English: Beginner and Advanced Learning and Improvement

From 104.15 C$ /h

Native English and German speaker based in Switzerland, focusing on helping students improve their English.

I specialise in working with students of all ages, focusing on language improvement and retention. My classes are ideal for students or professionals looking to improve their conversational, written or business English. I enjoy and have experience teaching in all levels (A1-C1). Additionally, I also speak Swiss-German and German at the native level, providing added value for my Zurich-based students.

I help all students develop a tailor-made plan for their success, and measure against this to insure that progress and satisfaction are both me.

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Around Zurich, Switzerland

About Me

I'm a Swiss-American who lived in the U.S. for over 15 years. A bi-lingual German and English speaker, I have over 7 years' experience tutoring privately for speaking and writing, including in advanced composition and essay-writing. I have worked with students of all ages. As a writing tutor, I primarily focused on helping high-school and college students improve their writing. I have also worked with a variety of corporate clients over the years, helping them improve their business english.

SAT scores: 99th percentile

Education

Summa Cum Laude Graduate of a Top 20 American University (Emory University)
B.A. in English and Sociology
5 years' experience working as a corporate communications consultant

Experience / Qualifications

7 years' tutoring experience, including launch of my own educational consulting firm
Undergraduate employee as a full-time Writing Center Tutor at Emory University - an honour only given to a select portion of applicants

Age

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

German

Skills

English

English as a second language (esl)

English for adults

School

Writing

Resume writing

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At the same time, the learner will be 🚴‍♀️dynamic and well supervised by professional tutors who listen.
The atmosphere is distinguished: 🔥learning, interaction, no routine, no stress.

The learning tools used; videos, audios, texts, articles, images, games, stories...

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🚀 Next-level learning
My classes feel like a high-quality YouTube stream, with crystal-clear video and audio, where you are the main character of your language journey.

📚 Exclusive learning platform
Access a dedicated platform with custom-made content, updated and personalised for every lesson.

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🎯 Ready to start? Let’s go!

Paula

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I hold degrees in Language and Arts as well as in Arts & Communication. Currently, I’m pursuing a Master’s in Linguistics at the University of Zurich and learning German — so I truly understand the journey of learning a new language!

My classes are:
• Practical, relaxed, and conversation-focused
• Tailored to your goals — whether for work, travel, studies, everyday conversation, or for children of Brazilian families living abroad who want to connect with their heritage
• Open to all levels and ages
• A space where learning is about building confidence and making real connections

Teaching, for me, is about opening new worlds. I’m here with patience, dedication, and flexibility to support your individual learning path.
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With clear guidance and encouragement, I make learning Chinese both enjoyable and effective. You’ll gain not only language skills but also cultural insights that bring the language to life.

👉 Suitable for beginners to advanced learners.
👉 Flexible pace adapted to your goals.
👉 Supportive and motivating environment.

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Do you have an interview coming up and worry that your experience won’t come across clearly in English?

If you want structured, practical support to communicate your strengths confidently—without sounding rehearsed or getting stuck under pressure—this class is for you.

This class is designed for professionals preparing for job interviews in English who want clear, structured support—not generic advice or casual conversation practice.

Sessions focus on helping you organize your experience, highlight your strengths, and communicate your ideas clearly and confidently in interview situations. We work on how you structure answers, respond to common and role-specific questions, and speak naturally under pressure.

Each session is tailored to your role, industry, and interview goals. This class is best suited for motivated learners with a clear objective or upcoming interview who are ready to prepare seriously and apply feedback between sessions.

By the end of this course, you can expect to:

✔️ Explain your experience and background clearly and confidently
✔️ Answer common interview questions without freezing or rambling
✔️ Communicate your strengths in a clear, professional way
✔️ Structure your answers so interviewers can easily follow your thinking
✔️ Feel more prepared and less anxious going into interviews

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👨‍🏫 About me

Hi!

I’m Aleu, a multilingual tutor with an international background, currently based in Zurich. I’ve lived, studied, and worked in different countries, which helps me teach Mathematics, Spanish, English, and French in a practical, clear, and relatable way.

I understand what it’s like to learn challenging subjects and new languages as an adult, adapt to new systems, and build confidence step by step. My lessons are dynamic, structured, and fully adapted to each student’s level, goals, and learning style—whether you’re preparing for exams, improving your grades, or learning for personal or professional reasons.

📚 About the lessons

Each lesson is fully personalized. I combine clear explanations with practical exercises and real-life examples to make learning efficient and motivating.

Whether you need help with Math (school or university level) or want to improve your Spanish, English, or French, I focus on understanding first, then practice, so you can progress with confidence.

What you can expect:

✔ Clear and simple explanations adapted to your level
✔ Structured practice to reinforce what you learn
✔ Support for homework, exams, and school programs
✔ Language lessons focused on speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary
✔ Real-life and practical applications
✔ Friendly, motivating, and patient teaching style
✔ Small challenges or exercises at the end of each session to consolidate learning

👥 Want to learn with someone else?
Group lessons (2+ people) are available, ideal for friends, classmates, or colleagues who want an effective and more affordable way to learn together.

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Prepare for top-university STEM interviews with personalised, high-level practice in mathematical, scientific, and technical problem-solving.

I have been preparing students for competitive university applications and interviews for more than 12 years, with many successful students reaching their desired universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Ivy League institutions, and other highly selective STEM programmes.

These lessons are designed for students applying to Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, Warwick, Ivy League universities, and other competitive institutions, especially for courses such as Maths, Physics, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Science, and related STEM subjects.

Top-university interviews are not just about knowing the syllabus. They test how you think, how you respond when a problem becomes unfamiliar, how clearly you explain your reasoning, and how well you recover when you get stuck.

In these sessions, we work on:

- Oxford and Cambridge interview preparation
- Imperial, Ivy League, UCL, Warwick, and other competitive STEM applications
- Maths, Physics, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Science, and related courses
- Technical problem-solving under pressure
- Mechanics, calculus, vectors, graphs, estimation, logic, algorithms, and modelling questions
- Mock interviews with live questioning and detailed feedback
- Thinking aloud, structuring explanations, and communicating assumptions clearly
- Personal statement discussion and follow-up questions
- Admissions-test-style problem solving where relevant
- Interview confidence, strategy, and recovery when stuck

Each session is tailored to the student’s target course, university, and current level. Lessons can include live mock interview practice, targeted technical questions, feedback on communication, and follow-up exercises between sessions.

My approach is rigorous, structured, and supportive. The aim is not only to practise questions, but to build the habits needed for high-pressure academic interviews: clear reasoning, flexible problem-solving, and calm confidence.