Critical Thinking and Written Communication/Academic Writing and Creativity

This class helps ESL high school and university students strengthen academic writing skills. Lessons focus on essay structure, grammar, vocabulary, and clear expression, with personalized feedback to build confidence and accuracy. Ideal for exam prep, university assignments, and professional growth. Key Learning Outcomes: -Organize and structure essays effectively -Write with accurate grammar, vocabulary, and style -Develop strong arguments and critical thinking -Improve clarity and coherence in academic writing -Gain confidence in exams, coursework, and research writing

I am a native American English speaking instructor, editor, and journalist from Florida specializing in editing, the drafting of articles, text correction, and proofreading for a wide range of professionals & students across Belgium and Europe. I have written, ghostwritten, edited, or proofread a variety of articles, academic papers, theses, applications, CVs, and other documents for numerous satisfied academic and professional clients. My main background is primarily political/policy based, with a career writing on Anti-Competition actions and law (for PaRR-Global), but in my career and profession I have dealt with a far-range of subject matters including the Medical, Academic, Financial, Scientific, and Political fields. My past & present clients have included: professionals from all four major EU institutions, the Belgian government, the UNHCR various NGOs, authors, novelists, journalists, engineers, as well as a variety of other professions in addition to traditional students. Feel free to send me a message and I'd be happy to give you an informal consultation regarding your publication.

1. Academic Writing This course equips students with the skills necessary to produce effective, coherent, and persuasive academic texts. It emphasises critical reading, argumentation, and the proper integration of sources using citation standards (e.g., APA or MLA). Students learn how to craft research questions, structure essays and reports, and revise their writing for clarity and precision. The course also addresses issues of plagiarism, language accuracy, and academic style, preparing learners to publish or present their work in scholarly settings. 2. Methods Course The methods course introduces students to research design and methodology in the social sciences (or other relevant disciplines). It covers both quantitative and qualitative approaches, highlighting sampling strategies, data collection techniques, and methods of analysis. Students gain practical experience with tools such as surveys, interviews, and statistical software, while also discussing epistemological foundations and ethical considerations. By the end, students are able to design and implement independent research projects, analyze findings, and critically evaluate existing studies. 3. Communication Skills This course focuses on developing effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication in academic and professional contexts. It emphasizes public speaking, interpersonal communication, and digital communication practices, with attention to intercultural competence and adaptability in diverse settings. Students practice active listening, persuasive speaking, and conflict resolution strategies. The course also integrates real-world applications such as interview preparation, professional presentations, and teamwork, ensuring that learners are able to convey ideas clearly and confidently in both formal and informal environments.

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Improve your skills to better manage your written communication: your objectives in terms of written communication may be diverse and the objective of these sessions is precisely to support you in better achieving them. So, how can we send a clear message, be impactful, create a difference and make an impact? ➤ Whether your objective is personal or professional, written communication is an activity based on techniques, tools, a method and know-how, reflecting the author's involvement in his writing. ➤ Relevant and successful written communication must always be effective and efficient, with clear, simple and impactful messages, creating a match between the message received and the message sent. Coherence between form and content. ➤ So, how can you convince and be impactful, challenge and leave an impression, enhance your content, address your interlocutors relevantly and optimize the quality & clarity of your message? It is precisely a question of going through, applying and deploying practical and effective techniques, taking care of both substance and form, all in a professional or personal context. For this, there are very specific techniques. ➤ Thus, mastered, the practical method allows, through a set of modules supporting pragmatic & concrete techniques, to improve one's written communication. ➤ To achieve your objective and overcome the blockages encountered through concrete techniques & a targeted methodology, it is a question of: ✓decode and use practical communication tools from great authors ✓highlight your text and enhance it to arouse interest ✓create consistency between the message sent and the message received ✓adopt effective, simple, fair and engaging language ✓use sentences, phrases and expressions to be precise, simple, effective & engaging ✓write proactively and express/transmit your ideas/message clearly ✓propose a constructive solution to problems, while drawing on your own relational skills ✓enhance your potential for expression and creativity ✓connect your communication objectives (project, institution, values, ideas, demands, etc.) with the form of your expression ✓practical techniques to encourage reader engagement ✓Strengthen the structure of your communication and develop a convincing argument in order to sell your ideas and projects ✓better prepare your message and arguments; anticipating objections and delicate situations; by preparing and structuring an attractive and convincing presentation framework; by adequately managing difficult situations (...) ➤ In short, each session combines adapted techniques & practical exercises, so that you can put them into practice immediately, and from the first session. THE TRAINER ➤ With training from Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher trainer has specialized and has worked for more than 18 years in the field, in Europe and North America, in renowned international public and private establishments, regularly speaking in forums and conferences, and also offering personalized INDIVIDUAL support, with pedagogy and careful methodology as the watchwords. ➤ PLACE, TIMETABLE, PRICES ✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Basel-Neuchâtel-Berne-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 2 sessions (*2024 study). ✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

I write screenplays and have directed films for cinema that I wrote myself. I am currently working on my own screenplays and as a s ript do tor and co-writer on various projects. Im also working on a book on story capture and story structure. I would be happy to start a conversation with anyone who needs guidance on this topic.

Everyone learns differently. That's why I teach the way you want. You decide what you want to learn and how, including when your lesson takes place and how long it lasts. I teach creative writing to anyone who wants it, regardless of age, online or at my home in Velp. I can help you write fiction, nonfiction, poetry, song lyrics or theatre text. I can teach you writing techniques or we can work on a writing project. Whether it's a book, blog, fan fiction or thesis, I can help you. Anything is possible. I'm a trained writer and teacher. I have over 10 years of experience in education and have taught creative writing, literature, art history, and other subjects at a small secondary school, where I'm also a team member. I write teaching materials that are used at various secondary and higher education schools. I have extensive experience with innovative teaching methods and one-on-one teaching. If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact us. In addition to creative writing, you can also contact me for lessons in music theory, art history, mathematics and physics.

I am Omaima English language teacher graduated from Kafr El-Sheikh University, College of Education, Department of English. On the ESL certificate from the University of Colorado Polidar, I have been working in teaching the English language for a long time

You will practice comprehension, outlining, editing, and analysis skills. I struggled for a very long time with learning to read, but I went on to pass AP exams and achieve honor roll. I can confidently say that I possess the skills to help you learn and grow.

Hello :) I am an ESL instructor with a BA in American Culture&literature and Teaching English and conducting one-to-one lessons. Currently, I am studying for a master's degree in Applied Linguistics and Tesol, U.K.My specializations are Business English and exam preparations for Toefl, IELTS, Toeic, Cambridge Advanced and Online Teaching. During my lessons, I utilize coursebooks targeted for these exams and provide additional resources for the students if needed. Additionally, I help university students, business people and ex-pats reinforce their English in presentations, essays and conversations. I am proud to say that the students who I prepared for Toefl and Ielts tests have gotten the required scores for these tests and are obtaining their master's degrees at the University of Leiden and Tu Eindhoven.

Whether you are struggling with your structure, your language or the cohesion of your academic piece, I am happy to help you as a sounding board, partner and guide. My experience in academic writing spans 5 different academic pieces of writing across 3 degrees and several journal articles, with my LLM paper nominated for an award. I am aware of all the pitfalls one can encounter in this really challenging process and am therefore transparent with regards to not only the quality of the paper but also your work ethic in order that you can then obtain the best piece of work possible.

Are you curious about creative writing but feel intimidated by the blank page? Do you have stories to tell but don't know where to begin? This class is for you. We will explore the fundamentals of creative writing, focusing on personal essays, poetry and short prose. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space for you to discover your unique voice and find confidence in your creative identity. We'll use prompts, exercises, and inspiring works to help you navigate your experiences and turn them into compelling narratives. You will learn how to: Generate fresh ideas and overcome writer's block. Structure your thoughts into engaging stories. Use vivid imagery and powerful language to bring your writing to life. This class is about more than just writing; it's about giving yourself permission to be a creator. All levels are welcome, from those who have never written before to those looking for a renewed sense of inspiration.

Hi! My name is Saloni and I help students to regain overview, peace and confidence in their studies. Whether you are struggling with your thesis, stuck in the structure, need help setting up your research, or just looking for a stick behind the door: I think along with you and help you move forward step by step. No judgment, no complicated language — just clear explanations and practical support. I have years of experience in study and thesis supervision (HBO and university) and know how stressful deadlines can be. Together we ensure that you regain control of your studies and can complete them with a good feeling. What I can help you with: - Setting up and structuring your thesis - Help with problem definition, main question and sub-questions - Support in writing your thesis - Research design and data processing (also in SPSS or Excel) - Check, improve and edit text - Motivate and plan Feel free to send me a message with your situation and question. I can often think along with you quickly!

I SPECIALISE IN BUSINESS & CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH Join our B1+ Upper-Intermediate Business English course on MICROSOFT TEAMS, aimed at enhancing your earning potential. Our courses are designed with you in mind. I will offer a variety of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills as a part of our lessons. Learn skills such as email and report-writing, presentation skills, reporting trends, resume and cover letter preparation, word-building and vocabulary practice and fluency practice on a range of professional topics. Practise negotiation tactics with your tutor and fellow students and gain the confidence you need by creating presentations that will wow your audience. Read adapted articles and practise vocabulary-building and everyday collocations used in professional environments. I utilise Cambridge, Oxford , Macmillan and other specialised academic books. Apart from several course books, I will provide audio files and several worksheets from my specialty Business English suppliers, including: Cambridge, Cornelsen, ESL Brains and the British Council. Our Business English courses are the following: General Business Course (A2, B1, B2, C1 level courses. Kindly specify your level) English For Marketing & Advertising (B2+ level) English For Real Estate (B2+ level) English For The Pharmaceutical Industry (B2+ level) English For The Energy Industry (B1+ level) English For The Fashion Industry (B1+ level) English For Finance (B2+ level) I look forward to meeting you.

I hold a degree and am a professor of social sciences. I have over 10 years of experience teaching at all levels, as well as tutoring and writing dissertations and theses. My goal is to provide classes in a friendly and warm environment, conducive to personalized instruction that provides each student with the best tools and strategies suited to their abilities.