Learn to Love Writing. Improve your academic and professional writing in English with quick steps to useful improvements

From 38 € /h

It's easy to get confused writing in English. Even if it is your first language, the way you write for academic, professional or adult purposes is very different to what they teach you at school.

I have significant expertise in every major field of writing, and can help you improve your written English. Depending on your personal needs, this could be anything from helping you get comfortable with just putting sentences together all the way to improving your academic referencing and citation style.

Extra information

The initial session will be to identify exactly where you are at and where you want to improve. All further sessions will be based on customised lessons for your particular needs.

Location

Online from South Africa

About Me

They say that you need to write a million words of rubbish before you write anything good. I’m on about three or four million now, and I think I’m getting the hang of it. I can't readily think of any kind of academic, corporate, business, or social communications I haven't produced over the years.
I've taught primary school children maths through growing their own gardens, TEFL to adults, and university work including postgraduate science and philosophy students. Along the way I also became a scuba diving instructor and taught a lot of diving, too.
My teaching style is focused on identifying interest. All learning begins with wanting to learn about something so you can better express your thoughts, so it starts not with the technicalities but in unlocking and feeding your own passion and journey.

I'm so dedicated to mastering communication that I record esoteric audiobooks for fun. I'm also familiar with publishing eBooks, paperback, audiobooks, and all associated marketing and advertising content, including putting together a trilingual kid's book about a sausage dog last year. That covers advertising, web design, journalism, teaching material, fiction, E-publishing, academic and audiobooks. My corporate experience includes over a decade of producing content from clinical complaint responses and marketing material to workflows and call-centre training materials.
My systems approach is to make people’s lives easier and let the system do the heavy lifting for compliance. Automating the little stuff lets people focus on the real task at hand. That systems work covers development from teaching schoolchildren maths through gardening to creating at-a-glance indexes for staff, risk and complaints data for a primary care group with 44,000 patients.

Education

2011 PhD (Philosophy) (incomplete). University of KwaZulu-Natal.
2006 Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (Oxford House)
2004 OWSI PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, EFRI Emergency First Response Instructor (Perhentian Pro Divers, Malaysia)
2003 MA Postmodernism & Contemporary Culture. (Royal Holloway)
2002 BA English (Hons.) (Royal Holloway, University Of London)

Experience / Qualifications

2010- Corporate Support (Healthcare) including policy material and guidance
2003- Publishing of eBooks, paperbacks, and audio, including marketing
2013-2019 Web Development for businesses and NGOs
2010-2014 Project Management with up to 14 staff and complex stakeholders
2009-2017 Course Development in academic, corporate and NGO fields
2009-2015 Journalism from reviews to publication management
2003-2008 Teaching & Training from extreme sports to philosophy lecturing

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

45 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Writing

Essay writing

Technical writing

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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Speak With Confidence: Better English Through Poetry and Verbal Reasoning. Improved speaking, understanding, and grammar.

39 € /h

This course was originally developed for a Poetry Olympiad to train high school competitors in a crash-course.

It has two components:
1. Poetry. The poems are selected for their ease of understanding and complexity of performance. Each poem is read aloud in at least two different readings, with focused training on emphasis, pronunciation, and meaning.
2. Verbal Reasoning Tests. These are commonly used to test English understanding. Each test gives a short paragraph then four statements which can be true, false, or not given. In making your decision and double-checking for what's actually being said (rather than implied) you can learn to effectively understand complex or technical English texts.

The course is intended for ten sessions. An initial session will introduce the material and adjust the level of the lessons to your personal needs. Further sessions will include one poem and one verbal reasoning test. Homework between sessions will involve practicing the next poem and reading the next Verbal Reasoning Test (around 200 words).

Understanding Daoism in depth and context. Get a handle on China's central spiritual practice and what it means.

35 € /h

Daoism is a simply expressed but incredibly complicated spiritual mode. It can be very difficult to understand just what the verses are getting at, or how to apply it in your life.

In this course, you will be introduced to the four major Daoist works in context, followed by an extensive study of each passage in two translations.

Pelin

4.65

(20)

I am a professional(ESL) English teacher/lecturer conducting online and location-based English lessons in The Hague. I hold with a BA degree in Teaching English and a certificate in Pedagogy as well as several additional certificates to teach English.I am officially authorized by DUO to work at elementary,secondary and highschools as well as international schools in The Netherlands. Furthermore, I have experience of 23 years of teaching English to kids, teenagers and adults. My young students originate from Dutch schools as well as European school,International School and the French school in The Hague and my adult students are ex-pats and university students who want to reinforce their English in conversation, writing or reading skills. In addition, I hold a Tefl certificate equivalent to Celta and I am specialized in teaching Business English, Teaching English to Young learners, Online Teaching, IELTS, Toeic, Cambridge exams, and Toefl tests. I earned a Teaching English online certificate through Cambridge University with a score of 95 /100. Currently, I am studying for my master's degree in Applied Linguistics and Tesol at the university in the U.K. The lessons are both private and group lessons and could be adjusted to the specific language needs of the learners.

I have certificates in preparing students for the exams below:

General English
Business English
BEC Voorlopig (B1)
BEC Vantage (B2)
BEC hoger (C1)
Cambridge exams
A2-sleutel (KET)
B1 Voorlopig (PET)
B2 Eerste (FCE)
C1 Advanced (CAE)
C2-vaardigheid (CPE)
Toefl, IELTS / TOEIC-exams
Individual lessons (online/location-based)

Justin

4.65

(20)

I am a native American English speaking instructor, editor, and journalist from Florida specializing in editing, the drafting of articles, text correction, and proofreading for a wide range of professionals & students across Belgium and Europe.

I have written, ghostwritten, edited, or proofread a variety of articles, academic papers, theses, applications, CVs, and other documents for numerous satisfied academic and professional clients. My main background is primarily political/policy based, with a career writing on Anti-Competition actions and law (for PaRR-Global), but in my career and profession I have dealt with a far-range of subject matters including the Medical, Academic, Financial, Scientific, and Political fields.

My past & present clients have included: professionals from all four major EU institutions, the Belgian government, the UNHCR various NGOs, authors, novelists, journalists, engineers, as well as a variety of other professions in addition to traditional students.

Feel free to send me a message and I'd be happy to give you an informal consultation regarding your publication.

Gwinny

4.65

(20)

I specialize in teaching English in school. I would like to teach the students all the more difficult parts of the subject matter in a simple way, so that they are motivated to get started with this beautiful language.

- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Speaking
- Writing
- Listening
- Reading

So if you have any questions or you need help, just let me know, and I hope to see you soon!

Kind regards, Gwinny

Natalia

4.65

(20)

Whether you are struggling with your structure, your language or the cohesion of your academic piece, I am happy to help you as a sounding board, partner and guide.

My experience in academic writing spans 5 different academic pieces of writing across 3 degrees and several journal articles, with my LLM paper nominated for an award.

I am aware of all the pitfalls one can encounter in this really challenging process and am therefore transparent with regards to not only the quality of the paper but also your work ethic in order that you can then obtain the best piece of work possible.

Youssef

4.65

(20)

Hello!
effective communication is essential when integrating into a work group, namely even to flourish in a position within a company. then the development of skills in oral communication makes it possible to facilitate the exchange of ideas between employees, making them more fruitful. without forgetting of course the writing skills: emails, reports...
Feel free to contact me for more information.
Thank you

Antonio

4.65

(20)

Hello! I'm an Italian high school teacher and published writer with a strong academic background in Literature and Languages, studied across Italy, the UK, and France. I have extensive experience tutoring students of all ages and levels, and I bring both a structured and culturally rich approach to each lesson.
My classes are personalized to suit the individual needs, goals, and current level of each student. Typically, a lesson is divided into two parts:

- Grammar & Language Structure – I teach grammar interactively using a textbook as a guide, alongside custom exercises that I prepare based on each student’s progress and needs.

- Conversation Practice – We dedicate time to speaking and listening, helping students become more confident and fluent in real-life communication.

For intermediate and advanced learners, I enrich lessons with insights into the evolution of the Italian language, drawing connections to Latin roots and Italian literature. I also weave in elements of Italian culture—from regional expressions to literary references—to make the learning experience more immersive and enjoyable.

Whether you're learning Italian for travel, study, work, or personal interest, I’ll help you reach your goals with a method that is both rigorous and inspiring.

Mao

4.65

(20)

Let's have time to speak Japanes with native Japanese speaker together.

I will help you to studay and make you confident.
Are you interested in Japanese?
Then I am here for you.

【For example】
Beginners :
We focus on speaking.
By the end of the lesson, you will be able to
have small conversation.

Intermediate :
We focus on grammar.
You will able to speak natural way.

Advanced :
We focus on speaking and grammar.
You will able to speak beautiful phrases.

Or would you like to practice to write Japanese?
I will show you how to write and practice together.

Germán

4.65

(20)

I am a Spanish teacher since 2018, I have taught in a private school in Turkey, and also I worked with Cervantes Institute in Istanbul, I am currently working with Cervantes Institute from Brussels. I have experience with all ages, lots of materials, and resources to share with you as a student. If you want to improve your Spanish language skills or take the DELE exam I can also help you since I am an examiner at all levels. My lessons are more about speaking we can have some grammar explanations but most of the time we will be speaking in order to improve what we are learning.

Majda

4.65

(20)

I give French lessons for beginners and intermediate levels. The courses can consist, according to the needs of the student, of communication and oral techniques, pronunciation or writing.
I have an efficient and easy method to help students do their exercises and excel in their classes.
Just be serious when learning, and in turn I am your faithful support to succeed in this task.

Courage, will and enthusiasm are the keystones.

Ria

4.65

(20)

As a creative writing instructor, I'm thrilled to guide you on a journey of self-expression and storytelling. In my class, we'll explore the vast landscape of your imagination, honing your unique voice and bringing your ideas to life on the page. Together, we'll dive into various genres, from fiction to poetry, and experiment with different writing styles. I'll share techniques to develop compelling characters, craft engaging plots, and create vivid settings that leap off the page. We'll also tackle the dreaded writer's block with fun, thought-provoking exercises. My goal is to create a supportive, encouraging environment where you feel free to take risks and push your creative boundaries. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced writer looking to refine your skills, this class will help you unlock your potential and discover the joy of storytelling.

AbdulRahman

4.65

(20)

🎯 Do you dream of reciting the Quran exactly as it was revealed to the heart of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, with precise Tajwid and a humble heart?

Or would you like to memorize it step by step while reflecting on and understanding its verses?

In this blessed course, you will experience a fully interactive journey, no matter your level, whether you are:

🔶 A complete beginner in memorization or reading from the Mushaf
🔶 Seeking to perfect your memorization and correct your recitation
🔶 Wanting to complete a full and flawless Khatma from Surah Al-Fatiha to the end of the thirtieth Juz
🔶 Or aiming to obtain an Ijaza in the Quran

✨ You are in the right place to achieve this dream!

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📌 "Because every seeker has their own path..."

⭐ An individual plan is designed with three main programs, tailored to your age, level, and goals:

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1️⃣ Comprehensive Program

Designed for students who wish to study the four fundamental areas to become proficient readers of the Book of Allah:
✔️ Perfect memorization → Ḥifẓ
✔️ Recitation → Tilāwah
✔️ Revision → Murājaʿah
✔️ Tajwid rules → Aḥkām

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2️⃣ “Baraem Al-Iman” Program (for children aged 4 to 12)

Because their hearts are purer... and their minds are more receptive to the Word of Allah.

This program is designed with educational games and interactive exercises to make learning Arabic and the Quran fun and motivating.

📖 We start with your child from the very first letter and build a lasting love for the Book of Allah through:
✅ Correct reading of the verses
✅ Gradual memorization of the verses (starting from Surah Al-Fatiha, then Juz ‘Amma)
✅ Basic Tajwid rules in a simple and enjoyable way

✨ Program Highlights:

Short sessions (30 – 45 minutes), suitable for the child’s concentration or according to their level and parental preference

Use of colorful cards, educational animations, and achievement certificates

Progress reports after each session for parents

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3️⃣ Flexible Program

Designed for students who want to study only one or two areas (such as memorization / recitation / revision / Tajwid),

or wish to learn the basics of reading Arabic that enable correct reading of the Mushaf step by step, using various curricula such as:
📖 Fath Al-Rahman – Nour Al-Bayan
📖 Al-Qaidah An-Nouraniyah / Al-Madaniyah

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⭐ Unique Features ⭐

✅ Direct correction by a qualified, accredited teacher with a high-chain Ijaza in Quran memorization
🗣️ Reading with correct and precise Tajwid – practical application of rules during recitation + in-depth theoretical study of Tajwid books
🔁 Smart revision – consolidate your memorization through a regular, personalized review plan based on spaced repetition
📖 Explanation, interpretation, and reflection on the meanings of Quranic verses
🎧 Careful listening – vocal exercises to refine articulation points and letter characteristics following proficient reciters
🌿 A spiritual, calm, and motivating learning environment

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💡 The Quran is not just words you repeat... but a light that nurtures your soul and a weapon to face your world.

🚀 Do not postpone your start!
Every letter you memorize today... will weigh in your scale tomorrow ⚖️

🌟 Book your first lesson now and start your journey with the Book of Allah — with correct Tajwid, solid memorization, and deep understanding.
Because memorizing the Quran is not a burden... it is an honor, serenity, and a cause of elevation in both worlds.

Marko

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(20)

Unlock Your Full Potential in the IB Program!

Are you struggling with your Internal Assessment (IA) or Extended Essay (EE)? I’m here to guide you every step of the way! With personalized support tailored just for you, I’ll help you refine your topic, develop a strong research question, and structure your work to meet IB standards. Let's work together to ensure you achieve the best possible results!

Contact me today and take the first step toward academic success!

Gemma

4.65

(20)

The Arabic writing system may seem challenging at first glance, but in reality, it’s a beautifully structured alphabet that anyone can learn. With the right approach and a bit of dedication, mastering it takes less time than you might think.

In this class, we will learn and memorize the shape of the letters and their correct pronunciation through listening exercises and writing practice. As we explore the alphabet, we will also dive into Arabic culture and traditions, making the learning process both engaging and meaningful.

After years of teaching Arabic, I created this class to help:

Curious learners who want to explore the Arabic alphabet and pronunciation.
Arabic speakers who never had the chance to learn how to write.
Those struggling with the language and looking for a stress-free way to break the ice.

Khaoula

4.65

(20)

Hello there! It is a pleasure to meet you. My name is Khaoula and I am a undergraduate student majoring in English Linguistic, and I am here to assist you in your educational journey in learning English. I have over 1-2 years of tutoring experience working for multiple companies, where I conducted over 50-100 lessons. I focus my lessons around understanding my students' weaknesses and tailor them to their needs. My hobbies include sports, nature and photography. English is an amazing language and has various opportunities, so feel free to contact me to discuss your tutoring needs.

Waleed

4.65

(20)

In the Arabic language class, we learn how to speak, write, and read Arabic, starting from learning words to sentences until we are able to speak Arabic, enabling us to read the Holy Quran.
In the Holy Quran class, we also learn to memorize the Holy Quran and recite it continuously, along with learning the rules of Tajweed so that the student can read the text as the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, used to read it.
In our Arabic language class, we learn how to speak, write, and read Arabic, starting with basic vocabulary and progressing to sentences, ultimately enabling us to speak fluently and read the Holy Quran.
In our Quran class, we also learn to memorize the Quran through continuous recitation and review, along with the rules of Tajweed, so that students can recite the Quran as the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did.