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Literature course: reading, stylistic analysis, text commentary and essay writing
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My name is Zina, I graduated with a Master's degree in Literary Studies from the University of Bordeaux Montaigne (25 years old) and I offer private literature lessons.
Whether it's to increase your knowledge of literature, refine your analysis of literary techniques, or prepare for a specific exam in this field (e.g., baccalaureate, literature entrance exams...), you can count on me!
Indeed, my three years of preparatory literary classes specializing in Classical Literature (hypokhâgne-khâgne-khûbe) rewarded by a double admission to the ENS Ulm competition as well as my 6 months in Argentina as a French language assistant at the university allowed me to acquire skills in various disciplines, teaching methods as well as fluency in foreign languages.
I have been giving private lessons for 4 years now, to students ranging from CM2 to Master's level; this diversity of profiles has allowed me to develop teaching and supervision methods adapted to the needs and paces of each individual!
For more information, please feel free to contact me!
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About Me
Hello, my name is Zina, I have a Master's degree in Literary Studies from the University of Bordeaux Montaigne (25 years old) and I offer private lessons in the following subjects: Latin, Ancient Greek, English, Spanish, Literature, History, Philosophy and French as a Foreign Language (FLE), as well as tutoring, homework help, and proofreading and editing of dissertations.
Indeed, my three years of preparatory literary classes specializing in Classical Literature (hypokhâgne-khâgne-khûbe) as well as my 6 months in Argentina as a French language assistant at the university allowed me to acquire skills in various disciplines, teaching methods as well as fluency in foreign languages.
I have been giving private lessons for 4 years now, to students ranging from CM2 to Master's level; this diversity of profiles has allowed me to develop teaching and supervision methods adapted to the needs and paces of each individual!
I offer online courses because I have to travel a lot (I've been in Latin America for a little over a year now).
For more information, feel free to contact me!
Education
Hypokhâgne-Khâgne-Khûbe in Literary Preparatory Classes (A/L)
Double eligibility for the ENS Ulm entrance exam
Master of Arts, Letters, Languages - Research Track in Literary Studies, Bordeaux Montaigne University
Experience / Qualifications
4 years of private tutoring experience (ancient languages, modern languages, literature, philosophy, writing, grammar, spelling)
C2 level in Spanish
Level C1 in English
A1 level in Portuguese
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
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in
French
Spanish
English
Latin
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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My name is Zina, I graduated with a Master's degree in Literary Studies from the University of Bordeaux Montaigne (25 years old) and I offer private lessons in modern languages, as well as academic support, homework help, and proofreading and editing of dissertations.
Indeed, my three years of preparatory literary classes specializing in Classical Literature (hypokhâgne-khâgne-khûbe) as well as my 6 months in Argentina as a French language assistant at the university allowed me to acquire skills in various disciplines, teaching methods as well as fluency in foreign languages.
I have been giving private lessons for 4 years now, to students ranging from CM2 to Master's level; this diversity of profiles has allowed me to develop teaching and supervision methods adapted to the needs and paces of each individual!
I offer online courses because I have to travel a lot (I've been in Latin America for a little over a year now).
For more information, feel free to contact me!
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Hello, my name is Zina, I graduated with a Master's degree in Literary Studies from the University of Bordeaux Montaigne (25 years old) and I offer private lessons in ancient languages (Latin and Ancient Greek).
The courses will focus on understanding how the language works from a grammatical point of view, as well as on translating and analyzing literary and philosophical texts in their original language. The aim is to prepare students for competitive exams (such as the agrégation or ENS entrance exams), other exams (such as the baccalaureate), or simply to broaden their personal knowledge.
Indeed, my three years of preparatory literary classes specializing in Classical Literature (hypokhâgne-khâgne-khûbe) rewarded by a double admission to the ENS Ulm competition as well as my 6 months in Argentina as a French language assistant at the university allowed me to acquire skills in various disciplines, teaching methods as well as fluency in foreign languages, and above all a high level of grammatical rigor.
I have been giving private lessons for 4 years now, to students ranging from CM2 to Master's level; this diversity of profiles has allowed me to develop teaching and supervision methods adapted to the needs and paces of each individual!
For more information, feel free to contact me!
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➤ Anchor lasting resources such as letting go, leaving one's comfort zone thanks to a caring framework and personalized modules/exercises

For example (but the sessions/modules cover other aspects), to improve your skills during oral interventions in public (debates, media, speeches, 1 to 1, etc.), better manage your personal communication/ professional & the resulting conflicts, master negotiation techniques (...): your objectives in terms of communication may be diverse and the objective of these sessions is precisely to support you to better achieve them. So, how can we send a clear message, be impactful, create a difference and make an impact?

➤ 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 where the art of improvisation is essential.

➤ 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 & gone through the blockages encountered, here are some examples of themes covered through concrete techniques & a targeted methodology, in support of improvisation skills:
✓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 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 that the structure of sessions, business dialogue and mastery of change communication are valuable.

(...)

➤ In short, improvisation, dramatization, public speaking skills are today essential transversal skills for asserting oneself, informing, negotiating and convincing. However, to master the keys to successful public communication, it is necessary to strengthen the impact of one's own speeches: by structuring one's interventions and taking into account the circumstances and expectations of the public; by making an impact through storytelling; integrating the psychological and emotional factors of effective oral communication; by integrating emotions into the preparation of the message and arguments; anticipating objections and delicate situations; by preparing and structuring an attractive and convincing presentation framework; by experimenting with the rules of improvisation; by adequately 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.

THE TRAINER
➤ With training from Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher trainer has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years in the field, in Europe and North America, in renowned international public and private establishments, regularly speaking in forums and conferences, and also offering personalized INDIVIDUAL support, with pedagogy and careful methodology as the watchwords.

➤ PLACE, TIMETABLE, PRICES
✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Montreux-Basel-Neuchâtel-Bern-Lucerne-Brussels-Luxembourg-Paris-Lyon. But currently, these sessions continue to be offered by videoconference in the current context and in accordance with general demand which is almost unanimous on this subject.

✓ Indeed, apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time saving related to travel & their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased schedule flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain identical. In addition, the entire exchange, notes and recommendations are immediately transcribed on the dedicated chat.

✓ To support us among ourselves & to be pleasant to you in this sustainable / particular period and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees are temporarily reduced and will not increase after the start of our sessions.

✓ Languages: French/English.

✓ The progress following these private sessions is perceptible from 1 to 2 sessions (*2024 study).

✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.
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In this class, we practice conversational English by diving into the stories we love. Instead of dry grammar drilling, our focus is on natural discussion centered on books, writing, cinema, and television. We can chat about characters, narrative themes, storylines, or simply discuss the stories that interest you.

We can also read and discuss short book excerpts or script pieces together, depending on your interests. As a writer, I'm especially interested in how language creates emotion, reveals personality, and brings stories to life. Together, we'll explore not only what characters say, but why they say it that way, and how you can use natural expressions to sound more confident in your own English.

Don't worry — you don't need to be a literary critic to enjoy these lessons. We use stories as a starting point for conversation, not as an excuse to overanalyze every page or scene. Whether you enjoy discussing your favourite novel, breaking down an unforgettable movie scene, or simply chatting about fictional worlds, the goal is to create a relaxed environment where English feels alive and enjoyable.

It's all about enjoying the language instead of seeing it as something intimidating. I will correct your mistakes when appropriate, but mistakes are a natural and valuable part of learning. They help us identify what to improve and build lasting confidence.

Every lesson is tailored to your interests, goals, and pace. The aim is to help you build real-world speaking confidence, expand your vocabulary, and enjoy using English in a relaxed, friendly environment.

MULTILINGUAL LISTENING SUPPORT

If you get stuck, you are welcome to use your native language when necessary. I have passive listening and reading comprehension of Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and German, in addition to being a native Serbian speaker.

Our lessons and explanations will primarily be conducted in English or Serbian.

ONLINE LESSONS

Lessons are conducted via Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, depending on your preference. We can use screen sharing and digital materials when they are useful for the lesson.
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Do you want to discover a new language full of rhythm, culture, and history?
Join me in learning Sranantongo, the vibrant lingua franca of Suriname!
I keep lessons interactive, practical, and fun. You’ll practice speaking from day one, with exercises, mini‐quizzes, and cultural insights
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French is a complex and rich language, both in its grammar and its culture, and a little help is always welcome to learn its subtleties!

This course is designed for all ages and levels, as it is tailored primarily to your needs. We can cover all aspects of the French language, from early reading skills in primary school to argumentative paragraphs at university, and even develop your literary knowledge as an adult. It is also open to English speakers looking to learn French as a foreign language.
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Are you in a BTS program, a bachelor's degree program, a preparatory class, or another higher education program?

Do you need help understanding a text, formulating a problem statement, organizing an essay, or preparing for an exam?

Certified teacher of Modern Literature, holder of the CAPES, I taught French and literature for three years in middle school within the National Education system.

My academic background also includes two years of preparatory classes in literature, first in hypokhâgne and then in khâgne. This training allowed me to acquire a rigorous methodology and solid skills in literature, text analysis, essay writing, commentary, and argumentation.

I can assist you with:

to understand and analyze a text;
identify literary techniques;
to construct a problem statement;
develop a detailed plan;
prepare a text commentary;
mastering the methodology of the essay;
to synthesize documents;
preparing for the general knowledge and expression exam in BTS;
prepare a presentation or oral presentation;
improve your written expression;
organize your revisions.

Thanks to my Master's degree in French as a Foreign Language, I can also support international students who encounter difficulties with university instructions, academic vocabulary, or writing in French.

I don't do the homework for the students. I help them understand the method, develop their thinking skills, and become more independent.
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Do you want to improve your results in Language and Literature and feel more confident during exams? In this course, we will work on all the content you need to master during high school in a practical and personalized way.

You will learn to understand and analyze texts, recognize literary devices, master grammar and syntax, improve your writing skills, and develop strategies for answering exam questions clearly and accurately. We will also explore literature and its major authors and movements in a way that helps you understand it, not just memorize it.

The classes will be tailored to your level, your needs, and the content you're currently studying at your school. We'll use clear explanations, examples, practical exercises, and text analysis to help you progress step by step.

My goal is to help you understand the subject, gain confidence, and bring out your best self in high school.
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Soutien scolaire de français en ligne – de la 6e à la 3e

Enseignante de français avec 8 ans d’expérience au collège, titulaire d’un Master 2 FLE/FLS/FOS et examinatrice-correctrice DELF, je propose un accompagnement scolaire personnalisé aux élèves de 6e, 5e, 4e et 3e suivant le programme français ou scolarisés dans un établissement francophone.

Je poursuis actuellement un DU de culture littéraire, consacré notamment à la littérature française et comparée, à la langue et au style. Cette formation complète mon expérience de terrain et approfondit particulièrement mon travail autour de la littérature, de l’analyse des textes et de l’expression écrite.

Les cours peuvent porter sur la grammaire et la syntaxe, la conjugaison, l’orthographe, le vocabulaire, la compréhension et l’analyse de textes, la littérature, la rédaction, la réécriture et la méthodologie scolaire.

J’accompagne aussi bien les élèves qui rencontrent des difficultés que ceux qui souhaitent consolider leurs acquis, améliorer leurs résultats ou développer une méthode de travail plus rigoureuse.

Mon objectif n’est pas simplement d’aider l’élève à terminer ses devoirs. Je cherche à identifier précisément ses difficultés, à lui faire comprendre ses erreurs et à lui transmettre des méthodes qu’il pourra réutiliser de manière autonome.

Lors des premières séances, j’effectue un diagnostic à partir du travail scolaire de l’élève, de ses évaluations et, si nécessaire, de quelques activités ciblées. Les séances sont ensuite adaptées à son niveau, à son programme et à ses besoins.

Je peux également accompagner les élèves bilingues ou plurilingues scolarisés en français, notamment lorsqu’ils comprennent bien les cours mais rencontrent des difficultés avec le français académique, la rédaction ou l’analyse littéraire.

For English-speaking parents:
I offer online French academic support for students from 6e to 3e following the French curriculum. I have 8 years of middle-school teaching experience, a Master’s degree in FLE/FLS/FOS, DELF examiner certification, and I am currently completing a University Diploma in Literary Culture. Lessons may focus on grammar, spelling, writing, reading comprehension, literature, literary analysis and school methodology. Communication with parents is possible in English or Arabic.
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Soy profesora y tengo especialización en Lengua y Literatura. Ofrezco clases de refuerzo adaptadas a las necesidades de cada estudiante, ayudando con tareas, comprensión lectora, escritura y preparación de exámenes. Me gusta explicar de forma clara y sencilla, creando un ambiente de confianza para que el alumno pueda avanzar a su ritmo y sentirse más seguro con la materia.
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I have a proven track record of success in exams up to proficiency level (IELTS, Cambridge and Michigan). I currently have students aged 5 to 70! My lessons are engaging and bring out the best in my students. If you are looking to start your child on a journey to develop a true love of the English language and have success in exams, you will certainly be satisfied. Perhaps you are an adult who wants to be confident in speaking at work, or maybe you want to read and explore great literature. Either way, you have found your teacher. I look forward to learning about you and to having enjoyable and engaging lessons with you.

I have decades of experience in teaching English. I have an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Galway, Ireland (2006), and I am a published researcher.
Many of my students have gone on to study at leading English-speaking universities around the world.
I am also qualified to proofread dissertations.
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Do you want to learn German? The concept I would like to try is to learn German just by talking. Seeing where you are at with your German knowledge, the conversations will range from animals, food or literature to the weather. Let's train your German conversation knowledge!
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Writing doesn’t have to be complicated. Often, the hardest part is simply figuring out what you want to say, organizing your thoughts, and getting started.

In this class, I’ll help you turn your ideas into clear, organized, confident writing. We’ll work on practical skills such as creating a strong structure, developing paragraphs, making your argument easy to follow, choosing the right words, editing unnecessary language, and writing with a natural voice.

This is a supportive, one-on-one class designed around your goals and your level. You don’t need to consider yourself a “good writer” to begin. You can bring something you’re already working on—an essay, report, application, article, professional document, or personal project—or we can work through exercises together.

Depending on your needs, we can focus on:

* Organizing ideas before you start writing
* Creating a clear beginning, middle, and end
* Writing stronger sentences and paragraphs
* Explaining complicated ideas simply
* Building and supporting an argument
* Improving clarity, tone, and flow
* Editing your own work
* Overcoming the feeling of being stuck or not knowing where to begin
* Using AI tools thoughtfully without losing your own ideas and voice

My approach is practical rather than overly focused on grammar rules. Good writing begins with clear thinking. Once we know what you want your reader to understand, we can build the writing around that goal.

I have taught writing, research, and public policy at the university level and have worked professionally as a researcher, author, and communicator. I especially enjoy helping people find the structure inside an idea and develop a writing process they can use on their own.

The goal isn’t just to improve the piece of writing in front of us. It’s to help you become a clearer, more confident writer.
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In my English lessons, we will focus on helping you become a more confident and fluent English speaker in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Whether you want to improve your speaking, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, writing, or simply feel more comfortable having conversations in English, I will adapt each lesson to your personal goals and level.
As someone who grew up speaking English, attended an American high school, and followed an English curriculum, I can offer you both natural conversational English and strong academic support. I have also tutored students of different ages and levels, so I understand that everyone learns differently.
My goal is to make every lesson interactive, comfortable, and useful, while helping you make real progress. Let’s improve your English together!
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Hello! My name is Alba and I have a degree in Hispanic Philology from the University of Jaén. I also have a Master's degree in Secondary Education Teaching, specializing in Language and Literature, studies that have greatly helped me to know how to approach my classes to achieve academic success.
I can say that I have a very varied background, based on effort and perseverance, because, in addition to the studies already mentioned, I have a degree in Dramatic Arts and I have trained at the Conservatory of Music up to the professional level with the specialty of violin.
For all of this, I have years of experience giving private lessons in Language and Literature, Violin, Piano, English and Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE).

I use a very varied methodology, based primarily on practice and adapted to each situation, depending on the student and the type of learning they want. My goal is for the student not only to pass a subject, but also to learn to work with a study method that will help them when they encounter more difficulties in the future.
My classes are designed for Primary, Secondary and High School students who need help to pass some part of the subject that they find difficult (syntax, literature, writing, reading comprehension...), prepare for important exams or, simply, gain confidence.

As a teacher, I would consider myself an approachable and empathetic person who provides her own materials when needed and is communicative.
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Storytelling Coaching
Learn to tell better stories, naturally, clearly and with confidence.
Whether you’re preparing a personal story, presentation, speech, podcast, performance or simply want to become a more compelling storyteller, I’ll help you find the story, shape the material and bring it to life. Drawing on my experience as a writer, performer and storyteller, I work with you one-to-one to develop:

Finding the story: identifying what is actually interesting, meaningful or funny in your experience
Structure: turning scattered ideas or experiences into a story with shape, momentum and a satisfying arc
Voice: finding a way of telling the story that feels natural and authentically yours
Presence: becoming more comfortable speaking and holding an audience’s attention
Performance: using timing, rhythm, pauses, physicality and delivery to make a story come alive
Editing: knowing what to keep, what to cut and where to get to the point
Confidence: moving away from overthinking and allowing yourself to actually tell the story

Sessions are practical, conversational and tailored to what you’re working on. You can bring an idea, a rough draft, a personal experience, a presentation or a story you’ve been struggling to shape.
For anyone who has a story they want to tell better.
Sessions available online or in Hamburg.
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