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English with University Teacher: Interviews, Reports, Theses

I am a university teacher with more than ten years experience working at the University of Melbourne (Australia). I can help you with:

• Improving conversation and fluency.
• Improving your grammar.
• Preparing for work interviews and meetings including tips and dry-runs.
• Preparing for tests (TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS, GRE).
• Preparing thesis, essays, etc.
• Editing and proof-reading.
• Translation and interpretation.

One-to-one or small group lessons.
At your place or mine near the Grote Markt in Leuven

I design my classes and choose my materials according to the specific needs, level and interests of each student. In every case I try to create a fun and stimulating class environment. The truth is, I love English and I like sharing this enthusiasm with my students!

Extra information

All class materials are provided unless you wish to work with your own.

Location

Online via webcam
At student's location: Around De Pinte, Belgium

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
English as a second language (esl), English for adults, School
Age:
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

I am a university teacher with more than 10 years experience working at the University of Melbourne (Australia). I have a B. A. (Hons) with majors in politics and social theory and studies in economics, history and literature. I am a doctoral candidate in philosophy.

I enjoy working with people on identifying those areas of their English that cause them difficulty and try to play to their strengths with very practical solutions.

I have insight into the most common issues people from Dutch, French, Spanish and Italian background have when they speak English such as shibboleths, false friends, etc.)

Education

Doctoral Studies, Social and Political Philosophy, University of Melbourne, Australia.
Graduate Studies, New School, New York.
BA (Hons) Majors: Economics, Politics, Social Theory, University of Melbourne, Australia.

Experience / Qualifications

More than ten years experience teaching at university level.
Experience in higher education assessment including theses.
Peer reviewer for academic journal.
I have published translation work from German into English.

Reviews (1)

Sergio a great teacher, he gave me a clear review of the most common grammar and spelling mistakes in English. Just what I needed to succeed the writing part of my toefl test! Moreover, Sergio a very friendly person.

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If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

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