Talk Like a Jamaican! - Jamaican Patwa (Patois) Lessons for All Ages and Stages

From 39.67 Fr /h

Jamaican Patwa (Patois) or Creole,is in the Heart and Soul of every Jamaican,or as we call each other, 'Yardie'.
It’s a colorful, vibrant and incredibly expressive language filled with a ton load of love and gut busting laughter!
IF you understand it that is. Truth is,unless you’re a yardie,related to them, or are in some way familiar enough with the dialect,it’s hardly something you can just readily pick up on. And the Patwa Hollywood tries to sell you in their movies? Don’t buy it. We always wonder who’s teaching them.
Learn from a real native and let’s have fun!
Maybe you’ve always wondered what that one Jamaican song you really like but can’t understand,said.
Is it that coworker that you know is really funny but you just can’t get what they’re saying?
Or perhaps you plan on traveling here someday and wanna be able to understand what the person trying to sell you something is saying (because believe me,someone will be trying to sell you something ). Doesn’t matter. I’m here to help make it make sense.
Come chat some Patwa wid me! =)

Location

Online from Jamaica

About Me

From the sunshine island of Jamaica.
Lover of cheesecake,chocolate and all the good stuff in between!
I’ve been an online tutor for over 4 years,helping students to gain confidence and trust in their abilities and themselves. My true passion,though,is the opportunity create a warm,open,relaxed and friendly environment to whomever I’m interacting with.
Introvert and into it ;D
Photography lover with a wanderlust soul.
Know a hilarious movie? Share it! Laughing till my cheeks hurt is a favorite pass time.
Let’s get to know each other.

Education

Holy Childhood High School. Successful completions in English Language, Social Studies, Human and Social Biology, Religious Education and Business Administration.

Experience / Qualifications

NVQJ in Business Administration / 4 + Years of online tutoring / Tutored all ages / Proficient in English Language / Currently completing TESOL certificate.

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Creole

Communication skills

Traveling

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Let’s Talk! Learning How to Effectively Communicate

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Do you want to truly communicate with someone? Is there someone in your life who you’re looking to reach on a more personal level? Or perhaps you’re looking to be more open about yourself but you just don’t know how.
I struggled with this for a long time. I’d have conversation after conversation with friends,family members or even coworkers. Somehow,it seemed like the needs still weren’t being met on either side. Or worse yet,on their side but never mine. I yielded to this and settled with the expectation that this is obviously just how life goes,even if it’s frustrating. When I eventually did find my voice,the confidence was growing,but somehow it’s like I still wasn’t being heard.
That’s because I was talking,but never Communicating. And even when I did,it wasn’t being done effectively (believe me,there’s a huge difference).
Did it seem like I took a peek inside your head while you were reading this? Were you nodding along mentally?
It’s such a common struggle. And if you happen to be an introvert in a sea of loud voices,you likely know what it’s like to be drowned out a lot of the times. The thing is,a struggle like this can be a hold back to any kind of relationship that has the potential to thrive and flourish. But with the time and willingness to at least try,I can promise you from personal experience that it doesn’t have to be.
Communication is a powerful tool,it’s even been described as "the lifeblood of any healthy relationship".
But first,you gotta know HOW to do it. Are you communicating,or are you just talking? Is there a difference?
Let’s find out.
Let’s build bridges,
Let’s delve beyond words,
Let’s start somewhere,
Let’s Talk!

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I explain my lessons in French, Arabic, or Spanish, depending on your choice.
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And at the end of each session, I give "lessons" with "exercises" to do as homework to continue our support and increase your level.

Bring a notebook for this training (or any suitable means) to take notes and keep them.

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Grammar - spelling - pronunciation - conversation - preparation ITNA...
I make my own material tailored to the student.

Dutch for native speakers: spelling - reader-oriented writing
If desired, the following is possible: correction and revision, proofreading of papers and theses, translations from English / Spanish (prices are determined based on the number of words)

The price for a lesson is for 1 person. Do you want to take the lesson with several people? Please contact me to ask for the price.

The available times during the week often change. So feel free to contact me to ask if your preferred moment is still available.

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My teaching approach is centered around real-life situations, with a strong focus on speaking and oral expression. I use a modern, engaging, and student-friendly method that encourages communication from day one.

I truly believe that learning a language is not just about memorizing rules—it's about living it, using it, and enjoying the journey.

I’m passionate about guiding each student along their path and providing them with the tools they need to feel confident using Spanish in real contexts.

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✨ Over 10 years of experience teaching English to students of all ages and levels.
Certified, dynamic, and fully focused on creating a 100% personalized approach to help you achieve your academic, professional, or personal goals.

🎯 How can I help you?

Travel English or preparing to relocate abroad.
Technical English for IT, Medicine, Kinesiology, Accounting, Marketing, Business, and Sciences.
Preparation for meetings, presentations, and conferences.
Improving your CV and practicing job interviews in English.
Preparation for international exams (IELTS, FCE, CAE).
Academic and scientific writing.
Student visa applications and admission to universities abroad.

💡 My methodology:

1:1 lessons or small groups (ask about rates).
Materials provided.
Continuous feedback.
Dynamic, practical, and motivating classes.

🌍 I will be your bridge to English—helping you communicate with confidence and understand local culture in English-speaking countries.

👉 I’m passionate about seeing my students gain the confidence to express their ideas in another language.

Let’s start your journey together!

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✨ Más de 10 años de experiencia enseñando inglés a estudiantes de todas las edades y niveles.
Certificada, dinámica y con un enfoque 100% personalizado para que logres tus metas académicas, profesionales o personales.

🎯 ¿En qué puedo ayudarte?

Viajar como turista o mudarte al extranjero.
Inglés técnico en áreas como TI, Medicina, Kinesiología, Contabilidad, Marketing, Negocios y Ciencias.
Preparación para reuniones, presentaciones y conferencias.
Optimizar tu CV y entrevistas en inglés.
Preparación para exámenes internacionales (IELTS, FCE, CAE).
Escritura de artículos académicos y científicos.
Postulación para visas de estudiante o ingreso a universidades en el extranjero.

💡 Mi metodología:

Clases 1:1 o en grupos pequeños (consulta tarifas).
Materiales incluidos.
Feedback continuo.
Clases dinámicas, prácticas y motivadoras.

🌍Seré tu puente hacia el inglés, te ayudaré a comunicarte con confianza y entender la cultura local en países anglófonos.

👉 Me apasiona ver cómo mis estudiantes alcanzan la confianza para expresar sus ideas en otro idioma.

¡Comencemos tu viaje juntos!

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Hello everyone!
I'm Giorgia and I come from Torino, Italy.
I offer my native knowledge of Italian to any of you, who wants to discover this beautiful language.

I teach for all levels, from very beginners to advanced speakers, passing through amateurs or simply curious of any age. I can also help with university exams and school works/assignments.
Being a pianist and a piano teacher, I already have lots of experience with teaching and pedagogical approach with the whole range of ages.

The lesson is intended to meet the student needs: the focus can be on the grammar, conversation or literature. In case of a middle-level speaker, the lesson will cover all four language's abilities: listening, speaking, writing and reading. My suggestion of a well planned lesson is, for any level, to divide it into two parts: grammar first and then conversation (covering all the abilities mentioned above).

Thank you for your attention and looking forward to meeting you !!

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We will use an excellent curriculum in conversation.
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In this course you will speak better Arabic i promise.
We will speak in a lot of topics in our life and watch silent videos and learn how to express it in Arabic.

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Hi everyone! 👋
I’m Abir, from the beautiful land of Tunisia 🇹🇳, and I’m thrilled to be your English conversation partner! 🌟

✨ What Can You Expect?
My sessions are:

🌟 Fun, relaxed, and tailored to your interests – We’ll talk about topics you love!

🗣️ Focused on fluency and confidence – Speak naturally and comfortably.

💡 Dynamic and engaging – No boring lessons, just real conversations that help you grow!

Whether you want to improve your everyday communication, work on pronunciation, or expand your vocabulary, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

🌍 Why Choose This Course?
Because learning should feel natural and enjoyable! With me, you'll have the opportunity to practice speaking in a stress-free environment, improve your skills, and have meaningful discussions about things that truly interest you. 🚀

📩 Let’s get started! Book a session now and take the next step towards speaking English confidently. See you soon! 😊

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French DELF & TCF Exam Preparation | Get Certified with Confidence

Are you preparing for the DELF or TCF French exam for studies, work, or immigration?
I offer professional, results-focused preparation to help you reach your target score with confidence.

🎯 What you will get:
✔ Preparation for DELF A1–C1 and TCF (all formats)
✔ Full training in the 4 official skills:

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking
✔ Mock exams with detailed feedback based on official criteria
✔ Exam strategies, time management & common pitfalls
✔ Vocabulary and grammar targeted to your exam level

👨‍🏫 About me:

Experienced French language instructor

Specialized in DELF & TCF exam preparation

Proven methods adapted to your level and goals

Clear explanations and confidence-building speaking practice

💻 Lesson format:
📍 Online
⏱ Flexible schedule
🌍 International students welcome

📩 Book your first lesson on Apprentus today and take the next step toward French certification!

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I am a Cambridge-educated social scientist with extensive experience in the education sector and international communications. Trained as a journalist and academic, I possess a specialised command of the Spanish language and grammar. My transdisciplinary training and my knowledge of various educational systems, given my teaching work in Canada, Chile and the United Kingdom, allows me to provide a comprehensive vision to each student and adapt to multiple scenarios and needs. I teach Spanish as a foreign language from a basic to an advanced level. It will be a pleasure to accompany you on your way to immerse yourself in the language and its cultural context.

My motto is always to find a way to motivate my students and make them progress according to their needs and goals.

In my class, you will find an abundant use of visual resources to stimulate memory and a flexible approach to achieve comprehensive language command from everyday life situations to specialised topics.

My courses include:

- Spanish courses for specific purposes (tourism, academic, business).

- Spanish grammar / Use of language / Language Skills Practicum.

- Language through culture (Hispano-American cinema, music and popular culture)

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How to prepare for a media interview? What means should be used to fight his fear of the camera and improve his image? How to present yourself and your project in front of a camera?

How to present yourself and your project to the media?

Targeted content according to your project: Verbal and/or gestural communication; Seduction of the lens and/or microphone; Improvisation in front of a microphone and/or camera; Voice & gaze; One or two camera games; Chronic; Animation; Reporting; Live radio & TV; Interview; Narration; Speech in all its forms (...).

In short, several objectives:
◾ Confront your shyness in front of the microphone/camera.
◾ Understand his speech and diction.
◾ Tame the media environment (radio/tv).
◾ Become familiar with your image and voice.
◾ Manage your speaking time.

Through exercises (diction, voice, presence, breathing, presentations, time management), role plays, simulated interviews and familiarization with their image and voice, participants evolve at their own pace within a framework flexible teaching.

Please note that during the videoconference session, all the notes are transcribed gradually on the chat so that you can access them at any time when you wish.

Indeed, speaking is a predominantly physical activity, which, while taking care of its image, is based on a body, a voice, a breath, a rhythm (diction) and an emotion (the imagination and the sensations ) reflecting the speaker's involvement in his speech. How to send a clear message? How to make the difference, to make an impression?

Knowing how to speak, act and interact in public is almost a necessity today: your public speaking must be effective and efficient with clear, simple and impactful messages.

Simple and pragmatic tools will be presented for: generating listening ● making an impression ● fostering confidence ● generating need ● motivating teams by explaining a strategy ● getting messages across within groups ● overcoming shyness by assimilating 3 CRV axes (body-breathing-voice) ● better manage disagreement or conflict.

Mastered, the method allows:
• to improve self-confidence and stress management with the development of the speaker's (verbal-corporal) ease, his public speaking skills and his sense of repartee and improvisation.
• to work on their ease, leadership, charisma, creativity and personal development through role-playing scenarios.
* to improve the characteristics of the spoken voice (timbre, pitches, intention, flow).
* convey your message through your image, while gaining improvisation skills and responsiveness.

Supplemented by basic exercises (diction, voice, presence, breathing, presentation, time management), role plays, improvisations and simulations. With the key word: pronunciation, diction / articulation, the sense of repartee.

THE TRAINER
➤ With training from Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher trainer has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years in the field, in Europe and North America, in renowned international public and private establishments, regularly speaking in forums and conferences, and also offering personalized INDIVIDUAL support, with pedagogy and careful methodology as the watchwords.

➤ PLACE, TIMETABLE, PRICES
✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Montreux-Basel-Neuchâtel-Bern-Lucerne-Brussels-Luxembourg-Paris-Lyon. But currently, these sessions continue to be offered by videoconference in the current context and in accordance with general demand which is almost unanimous on this subject.

✓ Indeed, apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time saving related to travel & their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased schedule flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain identical. In addition, the entire exchange, notes and recommendations are immediately transcribed on the dedicated chat.

✓ To support us among ourselves & to be pleasant to you in this sustainable / particular period and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees are temporarily reduced and will not increase after the start of our sessions.

✓ Languages: French/English.

✓ The progress following these private sessions is perceptible from 1 to 2 sessions (*2024 study).

✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

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Learn Arabic and open the door to a whole new culture!
Personalized, dynamic lessons 100% tailored to you

Have you always wanted to speak Arabic but didn’t know where to start?
You’re in the right place! Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to improve your current level, I’ll help you reach your goals step by step.

What do my classes include?
📚 Practical focus: Learn what you’ll actually use in real life
🗣️ Conversation from day one
🌍 Useful vocabulary for travel, work, or connecting with people around the world
🧠 Clear explanations of grammar and pronunciation
⏱️ Flexible scheduling (pick the time that suits you best)
💻 Online (from anywhere) or in-person (if nearby)
🎯 Extra materials, personalized feedback, and exercises tailored to your interests

For all levels and ages:
✅ Kids and teens
✅ University students
✅ Professionals and travelers
✅ Language and culture enthusiasts

Why learn Arabic with me?

I speak your language and understand your challenges
I use modern, motivating teaching methods
You’ll learn not just the language, but also the culture and Arab traditions
And most importantly: we’ll make learning fun and natural!

The best time to start is now—
And Arabic... you’re going to love it!
✨ مرحباً (Welcome!)

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