English Linguistics and Literature - From Beginner Level to Intermediate

From 36 € /h

From essay writing tipps to creative writing- as an English Literature and Linguistics student I can help you develop new skills while adapting the lessons to your personal level.
Having learned English as a foreign language I know how to approach and teach non-native speakers.
My primary goal is to and generally make you feel more at ease when it comes to communicating in English.

Extra information

Bring your own laptop

Location

Online from Netherlands

About Me

Hi there,

My name is Lisa, I’m 26 years old and from Luxembourg.

I hold an LLB and an LLM from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and I am currently working as a legal trainee in Luxembourg. Alongside my law studies, I also studied English Literature and Linguistics at the University of Amsterdam.

I am happy to teach beginners to intermediate learners. From my own experience of learning languages abroad , especially during my time in the Netherlands, where I was often afraid to speak Dutch and people would quickly switch to English, I know how important it is to create a comfortable and encouraging learning environment. I strongly believe that the key to learning a language is speaking without fear and feeling free to make mistakes.

While grammatical accuracy is important, I believe it should come after developing confidence in communication. Language is first and foremost about connecting with people, and once communication feels natural, accuracy can be refined step by step. My goal as a tutor is to help students gain confidence, enjoy the learning process, and feel comfortable expressing themselves.

I am looking forward to meeting you!

Best,

Lisa

Education

Bachelor of Arts - University of Amsterdam ('English Language and Culture')
LLB - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam ('Law in Society') - language of instruction: English
LLM - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (''European and International Law') - language of instruction: English
Master of Arts - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam ('Descriptive and Comparative Linguistics')- language of instruction: English

Experience / Qualifications

After graduating, I spent some time working in Vienna as an intern at the Luxembourgish Embassy, where I used French, German, and English on a daily basis. Thanks to these experiences, I am very comfortable studying and working in international and multilingual environments.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Dutch

French

German

Luxembourgish

Skills

Vocabulary

Regular expressions

Essay writing

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Tue

Wed

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Sun

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08-12

12-16

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20-24

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