First of all, thank you for taking interest in having English classes with me! Let me introduce myself: my name is Michiel. I have always had a passion for the English language and culture, which is why I decided to make it my professional mission in life to teach and help others with this unique and beautiful language. I started teaching English in 2008 and I have never regretted this decision! My key words when it comes to teaching: EMPATHY – STIMULATION – FOLLOW-UP – HIGH LEVEL OF TEACHING I speak fluent English, Dutch, French and Spanish (and some basics of German, Polish and Hungarian). This means I can help you out with our English class in other languages in case you are a beginner. Degrees: I first obtained a Bachelor’s degree in English-Spanish philology. After that I completed a Master’s degree in Comparative Modern Literary Science and a second Master’s in Specific Teacher Training. I studied at the Metropolitan University of Manchester and the University of Ghent. Experience as an English teacher (12 years in total): Immersive English courses for secondary school students at Ruysschaert (Belgium and France) Secondary school: Voskenslaan Ghent (Belgium) Assistant teacher in 3 primary schools in Murcia (Spain) EFL - English as a Foreign Language - teacher in 2 adult education academies in Murcia (Spain) Cambridge certificate exam preparation (Spain) Freelance private and in-company teacher in Budapest (Hungary) Secondary school teacher at the European School of Brussels IV + European Bac exam preparation (Belgium) TYPES OF CLASSES: Tutoring for students who need to catch up with material dealt with at school or university Grammar class: all levels Writing class: help with all types of writing (essays, articles, blogs, speeches, ...) Cambridge certificate exam preparation European School: preparation for B-tests, BAC or classes related to material seen in class Exam preparation (secondary school and university level) Speaking practice Guidance/correction of essay, thesis, paper writing Job or university interview/cover letter preparation Business English / professional level English A mix of skills, catering to your needs Beginner's DUTCH classes for everyday Dutch ​