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English lessons (speaking or writing) with a British Native Speaker

I am a British native english speaker working in Brussels, looking to help anyone who wants to improve either their spoken or written english in a professional or social context. My goal is to be flexible and focus on exactly what you want to improve, having some experience in privately tutoring English to French and Dutch children before. I have a B2/C1 level certificate in French so if needed the class can be taught in French.

Extra information

Bring your own materials and have an idea of where you would like to improve and I will be happy to help.

Location

At student's location: Around Etterbeek, Belgium

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English as a second language (esl), English for adults, School
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
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Duration:
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The class is taught in:English, French

About Me

- I am a British young professional working at a think tank in Brussels looking to make a little extra money from tutoring English in Brussels' international environment.
- I was educated at Oxford University in history and politics as well as a masters degree at the College of Europe in Bruges. I have advanced written and oral skills in English from completing two academic theses.
- But most of all I just enjoy sharing my language and its nuances with others so they can use English to explore the rest of the world more easily.

Education

BA (Honours), History and Politics at Magdalen College, the University of Oxford. MA in EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies at the College of Europe in Bruges (mention très bien).

Experience / Qualifications

I taught English to a Dutch family over the summer last year (2018) in Brussels and found the experience highly rewarding, particularly as the son's English improved over a few weeks of intensive lessons.

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