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Areas of Historical Expertise 1. Europe in The Long Nineteenth Century – The Music, Politics and Culture of France and Germany in The Long Nineteenth Century (1776–1914) 2. Medieval and Early Modern History – The Political, Economic and Military History of Anglo-Saxon England 827–1066 – The Norman Conquest and The Plantagenets 1066–1216 – Tudor History (1509–1603), The Stuarts (1603–1649), The English Civil War (1642–1649), The Commonwealth (1649–1659), and The Restoration of Charles II (1660–1685) – The Crusades (1095–1204) 3. Ancient History and Classical History A. Roman History – Republican Rome from the First Punic War to Caesar's Crossing of the Rubicon 264 BC – 49 BC – Caesar's Civil War, The Second Triumvirate, and The Second Roman Civil War 49 BC – 29 BC B. Ancient Greece and Classical Philosophy – The Homeric World – The Persian Wars 499–449 BC – The Pelopponesian War 431–404 BC – Thucydides – Pre-Socratic Philosophy (Thales, Heraclitus, Parmenides, and so on) – Plato – Aristotle – Ancient Greek Stoicism – Epicureanism – Skepticism – Democritus and the Classical Metaphysics of Atomism – Ethics, Metaphysics, Epistemology and Ontology in Ancient and Classical Greece – Sophocles and Classical Tragedy 4. Methods of Historical Research – Methods of Primary Source Analysis – Secondary Source Analysis – Techniques and Strategies of Exegesis – Techniques of Cultural History – Ethnography – Sociological and Anthropological Methods – Qualitative and Quantitative Research – Score Studies and Techniques of Music Historiography – Numismatics – Military Strategy and War Studies 5. Philosophies of History and Historiography – Positivism – The New Historicism – The New Materialism – Marxist Historiography – Actor Network Theory – The History of Technology – Critical Theory – Philosophies of History Ability of Students – Academic level: Beginner through to GCSE, A-Level, and Undergraduate students in Music, History, and Philosophy Approach to Teaching – I favour a structured approach to teaching. I devise lesson plans in advance of every lesson, catered to the student's specific needs. – Academic lessons tend to be structured around specific sections of the syllabus, or particular topics that students require help with. – I employ a seminar style format. I flesh out ideas with the aid of quotations, other audio-visual resources, and analytical commentary which my students can use to develop essays, essay plans, revision tools, and exam revision packs. – I use Powerpoint to provide students with a variety of resources and visual stimuli. – I structure my lesson plans with a view to providing short points of rest or temporary closure, in which students are able to ask questions about the content. I am also happy for students to interrupt the flow of the lesson if a burning question arises. Lesson Structure – Academic lessons tend to be 45–60 minutes in length, but I can adapt my teaching schedule to provide students with additional support if needed. Academic Credentials – I am studying for a PhD in Music at the University of Cambridge. – I hold an MPhil in Music from the University of Cambridge, where I specialised in Historical Musicology and Musical Aesthetics. – I have a first-class music degree (74.4%) from the University of Manchester, where I won three Hargreaves Prizes for Academic Achievement. I studied violin with Julia Hanson (formerly of the RNCM) and Sophie Rosa (soloist, former teacher at the RNCM and Cheethams School of Music). – I hold a distinction (92%) for an ATCL Diploma in Violin Performance. Professional Credentials 1. Teaching – I have over a year's experience working as a freelance academic tutor with many different organisations and online education platforms. – I have worked as an Assistant Music Teacher, which involved teaching Music A-Level students. – I have worked as a Violin Teacher for 8 years (since I was 17). I have taught a variety of students, from beginners starting their instrumental training, to more advanced performers looking to improve their technical facility and performance skills. 2. Violinist, Recording Musician – I have an extensive portfolio of performing credits on documentary films. Recent highlights include the BAFTA-nominated score for the BBC docuseries on Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein 'House of Maxwell' (BBC2, 2022), and 'Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In' (Netflix) (Passion Pictures / Universal Pictures) (2021). – I have extensive experience as an orchestral musician and chamber music performer. I led the University of Cambridge Experimental Music Ensemble (CUEME) when I was studying for my masters degree at the University of Cambridge. I also led the University of Manchester Chamber Orchestra in the second year of my undergraduate degree at the University of Manchester, and premiered a good deal of new music with The Eskandari String Quartet. – I have performed at the West Road Concert Hall (University of Cambridge), the Lee Tseng Hall (Wolfson College Cambridge), Buxton International Festival, Manchester International Festival, and the Bridgewater Hall.

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I am a high school teacher. I speak several languages. Arabic is my native language. I have worked with all levels. And I had training in teaching 👩‍🎓. I helped several foreigners master standard Arabic and the Tunisian dialect 🏆. I follow an official and recognized program to prepare lessons for each learner. I use conversations, text images, games, videos, stories to facilitate learning. I am patient, sociable, and I listen to my learners. In short, I help you to be able to speak, read, and write in Standard Arabic or Tunisian Arabic. 💐

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Fun & Natural Japanese Lessons with Full English Support! 🌸 "I want to speak Japanese more fluently!" "I want to get ready for my next trip to Japan and dive deeper into the culture!" If that sounds like you, this lesson is for you! ✨ As a certified professional Japanese teacher with four years of experience, I’m here to give you the confidence and support you need to start speaking. ✨ What Makes These Lessons Special ・ Guided by GENKI + English Explanations We’ll use the popular GENKI textbook. Whenever you get stuck or want to clear up fine nuances, I can explain things in English so you can learn smoothly without feeling overwhelmed. ・ Flexible Lessons for Intermediate & Advanced Learners If you already have the basics down and want to focus on speaking, we won't be tied to a textbook! We can shape the lessons around what you actually want to do: ✈️ Plan your next trip to Japan (explore travel tips and practice local phrases) 🗣️ Free talk on topics you love (hobbies, culture, news, and everyday life) ・ A Relaxed, Patient, and Engaging Environment Making mistakes is completely okay—it's part of the process! I focus on keeping conversations engaging and pressure-free so you can speak up naturally and build confidence at your own pace. 🎯 Perfect For Anyone Who Wants To: ・ Learn Japanese to explore Japanese culture, history, or personal hobbies ・ Prepare for an upcoming trip to Japan and chat with locals ・ Connect better with family, friends, or a partner in Japanese ・ Sharpen their language skills through real-life, practical conversation

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This class is suitable for all interested people young, teens and adults. Zambian history is so rich coming back to the pre -colonial days, colonial days and post colonial days.Zambia a land locked country with 8 neighbouring countries : Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and Angola. The country has 72 Tribes and 10 provinces with 226 parliamentary Constituencies for political governance. Each tribe is rich in culture and amazingly all the tribes have some common culture practices across the country. More interesting it's abundance of natural local foods and different methods of preparing food. If you may have the following questions: 1.What was the pre-colonial life in Zambia before being colonized by Britain? 2.What was it like during colonial days in Zambia? 3.What was a breaking point that made local people unite and fight colonialism? 4.What was the post-colonial life style? 5.What is the current lifestyle in Zambia? Guess what? All those Questions are covered and satisfactory answers are given during lessons. At this point you're recommended to book some lessons to understand Zambia🇿🇲 better.

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In this course, you will embark on a linguistic journey to learn Arabic, one of the world’s oldest and most widely spoken languages, or Darija, a dialect of Arabic spoken in Morocco. Whether you’re a beginner or have some knowledge of Arabic, this course will cater to your needs and pace. The course will cover the basics of Arabic or Darija, including the alphabet, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. You will learn through a variety of interactive methods such as dialogues, exercises, and cultural immersion. But this course is not just about language learning. It’s about discovering a new world. As you learn Arabic or Darija, you will also explore the rich history, culture, and traditions of the Arab world. This cultural understanding will enrich your language learning experience and give you a deeper appreciation of the Arabic-speaking world. By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in Arabic or Darija and a greater understanding of the cultures where these languages are spoken. You will be able to communicate effectively in a variety of situations, opening up a new world of opportunities for travel, work, or personal enrichment.