English as a Second Language: Writing, Speaking, and Grammar Help

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Improve Your English with a Native Speaker

These lessons are designed for students aged 12–18 or adults who want to gain confidence and improve their spoken and written English.

I offer personalized sessions based on each student’s needs — whether that means:

Strengthening what they’re already learning at school,

Getting extra help with grammar, vocabulary, or writing,

Or simply spending more time speaking English in a natural, relaxed way with a native speaker.

The goal is to help students feel more comfortable communicating in English, improve their accuracy, and develop a stronger sense of fluency and confidence.

Extra information

If you are a student who has course materials in English, bring them to class

Location

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Around Lausanne, Switzerland

Online from Switzerland

About Me

Native English speaker who enjoys helping others become more confident in their spoken and written English in order to help pursue interests which may require proficiency in English. I am originally from the US, but have been in Lausanne since 2019 pursuing my education. I am also fluent in French and I am happy to explain concepts in French to lessen the frustrations that can come from learning a new language.

Education

BSc Neuroscience - 2018 (Lehigh University)
MSc Medical Biology - 2021 (UNIL)
PhD Neuroscience - 2024 (UNIL)

Experience / Qualifications

Native English speaker who has also studied English extensively through university.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

English

English as a second language (esl)

Grammar

Writing

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

At student's home

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20-24

Loïc

4.25

(16)

I help people from primary to gymnasium improve their proficiency level in french at writting and speaking. And because i have a background in Engeneering studies i can also help in Mathematics and physics.

Same goes with adults willing to learn french and for those who needsto start with the basics in English

Tiffany

4.25

(16)

Hello, I am a recent graduate looking for a job and I would like to give private lessons in math (up to high school level), French (mother tongue) and English (B2). My lessons are aimed at students aged 13 to 17, as well as adults. I am happy to travel to the student's home and can also receive them at my own home.

Kevin

4.25

(16)

I offer you a new learning experience.

The focus is on practical application and theory is only introduced where intuition reaches its limits.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, my tailor-made lessons will accelerate your language acquisition in a positive learning environment.

You can book a complete course with regular sessions or individual lessons to overcome a specific problem, such as pronunciation or a particular point in grammar.

Learning a foreign language is not a linear process that consists of memorising a list of words, and speaking a foreign language is not an oral translation exercise.

There are two types of approaches to acquiring knowledge:

When asked what year follows 1999, you can immediately answer 2000 without having to think for a long time and, above all, without having memorised each number individually, starting with 1, 2, 3 ... You know that numbers are formed according to a certain pattern. With only ten digits, you can form an infinite number of numbers and always know which number comes next.

When it comes to the alphabet, words and sentences, it's more or less the same, but school pedagogy, school textbooks and regular lessons still follow the rote learning approach. In the lessons I propose, you will learn to use patterns because this is more efficient and faster.

Learning is easy, but unlearning bad habits is extremely difficult. This makes it all the more important to learn the right reflexes as early as possible.

My offer is aimed at both young people and adults who want to learn German or improve their knowledge without wasting time on nonsensical school methods.

I offer individual or group lessons for German. The methods are based on cognitive science and, in particular, comparative linguistics. My flexible programme can be tailored to your individual needs. The programme focuses on your independence in spontaneous conversations in real life.

What is particularly important to me:

motivating my students and help them establish a learning rhythm;
encouraging their creativity;
helping them become more familiar with the language;
teaching them the letters and their sounds;
strengthening their memory by training their phonological loop;
teaching sentence building plans instead of memorising sentences;
explaining how language works so that my students can become independent as quickly as possible.

I look forward to meeting you.

Belkiss

4.25

(16)

Arabic mother tongue translator offers an individualized pedagogy, a help to speak and write classical Arabic or / and dialect.
My goal is to advance the student without overburdening him. I do an oral session at the end of each lesson to encourage the student to speak Arabic.

Julie

4.25

(16)

My classes are designed to help students with their homework, to help them prepare for a test by providing them with additional exercises to best guarantee their success.

I remain very attentive to my students by trying to give them all my help so that they can progress while keeping a good pace of work.

Cedric

4.25

(16)

Conversational English, vocabulary and grammar, book club reading style. I will happily guide you through various conversational situations, interviews and shopping.

Anglais conversationnel, vocabulaire et grammaire, style de lecture de club de lecture. Je me ferai un plaisir de vous guider à travers diverses situations conversationnelles, interviews et achats.

Nicolas

4.25

(16)

Difficulties in English or French? Learning a new language is not easy, nor is discovering a new culture. Learning is much easier when you have fun, and when the lesson is based on the child's interests.

Scientific research increasingly shows that we learn better while having fun, by adapting the teaching to our tastes. For English it's the same ... if your child is a fan of Minecraft or Pokemon, manga or drawing, we will approach the subject while reviewing the notions of English acquired or in the process of being acquired.

Noreen

4.25

(16)

My name is Noreen, I am a first-year bachelor's student at HEC Lausanne and I am a tutor for primary school students. I have many learning techniques and am happy to share them with students. I am calm and patient by nature and have no problem repeating myself or explaining things several times if necessary. Classes can be given in French or English. I look forward to meeting you!

Amir

4.25

(16)

I am friendly by nature and I love teaching. My courses are adapted to the needs of my students and I give them the necessary tools so that they can progress quickly and with confidence.

I also prepare my students for language exams. I have more than 500 students under my belt.

Try me and you won't regret it! :D

Cami

4.25

(16)

Improve your skills to better manage your written communication: your objectives in terms of written communication may be diverse and the objective of these sessions is precisely to support you in better achieving them. So, how can we send a clear message, be impactful, create a difference and make an impact?

➤ Whether your objective is personal or professional, written communication is an activity based on techniques, tools, a method and know-how, reflecting the author's involvement in his writing.

➤ Relevant and successful written communication must always be effective and efficient, with clear, simple and impactful messages, creating a match between the message received and the message sent. Coherence between form and content.

➤ So, how can you convince and be impactful, challenge and leave an impression, enhance your content, address your interlocutors relevantly and optimize the quality & clarity of your message? It is precisely a question of going through, applying and deploying practical and effective techniques, taking care of both substance and form, all in a professional or personal context. For this, there are very specific techniques.

➤ Thus, mastered, the practical method allows, through a set of modules supporting pragmatic & concrete techniques, to improve one's written communication.

➤ To achieve your objective and overcome the blockages encountered through concrete techniques & a targeted methodology, it is a question of:
✓decode and use practical communication tools from great authors
✓highlight your text and enhance it to arouse interest
✓create consistency between the message sent and the message received
✓adopt effective, simple, fair and engaging language
✓use sentences, phrases and expressions to be precise, simple, effective & engaging
✓write proactively and express/transmit your ideas/message clearly
✓propose a constructive solution to problems, while drawing on your own relational skills
✓enhance your potential for expression and creativity
✓connect your communication objectives (project, institution, values, ideas, demands, etc.) with the form of your expression
✓practical techniques to encourage reader engagement
✓Strengthen the structure of your communication and develop a convincing argument in order to sell your ideas and projects
✓better prepare your message and arguments; anticipating objections and delicate situations; by preparing and structuring an attractive and convincing presentation framework; by adequately managing difficult situations
(...)

➤ In short, each session combines adapted techniques & practical exercises, so that you can put them into practice immediately, and from the first session.

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 18 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 2 sessions (*2024 study).

✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

Marika

4.25

(16)

Hello, my name is Marika and I propose:
• Teaching Russian language: from beginner to advanced level.
• Homework help: explanation of complex subjects, completion of exercises.
•Correction of work: spelling, punctuation, style.
The courses are adapted to your level and your objectives: grammar, writing, oral expression or exam preparation.

Emilie

4.25

(16)

English homework help, English tutoring, English lessons for beginners and those with some basic knowledge.

Who I am:
A student who, above all, wants to be useful and help others, recently spent a year in England with a host family to learn and master this magnificent language. There, I successfully passed the Cambridge First Certificate in English exam with a grade of A and a C1 level.

I am a very patient and cheerful person; and I will know how to transmit my passion for English!

Raphael

4.25

(16)

English is a necessary language of international communication in our ultra-connected world. Whether traveling to the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand, and Australia, or communicating with people around the world, English is THE language of choice.

I offer you the opportunity to learn this magnificent language, whatever your level or goal. Bilingual and holding a doctorate in American literature, I can help you progress to a high linguistic level or offer you the opportunity to study English-speaking culture and civilization.

Whether you want to watch your favorite series in its original language, devour a novel in its original language, communicate with Australian friends, or prepare for an interview in English, don't hesitate to contact me!

Leyre

4.25

(16)

Are you ready to learn Spanish in a dynamic, enjoyable, and personalized way? In this class, you’ll improve your speaking, listening, and understanding skills through real-life situations, interactive activities, and cultural insights from Spain.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already know some Spanish, we’ll adapt each lesson to your level and goals; from everyday conversation to travel vocabulary or grammar essentials.

You’ll gain confidence to express yourself naturally while discovering the beauty and rhythm of the Spanish language.

Lucas

4.25

(16)

I offer personalized private lessons tailored to your level, goals, and pace. I teach French, English, and Italian, whether for school, higher education, work, or everyday use. The focus is on comprehension, speaking, grammar, and confidence.

I also teach mathematics, microeconomics, statistics, and related quantitative subjects. These courses are aimed at secondary school students, university students, and anyone wishing to strengthen their foundational knowledge or prepare for exams.

With a bachelor's and master's degree in economics and management, I have extensive experience as a private tutor for students of all levels. Each session is structured, practical, and results-oriented, with clear explanations, targeted exercises, and constant adaptation to the student's needs.