Adult Book Clubs | Advanced Conversation & Cultural Fluency - English, Spanish, French, and Italian

From 43.81 C$ /h

Join our 10-week Executive Language Book Club, designed for professionals and motivated learners who want to strengthen their language skills through literature, discussion, and cultural exploration. It will start on MARCH 25, 2026.

In each session, participants will:
• Develop advanced vocabulary and conversational fluency
• Practice expressive, confident communication in real-world scenarios
• Explore cultural insights and idiomatic expressions
• Engage in structured discussions guided by an experienced executive language coach

This program is perfect for French learners who want to go beyond traditional lessons and improve their language skills in a high-level, interactive, and engaging group environment.

Extra information

• Duration: 10 weeks, 1.5 hours per session
• Minimum 5 participants required
• Students must purchase their own book (selection provided in advance)
• Online via Microsoft Teams or in-person in San Antonio, TX
• Sessions available mornings, early afternoons, or evenings (excluding Fridays and Wednesday evenings)
• Important: All participants must have intermediate or advanced language proficiency. Before joining, we will schedule a brief introductory call to verify your level and ensure the class is the right fit.
• Bring all your excitement, curiosity, and energy — this is a place to make friends, enjoy great discussions, and learn in a fun, interactive environment!

Location

Online from United States

About Me

I am an Executive Multilingual Coach specializing in high-level communication in English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

I have experience with kids, teenagers, and adults since 1999.

With a background in international business, operations management, and language education, I help professionals, entrepreneurs, and global teams communicate with clarity, confidence, and cultural intelligence.

My sessions are not traditional language lessons. They are strategic communication trainings designed for:

• Executives and managers
• Entrepreneurs expanding internationally
• Professionals preparing for presentations or negotiations
* Kids and Teenagers that need help for school & test preparation
• Teams working in multicultural environments
• High-performing women building global influence

I combine language instruction with real-world application, cultural insight, and executive-level vocabulary so you don’t just “learn a language” — you use it strategically.

What Makes My Coaching Different

✔ Executive-level vocabulary and real business scenarios
✔ Conversation-focused and results-driven
✔ Customized curriculum (textbook or curated materials)
✔ Structured programs with measurable progress
✔ Cultural fluency training
✔ Available worldwide via Microsoft Teams

My approach integrates communication psychology, practical vocabulary, structured grammar refinement, and confidence-building exercises.

Education

Education & Certifications

Academic Background
• BA in French, Hotel Management & Business Administration
• Postgraduate Studies in French Literature

Professional Certifications
• TESOL Certified – Texas A&M University
• TOEIC Certified

Language Proficiency & Diplomas
• Spanish – Native
• English – Proficient (TOEIC Certified)
• French – Proficient (DELF, DALF, Diplôme de français des affaires – CCI)
• Italian – Proficient (PLIDA B & C1 – Società Dante Alighieri)
• German – Intermediate (Zertifikat Deutsch, Zentrale Mittelstufenprüfung – Goethe-Institut)

Experience / Qualifications

Multilingual educator with 20+ years of international experience in language teaching, training, and academic leadership. I am the Founder of Virtual Language Pros and former Director of Idiomas Globales in Costa Rica for 11 years, where I prepared students from over 17 countries to work, study, and travel abroad.

Since 1999, I have taught learners of all ages — from children (7+) to senior adults — across three countries: Costa Rica, France, and the United States. In the U.S., I taught Italian at Saint Mary's College (Indiana).

I have taught all proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced, including executive communication and international certification preparation. My experience includes training U.S. military personnel, embassy professionals, and corporate teams.

Corporate clients have included:
• Kimberly-Clark
• Dole Food Company
• Chiquita Brands International
• Procter & Gamble

I specialize in designing engaging, structured language programs that combine communication strategy, cultural intelligence, and real-world application.
I have been teaching languages since 1999, working with learners of all ages — from children (7+) to senior adults — across multiple international settings.

Areas of Expertise

• Foreign Language Instruction (English, Spanish, French, Italian, German)
• International Exam Preparation: TOEFL, SAT, TOEIC, PLIDA, DELF, DALF
• Online & In-Person Teaching (all ages & levels)
• Curriculum Development & Training Workshops
• Cultural Immersion & Study Abroad Preparation

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Spanish

French

Italian

Skills

Reading (for adults)

Language arts

Self-improvement

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Exam Preparation & Advanced Language Skills – English, French, Spanish & Italian

89.03 C$ /h

Prepare for international language exams or refine advanced skills! This course helps learners strengthen grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening for exams such as TOEFL, IELTS, DELF/DALF, DELE, or CILS. Lessons include practice exercises, sample tests, and strategies to improve fluency, accuracy, and cultural understanding, ensuring students feel confident and prepared.

Adult Conversation Classes – English, French, Spanish & Italian

84.79 C$ /h

Improve your language skills while enjoying engaging conversations! This course is designed for adults who want to speak confidently, naturally, and fluently in English, French, Spanish, or Italian. Whether you want to practice everyday conversation, refine professional communication, or cultural topics, this course offers interactive lessons tailored to your level and interests. Sessions include guided discussions, role plays, debates, and reading activities to expand vocabulary, develop fluency, and deepen cultural understanding.

Camille

5.0

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➤Choose the appropriate mediator to carry out quality work and help each other move forward/overcome certain mechanisms. An awareness necessary for change will then make it possible to be part of a new dynamic of life, to calm down and to use all its potential in the emotional/family/professional domains.

➤ Self-exploration in order to free oneself from emotion through speech and action / application, involves questioning oneself, analyzing, taking distance, and understanding the issues / points causing suffering or distress, before finally freeing oneself from them. This is intended to promote significant changes in cognitive, emotional or behavioral functioning.

➤This methodological approach, halfway between first practical behavioral coaching in an 'Anglo-Saxon' style and then psychoanalysis accompanied by a dedicated specialized psychoanalyst psycho-practitioner, is based precisely on precise questioning techniques, offering help in finding solutions, mastering new ways of envisaging/dealing with/perceiving difficulties, then implementing actions to be carried out. Combining the advantages of the two approaches and choosing the appropriate mediator to carry out quality work and help each other move forward/overcome certain mechanisms, will therefore induce the awareness necessary for this decided change, towards a new dynamic.

➤Objective? Understand the mechanisms of induced thought & emotion, linked to given everyday situations and which involve blockages. Then act concretely thanks to pragmatic techniques / methodological approaches from coaching, adapted to your situation to regain power over your life.

➤To lead this change & realize these aspirations, a cohort of concrete tools are at our disposal, but which involve deepening self-exploration. To question yourself, analyze, take some distance & understand the issues / problematic points, before finally freeing yourself from them through action.

➤Examples of themes/problems regularly dealt with & which are the subject of dedicated specialized support, adapted to your plan:
•Self-confidence, self-esteem/assertion, shyness, decision-making, personal development
•Management of emotions & suffering expressed in the form of anxieties, depressive disorders, embarrassments, addictions, relationship difficulties, phobia, stress, anger, anxiety, negative thoughts, panic, depression but also modification of behaviors harmful to good -being (post-traumatic stress, injuries, dependencies, addictions, etc.)
• Disorders of school/professional relations (tensions, (re)orientation, pressures & conflicts)
Program
and personal (family, romantic, friendly, emotional) & social (loneliness, communication difficulties generating pain/frustration)
• Problem of concentration, procrastination, organization, professional efficiency, time management
•Management of a past trauma of which you are the victim
(...)

➤At the start, it is always a question of knowing the triggers that led you to get support and knowing what you hope to accomplish with this follow-up.

➤With specific techniques that have proven themselves & adapted to your case and through a methodological approach and pragmatic tools, the purpose involves on the one hand an exploration of oneself through psychoanalytic tools and on the other hand concrete actions, as is the essence of coaching which bears fruit from the first sessions, by making you autonomous.

➤Influenced by cognitive & behavioral therapies, by Anglo-Saxon coaching instruments & the European methodology of applied psychoanalysis, the approach therefore aims to seek links between current difficulties and past experiences, including repressed and unresolved conflicts and to confront difficulties that may be partially related to inappropriate thoughts or behaviors learned/adopted often in spite of oneself.

➤And if cookie-cutter advice is precisely not offered, that you will never be judged or directed but heard and guided, in a process of permanent/interactive co-construction...it is precisely because it is important beforehand to analyze together, to become aware, to study jointly, to deepen, to decode your blockages & your initial problem to clarify your aspirations.

➤ So, how does a session take place? After an initial inventory, 'diagnostic'/exploratory contact during which your expectations are examined, your problem, your blockages, your needs and objectives identified, it is a question of analyzing them together then changing perspective/approach, considering 'the impasse' differently, think differently about the difficulties, gradually get out of your comfort zone thanks to a series of pragmatic suggestions/reflections/actions to be applied, according to a line of work defined together, anchored in a relationship of benevolent trust.

➤ So, to develop coherent solutions in a living, authentic and assertive life, inspired by our intuition and elements of positive psychology, this individual support helps to:
- create a clear picture of your desired future and your individual journey
- activate your unique resources and strengths
- transform inner insecurity into confidence in order to focus your inner power
- broaden your scope
- use your gifts to co-create the transition to a vital and vital way of life in harmony with nature.

Concretely, a SESSION = REFLECTION + SOLUTIONS, with a readjusted strategy if necessary.

➤ THE COACH PSYCHOANALYST PSYCHOPRACTITIONER
Trained at the Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League University in the United States, our psycho-practitioner psychoanalyst has specialized and worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field , in renowned public and private international establishments, regularly participating in forums and conferences, and also offering personalized INDIVIDUAL support.

➤ 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.

CONTACT / PROGRAM
✓ First contact on the site.
✓ A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

Robin

5.0

(1)

A NATIVE English Speaker from the UK TEFL Certified, London, UK - 2010, PTLS certified - UK 2012 now living in Morocco! - English pronunciation - perfect your accent with GENUINE and AUTHENTIC ENGLISH SPEAKING PROFESSIONAL🇬🇧🇬🇧
Speak and sound English FAST, as I have grown up, studied, and worked throughout the U.K. extensively in many industries.
(12+ years experience teaching English in the UK 🇬🇧 and London specifically as well as online globally.
My class is tailored for yourself or with others - You will learn and improve your English grammar, build confidence when speaking English, and presentation skills. Develop your knowledge of business English and which English terminology can help to enhance your business for your English-speaking clients and customers - confidence building, I can help improve authentic speaking with English pronunciation.
I have extensive knowledge of both job interview techniques and corporate interviewing, having had 20+ years experience recruiting employees for U.K. based businesses and sectors:
Learning a language should be interesting and enjoyable, My lessons are taught in English and I speak basic french - This class will help you learn in an enjoyable and engaging way, tailored just for you.

David

5.0

(1)

I am a Math and Physics tutor with over 10 years of experience, backed by an MIT background and training from top technical schools. My lessons are unmatched, blending charisma, passion, and innovative teaching methods to create a magical learning experience. I focus on highly personalized, one-on-one sessions, understanding each student’s unique mindset to unlock their full potential.

Teaching is my true passion! I genuinely enjoy sharing my knowledge and skills with those in need. My friendly and supportive attitude allows me to establish a connection with every student right from the first lesson. So, if you're feeling demotivated and down, don't worry! I'm here to help you find the motivation you need for both academic and personal success.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me anytime here. I will respond to you as soon as possible!

Dembane

5.0

(1)

My methodology is to base myself on the courses in a structural and clear way, accessible to my learners to give them quality teaching and a total understanding of the courses in a cordial and satisfying atmosphere.
My method is very simple, I start by teaching you the most common and most used words and expressions. Then slowly the formation of sentences, conjugation, grammar but also how to pronounce each word well and know their positions in the sentence.
Thanks to my very simple and effective teaching methodology, the student can form sentences in Wolof very easily from our first lesson.

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.

Linda

5.0

(1)

Are you afraid of public speaking? Are you shy? Let's make a difference and find the confidence you've been looking for! Learn with a bilingual (English-Spanish) teacher with 18 years of experience! She has her own school with a focus on personalized arts instruction for 11 years.

We have personalized classes at home, at your home or virtual of:

- Theater
- Musical theatre
- Acting
- Puppets
- Body expression
- vocal expression
- public domain
- Diction

Schedules:

Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm
Saturdays 9am-5pm

You can also take your classes online. All values are per person.
All ages and levels, don't wait any longer!

Arno

5.0

(1)

Since the Gymnasium I give tutoring Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Latin and language courses Latin languages Portuguese Spanish French and Italian from basic or beginner level to Gymnasium level. For primary school students also arithmetic for example with fractions and percentages and all other modules. Also Dutch grammar and spelling.

Awni

5.0

(1)

I offer private lessons in Spanish, we can do it online“Learn Spanish from Zero – Simple, Supportive, and Enjoyable Lessons!” Learn to Communicate with Ease.
I'm ready to adapt our study plan to your objectives and demands!
I provide personalized methods that will take you step by step to meet your goal! I am dynamic, easy-going and full of energy!

Start your first lesson today!
All material will be provided to you by email.
Lessons are well organized
I can suggest a weekly task
I'm a highly qualified teacher who has a master degree in language learning plus that I have been teaching for 13 years.
Learning a new language can open new doors to your career path.
I can lead you to pass DELE.
Language of teaching can be English, French, Arabic and Spanish.

Isabel

5.0

(1)

I am a native Spanish speaker and a general language enthusiast. In addition to Spanish, I speak German and English. I am 100% confident that I will successfully teach you Spanish (while having fun and relaxing)!

I've been teaching spanish for 15 years. I am 41 years old, graduated with honors from the University of Salamanca. My main goal in teaching is to make students feel relaxed and comfortable while studying.

Do you already know Spanish? No problem! Rather than building the basics, we can design courses to suit your personal needs and preferences. We can write essays together, you can give presentations on topics that interest you or that I present to you, we can discuss current events, engage in debates, you can write summaries of newspaper articles, or we can delve into advanced grammar. Whatever you enjoy and need, we can do it together.

All my courses combine speaking, listening and grammar practice in interaction with me. Unless you are a very advanced student, we work with learning materials created by some of the best language learning publishers in Germany. These materials serve as a common thread for our course, introducing new words, grammar and exercises at a good pace and in an interesting way, keeping you engaged and motivated. I also show you German food, music and places. In addition, I will introduce you to the best technological tools (homepages and applications) to boost your language learning and take it to the next level.

Another important factor for me is the personal connection. We usually start our lessons with how the weekend or previous weekdays were like.

Contact me now to arrange a first lesson in which we can get to know each other so that I can learn more about you, your needs and desires and thus design the optimal course for you.

Maria

5.0

(1)

Do you feel like anxiety is holding you back or that stress is overwhelming you in your daily life?
This course is for you.

Here you'll find a professional and safe space, specifically designed to help you understand what you're experiencing and provide you with effective tools to manage it.

With training in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy and neuroscience, and extensive experience in psychological consulting, my goal is to help you achieve real change: greater calm, greater clarity, and a better relationship with yourself. 🔵What will you work on in this course?
🔸️Understanding your anxiety
You will learn to identify the symptoms, causes, and mechanisms of anxiety. Understanding what you feel is the first step to transforming it.

🔸️Practical strategies
You will incorporate simple, applicable, and effective tools to manage anxiety and stress in your daily life.

🔸️Emotional self-awareness
Explore how to recognize what you feel, how it affects you, and what you need. Developing this key skill will give you greater emotional stability and personal confidence.

🔸️Disarm prejudices
Let's work together to break the stigmas that often accompany anxiety and build a more compassionate view of what you're going through.

🔸️Prevention and self-care
Incorporate healthy habits that help you prevent relapses, regulate your emotional system, and regain internal balance.

🔸️Healthier relationships
By understanding your emotions, you'll also be able to better communicate what you need and build stronger, more empathetic bonds.

This course is more than just training:
It is an experience of personal transformation, with close professional support and science-based tools.

If you're ready to start feeling better, this may be your first step.

Want more information or to schedule your spot? Send me a direct message.

Geetha

5.0

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Learn Tamil the fun way – Speak, Read & Write with ease

Hello... Vanakkam!

I am Geetha, a native Tamil speaker from Tamil Nadu, India. I am here to assist you on your journey to learn the Tamil language. My teaching style is flexible and based on your requirements.

I am already teaching Tamil to students from Australia ( Victorian Curriculam Education) Syllabus , Singapore, United Kingdom and Malaysia, and I have extensive experience teaching kids (from the age of 5) through a fun, play-way method. My classes are engaging, interactive, and enjoyable.

I also conduct storytelling sessions and spoken Tamil classes to make learning easier and more interesting.

If you are interested, feel free to contact me and book a class. Let’s enjoy learning Tamil together!

Thank you... Nandri

Mahmoud

5.0

(1)

In this semester, I teach Arabic to non-native speakers using the "Arabic at Your Hands" method, one of the best methods for teaching Arabic to non-Arabs. This method is distinguished by its smooth and gradual approach, which helps students learn the language in a natural and enjoyable way.

In my classroom, I teach the Arabic language to non-native students using the curriculum “Al-Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk,” which is one of the best curricula for teaching Arabic to non-Arabs. This curriculum is distinguished by its smooth and gradual approach, helping students learn the language naturally and enjoyably.

I begin the lesson by introducing the topic in an engaging manner, using pictures and audio clips to grab the students' attention. I then ask them to read aloud to improve their pronunciation and develop a flowing reading. Afterwards, we discuss meanings and synonyms to deepen their understanding of the text.

I begin the lesson by introducing the topic in an engaging way, using pictures and audio clips to capture the students' attention. Then, I ask them to read aloud to improve their pronunciation and accustom them to fluent reading. After that, we discuss meanings and synonyms to deepen their understanding of the text.

In each class, I provide opportunities for students to speak Arabic, asking them to form sentences and small conversations to apply what they have learned. I also use writing and practice exercises to reinforce grammar and vocabulary.

In every session, I provide opportunities for students to speak in Arabic by asking them to form sentences and engage in small conversations to apply what they have learned. I also use written and practical exercises to reinforce grammar and vocabulary.

Teaching in my classroom is not limited to books alone. I use modern educational tools such as videos and language games to motivate students. I also organize interactive activities to make learning more fun and exciting.

Teaching in my classroom is not limited to books alone; I use modern educational tools such as videos and language games to motivate students. I also organize interactive activities to make learning more enjoyable and exciting.

At the end of each lesson, I ask students to apply what they've learned to their daily lives, which helps them consolidate the information and improve their language skills. I also provide them with feedback to improve their performance and develop their level of Arabic.

At the end of each lesson, I ask students to apply what they have learned in their daily lives, which helps them retain information and improve their language skills. I also provide them with feedback to enhance their performance and develop their Arabic proficiency.

Christa

5.0

(1)

The classes are ideal for high school learners or adults to improve their Afrikaans skills: conversational, grammar, reading and reading for comprehension, presenting orals, literature and writing.

These lessons are geared to improve confidence and better proficiency.

An initial baseline assessment will be conducted to assess level of proficiency in Afrikaans.

Lessons in literature are based on current curriculum content.

Lessons are based on CAPS curriculum.

Roujina

5.0

(1)

*Are you looking for a tutor who adapts to your specific needs? Whether you are a beginner starting from scratch or an advanced student refining your skills, this class is for you. I offer a customized curriculum that covers grammar, vocabulary, and speaking. We will use a variety of materials and interactive exercises to ensure you never get bored and always keep improving.

*Learning a new language should be an adventure! I use interactive games and creative activities to make English come alive for children. Your child will build a strong foundation in phonics, vocabulary, and listening skills while having a blast

Nadia

5.0

(1)

I offer personalized Life Reset & Glow-Up Coaching designed to help you get your life together in a simple, realistic, and supportive way.
If you feel unorganized, inconsistent, or not at your best mentally, physically, or financially, I will guide you step by step to build a lifestyle that actually works for you.
This is not just advice, I work with you to create a clear plan and help you stay consistent.

In our sessions, we will:
-Identify your goals and what’s holding you back
-Build a daily schedule that fits your routine and energy
-Create simple habits you can stick to long-term
-Improve your mindset, discipline, and confidence
-Work on your personal glow-up (self-care, style, and overall presence)
-Set up a basic budgeting system to manage your money and spend more intentionally

Each session is personalized to your lifestyle, so everything we build is realistic and sustainable.

This is perfect for anyone who wants to feel more in control, organized, and confident in their daily life.

Rony

5.0

(1)

I offer hypnosis sessions via video call or at home, in a serious, discreet, respectful and goal-oriented setting.

Hypnosis is neither sleep, nor magic, nor a loss of control. It is a natural state of concentration, in which attention is directed more towards inner experience: sensations, images, emotions, perceptions. You remain conscious and fully involved in the session: nothing is done against your will. The work is built with your collaboration, your consent, and your involvement.

The sessions can help, in particular, to work on:

-stress, mental load, and the need for calm,
-sleep, difficulty falling asleep, and rumination,
-self-confidence, self-esteem, motivation and mental preparation,
-certain habits and automatic behaviors,
-certain emotional blockages, fears, or discomforts,
-certain so-called “soft” addictions, depending on the context: tobacco, alcohol, snacking, screens, compulsive behaviors.

Each session is tailored to your needs, your way of working, and your objective. My approach is clear, progressive, and respectful, without unnecessary theatrics or unrealistic promises.

Important: Hypnosis is not a substitute for medicine. Any medical condition requires appropriate medical attention. I do not treat emergencies or high-risk situations, nor do I address addictions to hard drugs or issues requiring intensive treatment. In these cases, appropriate medical or addiction treatment is necessary. I do not make medical diagnoses.