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English Lessons - Learning Conversations with Experienced Teacher

These classes are conversation based. The conversation and friendly and enjoyable. We usually have fun!
As a non-Dutch speaking, and a native French/English Bilingual, I will not use any Dutch as a basis for learning. The lessons will be 100% English.

Special focus on speaking, while improving both reading and structural understanding.
These sessions are conversation based, supplemented with reading and writing exercises, and other activities!
Emphasis on specific grammatical rules and items to target recurrent mistakes.

ABOUT ME
I am a 29-year-old French-American Anthropology Research Master's student of the University of Amsterdam. Before studying Anthropology, I worked as an English Teacher for five years for the French National Education Ministry. I worked as a teacher in different settings: middle school and high school. I also regularly taught English for adults, including Natixis financial group.

DURING CLASS
I draw special attention to specific standards of current English:
-> Key phrases, word order, wording, register of language, use of specific grammatical items, idioms, intonation, pronunciation, other tips and tricks.
-> Interactive training focused on realistic contexts and topics you are interested in.
-> Continuous feedback
-> Help with specific objectives:
Digital communication (personal and professional)

Location

At student's location: Around Rotterdam, Netherlands
At student's location: Around Amsterdam, Netherlands
Online via webcam

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
English as a second language (esl), English for adults
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in:English, French

About Me

I'm a French and English native bilingual speaker.
I was born in Lyon (France), I spent my childhood in Louisiana (U.S.A.), and studied and worked in France until this year of 2022.
Since April 2022, I've been working in Amsterdam and Rotterdam as a freelance French teacher. I live in Rotterdam and study in Amsterdam, so I am teach in both locations.
Most people think I'm a nice and fun person.

Education

Research Master's in Social Sciences (2022-2024)
Bachelor's in Anthropology, Université Toulouse 2 (2019-2022)
Master's in Fine Arts, Ecole Supérieur d'Art de Bordeaux (2013-2017)

Experience / Qualifications

5 years English Teacher, French Education National Ministry
3 years English tutor, Bordeaux
2 years French as a Second Language (FSL) tutor, Toulouse, Syrian Refugee University Association
These classes are conversation-based. We try to speak as much French as possible. The more you speak, the more you will improve your language skills! The conversation and friendly and enjoyable. We usually have fun! As a non-Dutch speaking and a native French/English bilingual, I will use English as a basis for teaching French. Special focus on speaking, while improving both reading and structural understanding. These sessions are conversation-based, supplemented with reading and writing exercises, and other activities! Emphasis on specific grammatical rules and items to target recurrent mistakes. DURING CLASS I draw special attention to specific standards of current French: -> Key phrases, word order, wording, register of language, use of specific grammatical items, idioms, intonation, pronunciation, and other tips and tricks. -> Interactive training focused on realistic contexts and topics you are interested in. -> Authentic course materials (official lessons and exercises*, media, videos, press, films, etc.) -> Continuous feedback -> Help with specific objectives: Digital communication (personal and professional) French specialist language relating to administration or legal affairs, banking, and real estate Exam, translations, text editing. *The French as a Second Language (FSL) course materials are from the French National Ministry's FSL teaching program.

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Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00) New York
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from $27.85Online via webcam
from $31.19At student's home

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