Connecting Across Cultures: The Practical Use of English

From 166.15 C$ /h

English is widely used as a common language in international business, education, and online communication. For students as young as 6, learning English opens doors to knowledge, as many educational resources, websites, and international programmes use English as a main language. It helps young learners access information, build confidence, and communicate with peers from different parts of the world.

For adults, including those up to 65 and beyond, English remains equally important. It supports career development, travel, and lifelong learning. In many workplaces, English is used for communication, meetings, and professional writing. Being able to understand and use English can improve job opportunities and make it easier to work in international environments.

Beyond work and study, English also enriches daily life. It allows people to enjoy films, books, news, and online content in their original form. Most importantly, it helps build connections—whether through friendships, cultural exchange, or global collaboration.

In a rapidly changing world, English is not just a subject to learn, but a practical tool that supports communication, understanding, and personal growth at every stage of life.

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Location

Online from Switzerland

About Me

I am an experienced English language educator with a solid track record in higher education, responsible for designing and leading programmes that respond to changing learner and institutional needs. I take a practical approach to curriculum development, classroom delivery, and learner support, with a clear focus on outcomes and standards.

Before moving into education, I worked in marketing management and corporate communications within established financial institutions. That experience shaped my discipline in planning, communication, and stakeholder management; skills I continue to apply when leading classes, coordinating programmes, and working with colleagues across functions.

My transition into education was a deliberate career decision. It has strengthened my resilience, judgment, and ability to work with people from different backgrounds and at different stages of life. I value consistency, professionalism, and steady improvement in daily work.

Education

University of Cambridge
Cambridge ESOL Teaching Awards – Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (2010)

University of Leicester
Master of Arts (M.A.) Mass Communications (2005)

Experience / Qualifications

I bring over two decades of experience teaching Academic and Business English across a wide range of educational settings. My work includes designing curricula, developing teaching materials, and delivering courses tailored to different learner goals. I have worked with highly diverse groups, from secondary school students preparing for further study to professionals seeking career advancement and retirees learning for personal enrichment. This diversity has shaped my ability to adjust teaching strategies, content, and pace to suit varying abilities and expectations.

In addition, I am currently a columnist for a Chinese newspaper, where I write a regular column aimed at motivating and teaching everyday English to Hong Kong primary school students. This role allows me to translate language concepts into accessible and engaging content for younger learners.

My teaching approach combines practical communication skills with a strong academic foundation, ensuring that learners can apply English effectively in both study and workplace contexts. I place particular emphasis on clarity, structure, and purposeful language use.

Earlier in my career, I gained experience in marketing and corporate communications within the financial sector. This professional background continues to inform my teaching, especially in Business English, where real-world relevance, precision, and audience awareness are essential.

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

English

Chinese

German

Skills

English

English for adults

English as a second language (esl)

Communication skills

Teaching

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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20-24

Phillip

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I am bilingual in English and French, with Irish-American heritage, and have dedicated the last twenty years to providing academic support, whether for children aged 4 and up or seniors over 85 years ! It's never too late to improve your language skills.

As an experienced entrepreneur for many years, I also have training in education and socio-cultural activities. My educational approach is based on adaptability and personalization, in order to offer you an optimal learning experience.

Please feel free to contact me to discuss your language needs and specific goals. I look forward to helping you achieve your English aspirations!

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University English Instructor| Started teaching English 9 years ago| Specializing in Conversational English.

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• Improving their grammar.
• Fixing their pronunciation.
• Enriching their vocabulary by learning to use new words and common idioms.
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PS: Because of my academic specialty, I also help with academic writing and creative writing.

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At the same time, the learner will be 🚴‍♀️dynamic and well supervised by professional tutors who listen.
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The learning tools used; videos, audios, texts, articles, images, games, stories...

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Hello everyone!
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I teach for all levels, from very beginners to advanced speakers, passing through amateurs or simply curious of any age. I can also help with university exams and school works/assignments.
Being a pianist and a piano teacher, I already have lots of experience with teaching and pedagogical approach with the whole range of ages.

The lesson is intended to meet the student needs: the focus can be on the grammar, conversation or literature. In case of a middle-level speaker, the lesson will cover all four language's abilities: listening, speaking, writing and reading. My suggestion of a well planned lesson is, for any level, to divide it into two parts: grammar first and then conversation (covering all the abilities mentioned above).

Thank you for your attention and looking forward to meeting you !!

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Primary school teacher, I give tutoring lessons for all levels
I am a CE2 class teacher and a FLE (French as a foreign language) teacher in training centers.
I have a certification in FLE and 2 masters and a master in teaching in progress
I use fun and interactive methods
I currently provide personalized tutoring for primary and secondary school students in all subjects.

I offer sessions adapted to the needs and pace of each student

Methodology:
- Initial assessment: For each support I will do a diagnostic assessment to identify the student's strengths and weaknesses in the subject concerned (mathematics, French, science, etc.).
- Personalized approach: The courses are adapted to the student's level, with individualized monitoring. This includes practical exercises, targeted revisions and explanations adapted to each learning pace.
- Progressive objectives: we set short and long term objectives together to motivate the student.
- Learning techniques: I use interactive methods (online exercises, educational games) and revision sheets to help memorize and understand key concepts (flashcards, etc.)

Type of sessions:
- Course of the sessions:
- Review of previous concepts: 10-15 minutes to review the points covered during the last lesson.
- Lesson of the day: 30-45 minutes to present and explain a new concept.
- Practical exercises: 20-30 minutes to apply what has been learned, offering exercises adapted to the student's level.
- Questions and corrections: 10-15 minutes at the end to answer the student's questions and correct mistakes together.
- Regular monitoring: I plan regular assessments to adjust the learning method and adapt the pace of the lessons.

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A brief note: Since lessons are online, it is best to use a lapto/computer rather than a phone to enjoy the full experience.

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If you need to:

Lead meetings with confidence
Explain complex ideas simply
Handle stakeholders and difficult conversations
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I’ll help you improve quickly using real-world scenarios.

My background includes 15+ years of leading international programmes, so I understand the communication challenges you face.

Lessons are practical, structured, and focused on results; this is so much more than textbook English.

You’ll leave each session with clear improvements you can use immediately.

If you’re preparing for interviews or presentations, we can focus sessions specifically on that.

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I have TEFL certification and can also help you with any kind of test preparation.

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Emily

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Friendly English Literature graduate (with a First-Class honours degree, and A*A*A* at A-Level) offering lessons for English Literature, English as a foreign language, writing skills, and more!

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My lesson times are flexible between 30mins - 2hrs.

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Prix par heure / Preis pro Stunde CHF 26.- avec / mit : TWINT
079 849 23 81 / [email protected] / www.linkedin.com/in/saint-prixenglish
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d'instructeur d'anglais délivré par un institut de langues de renommée internationale.
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Je propose des cours d'anglais ludiques et interactifs, en ligne.
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