Shakespeare Comes to Life in this Dramatic Reading Class

Have you dreamt of reading Shakespeare and making sense of his words ? Did you know that some Shakespearian plays are easier to tackle than others ? In this class we will be looking at one of Shakespeare's fantasy comedies or one of his tragedies. We will read the play together and discuss the usage of words, as well as its historical contexts. We will study the most important passages in the way they have influenced world culture. I encourage my students to memorise these passages by heart, a gratifying experience.

Extra information

You will need a copy of the book

Location

At teacher's location: Rue de la Michodière, Paris, France

Online via webcam

At student's location: Around Paris, France

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General info

English

English as a second language (esl), English for adults, School

Literature

Age:	Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:	Intermediate Advanced
Duration:	60 minutes
The class is taught in:	English, French, Dutch, Spanish

About Me

I have been teaching English and French on and off since 1995. I started as a Toefl teacher assistant at Concordia University thanks to my grades in English Literature.Most of my teaching experience was in Paris, where I worked with a reputable language agency. I have ample experience working with both adults and children. My youngest student was a three year old; my oldest student was a great great grandmother with a sharp mind and a zest for life.

Education

Concordia University I Majored in Classics and minored in French literature and poetry, Ecole des Plantes de Paris where I majored in European herbalism medicine and minored in botany, Chuzhen in Paris where I concentrated on Chinese herbal medicine, Dutch Academy of Acupuncture in Amsterdam where I am finishing up Acupuncture.

Experience / Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University, Herbal Medicine from Ecole des Plantes de Paris, TCM Acupuncture in the making at the Dutch Acupuncture Academy

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Cours d'anglais pour les enfants et les adolescents ( débutant - préparation du Toefl )

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