Creative writing - Poetry in English - Learn how to write beautiful poetry

From 46 £ /h

In the modern world, the significance of poetry is overlooked. From Aristotle to Derrida (the range is not comprehensive), literary theory has maintained that a poem's power is measured in its affect. Throughout this course, our goal will not be to make inscrutable poetic analysis - though the first part of the lesson will be spent analysing word choice, meter, line length and spaces of an English poem written between pre-modernism and postmodernism. Rather, through our perusal of poetic form we will be able to ground our work, somewhat modestly, in the English poetic tradition.

Before the first class you will send me some of your own work so I know how to build or refine aesthetic temperament. I have been writing poetry for ten years and two years ago I published a chapbook at a press with competitive standards, and I am currently working on a full-length collection. If you wish to take up poetry seriously, time is needed and an eye for detail is essential.

I look forward to us broadening our aesthetic sensibilities together.

Extra information

Associative thinking is crucial here

Location

Online from Albania

About Me

I believe that when we are teaching about language or the language arts it is important for the teacher to learn as much as possible from the student. Of course, the teacher comes armed with knowledge that is institutional at its core, a knowledge that is at once also necessary. Think of the notion of experience. In poetry for example that comes with reading and writing, either in an academic or recreational context.What I look for in the student learning English or poetry is a desire to acquire the intuitive capacities that the teacher brings with her, as well as the student's own individuality which the teacher also learns from.

Education

Columbia University

University of Amsterdam - Literary and Cultural Analysis, cum laude

For my undergraduate thesis at the University of Amsterdam I deployed Jacques Lacan's writings on desire in order to analyse Emily Dickinson's ' Master' letters and Lana del Rey's Ultraviolence album.

Experience / Qualifications

Author, Letters to Josie

I have been active in student publications with my poetry, and I have performed often at events.

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

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Dutch

Skills

Poetry

Reviews

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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20-24

English lessons for all levels . Art, studying methodology, low-motivated students, Cambridge International experience

22 £ /h

Hello,
My name is Besiana. I have a BA cum laude from the University of Amsterdam, Literary and Cultural Analysis.

Below is a recap of my experience:
- IGCSE English as a Second Language Teacher, with consistent A* and A results
- IGCSE Drama teacher, results to be announced August 2022
- Art teacher and creativity therapist
- Excellent at motivating students to follow their passions
- specialised in age 11 - 16 age group

Please tell me your needs and I will design a curriculum for you.

Veronica

5.0

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I specialise in teaching rap skills and lyric writing.
If you enjoy rap music and would like to learn how to improve your technique then I am here to help you!
I have many years of experience teaching, performing and recording my own music. I sing, rap, write lyrics and have performed with a band in the past.
I can cover different styles including Hip Hop and Grime.
We will also cover lyric writing where I can help you with your flows and technique to create your own original material. There is an option to get custom made beats to help you create your own original tracks.
I really enjoy teaching and like to make the lessons challenging and fun.

Lorna

5.0

(1)

Have you ever drawn with words - or write with drawing/ mark making?

In each session, we will look at techniques to develop both drawing and writing skills to produce an image/ prose to be proud of. The aim is to then use this creativity to address the demands of every day living - to find a moment of calm amidst the punishing to-do list we give ourselves.

Drawing and writing - why not combine the two?

Marinel

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Theater History is a Reading, Writing and Academic course that teaches students about the history of Theater, Plays and Poetry. Students will learn how to read and write poems and plays in different Theater Styles. They will also learn essential Academic Writing skills through Poem and Play analysis as well as practicing Creative Writing by creating their own plays and poems.

Topics include:

Greek Theater,
Medieval Theater,
Shakespeare,
Poetry,
Post-modern Theater,
Advanced Grammar and Style,
Creative Writing,
Academic Writing

This course is suitable for students who would like to become excellent Writers and Actors.

Haitham

5.0

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Preview the poem by reading the title and paying attention to the poem's form: shape on the page, stanzas, number of lines and ending punctuation. Read poem aloud several times to hear rhyme, rhythm, and the overall sound of the poem. This makes it easier to understand the poem.
Inferring is how we enter into those holes and spaces as we read. When we infer, we figure out what the author might have meant when information isn’t explicitly stated. In Strategies That Work, we make inferences by combining our background knowledge with clues from the words on the page.
Novels tend to be easy to read. You can sit down and become absorbed by a book for an hour or more. Poems, on the other hand, typically require slow and careful study to glean their full meaning. The lines of a poem tend to be more complex, more “packed with meaning,” than lines of text in other types of literature.

Mariana

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Is poetry confusing when you try to read it? Do you want to write poetry but don't know where to start? Do you love poetry and want to talk about and share your favorite poems? If you answered yes to any of these questions - this class is for you! In "Why Poetry", we will look at different forms of poetry and the work of at least one new poet each week. We will practice reading and unraveling the meaning of poems together, and we will discuss the significance of specific poems and poets. You will also have a chance to introduce some of your favorite poems to the class. We will even practice writing some of our own poems. Below, you will find a list of some of the poets whose work we will explore together!

Amanda Gorman
Robert Frost
Tupac Shakur
Langston Hughes
Gary Soto
Maya Angelou
Emily Dickinson
E.E. Cummings

Poetry can show you images and make you feel, it has rhyme and rhythm, and signs and symbols. It can be simple or complicated, short or long. There is so much to learn from and experience when reading poetry. I can't wait to begin exploring some poetry with you!

Süleyman

5.0

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I taught Turkish to three people before. A Greek, an Arab and a German learned Turkish with me. They began to read Turkish poems and listen to songs. One of them even gives me song recommendations.
You can too. You can learn language step by step. Turkish is a difficult language. I am aware. I'm not going to crush you under the grammatical walls. Step by step, I can prove how easily you can speak a language by speaking, singing, reading poetry. Let's try it.

Joané

5.0

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Cultivating the skill of close reading is important and will aid you, not only in English and languages, but in all fields of your life. Analysing and understanding Literature and Poetry is a very effective start to developing the skills needed to enhance your overall understanding and critical thinking abilities.

In a fast-paced, competitive world, you want to show that you stand out as an individual who shows initiative, comprehension and insight and Literature studies is the doorway through which you will be able to achieve this.

Enhance your general knowledge, your understanding of other people, your reading and writing skills and how you view the world. These are only a few examples of what Literature and Poetry is able to offer you.

Eleni

5.0

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If u are eager to study literature and poetry I can guide you through:)
We will explore this magical world of literature and poetry while creating our own stories and poems !
Join me in this amazing journey of learning and creating:)
See you there!

Sean

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UNSEEN
POETRY CLUB
Weekly sessions analyzing poetry together

Join us for 45-minute weekly sessions where we dive into an unseen poem together. No preparation needed — just bring your curiosity. We'll develop close-reading skills, explore poetic techniques, and build confidence structuring responses to unfamiliar texts.

GCSE, IB & A-Level students building analytical skills for literature exams — and anyone who loves poetry. Practice exam-style techniques in a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere where all perspectives are welcome.

WHEN
Every Tuesday
17:30 CET

WHERE
Online

Led by Sean
13 years teaching literature · MA (Oxon) PPE, Oxford · MFA Creative Writing, St Andrews · Masters in Embodied Arts and Devised Theatre · Birkbeck English Literature

Also offering 1-on-1 tutoring: English & Maths for GCSE, IB, A-Level · UK university prep · Specializing in support for neurodiverse learners

Nathan

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Learn techniques that allow you to see the world as a poem, keep your inspiration flowing, and allow your muse to run free at last. This course will give the student the confidence necessary to remain inspired in spite of discouragement, whether the discouragement comes from without, or within. Every class will be different, depending on the needs and interests of the student. Poetry, songwriting, and other forms of creative writing are exercises in learning how to get out of the way of the work, and let it come naturally. The student will learn to maintain faith in his or her ability to write, and how to tap into the joy of writing at any time!

Alexandra

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Take your English Literature skills to the highest level with a highly experienced and qualified English-Native English Teacher. Lessons are tailored to suit each student's needs. One-to-one online lessons that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. No travel stress, no extra costs. Lessons for all ages, all inclusive: school students, university students, and adults. Tutoring for specific exams: GCSE (Edexcel, AQA, Eduqas, OCR), IGCSE, AS level / A Level, university courses. Learn to analyse literary texts, build fact-files for effective revision, and write distinction level essays.

Jose

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I am currently a DepEd teacher, which has further developed my skills in lesson planning, classroom management, communication, and student engagement. I am also familiar with adapting lessons to meet different learning needs.

I am passionate about teaching English and helping students improve their communication skills. I am patient, responsible, adaptable, and committed to providing a positive and engaging learning experience. I believe my combination of classroom and ESL teaching experience makes me a strong candidate for this position.

Emné

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Author of two poetry collections, I have been leading poetry and writing workshops for diverse audiences for almost seven years. Trained in literature, I have also published my work in numerous literary journals and received several awards for my writing.
I offer personalized support to help you develop and complete your literary writing projects: poetry, short stories, narratives, or more personal projects. Depending on your needs, we can work on finding your voice and style, structuring your text, refining your language, rewriting, or preparing a manuscript.
My experience has also led me to support other authors, including established writers, in their creative and rewriting process.
Whether you are a beginner or have been writing for several years, I offer you a supportive, demanding space for exchange, tailored to your world, to help you make concrete progress in your writing.

Ejder

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Develop your creative writing through worldbuilding, myth, lore, symbolism, poetry, and character-driven storytelling.
My own work focuses on dark fantasy and mythic worlds shaped through characters, symbolic systems, atmosphere, and poetic language. I am especially interested in worldbuilding that grows organically from relationships, perception, identity, conflict, transformation, and the internal logic of a fictional universe.

In our sessions, we can work on worldbuilding, lore, character development, mythology, symbolic systems, atmosphere, narrative structure, poetry, or the connections between these elements. Rather than simply adding more information to a fictional world, we can explore how its cultures, beliefs, histories, languages, spaces, and characters influence one another and create a coherent whole.

My academic background in Comparative Literature, Philosophy, and Archaeology also allows us to approach creative work from different perspectives, especially when exploring myth, symbolism, culture, meaning, and narrative structure.

You can bring an existing manuscript, poem, character, setting, lore document, or worldbuilding project. You can also come with only an initial idea. Sessions can be shaped around brainstorming, creative development, feedback, close discussion of your text, or building the conceptual foundations of your fictional world.

You do not need to be an experienced writer. The aim is to help you develop a creative language and fictional universe that feel distinctive, internally coherent, and meaningful to you.

Saim

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I'm expert in sighn language for special child, students , also poet in special sughn language, Cultural study version ,
classic urdu poetry Ghalib,meer ,Allama iqbal .also expert in Cultural languages to teach students by some experience,and students type