Personalized English lessons : Conversation and academic writing

Van 29 € /h

Gain confidence in speaking and writing English through personalized lessons focused on your goals. I offer conversation practice and academic writing support, adapted to your level and needs.

Conversation lessons focus on real exchange:
- discussing topics that interest you
- improving fluency and natural phrasing
- refining pronunciation and vocabulary
- targeted exercises based on your objectives

Academic writing support is based on your own texts (essays, papers, theses, dissertations):
- improving clarity, structure, and coherence
- refining style and tone
- correcting grammar and idiomatic usage
- developing a more professional, natural written voice

Lessons can take place online, in a public space, or at the student’s home in Ghent, Brussels, and nearby areas.

As a native English speaker and a published author with over five years of teaching experience, I offer structured, supportive lessons tailored to each student’s goals. I hold a Master’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley and bring particular attention to pronunciation, written voice and spoken fluency.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule a first lesson.

Locatie

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Plaats gekozen door de student :

In de omgeving van Brussel, België

In de omgeving van Gent, België

Online vanuit België

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As a passionate teacher and lifelong learner, I bring curiosity, enthusiasm, and a collaborative spirit to every lesson, creating an environment where learning feels engaging and meaningful.

In English lessons, I focus on clear communication, natural expression, and building both fluency and accuracy. Conversation lessons emphasize real-life dialogue, pronunciation, and vocabulary in context, while academic writing lessons help students develop clarity, coherence, and a professional style.

In piano lessons, I balance technical development with creativity and musical expression, incorporating improvisation, duets, and repertoire suited to each student’s interests and level.

My goal as a teacher is to create a collaborative environment where students feel confident experimenting, asking questions, and making steady progress, whether at the keyboard or in English.

Opleiding

Ph.D. candidate in Music Composition, University of California, Berkeley (present)
Advanced Master in Contemporary Music, KASK & Conservatorium (present)
M.A. in Music Composition, University of California, Berkeley (2020)
B.Mus. in Music Composition, Rice University (2018)

Leservaring

Native English speaker, conservatory-trained singer and composer, published author, and teacher with 5+ years of experience, from preschool to university level. I hold a Master’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley and am active as a singer, composer and ensemble leader, bringing special attention to creativity and expression.

Leeftijd

Kinderen (7-12 jaar oud)

Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)

Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)

Senioren (65+ jaar oud)

Niveau van de leerling

Beginner

Gemiddeld

Gevorderden

Duur

30 minuten

45 minuten

60 minuten

De les wordt gegeven in

Engels

Frans

Italiaans

Vaardigheden

Engels

Engels voor volwassenen

Engels als tweede taal (esl)

School

Schrijven

Woordenschat

Beschikbaarheid typische week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Bij de student thuis

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Tue

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Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Piano lessons at home : Creativity, technique and musical expression

46 € /h

I offer piano lessons in English, French or Italian for students of all ages and levels. Lessons focus on developing technique, musical understanding, listening skills, and artistic expression.

My teaching is grounded in the Faber Piano Adventures method and enriched with creative activities such as improvisation, four-hand duets, and simple composition exercises. Each lesson is adapted to your interests and pace, whether you are learning for personal enjoyment, creative exploration, or to support other musical practices.

For more advanced students, I also incorporate selected excerpts from Mikrokosmos by Béla Bartók, as well as pieces from the classical repertoire chosen in dialogue with the student.

As a conservatory-trained singer and composer with five years of teaching experience, I bring a dynamic, relational approach that connects instrumental technique with creativity and personal expression. Lessons take place in the student’s home in Ghent, Brussels, and nearby areas, and last 30, 45, or 60 minutes depending on age and level.

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Welcome to my online site for learning Spanish as a foreign language.

My name is Jonathan, I am a teacher of modern languages as well as a translator and interpreter. I have 10 years of extensive experience in the field of education and translation. I am dedicated to teaching and teaching languages at all levels, applying my methods that take into account the specific needs of my students both professionally and academically.

Methodology:
Course proposal:
-diagnostic interview and initial level test (theoretical-oral)
Time distribution and definition of teaching methodology:
-theoretical-practical classes (2h)
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School support, conversation classes, theoretical, grammatical and pragmatic foundations, linguistic advice, revision and stylistic correction.

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Private classes, group, online, telephone, home and business.

Academic training:
• Teacher of Spanish as a foreign language. Instituto Cervantes, Spain.
• Teacher of English and Spanish. University of Alicante, Spain.
• Translator and interpreter of English-Spanish, French and Italian. University of Alicante, Spain.
• Master's Degree in Institutional Translation: legal-administrative, economic-financial and commercial matters.

Professional experience:
10 years of experience in teaching English and Spanish as foreign languages.
Some customers:
• Ministry of Finance, Spain.
• Ministry of Justice, Spain.
• Ministry of Public Works, Spain.
• Medicines Agency, Spain.
• DELE Examiner
• Examiner of Cambridge Assessment English.

"Learning languages gives us access to inaudibly sound worlds."

Best regards!
Jonathan

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Francophone having studied in Dutch-speaking education, I continued my studies in both languages. During my studies, I followed several internships abroad (UK, Malta) to perfect my English.

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Our writing course

Our course covers all possible texts and can be followed both privately and in a small group. Moreover, we mainly teach you what you are interested in. During our first meeting we will discuss your goals in detail, after which we will focus the entire course on what you exactly want and need. All ages and levels are welcome with us, so we welcome you with open arms even if you have no experience at all or especially need tutoring!

About our coach

To be sure: our head coach is at home in all markets. He wrote his first book, the science fantasy Ice, the Lost Planet, when he was 11. The novel was published three years later, which earned Dirk his city's cultural merit prize and items on almost all national TV and radio stations, as well as articles in every leading newspaper and a large number of magazines. Dirk later also became the very first Flemish author whose books he himself had pinned in English were published by American publishers: Fates Worse than Death: Hunter by Vajra Enterprises and Baour, Strands of Death by BlackWyrm Publishing.

In between Dirk became a journalist. He wrote - or still writes - for 'fanzines', magazines, newspapers and websites such as Zita, Skynet, The Fighting Bard, Mandragon, Dreun, Mindview, Keys & Chords, Bello Magazine, De Zondag, Doorgelicht.be, MetalBorn, BeauSense Magazine, PDF'zines, GameJunks, Rpg.net, the Delta Gids, Cerberus, Cerberus Too, Cerberus Food & Lifestyle, Wellness Insight, Care Insight, Move On, Cult of Cool, Cult of Chic and Cult of Design. Thanks to his wide range of interests, he could go just about anywhere to write passionately about his favorite topics, but there is more.

Dirk wrote hundreds of press releases for PR agency Oskaar and later for his own PR agency, Badass PR - mainly for films, television series, the hospitality industry and various charities. He also provides numerous newsletters and social media for his clients.

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About you

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My classes include:

Grammar explained clearly and simply

Speaking practice to boost fluency and confidence

Reading and vocabulary development

Real-world topics and useful expressions

A focus on your personal goals and pace

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Let’s start your Russian learning journey together!

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Bonjour, :)

Petite précision concernant les cours avant de me présenter :
--> Je pars à l'étranger pour mes études, donc je ne donnerai plus cours en présentiel de janvier 2024 jusqu'en juin 2024.
--> Je continue les cours en visio pour celles et ceux qui souhaitent prendre cours avec moi.

Voilà, passons au présentation maintenant :)
Je m'appelle Katia et je suis étudiante en langue à l'ULB. Je baigne dans les langues depuis petite. Mes parents sont portugais, donc je maîtrise parfaitement cette langue. J'ai également fait mes études jusqu'à l'université en néerlandais. Je parle aussi l'espagnol, le français et l'anglais. De plus, je fais partie d'une association sur Bruxelles qui aide des enfants à faire leurs devoirs. Je vois que grâce à mes explications, ils comprennent mieux leurs exercices, les parents sont ravis et moi aussi.

Depuis février 2023, je me suis inscrite sur Apprentus. Depuis, j'enseigne le néerlandais à des étudiants de tout âge.
J'ai des élèves en dernière année en secondaire comme des cadres qui veulent améliorer leur compréhension en néerlandais.

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We first discuss what the problem might be. Is the subject matter unclear, are you missing the basic knowledge needed to continue learning, do you not have enough exercises or do you not know how to go about it all? Depending on that, I determine the strategy needed to achieve results in the long run.

I am someone who is patient and understanding. The most important thing for me is that the student feels comfortable, only then we can make progress together. This way I take away the fear of making mistakes, and the student achieves a better command of the language.

Are you afraid that online tutoring is difficult for concentration? No worries, my job is to keep the student attentive and keep the tutoring fun and challenging at the same time.

ps: are you from another country? During July and August I also teach French and other languages overseas. Contact me for more information.

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🔹 For school support: I explain grammar and vocabulary in a simple way, give practice exercises, and help with homework or exam preparation.
🔹 For professional needs: I can prepare you for interviews, presentations, or workplace communication (emails, meetings, negotiations).
🔹 For personal interest: If you want to travel, live abroad, or simply enjoy the language, we can focus on speaking and everyday conversation.
My teaching style is interactive, patient, and motivating. I combine conversation, reading, listening, and writing practice to make sure you gain both accuracy and fluency. Each lesson is tailored to your goals, and I provide feedback and extra resources so you can keep improving between classes.
Lessons are available online or in person (near the European Quarter, Brussels).

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Holding two master's degrees in Romance and Germanic languages and literatures, I have over 18 years of experience in teaching languages at primary, secondary and university levels.
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How ?
Through dynamic and contextualized teaching methods: concrete activities, role-playing and interactive exercises.
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I primarily use the immersion method: lessons are conducted in the target language, allowing for natural and effective progress. Of course, you can use your native language to ask questions if needed.
These scientifically recognized approaches promote both rapid and lasting learning. My courses are structured, interactive, and fully tailored to the specific needs of each learner, guaranteeing concrete results.

Each course is custom-designed to meet your specific needs and goals. My sessions are dynamic, structured, and engaging, guaranteeing rapid and significant progress.
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🔹 On the agenda:
• Basic vocabulary and grammar to be able to hold conversations at different levels

🔹 For whom?
• Motivated beginners
• Intermediate level, wishing to improve

⏱️ Flexible hours
All styles (to be adapted according to your specialty)

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In my classes, the focus is on helping you communicate with confidence in real-life situations. Whether you want to improve your speaking skills, refine your grammar, or develop your academic writing, lessons are tailored to your goals and level.

I combine structured learning with practical conversation, so you not only understand the language but also use it naturally. With a background in journalism and multilingual communication, I also support students who want to improve clarity, argumentation, and style in both spoken and written contexts.

Lessons are personalised, interactive, and designed to keep you motivated while making steady progress. Whether you're learning for work, studies, or personal growth, we’ll build a learning plan that works for you. Feel free to get in touch, build a personalised learning plan, and start learning together! (: