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Since March 2020
Instructor since March 2020
Public Speaking and Speech Prep for Students and Adults
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From 80 C$ /h
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I specialize in Tutoring those individuals who need support in general public speaking, whether its for a specific occasion like a class presentation, a public speech at a wedding or otherwise. I support individual just practice some key ways to motivate themselves, offering one to one role plays to ensure, they are supporting in that situation how to best approach it, in terms of speech and interaction. Supporting them with things like prep for job interviews, public speeches, dates e.t.c.
Extra information
Bring your own laptop or house PC, ensure the space is quiet so we can interact freely and am able to offer you uninterrupted support.
Location
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Online from United Kingdom
About Me
I am 31 years of age. I specialise in working with young people and adults from all educational backgrounds and levels. My passion and commitment is to strive to provide high quality support for students. In times where students are either new to the education system or have been in the education system, it can at times prove rather difficult or frustrating, if they do not have the right level of education and emotional guidance from those who have and carry the knowledge base to make a difference. I very much see myself, as a Tutor is is solely focused and dedicated to giving students the platform, to help them overcome pressures they may face in relation to their studies, whether this means preparing for an exam, submitting a piece of work or assignment or indeed, having the basic tips to be able to effective proof read and deliver their work to a high standard.
Education
BA Professional Communications Degree from London Metropolitan University. I have also obtain A-Levels in Communications, Film and Media from City of Westminster College.
Experience / Qualifications
Over 3 years of work in the Education sector and over 1 year of experience working as a Tutor. I have a Degree in Communications. However I have working in various classroom and provision to gain first hand insight into the education system and deliver support to students of all ages with regards to the curriculum.
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
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Somali
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
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Sun
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04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
Dear Perspective Students and Parents,

Due to the current COVID 19 situation, I am offering tutoring sessions on Skype and zoom.

My name is Ishmail. I am a Freelance private English Language Tutor providing a range of English Language Support services including Reading, Writing, Spelling, Vocabulary, Proof Reading, Preparation for 11+ Entrance Exams, Home-work, Coursework, Dissertations, Reports, Essays, Comprehension, Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning, GCSE exams, SATs, University Exams.

I provide support for students of Key Stage 1-4, A-Levels and University Standard in all English related subjects including English Language, English Literature, Psychology, Sociology, Media, Communications, Marketing, Child-Care and more, English Language (Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening for Adult learners).

Teaching Method: My teaching methods involved, stages of consultation and assessment. The first stage in the first lesson of the consultation and assessment stage, involves having a brief discussion with the parent and client, gathering information on areas which they have both identified and feel that further support is needed.

The second phase of my analysis process is called the `Assessment` stage, this involves conducting an assessment on the work of client/student, along with analysing feedback provided by their teachers e.t.c. to give myself an idea of the standards and quality of work the student is producing and results he/she is currently achieving as a result.

Upon being able to carry out this brief yet thorough analysis in both consultation and assessment process, I would not only be able to build a good understanding of the educational and learning needs of the client but also identify areas which they may have no picked up on with regards to their studies and recommend a concrete action plan, which would be suitable in tackling and addressing the issues identified in a robust and effective manner, delivering my teaching based on this recommend action plan.
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Dear Perspective Students,

Due to the current COVID 19 situation, I am offering tutoring sessions on Skype and zoom.

My name is Ishmail. I am a Freelance private English Language Tutor providing a range of English Language Support services including Reading, Writing, Spelling, Vocabulary, Proof Reading, Preparation for 11+ Entrance Exams, Home-work, Coursework, Dissertations, Reports, Essays, Comprehension, Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning, GCSE exams, SATs, University Exams.

I provide support for students of Key Stage 1-4, A-Levels and University Standard in all English related subjects including English Language, English Literature, Psychology, Sociology, Media, Communications, Marketing, Child-Care and more, English Language (Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening for Adult learners).

Teaching Method: My teaching methods involved, stages of consultation and assessment. The first lesson of the consultation and assessment stage, involves having a brief discussion with the parent and client, gathering information on areas which they have both identified and feel that further support is needed.

The second phase of my analysis process is called the `Assessment` stage, this involves conducting an assessment on the work of client/student, along with analysing feedback provided by their teachers e.t.c. to give myself an idea of the standards and quality of work the student is producing and results he/she is currently achieving as a result.

Upon being able to carry out this brief yet thorough analysis in both consultation and assessment process, I would not only be able to build a good understanding of the educational and learning needs of the client but also identify areas which they may have no picked up on with regards to their studies and recommend a concrete action plan, which would be suitable in tackling and addressing the issues identified in a robust and effective manner, delivering my teaching based on this recommend action plan.
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-What approach should be used?
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With training from a Grande Ecole post-European preparatory class & an Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 18 years in the field, in international establishments, speaking in forums and conferences.

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✓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.
✓ Decode advertisements, logos and slogans, Understand the impact of images and symbols on our emotions, Analyze cultural trends across the media, Create your own visual messages with formidable efficiency
✓ Analysis of non-verbal communication:
- paralinguistic level: voice analysis, intonations, speech rate (...)
- proxemic level: analysis of the distance between bodies/individuals
- kinesic level: analysis of postures, gestures and facial expressions
- infralinguistic level: analysis of physiological changes (dilation of pupils, blushing, sweating, etc.)
- symbolic level: analysis of what adorns the body such as clothing, badges, tattoos (...)

➤ The semiologist or semiotician is led to specialize in certain universes, whether it is luxury, mass consumption or behavioral and body dynamics. His analyst side (linguist, semantician, semiologist, semiotician) and lecturer on the themes of negotiation and non-verbal communication will support your approach.

➤ So, discover the hidden secrets of signs if you are curious to understand the mechanisms behind advertisements, works of art, films or even social networks, if you want to learn to decipher hidden messages and analyze the signs that influence our thoughts and actions on a daily basis. As part of a fun and interactive learning experience, with concrete exercises for a captivating immersion.

➤ In short, in a context guided by the tools of semiology, the ability to speak in public is today an essential transversal skill to assert oneself, inform, negotiate and convince. 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 audience; by making an impression through storytelling; by integrating the psychological and emotional factors of effective oral communication; by integrating emotions into the preparation of the message and arguments; by 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 (...).

➤ Whether your goal 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 involvement of the speaker in his speech, all guided by the principles of semiology and behavioral analysis.

➤ So, how do you listen and be listened to, convince and be impactful, challenge and make an impression, enhance your content, address your audience appropriately and optimize the quality and clarity of the exchange/message? It is precisely about going through, implementing and deploying practical and effective techniques of oral presentation, simple intervention or 'one to one` exchange, aimed at challenging your audience or interlocutor, taking care of the content as well as the form, all in a professional or personal setting. For this, there are verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, based on semiology.

➤ 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, assurance, ease by overcoming embarrassment and controlling emotion in public. But also to work on leadership & charisma, in a context where empathy and emotional intelligence are at the service of communication, all based on the founding principles of semiology.

➤ To master the keys to successful public communication, it is necessary to master certain practical aspects of semiology, to strengthen the impact of your speeches: by structuring your interventions and taking into account the circumstances and expectations of the audience; by making an impression through storytelling; by integrating the psychological and emotional factors of effective oral communication; by integrating emotions into the preparation of the message and arguments; by 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 daily situations (filmed with your agreement in order to be reviewed, commented on, decoded together live), so that you can apply them immediately, and from the 1st session.

🚀 Discover the Hidden Secrets of Signs. Dive into the fascinating world of semiology with our practical training! Are you curious to understand the mechanisms behind written or oral communication? Learn to decipher hidden messages and analyze the signs that influence our thoughts and actions on a daily basis, with fun and interactive learning: Beyond theory, you will participate in concrete exercises, case studies to master the art of communication. Join us for a captivating immersion in one of the most exciting fields of human sciences!

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-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 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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Develop confidence and clarity in public speaking. Learn to inspire audiences, master persuasive techniques, and communicate effectively in any setting. This course builds presence, storytelling skills, and practical strategies to overcome fear, ensuring you speak with impact and achieve success in professional and personal communication
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- I'm certified and professional native Arabic teacher with more than 10 years of experience.
- I have a Postgraduate diploma in teaching methods and overcoming learning difficulties.
- I have Ijaza in Noor EL Bayan, Matn EL Aggromeyya and certified teaching certificate.
- I teach Arabic language for women and kids all over the world with different levels and goals.
- I use interactive educational materials beside interactive educational games specially for kids.
- My lessons are tailored to each student to ensure reaching goals.
- My lessons are simple and easy with interesting illustrations
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Would you like to improve your spoken German, communicate more confidently in German, and feel more comfortable speaking the language? Then you’ve come to the right place!
In my German conversation training, active speaking is at the heart of every lesson. We talk about interesting, practical, and everyday topics, expand your vocabulary, and practise expressing your thoughts clearly, spontaneously, and naturally in German.

What can you expect?
• Varied conversations in German
• Interesting topics from everyday life, work, society, and culture
• Targeted vocabulary expansion
• Useful phrases and expressions for discussions and conversations
• Exercises to help you express your opinions freely and confidently
• Improvement of pronunciation and sentence structure
• Correction of common mistakes
• Role-plays and everyday conversation situations
• Preparation for situations in both professional and private life

What topics do we talk about?
We can talk about:
• Travel and holidays
• Work and professional life
• Housing and everyday life
• Media and social networks
• The environment and sustainability
• Health and nutrition
• Current social issues
• Culture and leisure

The conversation topics can, of course, be adapted to your individual interests, goals, and language level.

I look forward to meeting you and supporting you in a reliable and professional way as you continue to develop your German speaking skills.
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I offer friendly and interactive lessons designed to help students improve their English language skills at different levels. My lessons focus on vocabulary, grammar, and public speaking. Students will learn new words, improve their grammar, construct correct sentences, express their ideas clearly and develop confidence in speaking English. My aim is to create a comfortable, supportive learning environment where every student can learn, practice, and improve at their own pace.
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I can help you improve your academic performance and bring it to a higher level (essays, reports, presentations, pitches, public speaking, self-reflection). We can work on your current projects (with immediate feedback) or I can prepare some worked examples for you that will prepare you for challenges you want to get ready for. I can also help you improve your learning methods, increasing achievements with high efficiency.
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Vous êtes diplomate, cadre dirigeant ou homme/femme d'affaires en phase d'expatriation ou en mission dans le monde arabe ? La réussite de votre mandat repose autant sur votre expertise que sur votre capacité à décrypter les codes linguistiques et culturels de vos interlocuteurs.

Fort de plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans l'enseignement universitaire, je vous propose un accompagnement linguistique de haut niveau, strictement adapté aux exigences de la diplomatie et des affaires. Ce cours interactif par visioconférence (Google Meet) est conçu pour vous rendre opérationnel rapidement, avec un support de cours édité en temps réel et exporté en PDF à la fin de chaque séance.

Ce que vous allez maîtriser :
• L'Arabe Littéraire de base et intermédiaire : Pour comprendre les discours officiels, lire la presse, rédiger des correspondances formelles et maîtriser le vocabulaire institutionnel ou commercial.
• L'immersion dans les dialectes locaux (Darja/Ammiya) : Parce que les relations de confiance se tissent dans la langue de tous les jours, nous aborderons les expressions clés et les nuances des dialectes :
o Tunisien : Maîtrise approfondie pour briser la glace et interagir au quotidien.
o Algérien & Libyen : Compréhension des spécificités régionales limitrophes.
o Égyptien : Le dialecte incontournable, largement compris dans tout le monde arabe grâce à son influence culturelle.

• Le décodage culturel et l'étiquette (Focus Tunisie & Monde Arabe) : Comment saluer selon le rang, les sujets de conversation à privilégier (ou à éviter), l'art de la négociation, le protocole de l'hospitalité et les subtilités du "non-dit" dans les pays d'Afrique du Nord.

Ma méthode :

• 100% sur-mesure : Le contenu s'adapte à votre pays d'affectation et à votre secteur (politique, économie, commerce).

• Pratique et interactif : Jeux de rôles, simulations de réunions, dîners d'affaires ou rencontres bilatérales.

• Suivi rigoureux : Pédagogie universitaire structurée garantissant une progression mesurable.

Prenez une longueur d'avance pour votre prochaine mission. Contactez-moi pour planifier une première séance d'évaluation de vos besoins.
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Private lessons / intensive Latin dance training (Cuban salsa, porto / LA salsa, bachata, merengue, chacha, zouk antillais, African kuduru-dance, Brazilian zouk *)

(* = it's THE dance of the moment that paradoxically has nothing zouk or anything Brazilian - today it's pop music for two, mixing creativity, sensuality, air fluidity that plays a lot with the movements of bust, head and body undulations.)

METHODOLOGY
Learn dance and let talk about your body / emotions, make the difference in the evening ("social dancing") or prepare an event (wedding for example): Focused on pedagogy, technique and pleasure, the dance space offers personalized and individualized courses of Salsa (porto on 1, Cuban), Bachata, Merengue, Kuduru-African dance, Zouk Antillais, Zouk Brazilian (pop music) (...) according to your desires.

Objective: to adapt to your request and your desire. In the eyes of many neophytes, a couple who dance well performs spectacular figures. To dance is to tell / live together a story, to produce beauty in movement and to make the steps, the attitudes and the connections between the various actions aesthetic / harmonious. This fluidity is born of emotion, felt and transmitted.

Simplicity, communication, listening, sharing, emotion, valorization of the other: it is, in addition to technical knowledge (body expression, rhythmic, visual), what you will improve during this training at evolutive levels. In a friendly atmosphere, you will be taken in hand whatever your initial level. Objective: a combination between on the one hand, intuition / feeling / improvisation and on the other hand, technique. It is possible to take the course in couple or solo.

According to your desire, it is possible to propose 70% of a 1st dance, 30% of another complementary dance, the bases of the one influencing the other.

Whether you are preparing a "choreography" for a special event (wedding, birthday, work, etc.), a show or simply looking to improve your skills to impress on the dance floor, the final learning of these courses consists in :

* perform a beautiful interpretation of the music with appropriate movements, in addition to performing a dynamic work that involves a footwork and body movements adapted

* execute an appropriate technique that will allow you to shine quickly on the dance floor, relying on the strong point of private lessons

* Set up style, movement, footwork, and adjusted body coordination, allowing for rapid dance progression, while taking advanced base steps and a variety of movements, allowing you to not only acquire a sensual style but also to improve his own improvisational abilities, focusing on the characteristics of modern dance.

* work on your balance, your musicality, your body strength (...), while having fun, while you train and radically improve the coordination of your body.

In summary, these courses are at the beginner level (basic steps with some general variations), intermediate (faster speed and more concentration on technique, body mechanics, control, footwork, posture, balance and more complex movements) or advanced (for slightly more experienced dancers).

Statistically, the progression following these private sessions is quickly noticeable, from 2 or 3 sessions *. (* study 2020)

To respond to requests received, it is indeed possible to offer this course (birthday, party, christmas, event ...) to the person of your choice.

TEACHER / TRAINER
In Europe, Latin America or North America, our teacher has specialized and worked for more than 17 years in the field of dance, in renowned international institutions, with for words the individualized pedagogy, and the careful methodology , all anchored in a pleasant and jovial moment.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE
- Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Neuchâtel - Montreux - Basel - Sion - Sierre - Morges - Bienne. But currently and until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of live (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (example: loss of travel time) with additional advantages (example: notes that can be re-read on the chat). In this context, the videoconference sessions for which you asked me to seem to suit everyone perfectly, take place very optimally and generate a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). That is why, at your request, I continue to offer this option. Take good care of yourself and yours!

PROGRAM
A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.
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French DELF & TCF Exam Preparation | Get Certified with Confidence

Are you preparing for the DELF or TCF French exam for studies, work, or immigration?
I offer professional, results-focused preparation to help you reach your target score with confidence.

🎯 What you will get:
✔ Preparation for DELF A1–C1 and TCF (all formats)
✔ Full training in the 4 official skills:

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking
✔ Mock exams with detailed feedback based on official criteria
✔ Exam strategies, time management & common pitfalls
✔ Vocabulary and grammar targeted to your exam level

👨‍🏫 About me:

Experienced French language instructor

Specialized in DELF & TCF exam preparation

Proven methods adapted to your level and goals

Clear explanations and confidence-building speaking practice

💻 Lesson format:
📍 Online
⏱ Flexible schedule
🌍 International students welcome

📩 Book your first lesson on Apprentus today and take the next step toward French certification!
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I offer private lessons in opera singing and vocal coaching, tailored to your level, needs, and desires. 🎶

As a mezzo-soprano opera singer, I graduated with a Master's degree in opera singing from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. I also completed a year of training at the Conservatorio Santa Cecilia in Rome, where I deepened my vocal technique in Italian bel canto.

My method is based on the techniques of operatic art, enriched by my years of training in Belgium and Italy as well as by my professional experience.

🎤 For all levels and all voices

My courses are suitable for both beginners and experienced singers, in operatic singing as well as other styles: pop, variety, jazz, rock or spoken voice.

Whether you wish to discover your voice, progress technically, gain confidence, prepare for an audition, an exam or simply enjoy singing, I offer personalized support according to your objectives.

🌿 A free voice begins with a relaxed body

I pay particular attention to physical relaxation, breathing, and the prevention of vocal tension. My work with speech therapists specializing in voice has allowed me to deepen my understanding of the link between the body and the voice.

I also completed training in polyvagal theory, which enriched my understanding of the links between breath, bodily sensations, and voice. Breathing, relaxation, and vibration exercises can therefore be integrated into the course to prepare the body and promote freer vocal expression.

🎶 Develop a natural and projected voice

The goal is to find a natural projection of the voice, without forcing or creating unnecessary tension, by progressively working on the coordination between breathing, body and vocal production.

Depending on your needs, we can work:

- breathing and support
- posture and body relaxation
- vocal technique and placement
- voice projection
- diction and articulation
- musicality and repertoire
- Body expression and interpretation
- preparation for auditions, exams and concerts

🎭 Theatre in service of the voice

Alongside my musical training, I also have a background in theatre, particularly in the Stanislavski method. This approach allows me to explore voice and interpretation through the body, sensations, images, and intentions.

These tools can be particularly useful for developing a freer, more expressive and personal voice, both in singing and speaking.

✨ My goal: to help you discover your vocal potential and find your own voice, through work that is technical, physical and artistic.

Beginner, amateur, opera singer or simply curious to explore your voice: you are welcome!

Feel free to contact me to discuss your goals and schedule your first lesson. 🎶
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What is a language?
A language is a mode of communication that people uses for effective communication.Zambian languages are a must to know whenever someone is interacting with many Zambians across the world and in Zambia.
Why you need to know how to speak Zambian languages ?
1.To gain confidence when in a conversation with Zambians.
2.To improve your communication skills .
3.To make agreeable deals with Zambians.
4.To avoid exploitation or any of it's possibility
5.To win indigenous Zambian hearts-Zambians are social people who loves someone who relates with them.Knowing a Zambian language is just one effective way you could instantly relate with many Zambians.
6.To be a Zambian languages Tutor as well.

A big question remains, do you need to know all the Zambian languages?
One sharp short answer is a big NO!
Why? It's because in Lusaka and all the other Zambian provinces NYANJA is the most spoken language.
On the other hand, BEMBA is dominant on the Copperbelt, Luapula, Muchinga and Northern province.Actually it's the second most spoken language after NYANJA.
Thirdly, TONGA is the widely spoken language in the Southern province of the country.
Lastly, Mambwe is a dominating language in Northern province and partially in Muchinga Province.

Now which Zambian language can one choose to be taught?
Answers;
1.A language that is dominant to where you will be working from -In Zambia
2.A language mostly spoken by your workmates
3.Your indigenous Zambian language.Good for those born from Zambian parents but raised overseas.
4.Your Zambian language of your interest .

I can't wait to take you through for a class.Book me today.
See you in class.
~Tutor Kelvin
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I have 17 years teaching English and I have worked in 5 different countries. I have trained people before taking IELTS or TOEFL tests. I have got experience with it, in the same way, I have the TEFL certification by itoi. Do not hesitate to contact me to improve your writing, reading, and speaking skills for these tests.
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Turn your trades into victories!

Whether it's to negotiate a contract or remuneration, defend an idea, advance a project, start a business, convince a partner, gain the support of a team, resolve a conflict or simply make yourself better understood, one thing can make all the difference: knowing who you are dealing with and how to communicate with that person.

Because there is no single way to communicate effectively.

The same method won't work for everyone. A rational person isn't persuaded in the same way as an emotional one. A cautious person doesn't react like an ambitious one. A decision-maker, a colleague, a client, an investor, a partner, or a loved one doesn't have the same expectations, motivations, or interests.

The goal is therefore to learn to observe, understand, analyze and adapt your communication in order to deploy the right tool, the right method and the right strategy, at the right time and in front of the right person.

➤ Understanding humans to communicate better

Our way of communicating relies largely on understanding certain mechanisms of human psychology.

Human beings are naturally attentive to what directly concerns them. They are sensitive to their interests, needs, fears, curiosity, recognition, need for security, and desire to be understood and valued.

The idea is therefore not simply to say what you have to say, but to understand:
-How can you make your interlocutor want to listen to you?
-How can you present your message so that it makes sense to him?
-How to spark their interest?
-How can we address his concerns before he even expresses them?
-How to create a dynamic favorable to your objective?

For example, rather than immediately presenting an idea solely from your own perspective, you will learn to identify what may interest your interlocutor and to build your communication around their concerns.

A phrase like, "What I'm about to explain could be of real interest to you, particularly because..." can capture more attention than a simple presentation focused solely on your own needs. But the techniques, tools, and methods of the modules studied together obviously go far beyond that.

Similarly, understanding certain mechanisms such as curiosity, self-interest, recognition, trust, consistency, emotion, or risk perception allows for a more relevant and effective approach.

➤ Profiling & analysis of interlocutors
Before communicating effectively, you must first understand who you are addressing.
You will learn to analyze your interlocutor through different elements:
✔️ His way of communicating
✔️ His priorities and interests
✔️ His motivations
✔️ His needs and expectations
✔️ His potential resistances and objections
✔️ His decision-making process
✔️ His relationship with risk
✔️ His personal or professional stakes
✔️ The verbal and non-verbal signals he can express
✔️ What can promote or hinder its adoption

The goal: to no longer communicate automatically or identically with everyone.
You will learn to adapt your speech, posture, arguments, questions and strategy depending on the person you are facing.

➤ Advance your projects and ambitions
-Do you have a project?
-Do you want to create a company, launch an activity, advance in your organization, defend an idea, obtain the agreement of a decision-maker or make several people or departments collaborate?
-A project is not based solely on its quality.
-It also depends on your ability to:
✔️ Identify the right contacts
✔️ Understand the interests of each stakeholder
✔️ Knowing how to approach each person
✔️ Adapt your communication according to the department or function
✔️ Present your project from the angle most relevant to each individual
✔️ Anticipate objections and resistance
✔️ Create alliances and gain support
✔️ Negotiate effectively when interests diverge
✔️ Knowing when to insist, when to rephrase, when to wait, or when to change approach

-The same project may require several communication strategies depending on the person you are addressing.

-The goal is to give you the necessary tools to understand this dynamic and to move your project forward with more method, strategy and efficiency.

➤ Negotiation: much more than defending one's position
Whether it's for negotiating:
-A contract
-A remuneration
-A partnership
-A budget
-A strategic project
-Career progression
-A decision
-Or resolve a conflict

Negotiation is not just about finding good arguments.
It also involves understanding:
-Who is in front of you.
-What he really wants.
-What he stands to gain.
-What he is trying to avoid.
-What are his interests?
-What are its constraints?
-And what strategy can create a favorable outcome?

➤ On the agenda: support tailored to your objectives

Psychology of communication & understanding of behaviors
-Understanding some fundamental mechanisms of human psychology
-Identify the needs, motivations and interests of your interlocutors
-Understanding why some approaches work with some people and fail with others
-Use interest, curiosity, recognition, trust and other communication levers
-Craft a message that makes people want to listen

Profiling and analysis of interlocutors
-Observe and analyze how a person communicates
-Identify your priorities and your way of working
-Detect potential resistance and objections
-Understanding verbal and behavioral signals
-Adapt your strategy to the person and the context

Persuasive communication
-Formulate your arguments with impact
-To promote your ideas so that they are considered
-Structuring a convincing speech
-Ask the right questions
-Create interest and engagement
-Adapt your language and your approach
-Develop your ability to persuade without engaging in unnecessary power struggles

Strategic negotiation
-Identify and utilize negotiation levers: alternatives, common interests, concessions, and room for maneuver
-Preparing effectively for a negotiation
-Anticipate different scenarios
-Identify the interests and positions of stakeholders
-Build a suitable strategy
-Managing objections and deadlock situations
-Knowing how to evolve a discussion when the initial strategy is not working
-Maximize your chances of reaching a favorable agreement

Project strategy & support
-Clarify your objective and your strategy
-Identify the different stages and priorities
-Understanding who to interact with and in what order
-Prepare your discussions with the various stakeholders
-Adapt your communication according to the departments, partners or decision-makers
-Prepare for your important appointments
-Anticipate difficulties and resistance
-Deploy the most relevant tools and methods according to each step

Conflict management and complex situations
-Understanding the mechanisms that give rise to a conflict
-Identify the real issues behind the positions expressed
-Manage your emotions and those of the person you are speaking with
-Develop active and strategic listening
-Moving beyond unnecessary power struggles
-Regaining control of a difficult exchange
-Find constructive and sustainable solutions

➤ The right tool, at the right time, with the right person
This is one of the central principles of this support. Knowing a technique is not enough.

But first, you need to know:
-When to use it.
-With whom.
-In what context?
-And in what a way.

The same technique can be extremely effective with one person and totally counterproductive with another.

You will therefore learn to develop a true strategic reading of interactions, so that you no longer act solely on intuition, but understand the dynamics at play and consciously choose your approach.

➤ Tailored support

This program is aimed particularly at:

-Entrepreneurs and project leaders
-Business leaders and executives
Managers and executives
-Young professionals
Self-employed individuals and professionals
People wishing to advance within their company
Anyone with a project, ambition, or goal to achieve
Anyone wishing to improve their relationships and communication in a personal setting

Each support program is tailored to your specific situation and concrete objectives.

We can work directly on your projects, negotiations, appointments, relationship difficulties, or professional situations.

The goal is not simply to learn concepts.

You learn how to use them practically in your own life.

➤ A practical, engaging, and results-oriented teaching approach

We alternate methodological input, analysis of real situations, role-playing, simulations, preparation of your discussions and personalized feedback.

You can bring:

-A project to be developed.
-A negotiation to prepare for.
-An important appointment.
-A conflict to be resolved.
-A difficult person to manage.
-An idea worth defending.
-A business to launch.
-Or simply an ambition you wish to realize.

Let's analyze the situation together:

-What is your objective?
-Who are the relevant stakeholders?
-What are their interests and what is at stake?
-What obstacles might arise?
-What strategy should we adopt?
-What approach should be used?
-Which arguments should be prioritized?
-What tools should be deployed?
-And most importantly: at what point?

➤ Become a strategic communicator

The goal of this support is to enable you to develop a skill that will serve you in all areas of your life:

-Understanding people.
-Understanding the situations.
-Understanding the issues.
-Then adapt your communication and strategy to achieve your objectives.

Whether you are setting up a project, developing a business, advancing professionally, negotiating an opportunity or managing a complex personal situation, you will have concrete methods, tools and strategies to communicate with greater impact, intelligence and efficiency.

Stop letting your projects, ideas, or ambitions depend solely on your intuition. Learn to understand people, decode situations, and deploy the right strategy at the right time to advance what truly matters to you.

THE EXPERT CONSULTANT
With training from a Grande Ecole post-European preparatory class & an Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 18 years in the field, in international establishments, speaking in forums and conferences.

➤ 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
✓ A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.
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Hello, my name is Ilyass. I am passionate about teaching English, a discipline I pursued after obtaining my Bachelor's degree in English Studies at university. I have had the opportunity to teach English in various settings, including as a tutor for support classes at the Ocean Connecting Center and online. I have also been a volunteer teacher, leading English language workshops within my university's student club.

My teaching approach:
I offer English lessons tailored to your specific needs. My approach is interactive and personalized, and I strive to make learning as engaging as possible.
Subjects offered:
English Communication:
Public speaking and presentation preparation (structure and expression)
Vocabulary enrichment and fluency on various subjects
Accent reduction and pronunciation improvement
Listening exercises and pronunciation imitation
Learning the North American accent with a methodical approach
Working on homophones and correcting common mistakes
Phonetics, intonation and tonic accent in speaking

General English:
Development of 4 skills: listening, reading, oral and written expression
Vocabulary and themes related to your interests
Grammar tailored to your specific needs
Learning through audiovisual media (films, series, podcasts, etc.)

Other areas:
English grammar
Paragraph Writing and Advanced Composition
Conversation and spoken English
Written comprehension and oral communication skills
Business communication
In-depth reading and public speaking
British and American Culture and Society

I strive to support you in your learning in a personalized way, taking into account your specific goals. Whether you want to improve your communication, grammar, or reading comprehension skills, I am here to help you progress.
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Want to speak English confidently and fluently? My personalized, interactive lessons are designed to help you improve your speaking, listening, and writing skills in a fun and supportive environment.

With a friendly, patient, and experienced tutor, you’ll receive step-by-step guidance tailored to your level. Whether you’re a beginner building your foundation or an advanced learner refining your skills, I will help you achieve guaranteed progress.

What you’ll get:
✅ Engaging discussions to boost fluency
✅ Practical grammar and vocabulary lessons
✅ Real-life scenarios to improve communication
✅ Personalized feedback to target your weak points
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➤ A follower of the "message beneath the message", as Roland Barthes would say, the semiologist is above all a detective of language and helps you in this sense: he sees meaning, deciphers and carefully analyzes the signs that surround him to interpret their meaning, reports on the effects of meaning, the connotations and the implicit present in the communication. He starts from the surface signs visible to all to bring out the latent meanings. His interest is most often focused on the phenomena "on the margin", at first glance not very significant, which are located behind the scenes, rather than on stage. In short, all these elements not necessarily visible at first glance.

What applies to semiological analysis? Everything: Images, logos, websites, gestures, behaviors, words, speeches, symbols, spaces, in short everything that allows humanity to communicate. On the other hand, the semiological method cannot be invented since it is very specific. Like an iceberg, it is a question of going from superficial and visible signs to latent signs and meanings.

➤ A fascinating discipline, semiology and the analysis of gestures, behaviors and verbal & non-verbal language allows us to decipher the signs of our personal and professional daily lives. In a political speech, on an advertisement, or through our gestures in the professional and personal context, our words and behaviors, the narration of signs mark a certain relationship to the world.

➤ By learning to dissect the meaning of words and gestures, semiology allows us to take a particular look at the coherence of communication and its relevance (versus the opposite), to understand the details of our own speech, and then to make good use of it.

➤ Thus, from the semiological methodology (rigorous, specific, objectifying), verbal, graphic, symbolic and behavioral identities can emerge.

➤ Finally, semiology is neither a matter of philosophy (it only operates from one or more corpora, concrete materials to be analyzed) nor of psychology (it is less interested in intentions than in the signs produced). It is an analysis, a look at one's own communication and that of others which allows one to react better intuitively.

➤ This is why these sessions are intended to be above all practical: filmed exercises, analysis of images to be dissected and then implementation of techniques / tools / methodology which will help you in your daily life, to improve your verbal and non-verbal language but also to decipher and understand that of others.

➤ Among the content browsed:
1) identify and act on behaviors:
-transmission of acquired knowledge on non-verbal communication in order to quickly detect intentions
-immersive team-building mode to bring out helpful behaviors (despite the saboteurs)

2) Profiling - Diagnose and guide based on a written or visual corpus:
-build the storytelling
-bring out a type of profile
-understand insights

3) Brand Strategy - Create a new brand, company or personal positioning

4) Concrete techniques & a targeted methodology for:
✓Acquire practical tools to improve 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.
✓ Decode advertisements, logos and slogans, Understand the impact of images and symbols on our emotions, Analyze cultural trends across the media, Create your own visual messages with formidable efficiency
✓ Analysis of non-verbal communication:
- paralinguistic level: voice analysis, intonations, speech rate (...)
- proxemic level: analysis of the distance between bodies/individuals
- kinesic level: analysis of postures, gestures and facial expressions
- infralinguistic level: analysis of physiological changes (dilation of pupils, blushing, sweating, etc.)
- symbolic level: analysis of what adorns the body such as clothing, badges, tattoos (...)

➤ The semiologist or semiotician is led to specialize in certain universes, whether it is luxury, mass consumption or behavioral and body dynamics. His analyst side (linguist, semantician, semiologist, semiotician) and lecturer on the themes of negotiation and non-verbal communication will support your approach.

➤ So, discover the hidden secrets of signs if you are curious to understand the mechanisms behind advertisements, works of art, films or even social networks, if you want to learn to decipher hidden messages and analyze the signs that influence our thoughts and actions on a daily basis. As part of a fun and interactive learning experience, with concrete exercises for a captivating immersion.

➤ In short, in a context guided by the tools of semiology, the ability to speak in public is today an essential transversal skill to assert oneself, inform, negotiate and convince. 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 audience; by making an impression through storytelling; by integrating the psychological and emotional factors of effective oral communication; by integrating emotions into the preparation of the message and arguments; by 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 (...).

➤ Whether your goal 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 involvement of the speaker in his speech, all guided by the principles of semiology and behavioral analysis.

➤ So, how do you listen and be listened to, convince and be impactful, challenge and make an impression, enhance your content, address your audience appropriately and optimize the quality and clarity of the exchange/message? It is precisely about going through, implementing and deploying practical and effective techniques of oral presentation, simple intervention or 'one to one` exchange, aimed at challenging your audience or interlocutor, taking care of the content as well as the form, all in a professional or personal setting. For this, there are verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, based on semiology.

➤ 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, assurance, ease by overcoming embarrassment and controlling emotion in public. But also to work on leadership & charisma, in a context where empathy and emotional intelligence are at the service of communication, all based on the founding principles of semiology.

➤ To master the keys to successful public communication, it is necessary to master certain practical aspects of semiology, to strengthen the impact of your speeches: by structuring your interventions and taking into account the circumstances and expectations of the audience; by making an impression through storytelling; by integrating the psychological and emotional factors of effective oral communication; by integrating emotions into the preparation of the message and arguments; by 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 daily situations (filmed with your agreement in order to be reviewed, commented on, decoded together live), so that you can apply them immediately, and from the 1st session.

🚀 Discover the Hidden Secrets of Signs. Dive into the fascinating world of semiology with our practical training! Are you curious to understand the mechanisms behind written or oral communication? Learn to decipher hidden messages and analyze the signs that influence our thoughts and actions on a daily basis, with fun and interactive learning: Beyond theory, you will participate in concrete exercises, case studies to master the art of communication. Join us for a captivating immersion in one of the most exciting fields of human sciences!

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-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 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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Develop confidence and clarity in public speaking. Learn to inspire audiences, master persuasive techniques, and communicate effectively in any setting. This course builds presence, storytelling skills, and practical strategies to overcome fear, ensuring you speak with impact and achieve success in professional and personal communication
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- I'm certified and professional native Arabic teacher with more than 10 years of experience.
- I have a Postgraduate diploma in teaching methods and overcoming learning difficulties.
- I have Ijaza in Noor EL Bayan, Matn EL Aggromeyya and certified teaching certificate.
- I teach Arabic language for women and kids all over the world with different levels and goals.
- I use interactive educational materials beside interactive educational games specially for kids.
- My lessons are tailored to each student to ensure reaching goals.
- My lessons are simple and easy with interesting illustrations
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Would you like to improve your spoken German, communicate more confidently in German, and feel more comfortable speaking the language? Then you’ve come to the right place!
In my German conversation training, active speaking is at the heart of every lesson. We talk about interesting, practical, and everyday topics, expand your vocabulary, and practise expressing your thoughts clearly, spontaneously, and naturally in German.

What can you expect?
• Varied conversations in German
• Interesting topics from everyday life, work, society, and culture
• Targeted vocabulary expansion
• Useful phrases and expressions for discussions and conversations
• Exercises to help you express your opinions freely and confidently
• Improvement of pronunciation and sentence structure
• Correction of common mistakes
• Role-plays and everyday conversation situations
• Preparation for situations in both professional and private life

What topics do we talk about?
We can talk about:
• Travel and holidays
• Work and professional life
• Housing and everyday life
• Media and social networks
• The environment and sustainability
• Health and nutrition
• Current social issues
• Culture and leisure

The conversation topics can, of course, be adapted to your individual interests, goals, and language level.

I look forward to meeting you and supporting you in a reliable and professional way as you continue to develop your German speaking skills.
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I offer friendly and interactive lessons designed to help students improve their English language skills at different levels. My lessons focus on vocabulary, grammar, and public speaking. Students will learn new words, improve their grammar, construct correct sentences, express their ideas clearly and develop confidence in speaking English. My aim is to create a comfortable, supportive learning environment where every student can learn, practice, and improve at their own pace.
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I can help you improve your academic performance and bring it to a higher level (essays, reports, presentations, pitches, public speaking, self-reflection). We can work on your current projects (with immediate feedback) or I can prepare some worked examples for you that will prepare you for challenges you want to get ready for. I can also help you improve your learning methods, increasing achievements with high efficiency.
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Vous êtes diplomate, cadre dirigeant ou homme/femme d'affaires en phase d'expatriation ou en mission dans le monde arabe ? La réussite de votre mandat repose autant sur votre expertise que sur votre capacité à décrypter les codes linguistiques et culturels de vos interlocuteurs.

Fort de plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans l'enseignement universitaire, je vous propose un accompagnement linguistique de haut niveau, strictement adapté aux exigences de la diplomatie et des affaires. Ce cours interactif par visioconférence (Google Meet) est conçu pour vous rendre opérationnel rapidement, avec un support de cours édité en temps réel et exporté en PDF à la fin de chaque séance.

Ce que vous allez maîtriser :
• L'Arabe Littéraire de base et intermédiaire : Pour comprendre les discours officiels, lire la presse, rédiger des correspondances formelles et maîtriser le vocabulaire institutionnel ou commercial.
• L'immersion dans les dialectes locaux (Darja/Ammiya) : Parce que les relations de confiance se tissent dans la langue de tous les jours, nous aborderons les expressions clés et les nuances des dialectes :
o Tunisien : Maîtrise approfondie pour briser la glace et interagir au quotidien.
o Algérien & Libyen : Compréhension des spécificités régionales limitrophes.
o Égyptien : Le dialecte incontournable, largement compris dans tout le monde arabe grâce à son influence culturelle.

• Le décodage culturel et l'étiquette (Focus Tunisie & Monde Arabe) : Comment saluer selon le rang, les sujets de conversation à privilégier (ou à éviter), l'art de la négociation, le protocole de l'hospitalité et les subtilités du "non-dit" dans les pays d'Afrique du Nord.

Ma méthode :

• 100% sur-mesure : Le contenu s'adapte à votre pays d'affectation et à votre secteur (politique, économie, commerce).

• Pratique et interactif : Jeux de rôles, simulations de réunions, dîners d'affaires ou rencontres bilatérales.

• Suivi rigoureux : Pédagogie universitaire structurée garantissant une progression mesurable.

Prenez une longueur d'avance pour votre prochaine mission. Contactez-moi pour planifier une première séance d'évaluation de vos besoins.
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