Introduction to Journalism / Introduction to Journalism

Overcome your fears and unlock creative inspiration to finally get to the end of your writing project. Let yourself be guided and finally realize your dream of writing. ➤ Overcome your fears. ➤ Discover the secret to writing 100% fun and 0% blank pages. ➤ Awaken this writer's flame that has been dormant in you for a long time. ➤ Build unwavering legitimacy and overcome the fear of failure, lack of time and procrastination that keep you from moving forward. In short, put an end to the fear of writing! Isn't it difficult to be consumed by the desire to write your project and not succeed in doing it? Break forever the insurmountable wall that prevents you from writing today. It is a matter of combining improvements in form with improvements in substance. For this, the sessions can for example take place according to your needs as follows: a) Comments / proposals on the text that you will offer me b) Writing exercises based on a statement. c) A series of precise and pragmatic recommendations and their application through style exercises. Whether it is a novel, an essay, song lyrics, various texts, a biography or simply a report for professional or school purposes, it is about offering you elements personalized pedagogy: - Study your text - Build text, song lyrics etc - Calmly polish the style - Research and develop your lexical fields - Differentiate between writing for oneself and writing for others All this by combining theory and practice: Writing work from exercises then as part of a personal project. During the sessions, you are guided in your writing project. The trainer accompanies you and teaches you the preparation method, gives you writing tools and helps you work on your style and your imagination. The objective is multiple, including a reflection on one's own literary path, an introduction to the basic tools of style work and exercises on description. Learning objectives: - Identify your writing path. - Mobilize your imagination. - Learn and master the practical writing tools. - Broaden its reflection on creation and professional and personal writing. - Create and develop one or more projects. Trained in a European Grande Ecole & Ivy League University in the United States, specialized and has been working in Europe and North America for more than 16 years in this field, in reputable international institutions , also intervening in forums and conferences. - Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Neuchâtel - Montreux - Basel - Sion - Sierre - Morges - Bienne. But currently and until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions, for which you have asked me, also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). Indeed, they have the advantage of face-to-face sessions (ex: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time) with additional advantages (ex: the entire session transcribed in writing on the chat). That is why, at your request, I continue to offer this option. À la carte: evaluated and adapted to each personality.

Everyone learns differently. That's why I teach the way you want. You decide what you want to learn and how, including when your lesson takes place and how long it lasts. I teach creative writing to anyone who wants it, regardless of age, online or at my home in Velp. I can help you write fiction, nonfiction, poetry, song lyrics or theatre text. I can teach you writing techniques or we can work on a writing project. Whether it's a book, blog, fan fiction or thesis, I can help you. Anything is possible. I'm a trained writer and teacher. I have over 10 years of experience in education and have taught creative writing, literature, art history, and other subjects at a small secondary school, where I'm also a team member. I write teaching materials that are used at various secondary and higher education schools. I have extensive experience with innovative teaching methods and one-on-one teaching. If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact us. In addition to creative writing, you can also contact me for lessons in music theory, art history, mathematics and physics.

I write screenplays and have directed films for cinema that I wrote myself. I am currently working on my own screenplays and as a s ript do tor and co-writer on various projects. Im also working on a book on story capture and story structure. I would be happy to start a conversation with anyone who needs guidance on this topic.

➤ A follower of the "message beneath the message", as Roland Barthes would say, the semiologist is above all a detective of language and helps you in this sense: he sees meaning, deciphers and carefully analyzes the signs that surround him to interpret their meaning, reports on the effects of meaning, the connotations and the implicit present in the communication. He starts from the surface signs visible to all to bring out the latent meanings. His interest is most often focused on the phenomena "on the margin", at first glance not very significant, which are located behind the scenes, rather than on stage. In short, all these elements not necessarily visible at first glance. What applies to semiological analysis? Everything: Images, logos, websites, gestures, behaviors, words, speeches, symbols, spaces, in short everything that allows humanity to communicate. On the other hand, the semiological method cannot be invented since it is very specific. Like an iceberg, it is a question of going from superficial and visible signs to latent signs and meanings. ➤ A fascinating discipline, semiology and the analysis of gestures, behaviors and verbal & non-verbal language allows us to decipher the signs of our personal and professional daily lives. In a political speech, on an advertisement, or through our gestures in the professional and personal context, our words and behaviors, the narration of signs mark a certain relationship to the world. ➤ By learning to dissect the meaning of words and gestures, semiology allows us to take a particular look at the coherence of communication and its relevance (versus the opposite), to understand the details of our own speech, and then to make good use of it. ➤ Thus, from the semiological methodology (rigorous, specific, objectifying), verbal, graphic, symbolic and behavioral identities can emerge. ➤ Finally, semiology is neither a matter of philosophy (it only operates from one or more corpora, concrete materials to be analyzed) nor of psychology (it is less interested in intentions than in the signs produced). It is an analysis, a look at one's own communication and that of others which allows one to react better intuitively. ➤ This is why these sessions are intended to be above all practical: filmed exercises, analysis of images to be dissected and then implementation of techniques / tools / methodology which will help you in your daily life, to improve your verbal and non-verbal language but also to decipher and understand that of others. ➤ Among the content browsed: 1) identify and act on behaviors: -transmission of acquired knowledge on non-verbal communication in order to quickly detect intentions -immersive team-building mode to bring out helpful behaviors (despite the saboteurs) 2) Profiling - Diagnose and guide based on a written or visual corpus: -build the storytelling -bring out a type of profile -understand insights 3) Brand Strategy - Create a new brand, company or personal positioning 4) Concrete techniques & a targeted methodology for: ✓Acquire practical tools to improve your rhetoric/repartee ✓Decode and use the practical communication tools of great leaders ✓Fundamentals (practices) of eloquence but also of oratorical art (intonation, gaze, gestures, elocution, range, emotions, pronunciation, development of one's own style of charisma, etc.) to ensure consistency between content and the form ✓Fundamentals of Body Language to support and not interfere with the speech while being convinced & convincing. ✓ Highlighting their speech & promoting their speaking to arouse interest, by building on their strengths. ✓Creation of a coherence between the message emitted & the message received in order to improve its speech and in fact, its professional/personal relations. ✓Management of Q&A sessions & external reactions during an intervention or an oral exchange. ✓Practical tools to put your interlocutor at ease and appear friendly/interested. ✓To succeed in a negotiation/mediation. ✓On the one hand, learning to say 'no' simply in three steps AND on the other hand, getting people to say 'yes'. ✓To turn sentences into positive AND constructive. ✓To manage conflicts (eg 'assertive' communication techniques, eg CNV techniques - Non Violent Communication). ✓To put NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) at the service of communication. ✓To adopt effective, simple, fair and engaging language. ✓To use sentences, turns of phrase & expressions allowing to be precise, simple, effective & challenging. ✓To manage your personal & professional relationships with, for example, the preparation of your ratings. ✓Make your hypersensitivity a strength to tame your abilities. ✓Listening proactively and expressing / conveying ideas / message clearly. ✓Avoid letting your emotions show and propose a constructive solution to problems, while drawing on your own relational skills. ✓Be better equipped to recognize and immediately remedy situations that weaken their authority and affect their ability to communicate effectively. ✓Enhance their potential for expression and creativity (often underestimated until now) and 'apparent' sociability ✓Develop not necessarily self-confidence, but the 'appearance' of self-confidence, refine one's listening to respond adequately, open up to the resources of the imagination, free oneself from the rational to then structure one's speech. ✓Relate their communication objectives (project, institution, values, ideas, demands, etc.) to the form of their expression. ✓Learn and put into practice persuasive communication techniques and better understand the perception that others have of oneself. In order to improve his skills of 'self-presentation' and conveyed image. ✓Practical techniques to foster the engagement of the other party. ✓Strengthen the structure of its communication and develop a convincing argument in order to sell its ideas and projects. ✓ Optimizing internal and external relationships are professional fundamentals so that the structure of sessions, business dialogue and mastery of change communication are valuable. ✓ Decode advertisements, logos and slogans, Understand the impact of images and symbols on our emotions, Analyze cultural trends across the media, Create your own visual messages with formidable efficiency ✓ Analysis of non-verbal communication: - paralinguistic level: voice analysis, intonations, speech rate (...) - proxemic level: analysis of the distance between bodies/individuals - kinesic level: analysis of postures, gestures and facial expressions - infralinguistic level: analysis of physiological changes (dilation of pupils, blushing, sweating, etc.) - symbolic level: analysis of what adorns the body such as clothing, badges, tattoos (...) ➤ The semiologist or semiotician is led to specialize in certain universes, whether it is luxury, mass consumption or behavioral and body dynamics. His analyst side (linguist, semantician, semiologist, semiotician) and lecturer on the themes of negotiation and non-verbal communication will support your approach. ➤ So, discover the hidden secrets of signs if you are curious to understand the mechanisms behind advertisements, works of art, films or even social networks, if you want to learn to decipher hidden messages and analyze the signs that influence our thoughts and actions on a daily basis. As part of a fun and interactive learning experience, with concrete exercises for a captivating immersion. ➤ In short, in a context guided by the tools of semiology, the ability to speak in public is today an essential transversal skill to assert oneself, inform, negotiate and convince. However, to master the keys to successful public communication, it is necessary to strengthen the impact of one's own speeches: by structuring one's interventions and taking into account the circumstances and expectations of the audience; by making an impression through storytelling; by integrating the psychological and emotional factors of effective oral communication; by integrating emotions into the preparation of the message and arguments; by anticipating objections and delicate situations; by preparing and structuring an attractive and convincing presentation framework; by experimenting with the rules of improvisation; by adequately managing difficult situations (...). ➤ Whether your goal is personal or professional, speaking is a predominantly physical activity, relying on a body, a voice, a breath, a rhythm (diction), an emotion and above all techniques, tools, a method, a know-how, reflecting the involvement of the speaker in his speech, all guided by the principles of semiology and behavioral analysis. ➤ So, how do you listen and be listened to, convince and be impactful, challenge and make an impression, enhance your content, address your audience appropriately and optimize the quality and clarity of the exchange/message? It is precisely about going through, implementing and deploying practical and effective techniques of oral presentation, simple intervention or 'one to one` exchange, aimed at challenging your audience or interlocutor, taking care of the content as well as the form, all in a professional or personal setting. For this, there are verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, based on semiology. ➤ Thus, mastered, the practical method allows, through a set of simulations and scenarios based on your daily experience supporting pragmatic & concrete techniques, to improve self-confidence, assurance, ease by overcoming embarrassment and controlling emotion in public. But also to work on leadership & charisma, in a context where empathy and emotional intelligence are at the service of communication, all based on the founding principles of semiology. ➤ To master the keys to successful public communication, it is necessary to master certain practical aspects of semiology, to strengthen the impact of your speeches: by structuring your interventions and taking into account the circumstances and expectations of the audience; by making an impression through storytelling; by integrating the psychological and emotional factors of effective oral communication; by integrating emotions into the preparation of the message and arguments; by anticipating objections and delicate situations; by preparing and structuring an attractive and convincing presentation framework; by experimenting with the rules of improvisation; by adequately managing difficult situations (...). ➤ In short, each session combines techniques & practical exercises adapted to your daily situations (filmed with your agreement in order to be reviewed, commented on, decoded together live), so that you can apply them immediately, and from the 1st session. 🚀 Discover the Hidden Secrets of Signs. Dive into the fascinating world of semiology with our practical training! Are you curious to understand the mechanisms behind written or oral communication? Learn to decipher hidden messages and analyze the signs that influence our thoughts and actions on a daily basis, with fun and interactive learning: Beyond theory, you will participate in concrete exercises, case studies to master the art of communication. Join us for a captivating immersion in one of the most exciting fields of human sciences! 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 15 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 1 to 2 sessions (*2024 study). ✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

This training program in Mathematics and Economic and Social Sciences offers a comprehensive approach to developing both logical and analytical skills in mathematics, and an in-depth understanding of economic and social mechanisms. Through clear explanations, practical exercises and case studies, participants will learn to: Master fundamental and advanced concepts in mathematics (algebra, analysis, statistics, probability, etc.). Understand and analyze the major contemporary economic and social issues. Use statistical tools to interpret and present economic data. Develop rigorous reasoning methods useful for higher education and competitive examinations. The course is aimed at high school students, university students, competitive exam candidates, as well as anyone wishing to strengthen their skills for studies or a career in economics, management, finance or teaching. By combining theory, practical applications and interactive exercises, this training guarantees rapid and lasting progress.

Zambian languages remains so important to any VISITOR and any INDIGENOUS Zambian who wishes to improve in communication skills.To give you the picture, once you know BEMBA language, you can easily be understood by anyone in all 10 provinces of the country.On the other hand , NYANJA gives an advantage to be understood especially in LUSAKA-Zambia's capital city and also in other provinces.Other, languages like TONGA and MAMBWE are provincial based; TONGA is the WIDELY spoken language in SOUTHERN province and MAMBWE in MUCHINGA province.Why LEARN Zambian languages? It saves you from language barrier and many inconveniences that comes with expressing your thoughts or ideas . New words are always taught per class session , correct spellings and pronunciation of words are emphasized. Prior to notifying me that you won't be available for a class, a class video is recorded and sent to you.If you are available then an ONLINE class takes place. On the other hand, students loves the fact that we do have customized time tables. We make a time table for a student depending on their convenient day/s and time .This flexibility in time and time table makes it very much accommodating to learners who are either very busy in the morning or afternoon. It is always motivating, satisfying and inspiring to meet the demands of each student.

Are you curious about creative writing but feel intimidated by the blank page? Do you have stories to tell but don't know where to begin? This class is for you. We will explore the fundamentals of creative writing, focusing on personal essays, poetry and short prose. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space for you to discover your unique voice and find confidence in your creative identity. We'll use prompts, exercises, and inspiring works to help you navigate your experiences and turn them into compelling narratives. You will learn how to: Generate fresh ideas and overcome writer's block. Structure your thoughts into engaging stories. Use vivid imagery and powerful language to bring your writing to life. This class is about more than just writing; it's about giving yourself permission to be a creator. All levels are welcome, from those who have never written before to those looking for a renewed sense of inspiration.

Experienced lawyer and legal services provider Hello dear client. Meet your legal professional. I am currently a practicing attorney, a skilled writer, and an online researcher who delivers exactly what I promise. The legal profession, research, and writing have been my passions since the early years of my legal career, and through learning and experience, I have sufficiently honed my skills in these areas. In addition, I am currently pursuing a doctorate degree, which I believe is an added advantage to my experience. Please feel free to entrust me with your assignment and expect the best from my services. Thank you in advance, and stay safe. In this lesson I will guide you through the process of conducting legal research and writing legal documents. - Legal Research: The teacher will explain how to conduct legal research, which is a crucial skill for anyone working in the legal field. This includes understanding how to use legal databases, how to find and interpret laws, regulations, and case law, and how to keep up with the latest legal developments. The teacher will also cover how to analyze legal issues and apply the law to specific scenarios. - Legal Writing: The teacher will then move on to legal writing, which is another essential skill for legal professionals. This includes learning how to write various legal documents such as briefs, memos, contracts, and legal opinions. The teacher will give you tips on how to write clearly and persuasively, how to organize your arguments, and how to cite legal sources correctly. - Practical exercises: Throughout the lesson, the teacher will provide practical exercises to help you apply what you have learned. This may include researching a specific legal issue or drafting a legal document. - Feedback and improvement: The tutor will give you feedback on your work, helping you improve your legal research and writing skills. They will point out any areas of weakness and make suggestions for improvement. This lesson is designed for anyone interested in law, whether you are a law student, a legal professional looking to improve their skills, or someone considering a career in law. It provides a solid foundation in legal research and writing, two of the most important skills for any legal professional.

Learning doesn’t have to be boring — it can be clear, practical, and even fun! As an engineering graduate with a strong academic background, I’ve designed this class to help students master Mathematics, Geography, and Social Studies in a way that actually makes sense. Whether you’re struggling with numbers, trying to understand the world map, or preparing for history and civics exams, I’ll guide you step by step until you feel confident. You’ll learn how to: Simplify complex math problems with easy-to-follow methods Understand geography through maps, real-world examples, and visual learning Grasp social studies concepts like history, civics, and current affairs in an engaging way Prepare effectively for exams like GCSE, SAT, ACT, or school assessments Every lesson is tailored to your pace and learning style — whether you want to boost grades, prepare for exams, or strengthen your basics. My aim is to make you say, “Now I finally get it!”

In these neuro-divergent times, the binary division of "one language or two" in bilinguals is perhaps due some contestation, which students are capable of providing. I have always found bilingual production models (and the ubiquitous Powerpoint slide) that university teachers provide a hindrance because of their lack of explicitness and discussion - they are just not relatable as presented nor do they provide much information or examples for monolingual students. Code-switching, a by-product of bilingualism, is now a term that is even found in minority-ethnic neighbourhood grafitti ("can white people code-switch" a found example). Please note that this is a linguistic term, used for switching between two languages, and not between local or social varieties of English. My personal position is that there is no such thing as bilingualism: there is always a language that suffers attrition, and one language that prevails, mostly because of its prestigious standing over the other language. On the other hand, a child exposed to more than one language cannot be truly monolingual. For this course (very popular at universities around Europe both at undergraduate and postgraduate level) we shall go through the terms used to discuss bilingualism, in detail, and then discuss, with the help of published books and articles, who can be considered bilingual (or are we all, one other language lying dormant?). Can bilingualism be defined by the speaker, instead of the "community"? Can it be imposed by the State? Does a bilingual brain function in the same manner as a monolingual brain? These are research questions that emerge as dissertation or thesis topics both at undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

This course introduces high school students to the fascinating world of Psychology. It covers key topics such as human behavior, emotions, learning, memory, motivation, and mental health in a simple and engaging way. Students will develop critical thinking skills, explore real-life psychological scenarios, and understand how psychological principles apply to everyday life and academics. The course is interactive and designed to suit all learning levels – beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Ideal for students considering Psychology in higher education or simply curious about the human mind.

I hold a degree and am a professor of social sciences. I have over 10 years of experience teaching at all levels, as well as tutoring and writing dissertations and theses. My goal is to provide classes in a friendly and warm environment, conducive to personalized instruction that provides each student with the best tools and strategies suited to their abilities.

War is a catalyst for destruction — but it also sparks invention. From antibiotics to the internet, trauma surgery to satellites, some of the most life-changing discoveries in science and medicine were born on the battlefield. In this 1-on-1 course, we’ll trace the complicated relationship between conflict and progress, exploring how the urgency of war has driven advancements in technology, public health, and medical care, often at a devastating cost. Through a mix of primary sources, propaganda, military records, and visual media, we’ll examine both the breakthroughs and the human consequences behind them. Each lesson focuses on a different conflict or innovation, giving students the tools to think critically about how societies respond to crisis, and what we choose to remember. Topics Included: - World War I: Shell shock, plastic surgery, chemical warfare, and the origins of trauma care - World War II: Penicillin, blood banks, radar, and the dawn of the atomic age - The Korean War: MASH units, air evacuations, and advances in burn treatment - Vietnam War: Helicopter medicine, PTSD research, and ethical debates on chemical weapons - The Cold War: Space exploration, computing, surveillance, and scientific competition - Modern Conflicts: Drones, AI, prosthetics, and the rise of cyberwarfare Learning Goals: - How scientific and medical innovation has evolved under the pressures of war - The ethical questions surrounding "progress at a cost" - The long-term civilian impact of military inventions - How to analyze historical documents and visual culture - How memory, trauma, and necessity shape the story of war

Writing essays or a creative writing piece does not come easily to everyone, but learning how to analyze, interpret, and discuss literature in essays, as well as in life, is essential. It is important for younger generations to learn media literacy in today's age and learn how to write about different ideas and opinions without the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The trouble begins with picking a thesis, followed by structuring an essay. As a top essayist in my alma mater's English department, I believe I can help students compose a well-argued and well-structured essay for their literature classes without the use of AI and to help teach media literacy, with the help of close reading. I can also help with creative writing assignments from a structural standpoint by offering tips and constructive feedback.

A grammar and social studies teacher has a unique combination of skills that not only allow him to impart fundamental knowledge, but also cultivate critical thinking and citizenship in his students. ### Area Specific Capabilities: #### Grammar: * **Advanced Linguistic Domain:** In-depth knowledge of the grammatical rules, syntax, morphology, spelling and punctuation of the Spanish language. * **Explanatory Clarity:** Ability to translate complex grammatical concepts into simple and understandable explanations. * **Textual Analysis:** Ability to analyze and correct texts, identify errors and suggest improvements to cohesion, consistency and style. * **Writing Promotion:** Experience guiding students in producing clear, precise and effective texts in various genres. * **Critical Reading Stimulation:** Teaching strategies to understand grammatical structure as a key to the deep interpretation of texts. #### Social Sciences: * **Integral Historical-Geographic Knowledge:** Broad knowledge base in universal, national and regional history, as well as physical, human and economic geography. * **Multidisciplinary Analysis:** Ability to integrate concepts from history, geography, economics, sociology and civic education to offer a holistic vision. * **Foment of Critical Thinking:** Ability to design activities that promote the analysis of primary and secondary sources, the identification of people and the formulation of fundamental opinions. * **City Awareness:** Teaching of the principles of human rights, government systems and active civic participation. * **Contextualization of Events:** Ability to relate historical events and social phenomena to the present, demonstrating its relevance and practical application. ### Teaching and general skills: * **Curricular design:** Ability to plan and develop study programs that support learning objectives in several disciplines. * **Active methodologies:** Implementation of participatory and dynamic teaching and learning strategies (projects, debates, case studies) that promote research and interaction. * **Formative and Summary Assessment:** Creation of diverse and fair assessment tools for student progress and the acquisition of knowledge and skills. * **Academy Management:** Ability to create an inclusive, respectful and stimulating learning environment. * **Effective Communication:** Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students, parents and colleagues. * **Empathy and Adaptability:** Ability to understand individual student needs and adapt instruction to meet diverse learning styles. * **Educational Technology:** Integration of digital tools and multimedia resources to acquire the learning experience in many areas. * **Time Management and Organization:** Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and maintain a structured schedule of classes and activities.