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English for Students, University Applicants and Professionals
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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!
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  • Around Ixelles-Elsene, Belgium
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  • Eugène Flageyplein, 1050 Elsene, Belgium
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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.
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
Skills
English for adults
School
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(GMT -04:00)
New York
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