, in a professional, cultural or tourist context, the opportunity to establish privileged contact with its population.

I would also like to inform my learners that apart from online courses, I organize language visits and tours in Senegal; for those who wish to travel to practice and discover Senegal with special packages.

DON'T HESITATE TO BOOK A COURSE DIRECTLY SO THAT I CAN EXPLAIN AND INTRODUCE YOU TO THE WOLOF LANGUAGE.

Arno

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أ/آية

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Teaching reading and writing.
* Foundation students in the Arabic language and grammar.
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* Teaching also (social studies, religious education).

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Yaya

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Hello! My name is Yaya Ceesay, a native Wolof speaker from The Gambia.
In this class, you will learn Wolof in a practical and enjoyable way. Whether you want to travel to Senegal or The Gambia, communicate with friends, or learn about African culture, this class will help you start speaking Wolof confidently.
In my lessons you will learn:
Everyday Wolof vocabulary, Greetings and common expressions, Basic grammar explained simply, Pronunciation and conversation practice, Cultural insights from Senegal and The Gambia
This class is perfect for:
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Book a lesson and start speaking Wolof from your first class!

Ron

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Would you like to improve your Spanish while discovering some of the fundamental works, authors, and ideas of Spanish literature?

This class combines advanced Spanish learning with the study of Spanish literature and culture, in a dynamic, participatory environment adapted to the level and objectives of each student.

The sessions are taught by a university professor specializing in Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) and an examiner accredited by the Cervantes Institute, with extensive experience in teaching Spanish to foreign students.

We will work with literary texts from different eras and authors—from the classics to contemporary literature—to develop not only your reading comprehension, but also your ability to express yourself with greater precision, richness, and naturalness in Spanish.

What will we be working on?
📖 Reading and analysis of Spanish literary texts.
🇪🇸 Culture, history and society through literature.
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✍️ Advanced level vocabulary, structures and linguistic resources.
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🎓 Preparation and development of communicative skills specific to academic contexts.

The class is especially suitable for intermediate-high and advanced Spanish students, university students, professionals and people with academic or cultural interests who want to deepen their knowledge of the language.

You don't need to be a literature expert. The goal is for you to learn Spanish through literature, gain a deeper understanding of Spanish culture, and enjoy great works while developing a more sophisticated command of the language.

A class for those who want to go beyond everyday Spanish

If you already have a good foundation in Spanish and want to move towards a more precise, cultured, natural and academic use of the language, this class will allow you to work on the language from a different perspective, combining linguistic learning, literature, thought and culture.

Would you like to improve your Spanish while discovering some of the most important works, authors and ideas in Spanish literature?

This class combines advanced Spanish language learning with the study of Spanish literature and culture, in a dynamic, engaging environment adapted to each student's level and goals.

The sessions are taught by a university professor specialized in Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) and an Instituto Cervantes-accredited examiner, with extensive experience teaching Spanish to international students.

We will work with literary texts from different periods and authors — from the classics to contemporary literature — to develop not only your reading comprehension, but also your ability to express yourself with greater accuracy, richness and naturalness in Spanish.

What will we work on?
📖 Reading and analysis of Spanish literary texts.
🇪🇸 Spanish culture, history and society through literature.
🗣️ Conversation and speaking practice based on literary texts and topics.
✍️ Vocabulary, grammatical structures and advanced language skills.
🔎 Analysis of language, style and meaning.
💬 Discussion, critical thinking and argumentation in Spanish.
🎓 Development of communication skills for academic contexts.

The class is particularly suitable for upper-intermediate and advanced Spanish learners, university students, professionals, and anyone with academic or cultural interests who wants to explore the Spanish language in greater depth.

You do not need to be a literature specialist. The aim is to learn Spanish through literature, gain a deeper understanding of Spanish culture, and enjoy great works while developing a more sophisticated command of the language.

A class for those who want to go beyond everyday Spanish

If you already have a solid foundation in Spanish and want to progress towards using the language in a more precise, sophisticated, natural and academic way, this class offers a different approach to learning, combining language, literature, critical thinking and culture.

Alba

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