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English Tutoring through Conversations about Culture

Hi my name is Jeanne!
I'm French and study at the VU in Amsterdam.
I lived in Australia growing up and have been studying English Literature, History, Economic, Politics, Philosophy and Language since the age of 4 (I am 21 now).
The whole point of this tutoring session is for you to extend your English vocabulary through conversations in English about Culture (Art, Literature, Food, Politics....) from any country that interests you, as long as it is in English.
I went to an international high-school in which I studied English Literature very intensively so I have good Literature analysis skills. I am also passionate about Culture and all forms of arts and have future plans that aim at professionalizing in this sector.

So if you're looking to extend your English skills while having conversations about global Culture, these tutoring sessions are for you!

Extra information

Bring your laptop and any reading material you will like to study.

Location

At student's location: Around Amsterdam, Netherlands

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General info

Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
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Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, French

About Me

- I was born in France and grew up in French family. However I have lived in Australia during my childhood and have been in International Institutions since then. This multicultural environment has not only allowed me to become bilingual in French and English but has also developed a great sensitivity to multiculturalism.
- I am passionate about Culture and all forms of art as I believe in the power of Culture in itself and am really convinced that politics and culture are intrinsically linked as art is a tool for social justice and a way to promote democratic values such as freedom, equality and tolerance. No matter your social status or cultural identity in front of an art piece we are all beings capable of emotions.
- Tutoring sessions will allow me to associate these two parts of my identity: my passion for Culture and my multicultural past.

Education

- International Primary School, Canberra, Australia
- International High School, Montpellier France
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics Bachelor, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam

Experience / Qualifications

- Bilingual French and English
- Literature Analysis skills
- Specialized in Philosophical and Political analysis
- Basic film Photography skills

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