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English Conversation Adults, oral expression, grammar, vocabulary, English expressions

Bachelor in English/Spanish Translation, and holder of a CAP diploma (Certificate of Teaching Aptitudes) I give private English lessons for pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, style, etc. through conversation. I taught English to groups of children in private schools, teenagers in remediation, then adults in the French Community of Belgium for 15 years. Belgian-American, I am native. I have traveled to London many times to visit art galleries and concerts with friends. I have stayed in the USA a large number of times because my family on my father's side lives there and family is important to me.

I provide teaching materials if necessary but a financial contribution for copies is required at the start of the course in addition to the amount of each lesson. I correct the errors by proposing one or more alternatives to the erroneous version but I do not cut the person off while they are speaking, I wait for the end of the sentence, the end of the paragraph, so as not to cut them off. fluidity. I also work by theme by providing copies with texts to read or grammar exercises to do, either at the moment or the next time. I give homework if it suits the student, otherwise, all the work is done in class, and the student reviews between sessions, for faster improvement in their level. We can also work on songs based on song lyrics. Texts based on press articles. It is necessary to be curious, to dare to ask questions, to dare to have a thirst for knowledge and a desire to learn, through trial and error. I use innovative methods. If I don't know how to answer a question, I write it down and answer it in the next class.

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At teacher's location: Rue de la Glacière, Saint-Gilles, Belgique
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English as a second language (esl), English for adults, School
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
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Duration:
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120 minutes
The class is taught in:French, English, Spanish

About Me

My name is Laura Hershkowitz. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Translation Interpretation English Spanish. My Master's Degree is in Journalism. I love correct expressions, specific language and language subtleties.
My 2 passions are languages and music. In my free time, I read books in French, English and Spanish. I play the piano, I swim and I listen to the music. I have studied Singing for 22 years. I sing in a Choir after sininging in a duet with a pianist cellist in old-age homes and handicapped residences. I also paint and had 2 exhibitions of abstract paintings on the side where I was able to sell my paintings.

Education

- Bachelor's Degree in Translation English / Spanish (ILMH)
- Master's Degree in Written and audiovisual Journalism (ULB)
- Dissertation on Racial issues and Speech Analysis (ULB)
- Pedagogical Diploma (C.A.P, IRG)
- Singing courses (Musicole, Saint Gilles Academy, La Voie Créatrice, Corps Chant Voix, Frédérique Rochette, Ateliers du Temps libre)

Experience / Qualifications

I worked as a social interpreter, as a translator, as a teacher of English, Spanish and French for the FWB for 8 years, after working as teacher of English and French for individuals, for small children, children and teenagers in private schools. I also taught English as a tutor in a high school. I went to the pupils' homes to teach them English and French and help them with their difficulties. I taught English to the unemployed and Spanish to adult students in a Bachelor's degree in Tourism for 3 years. I loved that experience. I now study Spanish to reach the highest level possible. I teach English, Spanish and French, as well as Singing to students because languages and music are my 2 greatest passions ever. I also was a journalist for a progressive latino-american magazine after traveling to Guatemala and making interviews of minorities (Women, Environment, Social issues). i am very sociable, I love being with people, interacting with them and sharing what I know, transmitting them my knowledge is my greatest pleasure!

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Very good experience for my daughter! Top teacher, knowledgeable, kind and patient.
Laura is a very committed teacher, we are very happy!
My daughter was delighted with Madame Laura!
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Hello, I am a French speaker and my strongest language is French. I studied English/Spanish Translation. You should know that the target language, into which we translate, is French, so the French courses in Translation are super advanced. I love the French language, its expressions, its subtleties, its style, its grammar, its etymology. I like expressing myself in French and I like correcting the mistakes that I hear, that I read, that I see. I studied the CAP (Certificate of Pedagogical Aptitudes) for 8 years, with courses in Psychopedagogy, Didactics of Disciplines, Education Law, Education Communication, etc. I am very caring. I can correct the student's mistakes and bring him to another level. I have been to Paris several times. I am Belgian. I know how to motivate the troops. If I do not know how to answer a question, I promise to do research and answer it at the next session. French is my passion. I like transmission and the subtleties of language.
The teacher is passionate about Spanish and Spanish and Latin American culture. She has stayed in Spain countless times. She loves the Spanish language and its subtleties. She loves communicating in Spanish with her friends. She loves traveling to Spain and Central America. She worked with the Latin America House as a journalist after doing interviews and writing articles during her travels. Based on an article or a theme brought up by the student or professor, the conversation between professor and student can begin. Then the teacher takes notes of the errors she hears. She transmits this information to the student after he has finished speaking, so as not to interrupt his fluency. Thus the student learns how to improve by asking the teacher questions and taking notes of the answers.
The teacher has been singing for 22 years. She studied Solfeggio and Piano at the Musicole (Uccle) then Singing and Soflège at the Académie de Saint Gilles, in Lyric Singing. She took group singing lessons with several renowned teachers (La Voie Créatif, Frédérique Rochette, Jérôme Porsperger, Corps Chant Voix). The teacher has a piano to work on vocals and piano. The teacher works on the basis of song texts. The student discovers or recognizes the song after choosing between several titles. The teacher adapts to her student's tastes as to the type of music that pleases him, she transmits her knowledge of singing whether for melody, for rhythm, for the placement of the voice and breathing. The teacher encourages the student and is caring. The teacher transmits her taste and passion for music. The teacher can also provide sheet music for classical or other music songs upon request. The teacher sings in a choir. It is also possible to work on rhythm using a metronome and a djembe, although the teacher is not a djembe specialist.

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