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Writing can be hard work. You know what you want to say, but when you try to write down your ideas, your brain starts to hurt. Sometimes you don't know how to get started, or you get stuck. Perhaps you've toiled away, trying to capture your idea, only to realize your paragraph seems horribly dull. Most writers wrestle with these issues but learn ways to make the writing process less painful. I can help you pick up a few tricks of the trade, so you too don't have to suffer (as much). Learn how to take notes, make outlines, give presentations, craft clear sentences, compose focused paragraphs, draft stories and essays, and edit. Next time you are faced with a writing assignment, you’ll know the little steps you need to make for the task to be much more manageable. -- Please see the listings for my online classes at Tumbleweed Writers: How to Be a Writer How to Be a Book Dragon Essay Writing 101 Keeping a Commonplace Book

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English text (find Spanish text below the following one): Let’s Learn Spanish Together! 🇪🇸✨ I’m a native Spanish teacher with 2 years of experience teaching children, teenagers, and adults, from school support to university level. 👧 For children: We’ll learn Spanish in a natural and fun way. We can do homework, play games, or create fun activities in Spanish. From my experience, learning through play and hands-on activities is one of the best ways for children to learn! 🎓 For teenagers and adults: We’ll plan the lessons together according to your goals — whether that’s conversation, grammar, exam preparation, Spanish for travel or work, or simply gaining confidence when speaking. 🇩🇪 I also have a German friend who already has a good level of Spanish. Talking with her and seeing how she uses the language has helped me understand the difficulties and questions that can come up even when you already have a solid foundation, and how to explain things in a simple and natural way. 🎹 Do you play the piano? If you’d like to learn Spanish in a practical, personalised and relaxed way, send me a message! 🇪🇸💬 Spanish text: ¡Aprendamos español juntos! 🇪🇸✨ Soy profesora nativa de español y tengo 2 años de experiencia dando clases a niños, jóvenes y adultos, desde apoyo escolar hasta nivel universitario. 👧 Para niños: Aprenderemos español de forma natural y divertida. Podemos hacer los deberes, jugar o crear actividades en español. Por experiencia, ¡aprender jugando y haciendo es una de las mejores formas de aprender! 🎓 Para jóvenes y adultos: Diseñaremos las clases juntos según tus objetivos: conversación, gramática, preparación de exámenes, español para viajar, trabajo o simplemente ganar confianza hablando. 🎹 ¿Tocas el piano? Si quieres aprender español de una forma práctica, personalizada y sin presión, ¡escríbeme! 🇪🇸💬

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“Don't play the saxophone. Let it play you.” – Charlie Parker Every person has their own musicality—we just need to let it come out. My goal as a teacher is to help you discover how much fun, joy, and passion music can bring. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced player, I will guide you in developing both your technical skills and your personal voice on the saxophone. I began my musical journey in Verona, Italy, where I graduated in Classical Saxophone in 2017. Soon after, I started teaching saxophone at the Lizard Music Academy in Garda and introducing music to children in primary and middle schools. Later, my passion for improvisation and creativity led me to continue my studies at Codarts Conservatory in Rotterdam, where I specialize in Jazz and Latin music. I believe music has no age: you are never too young or too old to express yourself through an instrument. If you feel drawn to the warm, expressive sound of the saxophone, let’s begin this musical journey together. “Whatever you think can’t be done, somebody will come along and do it.” – Thelonious Monk SAXOPHONE LESSONS: To truly express your musical ideas on the saxophone, you need a strong connection between body, mind, and instrument. That’s why every lesson begins with a focus on sound and technique—developing your tone, breath control, and body awareness. You will learn how to shape your own saxophone sound and how to “sing” through the instrument. For beginners, this process may take a few weeks, but it quickly shows how musical practice can positively influence not only your playing but also your body, emotions, and creativity. To make your learning experience enjoyable and personal, my lessons are always adapted to your goals and musical interests—whether that’s reading music, improvisation, or other areas you want to explore. Together, we will also build your own personal repertoire of songs that reflect who you are. The second part of each lesson will be dedicated to working on these pieces, so that you develop not only technique but also musical expression. HOW MY LESSONS WORK In my lessons, the main focus is sound. A beautiful saxophone sound has the power to captivate an audience with just a single note. That’s why we always start by working on long tones across the full register of the instrument. The more natural and relaxed your embouchure and body are, the more easily the reed will vibrate—resulting in a warmer, personal sound. We will then explore saxophone technique, including scales, arpeggios, vibrato, tonguing, dynamics, overtones, and playing in both the low and high registers. These exercises will give you the technical foundation to express yourself freely. From there, we’ll connect technique with music: 1. Harmony & Improvisation – We’ll work directly on the songs you love. By transcribing, analyzing, and exploring harmony, you’ll learn how to improvise over chord progressions and develop your own repertoire. 2. Reading Music – An essential skill if you want to play in bands, ensembles, or orchestras. We’ll practice sight-reading and written repertoire to strengthen this ability. 3. Audition Preparation – If your goal is to enter a conservatory (classical or jazz), I have experience guiding students through auditions. We can focus on etudes, required repertoire, and exam preparation. Above all, my approach is personalized to your goals and interests. Whether you want to play your favorite songs, learn to improvise, or prepare for advanced studies, I’ll guide you step by step. I believe that music makes the mind free, and that everybody can play—it’s just a matter of practicing and listening in the right way. If you feel that the saxophone is your instrument... what are you waiting for? 🎷 Let’s make music together! FOR THE CURIOUS (and the Nerdy!): For students who want to dive deeper into the world of the saxophone, I also offer special listening sessions dedicated to the instrument’s role in music history and across different styles. We’ll explore the saxophone in classical repertoire (Gershwin, Bizet, Milhaud, Rota, Bernstein, Steve Reich, Michael Nyman...), and then follow its journey through popular music: Blues, Jazz (Stan Getz, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Rollins...), Latin, Rock & Roll, Pop, and beyond—right up to today’s music. Together, we will listen to the milestones of great composers and performers who shaped the history of this fantastic instrument. It’s a journey of discovery into the beauty of music through the saxophone—one that will inspire you, expand your listening, and deepen your passion for this amazing art form.

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I have finished my undergraduate studies in engineering in USA and I have always been passionate about teaching kids Math and Science. I have 3 years of tutoring experience after I finished my studies . My Math classes are very interactive, with lots of new material to learn and an interesting and fun environment for children to learn.

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Jawa (1996) a Syrian oud player, singer and composer. I was born in Aleppo, and I grew up in Damascus, Syria. I started playing music at the age of eleven. I chose the Oud as my instrument because my father used to play it everyday at home when I was young. Gradually, I fell in love with it and now I feel an unlimited feeling of freedom while playing it. Graduated from Rotterdam Conservatory in 2021.

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Are you ready to start your journey into the Chinese language and culture? Hi, everyone! I’m a passionate Chinese tutor with 3 years of teaching experience, and I also speak English and Italian fluently. My classes are designed to be interactive, engaging, and tailored to your personal learning style. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to improve your speaking, listening, reading, or writing skills, I will guide you step by step with clear explanations and practical examples. Here’s how I can help you: - HSK Exam Preparation – step-by-step practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help you pass with confidence. - School & University Exam Support – focused lessons to review vocabulary, grammar, and test strategies so you can achieve higher grades. - Daily Communication – improve your speaking and listening for travel, business, or everyday life in China. - Young Learners – fun, creative lessons for children, with games, songs, and activities to build interest and a strong foundation in Chinese. - Cultural Insights – learn the “why” behind the words: traditions, customs, and modern Chinese culture. * No previous knowledge of Chinese is required — just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm. * I provide personalized learning materials and homework to help you practice outside class. * If you have specific goals (travel, business, exams, or cultural interest), I will adapt the lessons to meet your needs

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Hello! I’m Claudia, a certified Spanish teacher with a Master’s degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language. I have extensive experience helping students from all over the world — from complete beginners to advanced learners — achieve their language goals. What I offer: Tailored lessons designed around your goals: conversation practice, grammar, vocabulary, exam preparation (DELE, SIELE), or Spanish for work and travel. Communicative approach so you start speaking from the very first lesson. Integration of real-life materials such as videos, articles, songs, and cultural resources. Focus on pronunciation, listening skills, and fluency to help you feel confident in real conversations. Optional homework and feedback to keep your progress on track. Lesson formats: One-to-one lessons for fully personalized attention. Small group lessons (2–4 students) for an interactive learning experience. In-person in Leiden and nearby areas, or online lessons via Zoom/Google Meet. Why choose my classes? Because learning Spanish should be practical, motivating, and adapted to your pace. I create a friendly atmosphere where mistakes are part of the learning process and every lesson brings you closer to fluency. 📍 Location: Leiden & surrounding areas / Online 📅 Flexible schedule: Weekdays & weekends 🎯 Levels: A1 to C1 Let’s start your Spanish journey together — contact me to book your first lesson!

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Combination of Dance fitness & yoga During the class we first warm up with simple dance movements that are easy to follow. Then we raise the heart rate a little more with more active dance moves. There is no need to follow everything seamlessly; it's about moving and loosening the body. As long as the blood can flow freely: it's all about the fun! After the dance part of the class, we grab the yoga mat to start the yoga stretches and flow movements. Here too, it is not about what the postures look like, but rather about what you feel in your body! Every person is wired differently. In addition, one day we can easily get into a stretch and another day it feels less flexible. Breathing is central during this lesson, both in the dance moves and in the yoga part.

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This class is for anyone who would like to know more about the Russian language. If you're simply curious, I guarantee a stress-free introduction, and if you are really committed we're going to have a great journey! I'm a native speaker with a university diploma in Linguistics and Language Teaching, so I know what I'm doing.

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I specialize in tutoring madarin Chinese and Chinese culture for beginners and people who need to travel or study in China or develope business with Chinese counterparts. I had been a university language teacher for 7 years and then worked for international trade promotion for 11 years. To learn a language is not just about the pronounciation, words and sententies. It is about the combination learning of the language and its culture, including its history, traditional culture, current thinking and life ways and modern development . You set up your goal, and I come up with help.

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For me, learning languages is more than just grammar and vocabulary: it's a window into culture and new opportunities. I enjoy working with children and adults because I believe everyone can enjoy learning a language. Teaching is my passion: I guide my students step by step, so they gain confidence and enjoy their progress.

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I am a native-Chinese speaker, and also a Chinese writer with more than 5,000,000 fans in China. I instruct and assist with both educational and business mandarin Chinese in a multi-faceted nature covering a wide range of areas including comprehension, conversation, grammar, and situational skills, in addition to working on general language skills and accent training. From a true native's perspective, i understand the difficulty to learn Chinese both for beginners and advanced students. As a writer, I have my own understanding and experience in using language, which is helpful to learn Chinese in a easy way. For beginners,the content of lessons would be: Lesson 1: How are you How to introduce yourself How to use Personal Pronoun How to pronounce Chinese A to Z Chinese syllable pronouniation How to count 1-10 in Chinese Lesson 2: What are your hobbies How to describe your hobbies the present tense and the present continuous tense auxiliary verbs and word order Lesson 3:Who is that How to describe your family members the indefinite article and the definite article How to use singular or plural words in Chinese The usage of conjunction Lesson 4:What are you doing How to describe your daily life How to describe the time in Chinese Making an appointment Modal verbs Lesson 5:How much is it Seasons Week and Month The usage of Personal Pronoun the order of Chinese numbers Lesson 6: Are you waiting for the bus Transportation situation How to use "no" Lesson 7:Where are you living How to describe your house Asking for an address demonstrative pronoun the adverb Comparative Adjectives Lesson 8:What have you done past tense How to describe your holidays The present and past perfect tenses inverted sentence Lesson 9:May I order now Making an order in a restaruant Food Asking for help Superlative forms of adjectives Lesson 10:Do you have another color and size Color Shopping How to decribe your outfit Lesson 11: Review&Practice If you are an advanced student, please contact me about the advanced lessons in details.

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In the first lesson, Younes asks some questions about what your experience is playing the piano, what kind of music (genre) you like, and what you encounter while playing the piano. The lessons are positive and solution-oriented, we look at what you need and want to achieve. Furthermore, Younes will give an introduction about the piano and the basic techniques, and after that it is of course the intention to play :)

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Hi! I'm Monika and I come from Poland. I have studied English philology and have a few years experience in tutoring back in Poland. Teaching brings me a lot of joy, I love working with my students and help them to make progress in English language. In my classes I will approach you individually, we will focus on areas which are the most challenging for you, e.g. grammar, pronunciation, speaking, reading, listening, etc. After each lesson my student will receive a homework assignment. Czesc! Mam na imię Monika i chętnie udzielę korepetycji z języka angielskiego, ponieważ sprawia mi to dużą radość. Studiowałam filologię angielską, dodatkowo mam kilkuletnie doświadczenie w udzielaniu prywatnych lekcji. Do każdego studenta podchodzę indywidualnie, więc skupimy się na najbardziej problematycznych sferach (gramatyka, czytanie, słuchanie itd.)

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Ready to tackle Chinese characters? As a fluent Chinese-Japanese speaker, I'll make learning fun by showing you fascinating connections between both languages. Discover how the same characters have different meanings (like "手紙" - "letter" in Japanese but "toilet paper" in Chinese!) and use these similarities as memory tricks. My relaxed, personalized lessons blend practical conversation, essential grammar, and cultural insights. Whether you're a complete beginner or improving existing skills, you'll get a unique learning experience with bonus Japanese knowledge thrown in. Let's explore Chinese together in a way no other teacher can offer!

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Every student is unique, and so is every lesson I teach. I work with each student to discover their learning style and encourage them to take an active role in their own learning process. All students, regardless of their level or age, need guidance, reassurance, and a push outside their comfort zone. That's what they'll find in our lessons. I love connecting with curious minds and helping students develop their own knowledge and skills.

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Hello! I am an undergraduate student of Den Haag's Royal Conservatoire jazz department. I'm giving jazz piano/ classical piano/ music theory/ear training lessons for students of every level. Together, we can learn how to think of harmony/ chords, how to improvise over tunes, and how we can apply music theory on the keyboard. Also, we can work on piano technique through exercises, etudes and classical piano repertoire. I'm really passionate about music, and my main goal is to pass my love to other people. I'm pretty experienced in teaching students of different levels and looking forward to meeting new ones!

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Biology is a fascinating and complex subject that unravels the intricacy of life, from molecular interactions within cells to disease systems and how we fight them. Whether you're preparing for IB Biology, university courses, or looking to strengthen your understanding, success requires dedication and comprehension of biological topics. With an IB Higher Level Biology background, a Bachelor’s from the Maastricht Science Programme, and a Master of Science in Molecular Medicine from Imperial College London, I understand the challenges students face when grasping new concepts, dealing with assignments and preparing for exams. My goal is to simplify complex topics like genetics, physiology, and disease systems in an engaging, clear, and effective way. My tutoring sessions are tailored to your needs, whether it’s exam prep, concept clarification, or advanced study. My interactive approach ensures a deeper understanding, building your confidence in biology one step at a time and at your own pace. I look forward to helping you succeed!

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We will have a very flexible environment in the classroom depending on the objectives of the student! Through a calm and creative environment I will help my students know all about music theory alongside with the classical guitar technique. Experience in teaching students from 7 years old to +50 years old. Adaptation to the students tastes will be the key point for a good work!