Business English for Professionals - At Home or Via Skype

From 88.05 € /h

Learn English from a native English speaker. I was born in the UK, though having been raised internationally, I have learned and mastered 2 other languages myself (French and German) and have found that the workplace can be one of the most challenging places to be when you do not speak the language everyone else speaks.

Even if your company operates in German or French predominantly, often times there will be clients or other international offices where English is required. There is nothing worse than being in a meeting, or on a conference call, or even getting a coffee and not understanding the conversation.

Let me help you to master everything from phrases you may not recognise to small talk. Anything you are having trouble understanding, you have the comfort of knowing I can further explain in either German or French when necessary.

Location

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Around Nyon, Switzerland

Around Geneva, Switzerland

Around Lausanne, Switzerland

Around Le Châtelard, Switzerland

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About Me

Based in Vaud, I first moved to Switzerland 20 years ago, having grown up internationally. I have picked up French and German at a very high level, and am able to conduct business in both languages, often passing for a native given I only have a slight accent in one of those - see if you can guess which :)

Now I am looking to pass that knowledge on to anyone based in the area looking to improve their language skills. I have many years of tutoring experience at school level, but am looking to teach business French, English and German to anyone who is keen to learn.

Education

Lancaster University - BA(Hons) Business Administration, minors included Marketing, Accounting & Finance, Operations Management, French & German.
High Schools

International School of Geneva - La Chataigneraie
Munich International School
Berlin International School
International School of St Georges - Clarens, Switzerland

Experience / Qualifications

6 years of Banking & Finance Recruitment Experience in the Geneva region, working in English, German & French
3 years of Sales Management experience

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

German

Skills

English

English for adults

English as a second language (esl)

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French Language for Native English or German Speakers

74.5 € /h

Moving to a new country can be quite a daunting and difficult change. While you can get by in most situations in English, in other situations, it simply does not suffice.

This class is for anyone looking to pick up French as a second language. The focus is to learn expressions and phrases, as well as pronunciation and how to speak without the dreaded 'foreigner' accent. From there we can build a foundation on which you can build.

Having first moved here 20 years ago, I have grown up in Switzerland, my early childhood was spent in Germany, meaning I can teach people whose mother tongue is either German or English. They say practice makes perfect, and that has certainly been the case for me. So that is what I will do with you, practice with you and guide you until perfect.

Loïc

4.25

(16)

I help people from primary to gymnasium improve their proficiency level in french at writting and speaking. And because i have a background in Engeneering studies i can also help in Mathematics and physics.

Same goes with adults willing to learn french and for those who needsto start with the basics in English

Sebastien

4.25

(16)

PROFESSOR French / English

Graduated with CELFLE / CELTA diploma, I have teaching experiences with adults also with children.

Whatever the level and situation of the student, I adapt to the needs, wishes, objectives while delivering my own expertise and approach in order to identify possible gaps and focus on points to work as a priority.

Serious, caring, motivated, involved, pedagogue and punctual, I am very involved in the success of each of my students to allow them to progress and am available to answer their questions or those of their parents even outside the hours of course. I offer a personalized pedagogical accompaniment and aims at transmitting effective and proven working methods. I also seek to empower and empower students, to give them the confidence they need, and to be demanding so that they succeed.

I have been teaching for more than 20 years in Geneva(Organizations/Group courses/Preparation for Delf etc..) at all levels and for the past years I have specialized in Survival modules and exam preparation for Fide exam( required for permit B/ C and citizenship) Usually I come to student's home and we have 1 or 2 lessons of 1h30 peer week depending on their needs and focus..As I am teaching between Geneva and Nyon, I am more in favor of meeting the students at their home.
Let me know if I could be of any help and then we could organize a meeting depending on your availabilities

Kind regards / Best regards
Sebastian

Elie

4.25

(16)

I teach students, as well as adults who want to improve their English for professional reasons.
My experience over the past 10 years has allowed me to develop a simple and effective method that adapts to the needs of the student, taking into account their interests. This way, the student becomes seriously involved and progresses quickly.
My native ear allows me to have a real impact on the pronunciation and accent of the student, without ever neglecting the importance of learning to write. In addition, my experience as a translator allows me to teach the different nuances of the language in the most efficient way possible.

Amélie

4.25

(16)

I am a Belgian (Flemish) and French student with a Masters in International Public Law (Amsterdam) and a Masters in Global development (University of Copenhagen). World traveler, I have lived in Thailand, Denmark, Greece, the Netherlands, US, Switzerland and many more countries, where I both dtudies and worked as a legal advisor.

I have been tutoring since 2017, both in person, in schools and online, since 2017, I have been working with around 250 students, located everywhere in the world! Here is an overview of my previous tutoring experience:

2022-Now:
Online tutoring on Apprentus, (approx 12h/week).

2023:
Tutor of Dutch at Varady Language school in Geneva

2021-2022:
I worked at "bijlesthuis," a Dutch tutoring institution, where I primarily taught French, Dutch, and English to adult learners seeking to improve their language skills. During the same period, I also provided classes to other students through Apprentus.

2021:
Through Apprentus and other websites, I assisted several younger students (ages 5-15) in Bern and Geneva, helping them improve their skills in subjects such as Maths and French.

2017-2020:
I worked for three years at a tutoring institution in Geneva called ARA, where I primarily taught French, Mathematics, and English.

During this time, I also spent two years working at a private school called Florimont, where I supported students aged 11-16 across various subjects by assisting them with their homework.

I can teach French, Dutch, and English, Spanish and in German, and I thoroughly enjoy teaching and assisting students in their progress and acquisition of new skills.

As a person, I am flexible, calm, and positive.

I am excited to meet you and look forward to working with you!

Amélie

Valentine

4.25

(16)

Hello!

I have been teaching English for 9 years now.

I help students with grammar, conjugation, and written comprehension, to improve their speaking skills and to give them more confidence in the language.

I obtained level B2+ in English when I obtained my commercial professional baccalaureate in 2017.

I help in the following areas:

- Adults wishing to discover the English language
- Students in the orientation cycle
- Middle school students (1st and 2nd year)
- Students in post-CFC commercial vocational baccalaureate
- Students at the business school
- Children in primary school and wanting to prepare for the orientation cycle

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I offer classes at my home, at the student's home, and via Zoom. I have a vehicle for easy transportation.
* I also offer back-to-school preparation courses, refresher courses and courses for beginners during the summer of 2025 during the following weeks:

- The week of June 23 to 29
- The week of June 30 to July 6
- The week of July 7 to 13
- The week of July 21 to 27
- The week of August 4 to 10
- The week of August 11 to 17
- The week of August 18 to 24
- The week of August 25 to 31

Terry

4.25

(16)

Chinese Lady, holder of Diploma of " Commercial Translation " English <---> Chinese, gives Lessons in ENGLISH, improves the Language Communication Skills in English and excels at helping learners reach their learning goals and expectations.

Lessons include:
General Conversation, Business Conversation, Survival Travel Conversation, Vocabulary, Lecture, Listening & Writing Practice, Helping with Homework & CV.

Douglas

4.25

(16)

Looking to pick up a new language? Or maybe you've watched The Crown and want to speak like the Queen of England? Look no further! As a native speaker of English - and fluent speaker of Spanish and French - I can put myself in your shoes and help you chat, read and sound like a Brit, only using the best and most natural sounding language. What’s more, I have a wealth of experience teaching English in France and Argentina, can accommodate all levels of English and will tailor my lessons based on your specific needs and interests. The best part: as a Specialised Translation Masters student at UniGe, I’m always around Uni-Mail and Champel, meaning I can come to you, we can meet in the middle or we can hop on a Zoom call! The choice is yours. Now that you’ve found your teacher, the only question is...when would you like to get started?

Send me a message with any questions or queries and I’ll get back to you ASAP!

Best wishes,

Valentine

4.25

(16)

As a French-German and trilingual student (French and German as native languages – English CEC C1), I offer tutoring and homework help for students from primary to secondary I and II (approximately 10 to 20 years old).
I provide support in all subjects, although French and languages are my specialty.

Having already completed several years of tutoring, I have a great capacity for adaptation, and above all, we will build the pace of the tutoring together according to your needs. Furthermore, my experience as an older sister has taught me how to create a reassuring and motivating environment for learning and education.

Each session is fully personalized:
• Review and explanation of concepts not understood,
• adapted exercises,
• Preparation for tests, assessments and exams
• homework help,
• Methodological support (work organization, memorization, writing, autonomy).

I place particular importance on a caring approach to help each student progress, strengthen their skills and gain confidence!

Nicolas

4.25

(16)

My name is Nicolas, and I'm an English teacher with eight years of teaching experience. I've spoken English since I was a teenager and have continued to practice it through my many travels. My level was further improved during an extended stay in Canada. In 2018, I passed the TEFL Cambridge exam, the English as a Foreign Language Teaching Certificate.

Having also gone through the process of learning to speak this language, I am well aware of the different stages my students go through. This helps considerably.

My courses are custom-built to achieve personal goals and are adapted to the specific needs of each individual.

Practice is prioritized throughout the learning process to foster independence as quickly as possible. Basic grammar and vocabulary concepts are also covered, depending on the student's level.

This course is aimed at:
- Beginners (basics, conversation, travel);
- Intermediate/advanced (improvement, exam preparation: TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC);
- Professionals (business English, interview preparation).

Feel free to contact me for more information.

With pleasure :)

Danvil

4.25

(16)

Speaking English is more than just speaking a language, it goes beyond communication; it sits at the heart of understanding the world as it exist today. Therefore, having this tool or giving your child this tool is having the equipment to go beyond what you can see.

Leanna

4.25

(16)

Hello!

My name is Leanna. I am a former Secondary English teacher from Seattle, Washington and have a Bachelors degree in English Language Arts from the University of Washington, and a Masters Degree in Curriculum Design and Instruction from the University of Colorado.

This class is to support learners in reading and writing in English. I specialize in reading instruction, especially for dense literary texts, themes, and literary devices, as well as creative writing, essay writing, and writers workshops overall.

I am here to help anyone to understand texts better, improve academic writing, or provide services for writing workshops as a creative writing space.

Caroline

4.25

(16)

This course offers personalized academic support in English, aimed at improving the student's language skills, self-confidence, and learning strategies. Lessons are tailored to the student's level, needs, and curriculum to ensure steady progress throughout the academic year.

The course aims to strengthen reading and listening comprehension skills, written and oral expression skills, while developing essential study techniques such as organization, comprehension strategies, exam preparation and independent learning.

Camille

4.25

(16)

I would be delighted to help you with French, English and mathematics (or other scientific fields such as biology, chemistry and computer science).
I am currently a student at UNIL in environmental sciences in my 3rd year of bachelor's degree.

Manon

4.25

(16)

Hello,

My name is Manon and I'm a Master's student in English at the Sorbonne. I currently tutor English to elementary, middle, and high school students. I would be delighted to share my passion for the language with you!
Regarding my background, I completed three years of preparatory classes and was shortlisted for the ENS entrance exam in English. Therefore, I have a strong command of English grammar, literary and political vocabulary, as well as the major works written in English.
I can also take care of TOEFL preparation and other qualifications.
Feel free to contact me for more information !

Gabriela

4.25

(16)

Hi there! I'm Gabriela, certified Spanish & English tutor. My teaching philosophy revolves around creating a supportive and interactive learning environment for students of all levels - from school to professional. I believe in engaging students through practical exercises, meaningful conversations, and cultural exploration to make learning the language in an enjoyable and effective way. Let's embark on this language-learning journey together!