Critical Thinking and Written Communication/Academic Writing and Creativity

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ACW is a formal course offered in the American Liberal Arts Program (ALAP). For American students, it is essential that they take writing courses such as English Composition (EC), Critical thinking and Written Communication (CTWC), Technical Writing (TW), so as to foster their technical and critical skills which they utlilize in short essays, long essays, research papers, M.A theses, and PhD dissertations.
During this course, the student will be taught in accordance with his academic skills. Different students will be assigned different academic tools to build his writing and critical skills. Eventually, the student will learn how to defend his formal position in formal writings.
The course will also offer opportunities to write creatively and expression opinions in creative manners, including short poetry and short stories.

Extra information

Status: Double Bachelor Degree in International Studies and Philosophy (Morality, Politics, and Law).

Location

Online from Morocco

About Me

I am giving this course, because I love academic and creative writing. My advice to students is not to consider writing as an intellectual burden, but as a "liberty of critical imagination". Whatever the interest of my students in this course, what their academic career and specific love for written communication, I will commit myself to adapt their love with my teaching.

Education

I am doing a Bachelor of International Studies in Al Akhawayn University, plus a bachelor of Political, Legal, Moral Philosophy in Arizona State University. The next year, will be my last in AUI, so that I start my MA in International Studies and Diplomacy. So excited about that!!

Experience / Qualifications

I am a creative writer in Trove.aui. I am an undergraduate research in Al Akhawayn University, just starting my independent research.

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

The class is taught in

French

English

Arabic

Skills

Technical writing

Essay writing

Creative writing

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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08-12

12-16

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20-24

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I am a native American English speaking instructor, editor, and journalist from Florida specializing in editing, the drafting of articles, text correction, and proofreading for a wide range of professionals & students across Belgium and Europe.

I have written, ghostwritten, edited, or proofread a variety of articles, academic papers, theses, applications, CVs, and other documents for numerous satisfied academic and professional clients. My main background is primarily political/policy based, with a career writing on Anti-Competition actions and law (for PaRR-Global), but in my career and profession I have dealt with a far-range of subject matters including the Medical, Academic, Financial, Scientific, and Political fields.

My past & present clients have included: professionals from all four major EU institutions, the Belgian government, the UNHCR various NGOs, authors, novelists, journalists, engineers, as well as a variety of other professions in addition to traditional students.

Feel free to send me a message and I'd be happy to give you an informal consultation regarding your publication.

Tim

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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) ---

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Improve your skills to better manage your written communication: your objectives in terms of written communication may be diverse and the objective of these sessions is precisely to support you in better achieving 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, written communication is an activity based on techniques, tools, a method and know-how, reflecting the author's involvement in his writing.

➤ Relevant and successful written communication must always be effective and efficient, with clear, simple and impactful messages, creating a match between the message received and the message sent. Coherence between form and content.

➤ So, how can you convince and be impactful, challenge and leave an impression, enhance your content, address your interlocutors relevantly and optimize the quality & clarity of your message? It is precisely a question of going through, applying and deploying practical and effective techniques, taking care of both substance and form, all in a professional or personal context. For this, there are very specific techniques.

➤ Thus, mastered, the practical method allows, through a set of modules supporting pragmatic & concrete techniques, to improve one's written communication.

➤ To achieve your objective and overcome the blockages encountered through concrete techniques & a targeted methodology, it is a question of:
✓decode and use practical communication tools from great authors
✓highlight your text and enhance it to arouse interest
✓create consistency between the message sent and the message received
✓adopt effective, simple, fair and engaging language
✓use sentences, phrases and expressions to be precise, simple, effective & engaging
✓write proactively and express/transmit your ideas/message clearly
✓propose a constructive solution to problems, while drawing on your own relational skills
✓enhance your potential for expression and creativity
✓connect your communication objectives (project, institution, values, ideas, demands, etc.) with the form of your expression
✓practical techniques to encourage reader engagement
✓Strengthen the structure of your communication and develop a convincing argument in order to sell your ideas and projects
✓better prepare your message and arguments; anticipating objections and delicate situations; by preparing and structuring an attractive and convincing presentation framework; by adequately managing difficult situations
(...)

➤ In short, each session combines adapted techniques & practical exercises, so that you can put them into practice 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 18 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-Basel-Neuchâtel-Berne-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 2 sessions (*2024 study).

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Edexcel IGCSE English – First Language (4EA1)
Subject: English – First Language
Code: 4EA1
Level: IGCSE
Format: Online / In-person lessons available
Tutor: Skilled English Language Educator- Patrick

🔍 Topic Overview:
Master your skills in reading, writing, and language analysis with the Edexcel IGCSE First Language English course. This topic strengthens your ability to understand complex texts, construct powerful arguments, and express yourself clearly in a range of written forms.

📝 What You'll Learn:
✅ Text analysis – tone, purpose, audience, and style
✅ Writing to inform, describe, argue, and persuade
✅ Summary writing and synthesis of information
✅ Grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary enhancement
✅ Responding effectively to both fiction and non-fiction texts
✅ Exam strategies and past paper practice

🎯 Ideal For:

Students preparing for Edexcel IGCSE English First Language (4EA1)

Learners seeking to improve both academic and creative writing

Students aiming for grades 7–9 or equivalent A*/A marks

International learners needing confident command of English

💡 Learning Outcomes:
✔️ Analyze and compare a variety of texts
✔️ Write with clarity, style, and purpose
✔️ Plan and edit responses with accuracy
✔️ Gain exam confidence with proven strategies

📍Book your session now and become a fluent, confident writer and reader, ready to ace your IGCSE exams with flying colors!

📗 Edexcel IGCSE English – Second Language (4ES1)
Subject: English – Second Language
Code: 4ES1
Level: IGCSE
Format: Online / In-person lessons available
Tutor: TEFL/TESOL-Certified English Tutor

🔍 Topic Overview:
This course helps students strengthen everyday English for academic and practical use. Build confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to succeed in the Edexcel IGCSE Second Language exams and beyond.

🗣️ What You'll Learn:
✅ Listening for key information and opinions
✅ Reading comprehension and vocabulary building
✅ Writing letters, reports, articles, and emails
✅ Practicing correct grammar and sentence structure
✅ Speaking clearly in both formal and informal settings
✅ Effective strategies for Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening)

🎯 Ideal For:

ESL students preparing for Edexcel IGCSE English Second Language (4ES1)

Learners who need to improve practical English for exams, school, or work

Students who need help with fluency, pronunciation, and confidence

Candidates seeking support in exam techniques and time management

💡 Learning Outcomes:
✔️ Communicate clearly in spoken and written English
✔️ Understand a range of accents and tones
✔️ Use correct grammar and structure in responses
✔️ Boost exam performance with guided practice

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Youssef

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You've mastered French grammar, but you still hesitate when it comes to speaking? 🤔

Do you want to speak more fluently, naturally, and spontaneously without searching for words? 🤔
This course is for you.
1️⃣Intermediate Level (B1-B2): To unlock your speaking skills, enrich your everyday vocabulary and gain confidence.
2️⃣Advanced Level (C1-C2): To refine your expression, master the nuances of the language, idiomatic expressions and debate complex topics.
🗒️Session Procedure
Role-playing and debates: Discussions around current events, culture, society or your areas of interest.
Friendly correction: Live identification and correction (or at the end of the session) of pronunciation, syntax and vocabulary.
Lexical enrichment: Introduction of natural turns of phrase, figurative expressions and thematic vocabulary.
❓Why choose this course?
A friendly, stimulating and non-judgmental atmosphere.
Courses 100% personalized according to your objectives (professional, travel, integration).
Flexible hours and regular monitoring of your progress.
Feel free to contact me to discuss your needs and schedule an initial session!

Qamille

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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.

Stepan

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This course provides support with academic writing and presenting. It could take two different formats.

Option 1: general guidance in academic writing and presenting. This could be helpful if you have recently entered or are about to enter a higher education degree. In this case, I would provide the material, such as example essays/presentations that we can work with. In addition, I would provide you with resources that would support you throughout your academic journey.

Option 2: editorial support for your current academic work. This option could be helpful if you need support with your existing academic work. In this case, you, as a student, would provide the material, such as an in-progress research paper or presentation.

In both cases, depending on your needs or interests, the course would focus on covering the key aspects of academic writing and presenting. I consider these aspects to include rhetorical patterns or strategies, syntax, formatting, and style. In this way, my support and advice are limited to effective communication of your work and do not concern its content.

Nathan

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Serena

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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!

Jeff

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In this tutoring course, I will help you with any kind of academic writing which you are struggling with. We will work closely together in developing a personal approach which works for you. From identifying the main points you want to adress to reflecting on personal goals and achievements which you would like to convey.

In case of a motivation letter, I will help you with determining the structure and the common thread of your letter. How to strike the right balance between personal information and academic achievements. I will work with you on identifying the most important points to cover and how to convey them accurately in a concise manner.

If you are struggling with a more academic type of writing, I can help you with the structure, tone, and layout of a scientific paper.
Moreover, I can also assist with the graphic design of your letter / report. This is an important aspect which is often overlooked.

If you are interested, I will offer a FREE introduction meeting online. That way, we can get to know each other and see if it is a good fit. I'm excited to hear from you!

Kamil

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Hello! I’m a law tutor who specialises in Edexcel International A-Level Law — and my goal is to help you truly understand the subject, not just pass the exam. To do that, I bring more than a textbook: I’m also a practicing lawyer with experience in courts, consulting, and private client work. During my studies, I have also taken part in international law competitions, academic conferences, and published legal articles. I often draw on real cases and examples from my own legal practice, so abstract rules become concrete and memorable. At the same time, I’m completing my law degree at a leading Russian university, which keeps me closely connected to modern academic standards and exam expectations.

What I bring to our lessons is the ability to show how legal rules work in real life. I’ve worked in courts and advised businesses, and I use those experiences to make Edexcel topics like negligence, contract formation, or human rights feel tangible rather than abstract.

A big advantage of my background is that I’m equally comfortable in both the Romano-Germanic (continental) legal tradition — including its public law and private law dimensions — and the common law system. I know from experience how confusing it can be to switch between these two ways of thinking, and I help students build bridges between them. For Edexcel IAL, which is rooted in English common law but studied by students from all over the world, this dual perspective is incredibly valuable. I can explain not just what the law is, but why it developed that way and how it compares to other legal families.

How I Teach
My lessons are structured around the Edexcel specification, but I adapt them to each student’s level and goals. We work on:
• Solving problem questions using clear legal reasoning (IRAC and beyond);
• Writing high-scoring essays that actually answer the question;
• Evaluation skills — the difference between a B and an A*;
• Exam technique and time management under pressure.

I don’t believe in endless memorization. I want you to understand the logic of the law, so you can apply it to any scenario the exam throws at you.

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Good professional writing is about more than correct grammar. It means knowing what you want to communicate, understanding your audience, organizing information effectively, and making it easy for the reader to understand—and act on—your ideas.

This intermediate-level class is designed for students and professionals who already have basic writing skills but want to become clearer, more persuasive, and more confident writers.

We can work with reports, essays, professional memos, research papers, proposals, applications, presentations, executive summaries, or other writing you encounter in school or at work. You are encouraged to bring a real project to class so that we can apply the lessons directly to something that matters to you.

Depending on your goals, we can work on:

* Structuring longer and more complex documents
* Developing a clear argument or central message
* Writing strong introductions and conclusions
* Organizing evidence and supporting your claims
* Writing persuasive recommendations
* Adjusting your writing for different audiences
* Making complicated information easier to understand
* Improving transitions, flow, tone, and readability
* Editing for clarity and concision
* Writing effective reports, memos, and executive summaries
* Strengthening essays and academic writing
* Using research and sources effectively
* Using AI as a writing and research tool while maintaining your own judgment and voice

One of the most important professional writing skills is learning to think from the reader’s perspective. What does this person need to know? What matters most? What evidence will they find convincing? And what do you want them to understand, believe, decide, or do after reading?

My approach is practical and collaborative. Rather than simply correcting a finished document, I want to help you understand why certain approaches work and develop a writing process you can use independently.

I have taught writing, research, and public policy at the university level and have worked professionally as an author, researcher, policy analyst, and communicator. Much of my career has involved translating complex research and ideas into writing that decision-makers and general audiences can actually use.

Whether you’re working on an important university essay, a professional report, a persuasive memo, or simply want to communicate your ideas more effectively at work, we’ll build the class around what you want to accomplish.

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The sessions may focus on structuring a text, formulating a problem, organizing ideas, clarity of argumentation, syntax, vocabulary, reformulation, or correcting recurring errors.
For students in literature and humanities, I can also support the methodological work related to the dissertation, commentary, text analysis, the construction of a problem and the development of a plan.
The work is based on your own texts, your difficulties, and your goals. The idea is to understand what can be improved, to develop reusable methods, and to progress toward clearer, more precise, and more independent writing. In most cases, significant progress can already be observed after two to three sessions.
This support is also suitable for people whose native language is not French and who wish to gain fluency in their academic or professional writing.

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