English (Language & Literature, Creative Writing, ESL)

From 92.28 C$ /h

As an experienced teacher and a professional writer, I can help you with all aspects of English, whether that's literature, essay writing and analysis for school, or improving on your English as a second language, or for the aspiring writer seeking professional critique and advice for their writing with the view to publish. I can be on hand to help with a child's English homework as well. Classes are tailored to your individual needs, so every class is different.

I am certified with CELTA, PGCE with a degree in Art History. I have taught at international primary schools as well as been a private tutor to children and adults of all ages. As a writer, I am published through National Geographic, though I primarily focus on fiction.

Extra information

Online only

Location

Online from Czech Republic

About Me

- Learning should be fun. I'm a believer of play-based learning for children (and also adults!) because when you're having fun, you're automatically learning. When the content of what you learn becomes relevant to you on a personal level, that's when magic happens.

- I'm personable and enjoy getting to know my students. Building good rapport is so important because when any corrections come up, the student knows I'm coming from a good place, a place of trust. That's half the battle to getting the student to listen.

- I believe in encouragement. While corrections are part and parcel to teaching, sometimes highlighting the good areas, the student's strengths, what they did well, is as much part of the learning as pointing out the mistakes. It's a matter of what you focus on: Glass half full or glass half empty? Both are true. But perspective is everything.

- As someone who's bilingual and raising bilingual kids, I am in a unique position to understand the needs of the multilingual and multicultural person. I'm native in English and Cantonese and able to use both languages for lessons. I am conversational in Czech and have rudimentary Mandarin, so I'm familiar with what it's like to learn a foreign language on a personal level.

Education

BA degree in History of Art (University of Nottingham)
CELTA (Cambridge cert for teaching English as a foreign language to adults)
PGCE (University of Cumbria)

I'm also bilingual in English and Cantonese. I have basic/conversational Czech (A2-B1 level according to European standards)

Experience / Qualifications

10+ years across all ages - both children and adults, with focus on KS2 children. I have taught both proficient children in international school settings as well as tutored English as a foreign language to children and adults who are not yet fluent (levels vary).

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

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

Literature

Creative writing

Reading

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Samuel

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Presentation :
As a former National Education teacher and BAC examiner, I know how to make French enjoyable for struggling students who don't connect with the subject.
Whether it is to explain how to make a dissertation pleasant to read, how to organize a composed commentary or read one's text clearly, distinctly and posed for an oral.
French is not only a subject, French is difficult and requires effort, but these are rewarded!

Method:
My students have always made significant progress, going from an average of 5 per year to having an average of 14 in the French baccalaureate. My last one to send me his results went from 6 in writing and 9 in speaking to 15 in writing and 17 in speaking (EAF 2024 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.

I adapt to your level and I give exercises to do for the next course (finish a comment, make an introductory essay ...).
I am nice and enthusiastic but nevertheless serious: you will make satisfactory progress because you will work for 😉

2013-2025 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

Ester

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Recently graduated with a bachelor degree from Pole Superieur conservatory of Paris and Sorbonne University, I would like to teach Albanian to foreigners(especially those who's native language is French or English), living, working in Paris or abroad. I have been teaching kids since 2017. I also have a DELF diploma of French language and TOEIC for English language
My goal is to keep students challenged.
I assign home-works after every session and provide periodic progress reports.
I can teach from English or French towards Albanian

Shyam

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Vanakkam Nanbare! I am a native Tamil tutor from Chennai, India, with four years of teaching experience and fluency in Tamil. I am dedicated to helping you learn Tamil, from beginner to advanced levels, with a focus on personalized instruction to suit your individual needs. My classes are flexible and can be scheduled at your convenience. I also provide homework assignments to support your learning outside of class. Lessons can be tailored specifically to your goals.

I look forward to working together, sharing experiences, and creating a positive and supportive learning environment where both teacher and student can thrive.

Topics covered:

* Self-introduction

* Common greetings

* Everyday phrases

* Pronouns

* Family vocabulary

* Colors

* Asking for directions

* Places

* Emotions

* Food

* Numbers and days of the week

* Common animals and birds

* Objects in your surroundings

* Forming questions and answers

* Verbs and prepositions

* Role-play conversations

Cami

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

À la carte: evaluated and adapted to each personality.

Awni

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Native professional Arabic teacher offering Arabic language classes- typical Arabic (Fusha) or middle eastern dialects (Jordanian, Lebanese and gulf).
These classes are INDIVIDUAL and PERSONALIZED according to your demands.
I can help you to learn basics even from Alphabet to conjugation,plus writing and speaking.
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.
About me:
I am a highly qualified teacher with a Master's degree in Philology and Literature as well as 13 years of experience.
As I have studied in high ranked European universities and traveled around the world, so I'm able to support you with job interviews and public speech.
Language of teaching can be English,French, Spanish and Arabic.
Classes can be via Skype or zoom.
Thank you for your interest in my profile, أهلاً وسهلاً ومرحباً بكم في صفحتي

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Arabic Lessons for Adults and Children (7+)
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In the beginner level, students start by learning basic vocabulary through listening and visual activities. Then, we move on to letters and word formation, followed by constructing simple sentences and practicing them in practical conversations. My approach is interactive, fun, and designed to help you express yourself from day one.

As you progress, lessons gradually build up your skills, leading to fluent speaking, faster reading, and full comprehension of what you hear.

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Egyptian colloquial is the language spoken in Egypt.
Egyptian colloquial language is very fun, it will help you communicate with Egyptians on the Egyptian street or Egyptian tourism.
We will learn conversation from scratch and pronunciation correctly.
Learn to read colloquial language easily and differentiate between letters.
We will discuss the most frequently used vocabulary and similar terms.
You will get to know the famous places in Egypt.

Hiyam

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I am Hiyam, of Lebanese origin, a professional Arabic language teacher. I offer Arabic language lessons for all groups, starting from the alphabet to reading, learning letters and sounds, writing and speaking.
I help the student read fluently, step by step. I am patient and I love my work, and my passion is to see my students succeed.
I am an academically qualified teacher with a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language and Literature, in addition to 12 years of experience in teaching.
I currently work as an Arabic language teacher in an international school in Riyadh
I can explain to the students in English if Arabic is not their mother tongue

Hamza

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This French course is designed for students of all levels, whether you are beginner, intermediate or advanced. The main objective of the course is to improve your French skills, including reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Course content :

French Grammar: We'll cover the basics of French grammar, including verb tenses, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions and more.
French vocabulary: Each week, we will explore different vocabulary themes to help you express yourself more easily in French.
Listening skills: We will use audio and video resources to improve your listening comprehension of French.
Speaking Skills: Conversation activities and classroom presentations will help you improve your ability to speak French fluently.
French Culture: We will also explore French culture, including history, art, literature and cuisine to give you a deeper understanding of the language.
Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, you should be able to understand and speak French with more confidence and accuracy. You will also have a better understanding of French culture.

Teaching methods:

The course will be interactive and engaging, with a combination of face-to-face lessons, group work, homework and quizzes to reinforce your learning.

I look forward to seeing you in my class and helping you achieve your goals in French!

Rayah

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The lessons are interactive, personalized, and designed to suit each student’s goals and pace. I aim to create a supportive environment that makes learning enjoyable and meaningful.

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