Improve or get started on your Creative Writing journey

From 40 € /h

This class is for those who want to improve their writing ability. Being able to "write" means much to an individual, allowing you to have the competence to write well in a personal journal, to writing your own cover letter for every job you apply for.

I am a writer myself, qualified with a journalism degree and have taught creative writing classes to students in high schools. If you want to improve your writing, I am the person to help you do so. I write on a blog regularly, so you will find samples of my work there, if you are interested in seeing my writing style.

Hope to see you soon : )

Extra information

Bring your own notepad and pen, writing samples (if any) and an open mind and willingness to learn.

Location

Online from France

About Me

I am a 29 year old qualified high school teacher in Australia, currently living in France to improve my own fluency. I believe it's valuable to be able to learn a foreign language in the country of origin, but it can sometimes be hard to understand concepts if they are coming from someone who isn't fluent in your native tongue. It's for this reason that I want to teach English speakers French; coming from a native English speaker who is living in France. This is possible in person or via webcam - c'est très facile!

In our world today, anybody can learn anything, anywhere. We are mobile, we can teach remotely and there really is no limit to the skills we can acquire. That is a major benefit of being able to communicate in a foreign language; it means that we can make connections abroad with a person in their mother tongue, and those connections then mean so much more. I am a teacher who approaches every single class I manage with energy and vibrance. Language learning is fun, there is no doubt, and my passion for the French language is obvious when I teach.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary): French and English
University of Wollongong, New South Wales Graduated 2012
Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies: Journalism and French
University of Wollongong, New South Wales Graduated 2011
Rotary International Youth Exchange: German
Migros Klubschule, Bern Switzerland, Schadausaal Gymnasium, Thun Switzerland
2008-2009 St Mary Star of the Sea College, Wollongong Graduated 2007

Experience / Qualifications

Christ Church Grammar School, Claremont WA
Teacher of English, French and German
Craigie House Tutor
Year 8 English, Year 8 English Support, Year 9 English, Year 9 Creative Writing & Year 10 English - 2015
Year 8 English Support, Year 7 French, Year 8 French, Year 9 French, Year 10 German - 2016
June 2015 – December 2016
July 2017 - April 2019 (relief)
I had the privilege of working as a teacher at Christ Church Grammar School from term 2, 2015 until the end of term 4, 2016. During my time at CCGS, I developed a passion for working closely with boys, in order to develop their knowledge and understanding of their studies as well as life itself. I continually encouraged boys to be empowered, to grow their passion and to grasp the importance of being kind to one another at all times. This was so that they were able to interact with a sense of equality and justice as they evolved. I believe that being passionate about your subject area is so valuable in learning environments, and my love for both English and foreign languages and their ability to cultivate behaviours and values respectively, is consistent and transparent when I teach.
At Christ Church, I became involved in the co-curricular life of the school as well. I managed a year 9 Soccer team in 2015, and was promoted to year 10 B Soccer coach in 2016. This role involved training sessions twice a week after school with matches on Saturday mornings. Over the course of the season, I was able to cultivate strong relationships with the boys, which continued after the season ended. In 2015 I was part of the Venture team for its anniversary 25th year. This involved a remote 11 day hike down the south coast of WA with a group of 14 Year 10 boys and a professional outdoor leader.
This adventure was one I will never forget. In 2016 I attended swim meets and trainings with a group of boys who by now, I knew quite well. I look at my time at Christ Church as being valuable in many ways, and I am excited at the possibility of working there again.

Santa Maria College, Attadale WA
Teacher of French and English January 2014 – April 2015 Year 5, 7, 8, 9 & 10 French Teacher - 2014
Year 7, 8, 9 & 10 English Teacher - 2015
During my time at Santa Maria, I was a teacher of French for students in years 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10. I worked collaboratively with one other educator to practically implement strategies so that students were achieving their best at all times. I have high expectations of all my students, and I believe rewarding hard work and effort is essential in creating growth mindsets in every child. Teaching English, I was lucky enough to be able to work with students in years 7, 8, 9 and 10. Here, I was able to improve on my own mindset by constantly striving for growth in my learning area in order to refine my teaching practice. Over the course of my first year at the College, I was able to actively engage in personal reflection on my teaching. This involved regular meetings with my Head of Learning Area to contemplate personal growth and development. Within these review periods, I was able to discuss and set achievable and realistic goals for my own learning, and to explore strategies with which I could attain those goals.

Leeming Senior High School, Leeming WA
Relief Teacher February 2013 – December 2013
Leeming Senior High School is a public co-educational school located in the Leeming area south of Perth city. I worked at the school when it had 799 students, with an approximate class size of 25. Teaching relief at this school during 2013 meant I was able to manage and improve my behaviour and classroom management skills greatly. I was aware of, and still do, continue to follow correct child protection procedures, including mandatory reporting and documentation. Working at Leeming in my first year out of university was an eye opener to learning about students from diverse backgrounds and various intellectual capacities.

Como Secondary College, Como WA
Relief Teacher February 2013 – December 2013
As a relief teacher at this school, I was able to increase my repertoire of teaching English to students in years 8-12. Being responsible for lower ability as well as higher ability students helped me to build experience in dealing with the various levels of cognitive capacity in the classroom. I feel that as a relief teacher, I was able to broaden my capabilities through the extensive amount of students under my care and all their accompanying diversities. Students and staff alike were well aware of my high expectations of appropriate behaviour and engagement with activities in the classroom.

Classical Piano Teacher January 2012 – 2018
I currently attend the houses of two families weekly to teach two students classical piano. Previously, I have had many more students, but this becomes difficult to juggle with a full time workload. My music students are in grade 6 at St Hilda’s Anglican School. Playing the piano is one of my passions, and teaching it to these children is my pleasure every lesson.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

Creative writing

Writing

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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20-24

English Speakers learn FRENCH with a native English speaker living in France

42 € /h

This class is for people who speak English and want to learn French.
I am a qualified high school French teacher, and have worked for six years teaching classes of students French. If you are an English speaker, you can learn French with me. I am currently living in France, to improve my own fluency. Learning French through someone who speaks your own language is usually a lot easier for the student, and to increase authenticity, there's no other place to be than France itself!

Justin

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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.

Cami

4.88

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Overcome your fears and unlock creative inspiration to finally get to the end of your writing project.

Let yourself be guided and finally realize your dream of writing.

➤ Overcome your fears.
➤ Discover the secret to writing 100% fun and 0% blank pages.
➤ Awaken this writer's flame that has been dormant in you for a long time.
➤ Build unwavering legitimacy and overcome the fear of failure, lack of time and procrastination that keep you from moving forward.

In short, put an end to the fear of writing! Isn't it difficult to be consumed by the desire to write your project and not succeed in doing it? Break forever the insurmountable wall that prevents you from writing today.

It is a matter of combining improvements in form with improvements in substance. For this, the sessions can for example take place according to your needs as follows:
a) Comments / proposals on the text that you will offer me b) Writing exercises based on a statement.
c) A series of precise and pragmatic recommendations and their application through style exercises.

Whether it is a novel, an essay, song lyrics, various texts, a biography or simply a report for professional or school purposes, it is about offering you elements personalized pedagogy:

- Study your text
- Build text, song lyrics etc
- Calmly polish the style
- Research and develop your lexical fields
- Differentiate between writing for oneself and writing for others

All this by combining theory and practice: Writing work from exercises then as part of a personal project.

During the sessions, you are guided in your writing project. The trainer accompanies you and teaches you the preparation method, gives you writing tools and helps you work on your style and your imagination.

The objective is multiple, including a reflection on one's own literary path, an introduction to the basic tools of style work and exercises on description.

Learning objectives:
- Identify your writing path.
- Mobilize your imagination.
- Learn and master the practical writing tools.
- Broaden its reflection on creation and professional and personal writing.
- Create and develop one or more projects.

Trained in a European Grande Ecole & Ivy League University in the United States, specialized and has been working in Europe and North America for more than 16 years in this field, in reputable international institutions , also intervening in forums and conferences.

- Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Neuchâtel - Montreux - Basel - Sion - Sierre - Morges - Bienne. But currently and until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid.

These sessions, for which you have asked me, also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). Indeed, they have the advantage of face-to-face sessions (ex: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time) with additional advantages (ex: the entire session transcribed in writing on the chat). That is why, at your request, I continue to offer this option.

À la carte: evaluated and adapted to each personality.

Youssef

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(65)

Hello!
effective communication is essential when integrating into a work group, namely even to flourish in a position within a company. then the development of skills in oral communication makes it possible to facilitate the exchange of ideas between employees, making them more fruitful. without forgetting of course the writing skills: emails, reports...
Feel free to contact me for more information.
Thank you

Hind

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(65)

Graduated from the International University of Casablanca as a speech therapist, I learned a lot about oral and written language, and child developmental psychology. I am ready to help your children either with their homework or to learn English or French in a fun way (without necessarily staying 100% academic) online or in person!

Maria

4.88

(65)

I graduated with the Sir Colin Lucas Prize at the University of Oxford and summa cum laude from Columbia University in the City of New York. I worked with New York Times writer Mark Lilla and currently have a book contract in English. In my spare time, I help students and my peers alike to hone their writing skills. This fall, I will teach a qualitative methods and creative writing class at Sciences Po Paris.
My essays have been published in City Journal, European Conservative, among other media outlets.
I have edited hundreds of essays of students wishing to attend top-tier universities in the US and the UK, and I would love to help you achieve your academic goals.
In addition, I can maintain intellectually stimulating discussions and touch on various topics in English, and at the end of the session, I will provide you a list of what you can improve on. My interests include politics, psychology, art, film, and philosophy.
I will create a comfortable environment and make sure to correct every single error so that you can speak eloquently and write coherently.
Finally, I can also hone your vocabulary and grammar skills.

Hiyam

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Teaching the Arabic language
Explanation of lessons and rules
Learn spoken Saudi Arabian
Learn conversation, especially for foreign students
Books designed from the very beginning until mastering self-expression
Using verbs correctly and everyday sentences in an easy way
Preparing for exams and reviewing daily lessons
Read stories and improve the arts of recitation
Practice writing, spelling and drawing letters correctly
Introduce the student to himself fluently and confidently
Learning to recite poetry

I am a native Arabic speaker from Lebanon living in Saudi Arabia with years of experience teaching beginners. I use a variety of methods to make learning Arabic easy and enjoyable,
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to improve your Arabic skills, I will customize the lessons to your level. I'll focus on the basics of Arabic grammar, vocabulary, and conversation, so you can start speaking Arabic with confidence

Don't wait any longer to start learning Arabic. Contact me today to schedule your first lesson.

Germán

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I am a Spanish teacher since 2018, I have taught in a private school in Turkey, and also I worked with Cervantes Institute in Istanbul, I am currently working with Cervantes Institute from Brussels. I have experience with all ages, lots of materials, and resources to share with you as a student. If you want to improve your Spanish language skills or take the DELE exam I can also help you since I am an examiner at all levels. My lessons are more about speaking we can have some grammar explanations but most of the time we will be speaking in order to improve what we are learning.

Shaimaa

4.88

(65)

I teach to adults over the age of fifteen years until they master reading and writing in a smooth and simplified manner
I teach children from the age of 4 years and above in a fun and smooth way of explaining using fun language games. We will learn to read and write and I have patience to deal with children until we become friends.
We study everything in detail, starting with the letters, in a fun way by playing with children and mastering the letters well in terms of shape, writing, reading, the three vowel markings, elongations, and the sun and moon letters, up to reading all the words of the Arabic language and the Quran.
We learn the foundation from the books "Nur al-Bayan" and "Futuh al-Rahman," and apply it through educational electronic games, the "A B T" website, and reading stories.
Establishing grammar from the beginning and applying it
And all of that in record time
Let's learn together our beautiful language, the language of the Quran! 😍💪

Hamed

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Welcome :)

My name is Hamed (حمد), and I come from Syria. My passion lies in the art of writing, and I work as an author. It gives me great joy to teach my mother tongue and to help others learn how to read and write it.

In my course, we will dive in together and discover the fascination of the Arabic language. We will take the time to determine your personal language level so that the course can be adapted accordingly. Whether you are a beginner or already have advanced knowledge, we will work with exercises and activities tailored to your individual needs.

Together, we will embark on a journey in which we explore not only the language, but also the culture and diversity of the Arab world. I look forward to welcoming you to my course and learning and growing together with you.
Let us come together and experience the beauty of the Arabic language!

AbdulRahman

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🎯 Do you dream of reciting the Quran exactly as it was revealed to the heart of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, with precise Tajwid and a humble heart?

Or would you like to memorize it step by step while reflecting on and understanding its verses?

In this blessed course, you will experience a fully interactive journey, no matter your level, whether you are:

🔶 A complete beginner in memorization or reading from the Mushaf
🔶 Seeking to perfect your memorization and correct your recitation
🔶 Wanting to complete a full and flawless Khatma from Surah Al-Fatiha to the end of the thirtieth Juz
🔶 Or aiming to obtain an Ijaza in the Quran

✨ You are in the right place to achieve this dream!

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📌 "Because every seeker has their own path..."

⭐ An individual plan is designed with three main programs, tailored to your age, level, and goals:

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1️⃣ Comprehensive Program

Designed for students who wish to study the four fundamental areas to become proficient readers of the Book of Allah:
✔️ Perfect memorization → Ḥifẓ
✔️ Recitation → Tilāwah
✔️ Revision → Murājaʿah
✔️ Tajwid rules → Aḥkām

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2️⃣ “Baraem Al-Iman” Program (for children aged 4 to 12)

Because their hearts are purer... and their minds are more receptive to the Word of Allah.

This program is designed with educational games and interactive exercises to make learning Arabic and the Quran fun and motivating.

📖 We start with your child from the very first letter and build a lasting love for the Book of Allah through:
✅ Correct reading of the verses
✅ Gradual memorization of the verses (starting from Surah Al-Fatiha, then Juz ‘Amma)
✅ Basic Tajwid rules in a simple and enjoyable way

✨ Program Highlights:

Short sessions (30 – 45 minutes), suitable for the child’s concentration or according to their level and parental preference

Use of colorful cards, educational animations, and achievement certificates

Progress reports after each session for parents

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3️⃣ Flexible Program

Designed for students who want to study only one or two areas (such as memorization / recitation / revision / Tajwid),

or wish to learn the basics of reading Arabic that enable correct reading of the Mushaf step by step, using various curricula such as:
📖 Fath Al-Rahman – Nour Al-Bayan
📖 Al-Qaidah An-Nouraniyah / Al-Madaniyah

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⭐ Unique Features ⭐

✅ Direct correction by a qualified, accredited teacher with a high-chain Ijaza in Quran memorization
🗣️ Reading with correct and precise Tajwid – practical application of rules during recitation + in-depth theoretical study of Tajwid books
🔁 Smart revision – consolidate your memorization through a regular, personalized review plan based on spaced repetition
📖 Explanation, interpretation, and reflection on the meanings of Quranic verses
🎧 Careful listening – vocal exercises to refine articulation points and letter characteristics following proficient reciters
🌿 A spiritual, calm, and motivating learning environment

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💡 The Quran is not just words you repeat... but a light that nurtures your soul and a weapon to face your world.

🚀 Do not postpone your start!
Every letter you memorize today... will weigh in your scale tomorrow ⚖️

🌟 Book your first lesson now and start your journey with the Book of Allah — with correct Tajwid, solid memorization, and deep understanding.
Because memorizing the Quran is not a burden... it is an honor, serenity, and a cause of elevation in both worlds.

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Would you like to learn Arabic in a clear, enjoyable, and practical way?

My name is Firas, and I am an Arabic language teacher with over 12 years of experience, teaching both native and non-native speakers. I have taught students from diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds.

I would be happy to be your learning partner and help you:
1️⃣ Speak Arabic with confidence and accuracy
2️⃣ Improve pronunciation and expand your vocabulary
3️⃣ Understand grammar in a clear and simplified way
4️⃣ Develop your listening, reading, and writing skills
5️⃣ Use Arabic in daily life, for study, or for work

I always use an interactive teaching approach tailored to each student’s level and goals, and I create personalized study plans to help you progress steadily.

My lessons are suitable for complete beginners, non-native speakers, students who want to improve conversation skills, and anyone learning Arabic for study, work, or travel.

If you are serious about learning Arabic and are looking for a patient and experienced teacher, I would be delighted to guide you on this enjoyable learning journey.
You are all very welcome.

Brayden

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Master Spanish with a native speaker who understands the academic and professional demands of a global environment. As an engineering student at the University of Maryland, I offer a practical and immersive approach to learning Spanish, tailored to your specific goals.

This course is designed for:
- Conversation mastery: Gain confidence in your daily interactions and improve your pronunciation and fluency.

- Grammar and structure: A clear and logical analysis of the rules of Spanish, as easy to understand as a mathematical equation.

- Academic and professional writing: Ideal for students or professionals who need to write high-quality essays, emails, or reports in Spanish.

- Technical Spanish: Specialized vocabulary for those interested in science, technology and engineering.

Shaniqua

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I teach filmmaking classes with a focus on directing and storytelling for film, TV, and video. In these classes, I guide you through the entire process: from idea and concept to filming and editing your project. We go through every step.

We work with topics such as story structure, script development, scene analysis, and directing actors. You will learn how to convey emotion, tension, and meaning through directorial choices and storytelling.

In addition, I help you with the practical development of your project: how to turn an idea into a plan, how a shooting day works, and how to bring your footage together into a cohesive whole during editing. The entire production.

The lessons are tailored to your level and interests, so that you can work on your own project or skills step by step.

Thanks to my background as a film director, you gain insight into both the creative process and the realities of a film set.

The lessons are personal and practical, and suitable for both children and adults.

The lessons can be given in Dutch or English.

Isabella

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Education is power, and with the rise of AI technology, it is now more important than ever to expand upon our reading and writing skills in order to accurately express our ideals and separate fact from fiction. With weekly courses that support your individual needs as a student, from workshopping academic papers to personal stories, to providing lessons based on literacy, to understanding the components of an academic essay, each lesson is based entirely on the student’s desired outcomes. The goal for these lessons is for students to come out with a greater understanding of the reading and writing process, and to utilize their new skills throughout their entire academic futures.

As a University graduate with a major in English Creative Writing, and having been experienced as an educator and tutor, I can provide any writing or reading assistance needed from Elementary students to adult learners.

Aziz

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It does not require a talent to draw because talent itself is worthless without hard-work, and i am teaching the most effective ways to actually start having some motion and notice the improvements in your drawings.
it will be a long and a fun journey to reach what level each one of you desires.