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Language courses for all (English / Spanish / German / Dutch / French).

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Do you want to boost yourself, discover or simply find your way in English, Spanish, German, Dutch or French? I'm certainly one of the people you need to meet. My approach to languages is flexible and centered on the learner, his well-being and his objectives. I will probably discover hidden talents in you and awaken others. In any case, this is what emerges from my long experience in all the environments where languages can be taught. In addition, I offer you the opportunity, if necessary, to acquire a methodology to optimize your language learning.

Extra information

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Bring what you have done before or what you would like to do if you already have concrete projects.

Location

At teacher's location: Rue des Français, 4430 Ans, Belgique

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
English as a second language (esl), English for adults, School
German for adults, School
School, Spanish for adults
Age:
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in:French, English, Dutch, German, Spanish, Swedish, Italian

About Me

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I am a nice teacher, resourceful, conciliatory, attentive and experienced for all ages and all types of people. I am pretty cool but I know how to be exact when it is necessary. I am very pedagogue and an ace in working method.
I receive you in a living, bright and welcoming environment.
I have lots of things to share with you.

Education

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I learned my languages self-taught (love, it helps!) But I have a university education.
I am graduate and associate in Germanic languages and literatures (English / German).
Diploma obtained at the University of Liège.
I also did a year at ISTI (interpreting) in Brussels in German / Spanish where I obtained a great distinction.
I studied religion as a free student at UCL.
Finally, I did very well in the 7th year of Swedish at KULeuven.

Experience / Qualifications

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I have behind me more than 20 years of language teaching in private, secondary, social advancement, high school and university as well as small groups of children.
I have a great passion for plants and animals, gardening and everything related to the Earth. I have read and experienced a lot in everything related to humans (philosophies, religions, history, geography, literature, science (biology, psychology, botany, geology, ...), politics, economics, sciences of environment, herbal healing and alternative therapies). I was trained in workshop-philosophy with children, non-violent communication and life coaching. I also volunteered to welcome the children (and their parents) to the hospital. I learn each day concretely to offer to the life which inhabits me and which surrounds me a new glance, confident, realistic, peaceful, wise and loving.

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The Swedish lesson is adapted to your needs, presented in a fun way and helps you find resources. We find it very educational and are very satisfied. Very nice, pleasant man who immediately puts you at ease. Recommended!
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Eh yes! Happiness can be learned and it is multiple! This course starts with you and what you want to express. I will clear the path with you if necessary and then we will leave. You will meet many new extraordinary companions who will help you build a life of happiness and fulfillment especially if you agree to try to listen to your heart without forgetting your reason and your feet on the ground, all knowing keep your head in the stars from time to time. This course is part of an approach of interiority, of understanding of oneself and others and in an approach of openness. If this is what you live or want to live, then you are welcome. Your path is strewn with precious stones that you will learn to (re) discover. If you want, you will have an exam. I do not judge, I accompany you towards a calm, always new, philosophical and loving outlook on life.
Passionate about education, I easily spot the physical, emotional and mental blockages that block young and old. With the guidance and caring I give them, young people (and the youngest) are taught differently and they grasp and make better use of wider knowledge. These courses start from where the person is and go to where the person thinks he can go. And sometimes a little further ...
I have a suburban garden that I have transformed into a small forest with multiple species of trees, shrubs, flowers and fragrances. Throughout the year, the garden develops different harmonies and, depending on the weather, displays signs of joie de vivre, fatigue, stress or abundance. Kind of like us. It is this link between us and nature, this mirror that we are from each other that I would like to share with you in a search for well-being and healing. Lecturer in gardening, I can also provide you with many tips at your request. For those of you who are philosophers at heart, I am also thinking of the Epicurean garden where he started all his teachings. To return to nature is to remember that the world is beautiful and that beauty surrounds us in a simplicity that is sometimes confusing and captivating. Are you coming for a ride?
Associate Professor of English, German and Spanish, I offer a course in my favorite language. I will be happy to introduce Sweden to all who are interested and according to their own interests. I will adapt the level and skills to work at the request of the student. Swedish is my heart language and it is always a pleasure to share one of his passions. I could teach in 6 other languages but I do not have time because I am already a teacher in a school. I chose Swedish for fun ... because I know it may never be in the official school curriculum when it's so fun to learn. Välkommen!

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