Understanding Shakespeare: Monologues, Duologues, Sonnets

Àpd 46.54 € /h

Gain confidence in interpreting and understanding Shakespearean text, whether for studying or for performance purposes. Together we will break down and analyse the text in order to find the meaning and the flow, and demystify the whole idea of Shakespearean 'language'.
I can help with understanding Shakespeare for GCSE, A Level, for LAMDA examinations, drama school auditions, or any other performance.
I have a background in English Literature, as well as a foundation course from Oxford School of Drama, a CertHE in Theatre Arts from East15, and the experience of many Shakespeare performances.

Informations supplémentaires

Bring a piece you would like to work on. Read it through beforehand, and if you can, note any parts that you are particularly struggling with.

Lieu

En ligne depuis Royaume-Uni

Présentation

I'm a friendly person who is passionate about Shakespeare and helping others to find the joy and meaning in his language. I like to keep lessons informal, all questions are allowed, it is a judgement free zone! I use techniques that I learnt whilst at drama school to break down the text and better understand it. I enjoy passing on my knowledge, understanding that everyone learns differently, and hope to create a comfortable environment to increase confidence in studying Shakespeare, and his contemporaries. While I am currently running classes on Shakespeare, I am available to help with all types of play text from across the centuries.

Education

I hold a CertHE in Theatre Arts from East15 Acting School, and a Foundation in Musical Theatre from The Oxford School of Drama. I also have a background in studying English Literature.

Expérience / Qualifications

Credits include:
Rosaline in Love's Labours Lost
Hero in Much Ado About Nothing
Prince Edward in Henry VI
Cleopatra in Anthony and Cleopatra

Age

Adolescents (13-17 ans)

Adultes (18-64 ans)

Seniors (65+ ans)

Niveau du Cours

Débutant

Intermédiaire

Durée

30 minutes

45 minutes

Enseigné en

anglais

Compétences

Formation à jouer (jeu d'acteur)

Littérature (scolaire)

Disponibilité semaine type

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Cours par webcam

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Tue

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08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

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- acquire a method to analyze literary texts
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The objective is above all to acquire effective tools. The student will thus be able to learn to structure his ideas, argue coherently (and convincingly) and enrich his vocabulary. It is essential for me to have written work from the student between each lesson.

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For the corrections of end of studies work:

so that the meeting with the student is at the most profitable, I ask him to send me his writings before the meeting.

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For adults (FLE):

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My passion for Education and Literature has been the cornerstone of my career for nearly a decade. My professional journey spans a diverse range of educational settings, including public and international private schools, as well as independent language institutions.

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Are you preparing for the TCF or DELF A1, A2, B1, or B2 exam?
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“Book your first lesson today!”
My method will take you step by step to meet your goal! I am dynamic, easy-going and full of energy!
All materials will be provided to you by email.
Lessons are well organized
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My students improved their grades by 40% you can watch reviews on my profile
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These sessions allow the development of skills and knowledge of the trade, with the game facing the camera, familiarization with the audiovisual environment and the camera tool, in the art of acting.

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- Analyze and dissect a text
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(...)

Through simulations and role-playing, the association between theory and practice makes it possible to achieve its objectives.

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

THE TRAINER
From a Grande Ecole post-preparatory class in France & Ivy League University in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 14 years in the field, in international establishments, intervening in forums and conferences.

CONTACT / PROGRAM
A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

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✓ Your inventiveness, singularity, commitment and signature being at the center of this training, it is about giving you the techniques to improvise, create, stage, while showing confidence and conviction to your interlocutors, in the private sphere or of the professional.

✓ So how can you also confront your shyness or lack of (relative) self-confidence by surpassing yourself by moving forward?
➤ Express yourself with your body, your emotions, your ideas to mobilize your abilities and your creative energy
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THE TRAINER
With training from a Grande Ecole post-European preparatory class & an Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 18 years in the field, in international establishments, speaking in forums and conferences.

➤ PLACE, TIMETABLE, PRICES
✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Montreux-Basel-Neuchâtel-Bern-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.

CONTACT / PROGRAM
✓ A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

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1 => Une 1ère séance de DIAGNOSTIC : points forts sur lesquels s'appuyer/ points à améliorer. Ce diagnostic est, en lui-même, un outil pour progresser, raison pour laquelle cette première séance est payante.

2 => Un PROGRAMME personnalisé de travail est élaboré, et proposé dès la deuxième séance. Des OBJECTIFS réalistes sont définis.

3 => Une EVALUATION est réalisée à la 5ème séance, pour évaluer la progression au regard des objectifs.
Des critères transparents, liés aux attentes du programme sont employés, mais le 'ressenti' de l'élève pourra aussi être pris en compte.
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Le bac de français n'est pas difficile : il s'agit de comprendre les attentes de l'examen. Méthode et entraînement permettent une remise à niveau, ou des progrès rapides..
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Rappel : les notes du bac de français sont déterminantes dans les dossiers PARCOURSUP, quelle que soit le choix d'orientation Post bac.
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