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English for Students, University Applicants and Professionals

I am an American and English-educated graduate, with a BA in Politics from the US and a Masters from the London School of Economics. I have experience tutoring academic English and essay writing for non-native speakers, as well as leading small group classes.

I can help you improve your:
- reading and listening comprehension
- English writing
- speaking abilities
- professional and academic English
- applications for US or UK universities.

Lessons can always be adapted to your needs: whether you want something more relaxed, to focus on a specific subject area, or to practice interviews for university and job applications, I'm here to help!

Location

At teacher's location: Eugène Flageyplein, 1050 Elsene, Belgium
At student's location: Around Ixelles-Elsene, Belgium
Online via webcam

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
English for adults, School
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

Learning languages can be a frustrating, and sometimes boring, endeavour. As a student of Arabic and French, I've taken my share of language classes that didn't work for me. As a teacher, my goal is to make sure that your English classes are engaging, catering to your interests as well as your skill level. I am an outgoing and experienced teacher- a former student once described my early morning politics lesson at LSE as "the only class worth getting out of bed for on a Friday!"

Education

Colby College, BA Government and Middle Eastern Studies, with Honours
London School of Economics, MSc Comparative Politics, with Merit

French to B1 level
Arabic to B2 level

Experience / Qualifications

I have five years of experience tutoring and teaching individuals and small groups at the secondary and university levels, helping non-native English speakers reach their potential in (American and British) English language courses and jobs. I have led one-to-one tutoring sessions, as well as taught on LSE courses with a high number of students for whom English is not their native language.

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Online reputation

  • Instructor since October 2018
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If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

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