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I am a native-english speaker, based in Brussels, offering lessons from a beginner to business level.

I am a writer and native english speaker who worked for ten years in the European Parliament as a speech writer, press officer and researcher. I hold a Bachelor's and Master's degree from British universities and also taught english to secondary school students in Southern China earlier in my career.

I have a car and am happy to teach at a location of convenience to the student.

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At student's location: Around Brussels, Belgium
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suitcase iconSkills:
English as a second language (esl), English for adults, School
Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English, French

About Me

I'm a serious but very approachable person, who recently resigned from the European Parliament to focus on writing. I have some spare time and would be delighted to offer my expertise in the english language to young or mature students.

Education

Secondary schooling completed at prestigious Reading School, UK.
Bachelor's degree in political science from Loughborough University and Sciences Po Strasbourg.
Master's degree from Bath University and Sciences Po Paris.

Experience / Qualifications

10 years working as a speech writer, press officer and researcher for British MEPs in the European Parliament.
1 year as an english teacher in a prestigious secondary school in Xiamen, Southern China.

Reviews (1)

An advanced, tailor-made course to improve your pronunciation, writing and oral fluency. Lots of details in the general approach and assessment of needs, and yet simple advice and effective tips. I am very satisfied with James's lessons which are also a pleasant period which puts you at ease during conversations in English of course!
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