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Instructor since March 2019
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Arabic, French, English, Analytical Writing, Maturity Work, Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree, Mathematics, Biology
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I help adults and children to improve their language skills in Arabic, French, and English.

My approach focuses on adapting a teaching method that takes into account the individual needs and difficulties of each student in order to obtain positive results. I also attend text comprehension and analysis at all levels.
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Children (7-12 years old)
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60 minutes
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Unless you learned to speak French when you were a child, it is difficult when you don't speak it fluently to pass for a French speaker. However, this does not prevent you from learning to speak it correctly, because it is well known that a language spoken with a foreign accent is an asset of seduction! Although it may seem complicated, learning a new language is always fun and beneficial, so it is important to practice as much as possible and above all not to give up. Take every opportunity you are given to speak the language and listen to French as soon as possible. And remember: practice leads to perfection!
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PROFESSOR French / English

Graduated with CELFLE / CELTA diploma, I have teaching experiences with adults also with children.

Whatever the level and situation of the student, I adapt to the needs, wishes, objectives while delivering my own expertise and approach in order to identify possible gaps and focus on points to work as a priority.

Serious, caring, motivated, involved, pedagogue and punctual, I am very involved in the success of each of my students to allow them to progress and am available to answer their questions or those of their parents even outside the hours of course. I offer a personalized pedagogical accompaniment and aims at transmitting effective and proven working methods. I also seek to empower and empower students, to give them the confidence they need, and to be demanding so that they succeed.

I have been teaching for more than 20 years in Geneva(Organizations/Group courses/Preparation for Delf etc..) at all levels and for the past years I have specialized in Survival modules and exam preparation for Fide exam( required for permit B/ C and citizenship) Usually I come to student's home and we have 1 or 2 lessons of 1h30 peer week depending on their needs and focus..As I am teaching between Geneva and Nyon, I am more in favor of meeting the students at their home.
Let me know if I could be of any help and then we could organize a meeting depending on your availabilities

Kind regards / Best regards
Sebastian
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I teach students, as well as adults who want to improve their English for professional reasons.
My experience over the past 10 years has allowed me to develop a simple and effective method that adapts to the needs of the student, taking into account their interests. This way, the student becomes seriously involved and progresses quickly.
My native ear allows me to have a real impact on the pronunciation and accent of the student, without ever neglecting the importance of learning to write. In addition, my experience as a translator allows me to teach the different nuances of the language in the most efficient way possible.
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My name is Nicolas, I am a French teacher and native speaker with 8 years of teaching experience.

My lessons are tailored to each student in order to achieve their personal goals and are adapted to their specific needs.

Practice is prioritised throughout the learning process in order to gain autonomy as quickly as possible. Grammar will also be covered, according to the student's level.

This course is aimed at:
- Beginners (basics, conversation, travel);
- Intermediate/advanced learners (improvement, exam preparation: DELF, DALF, TCF);
- Professionals (business French, interview preparation).

As I am currently in Brazil, I am teaching my classes online. I will be back in Geneva in mid-December for face-to-face classes.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information.

I look forward to hearing from you :)
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This course allows a fun learning and adapted to the level of the child.
It also allows support, refresher training or simply help with homework. In addition, the lesson touches different aspects of learning and stimulates writing, reading, speaking and creativity so that the lesson is as pleasant as possible for the child.
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🎯 A STRUCTURED 10-SESSION PROGRAM
My method is organized into 10 chapters that cover all aspects of French pronunciation, from the fundamentals to advanced C1/C2 level.

📚 FUNDAMENTALS
🔹 Session 1: Introduction to French pronunciation
🔹 Session 2: Basic sounds and their different spellings
🔹 Session 3: Complex vowels (u, eu, on, an, in)

📚 RULES AND SUBTLETIES
🔹 Session 4: Emphasis and hiatus
🔹 Session 5: Connections and the letter H
🔹 Session 6: The cedilla
🔹 Session 7: GU / G / GE variants

📚 PRACTICE BY LEVEL
🔹 Session 8: Beginner level exercises
🔹 Session 9: Intermediate Level Exercises
🔹 Session 10: Advanced level C1/C2

🎓 MY METHOD
Each session combines:
✅ Clear theoretical explanation adapted to your native language
✅ Listening exercises with authentic audio recordings
✅ Intensive oral practice with immediate feedback
✅ Session recordings (on request) so you can listen back and track your progress
✅ Spaced repetition to consolidate sounds over time

👤 FOR WHOM?
✅ Students who want to lose a strong accent
✅ Candidates preparing for the DELF or DALF (oral part)
✅ Professionals who need to be credible in French at work
✅ Language lovers who want to sound like a native speaker
✅ All levels: from complete beginner to C1/C2

⭐ WHY ME?
✅ Native-speaking teacher based in France (total immersion)
✅ Trilingual French / Spanish / English → I understand where your pronunciation mistakes come from
✅ Pronunciation specialist for over 10 years
✅ 32 five-star reviews and a Trusted Teacher badge on Apprentus
✅ More than 150 students supported worldwide

💰 PRICES AND FORMATS
🔹 Individual lessons: see price on the information sheet
🔹 5-session package: discount applied
🔹 10-session pack (complete program): larger discount

💻 Online classes via Microsoft Teams or Google Meet

📩 FIRST CONTACT
Contact me, indicating your current level of French and your main objective (neutral accent, DELF/DALF oral exam preparation, professional French, etc.). I will reply within 24 hours, and we will agree on the best starting point together.
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My lessons are tailored to your goals: everyday conversation, exam preparation, professional French, or simply the pleasure of learning a new language. Together, we will work on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and above all, speaking practice, in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
What I propose:

Tailor-made courses according to your level and needs
A communicative approach to speaking from the very first lessons
A variety of teaching materials (texts, audio, interactive exercises)
Progress tracking and regular feedback
Flexible hours, in person or online

Whether you are starting from scratch or want to take your skills to the next level, I adapt to your pace to help you progress with confidence and enjoyment.
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Looking to pick up a new language? Or maybe you've watched The Crown and want to speak like the Queen of England? Look no further! As a native speaker of English - and fluent speaker of Spanish and French - I can put myself in your shoes and help you chat, read and sound like a Brit, only using the best and most natural sounding language. What’s more, I have a wealth of experience teaching English in France and Argentina, can accommodate all levels of English and will tailor my lessons based on your specific needs and interests. The best part: as a Specialised Translation Masters student at UniGe, I’m always around Uni-Mail and Champel, meaning I can come to you, we can meet in the middle or we can hop on a Zoom call! The choice is yours. Now that you’ve found your teacher, the only question is...when would you like to get started?

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My course begins by identifying the topics to be covered (first lesson: review of past exams/assignments, questions the student has, etc.). Then, we review any missing theory, and finally, we redo the exercises that are causing difficulty. Each subsequent lesson will start with one or two exercises from the previous session to check if the theory has been properly understood.

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I offer you a new learning experience.

Academic success, even at the university level, is determined by the ability to understand and write different types of texts. I offer courses that will allow you to overcome the difficulties you encounter in reading or writing by giving you the text-writing toolkit that school, unfortunately, doesn't provide. I myself had to build this toolkit over the years at university, and I will gladly share it with you so that you can succeed.

Here are the different points that my offer covers:

READING
Guided reading
Effective reading strategies
Text theory (structure, function, typology...)
General knowledge
Communication Theory

PRODUCTION
Reformulation
Summary
Reading log
Accurate
Text analysis
Characterization
Interpretation
Text explanation
Text commentary
Dissertation Essay
Comment
Argumentation

You can take a full course with regular sessions or one-off courses to do specific work such as writing a reading summary.

Lessons can be taken individually or in groups. The methods are flexible to adapt to each individual case.

What matters to me in particular:

motivate my student and give him a learning pace;
encourage their creativity;
to awaken his curiosity;
to forge a friendship with the texts

During this first lesson, you can get a solid idea of my teaching style. I look forward to meeting you.
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### 📚 WHAT I TEACH | WHAT I TEACH

🇺🇸 My lessons are tailored to your needs and goals, whether you're learning English for school, university, work, travel, or personal enrichment.

🇫🇷 My courses are tailored to your needs and goals, whether you are learning English for school, university, work, travel or simply for pleasure.

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- Grammar, vocabulary, and American pronunciation
- Speaking, listening, reading, and writing
- Business English and professional communication
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- TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, and GRE preparation
- Job interviews, presentations, and public speaking

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- General English and conversation
- American grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
- Oral and written expression and comprehension
- Professional English and business communication
- Academic English and university preparation
- Preparation for TOEFL, IELTS, SAT and GRE exams
- Job interviews, presentations and public speaking

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Graduated with CELFLE / CELTA diploma, I have teaching experiences with adults also with children.

Whatever the level and situation of the student, I adapt to the needs, wishes, objectives while delivering my own expertise and approach in order to identify possible gaps and focus on points to work as a priority.

Serious, caring, motivated, involved, pedagogue and punctual, I am very involved in the success of each of my students to allow them to progress and am available to answer their questions or those of their parents even outside the hours of course. I offer a personalized pedagogical accompaniment and aims at transmitting effective and proven working methods. I also seek to empower and empower students, to give them the confidence they need, and to be demanding so that they succeed.

I have been teaching for more than 20 years in Geneva(Organizations/Group courses/Preparation for Delf etc..) at all levels and for the past years I have specialized in Survival modules and exam preparation for Fide exam( required for permit B/ C and citizenship) Usually I come to student's home and we have 1 or 2 lessons of 1h30 peer week depending on their needs and focus..As I am teaching between Geneva and Nyon, I am more in favor of meeting the students at their home.
Let me know if I could be of any help and then we could organize a meeting depending on your availabilities

Kind regards / Best regards
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My experience over the past 10 years has allowed me to develop a simple and effective method that adapts to the needs of the student, taking into account their interests. This way, the student becomes seriously involved and progresses quickly.
My native ear allows me to have a real impact on the pronunciation and accent of the student, without ever neglecting the importance of learning to write. In addition, my experience as a translator allows me to teach the different nuances of the language in the most efficient way possible.
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- Beginners (basics, conversation, travel);
- Intermediate/advanced learners (improvement, exam preparation: DELF, DALF, TCF);
- Professionals (business French, interview preparation).

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Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information.

I look forward to hearing from you :)
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It also allows support, refresher training or simply help with homework. In addition, the lesson touches different aspects of learning and stimulates writing, reading, speaking and creativity so that the lesson is as pleasant as possible for the child.
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🎯 A STRUCTURED 10-SESSION PROGRAM
My method is organized into 10 chapters that cover all aspects of French pronunciation, from the fundamentals to advanced C1/C2 level.

📚 FUNDAMENTALS
🔹 Session 1: Introduction to French pronunciation
🔹 Session 2: Basic sounds and their different spellings
🔹 Session 3: Complex vowels (u, eu, on, an, in)

📚 RULES AND SUBTLETIES
🔹 Session 4: Emphasis and hiatus
🔹 Session 5: Connections and the letter H
🔹 Session 6: The cedilla
🔹 Session 7: GU / G / GE variants

📚 PRACTICE BY LEVEL
🔹 Session 8: Beginner level exercises
🔹 Session 9: Intermediate Level Exercises
🔹 Session 10: Advanced level C1/C2

🎓 MY METHOD
Each session combines:
✅ Clear theoretical explanation adapted to your native language
✅ Listening exercises with authentic audio recordings
✅ Intensive oral practice with immediate feedback
✅ Session recordings (on request) so you can listen back and track your progress
✅ Spaced repetition to consolidate sounds over time

👤 FOR WHOM?
✅ Students who want to lose a strong accent
✅ Candidates preparing for the DELF or DALF (oral part)
✅ Professionals who need to be credible in French at work
✅ Language lovers who want to sound like a native speaker
✅ All levels: from complete beginner to C1/C2

⭐ WHY ME?
✅ Native-speaking teacher based in France (total immersion)
✅ Trilingual French / Spanish / English → I understand where your pronunciation mistakes come from
✅ Pronunciation specialist for over 10 years
✅ 32 five-star reviews and a Trusted Teacher badge on Apprentus
✅ More than 150 students supported worldwide

💰 PRICES AND FORMATS
🔹 Individual lessons: see price on the information sheet
🔹 5-session package: discount applied
🔹 10-session pack (complete program): larger discount

💻 Online classes via Microsoft Teams or Google Meet

📩 FIRST CONTACT
Contact me, indicating your current level of French and your main objective (neutral accent, DELF/DALF oral exam preparation, professional French, etc.). I will reply within 24 hours, and we will agree on the best starting point together.
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My lessons are tailored to your goals: everyday conversation, exam preparation, professional French, or simply the pleasure of learning a new language. Together, we will work on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and above all, speaking practice, in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
What I propose:

Tailor-made courses according to your level and needs
A communicative approach to speaking from the very first lessons
A variety of teaching materials (texts, audio, interactive exercises)
Progress tracking and regular feedback
Flexible hours, in person or online

Whether you are starting from scratch or want to take your skills to the next level, I adapt to your pace to help you progress with confidence and enjoyment.
Feel free to contact me to discuss your goals and book your first lesson!
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My course begins by identifying the topics to be covered (first lesson: review of past exams/assignments, questions the student has, etc.). Then, we review any missing theory, and finally, we redo the exercises that are causing difficulty. Each subsequent lesson will start with one or two exercises from the previous session to check if the theory has been properly understood.

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I offer you a new learning experience.

Academic success, even at the university level, is determined by the ability to understand and write different types of texts. I offer courses that will allow you to overcome the difficulties you encounter in reading or writing by giving you the text-writing toolkit that school, unfortunately, doesn't provide. I myself had to build this toolkit over the years at university, and I will gladly share it with you so that you can succeed.

Here are the different points that my offer covers:

READING
Guided reading
Effective reading strategies
Text theory (structure, function, typology...)
General knowledge
Communication Theory

PRODUCTION
Reformulation
Summary
Reading log
Accurate
Text analysis
Characterization
Interpretation
Text explanation
Text commentary
Dissertation Essay
Comment
Argumentation

You can take a full course with regular sessions or one-off courses to do specific work such as writing a reading summary.

Lessons can be taken individually or in groups. The methods are flexible to adapt to each individual case.

What matters to me in particular:

motivate my student and give him a learning pace;
encourage their creativity;
to awaken his curiosity;
to forge a friendship with the texts

During this first lesson, you can get a solid idea of my teaching style. I look forward to meeting you.
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With over five years of teaching experience in and out of the classroom across different countries, I understand the importance of adapting explanations and activities to each learner's needs.

Lessons can cover grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, spelling, sentence structure and speaking skills. We can review topics covered in class, work through difficult concepts, practise exercises and prepare for upcoming assessments.

Rather than simply completing homework together, my aim is to help students understand the material and develop the skills to work more independently. I'll adapt my approach to their age, current level and learning objectives, creating a supportive environment where they feel comfortable asking questions.

Parents can also share the areas their child finds challenging so that lessons can be planned around their specific needs.

The goal is to strengthen English skills, build confidence and help students make steady progress in their schoolwork.
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I am a Cambridge CELTA-certified American English instructor with 15 years of experience teaching adults and teenagers in Japan, the USA, and Geneva, Switzerland.
I offer personalized ESL courses for adults and adolescents by web-cam and in-person.
Course content is tailored to the individual needs, goals and interests of the client, and all classes are well-structured, speaking-intensive and focused on purposeful communication. We learn to speak English by speaking it, so there will be no recitations of verb tables and reading of pre-written dialogues.
Classes target oral expression, listening comprehension, grammatical accuracy and conversational fluency.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me through apprentices!!
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### 🇺🇸🇬🇧 ENGLISH LESSONS | ENGLISH COURSES

🇺🇸 With over 15 years of teaching experience across Europe and the Americas, I offer personalized English lessons for children, teenagers, university students, adults, and professionals at all proficiency levels (A1–C2).

🇫🇷 With over 15 years of teaching experience in Europe and the Americas, I offer personalized English courses to children, teenagers, university students, adults and professionals, at all levels (A1–C2).

### 📚 WHAT I TEACH | WHAT I TEACH

🇺🇸 My lessons are tailored to your needs and goals, whether you're learning English for school, university, work, travel, or personal enrichment.

🇫🇷 My courses are tailored to your needs and goals, whether you are learning English for school, university, work, travel or simply for pleasure.

🇺🇸 **Areas of instruction:**

- General English and conversation
- Grammar, vocabulary, and American pronunciation
- Speaking, listening, reading, and writing
- Business English and professional communication
- Academic English and university preparation
- TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, and GRE preparation
- Job interviews, presentations, and public speaking

🇫🇷 **Areas of teaching:**

- General English and conversation
- American grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
- Oral and written expression and comprehension
- Professional English and business communication
- Academic English and university preparation
- Preparation for TOEFL, IELTS, SAT and GRE exams
- Job interviews, presentations and public speaking

### 🎓 MY BACKGROUND | MY JOURNEY

🇺🇸 I'm currently conducting research as part of my PhD in Anthropology at the University of Oxford. I also hold two master's degrees in international relations & political science, and anthropology & sociology.

🇫🇷 I am currently conducting research for my PhD in Anthropology at the University of Oxford. I also hold two Master's degrees: one in International Relations & Political Science, and the other in Anthropology and Sociology.

🇺🇸 I've taught English privately and at educational institutions, including the Popular University of the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. I also founded and directed a private language school in the past.

🇫🇷 I have taught English privately and in several institutions, including the Popular University of the Canton of Geneva. I also founded and ran a private language school in the past.

### 💡 MY TEACHING APPROACH | MY TEACHING METHOD

🇺🇸 My teaching philosophy centers on discovering what sparks each student's curiosity and motivation. I believe learning is most effective when students find personal meaning and purpose in what they study.

My teaching philosophy is based on discovering what sparks each student's curiosity and motivation. I believe that learning is more effective when it has personal meaning and meets concrete objectives.

🇺🇸 I adapt my lessons to your interests, strengths, challenges, and goals, combining conversation, clear explanations, practical exercises, and constructive feedback.

🇫🇷 I adapt my lessons to your interests, your strengths, your difficulties and your objectives, combining conversation, clear explanations, practical exercises and constructive feedback.

🇺🇸 My goal is to help you improve your English while developing the confidence, independence, and motivation to use it naturally in everyday, academic, and professional situations.

🇫🇷 My goal is to help you progress in English while developing your confidence, autonomy and motivation to communicate naturally in daily life, studies and the professional world.

### 💻 ONLINE LESSONS | ONLINE COURSES

🇺🇸 Lessons are available online and can be conducted entirely in English or with explanations in French, depending on your preferences.

🇫🇷 The courses are offered online and can be delivered entirely in English or with explanations in French, according to your preferences.
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The French language is a bit of a scary beast isn’t it ? I’ll help you domesticate it so that it becomes your trusty companion!

Do you want to :
- better interact with coworkers
- chit-chat comfortably with strangers at the gym or at the shop
- be more confident writing professional e-mails
- learn how to deal with the Swiss administration
- understand French pop culture references
- or just flex on other expats with niche (hey, that’s a French word!) vocabulary and crispy clear pronunciation?

About the course :
- flexible methods to suit your needs, rhythm and learning preferences
- grammar to understand the language and/or natural free flow conversation to improve your vocabulary, listening skills and pronunciation

For :
- true beginners starting from scratch
- people who think they’re beginners but are actually just lacking in confidence
- intermediate
- advanced

I'm a 41 year old truly bilingual (Cambridge C2 certified) Geneva native who's been learning English since he was 6, and a few other languages since then (Italiano, Deutsch, 日本語 and ภาษาไทย). I've studied literature, education sciences and information sciences.

I am trained in modern teaching methodologies, I design tailored lessons built around real-life communication rather than repetitive textbook drills.

I love teaching, I have first-hand experience of how challenging and intimidating it can be to learn a new language, and a desire to build bridges with what you already know in YOUR language(s).

I'd love to share all of that with you in a way that fits you specifically, so don't hesitate to shoot me a message if you want more info.

I'm focused on making learning fun but don't get it twisted : I'll take your progress to heart and work hard to that end.
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