Native New Yorker and fluent english speaker offering English lessons - Brussels - Private lessons

Native New Yorker and fluent english speaker offering English lessons

From 26 £ /h

I grew up in the United States and completed my studies in the US as well. I have taught English to people of all ages and skill levels.
I like to focus on communication and verbal expression from the very beginning, as I have found speaking is the quickest way to learn. I then incorporate small readings, like short news articles, so that the most useful and necessary parts of the language are learned first.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Ixelles-Elsene, Belgium

At teacher's location :

Rue Le Corrège, Brussels, Belgium

Online from Belgium

About Me

I grew up in the United States and completed my studies in the US as well. I am a former professional athlete and have traveled extensively. I am familiar with many other languages, and my full time profession is in international business.

Education

I graduated from Fordham University, located in New York City, in 2018.
I earned a Bachelor's degree with concentrations focused on Global Finance, Business Economics, and Mathematics.

Experience / Qualifications

I am a native English speaker.
While in the US, I taught English to immigrants, and when I moved to Europe I taught English to people of all ages and skill levels.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

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

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

English as a second language (esl)

English for adults

Communication skills

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

At student's home

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

If you need to improve your conversational English skill, you got the right person!
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My past & present clients have included: professionals from all four major EU institutions, the Belgian government, the UNHCR various NGOs, authors, novelists, journalists, engineers, as well as a variety of other professions in addition to traditional students.

Feel free to send me a message and I'd be happy to give you an informal consultation regarding your publication.

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I believe that language learning is based above all on the development of an appropriate learning method. Some learn languages intuitively by engaging in conversations. Others, on the contrary, need rigorous exposure to grammatical concepts before launching into conversations. There are as many ways to learn as there are students... That's why I adapt my lessons to everyone's needs, and above all, I try to help each student discover what works for him, so that he can continue to progress independently.

My areas of expertise:
- Enhancement
- catching up
- Grammar reviews
- Conversation course
- Work method (organization, schedule of revisions, etc.)

My price includes complete academic support (private lessons, the possibility of asking questions outside of class hours, writing and correcting questions, etc.).

I produce all of my course materials for each student. So there is no need for you to buy a learning book. However, if you are already working from a book, it is entirely possible for me to adapt to it.

Nice to meet you! :-)

I have facilitated workshops and given classes throughout my career all over the world.

English pronunciation is essential these days because English is spoken everywhere and all the time.

I followed specialized training such as the verb tonal method, Feldenkrais or mental coaching.

We are therefore going to work in a slightly different way by combining articulatory techniques, movement, rhythm, intonation, warming up of the jaw and tongue, stretching of the neck, neck and shoulders to arrive to very fast results.

Method adapted to the needs of the student. Different "tools" will be used (videos, exercises, scenarios ...). The emphasis will be on practice and orality (importance of the accent to express yourself well and be understood).
I guarantee we shall have a jolly good time!

I adapt my lessons according to my student and what they wish to work on or explore further: grammar exercises, reading or pronunciation, listening comprehension.

Trained as a translator, I lived in Great Britain for seven years. I taught French as a foreign language at the University of Edinburgh. I also have several years of experience teaching English in Belgium.
I work on the 4 skills related to learning a language: reading, writing, listening, speaking.
Among other things: grammar review, vocabulary learning, conversation and pronunciation improvement.
My course materials come from several teaching methods, but I am also ready to create new lessons depending on my learner.
I am ready to come to my student's home but I can also adapt my video course given the current circumstances.

I've been teaching English to small children up to teenagers at École Française Internationale. I give lessons for beginners and intermediate levels. I mix between French and English so the pupil doesn't get too confused, but also allows them to understand every detail.

For beginners, we usually talk about our surroundings, what's close to us and what affects us on a daily basis. (Numbers, directions, the weather, asking simple questions, what's a noun and pronoun and where to put them in a sentence). I like to find playful activities so that the pupil/student is in control of their work.
Of course, this is an example for a certain age group, but it also varies depending on their knowledge and their age.

For intermediates, we make basic conversation. Ex: How do you go to school; What do you do in your free time? ; What's the weather like?

--------------------------------

The start of the course with a new learner consists of detecting their level by talking about their background, what they already know, what they must master in order to no longer have any gaps. The first lesson also allows the learner to get comfortable and get to know me to establish mutual trust. That’s why I use a touch of my British humor to achieve this. (I generally do this at the start of the lesson with my students to establish a good mood and they are always delighted!) To help the learner better engage with the learning, I will ask them what their passions/hobbies are, this who interests him to arouse interest in learning. I will adapt my lessons on subjects that speak to him more.

Whatever the reason for the course, whether it is to improve oral, written, reading or listening comprehension, I organize audio sessions, readings, everything necessary to deepen in the language.

As a bachelor's student in the faculty of bioengineering at the Catholic University of Louvain, scientific disciplines are also part of my daily life. I teach chemistry, physics and biology to students up to secondary sixth grade. (My science classes are taught in French!).

Do you want to improve your knowledge of English? Are you having problems with grammar? Your English is a bit rusty, you lack practice, or maybe you want to start learning the language? This is the right place !
Retired translator/journalist helps you to improve your knowledge of the language through grammar lessons illustrated by numerous practical exercises. Improve your pronunciation and spelling, learn to express yourself without being overwhelmed by the rules but by applying them through numerous practical exercises.

I offer my services to help your children achieve their academic goals, whether it is for the little ones who are discovering reading and writing, or for teenagers in the middle of preparing for exams. I also have experience with university students who needed a helping hand in certain subjects.
Patient and attentive, I adapt to the specific needs of each student, offering them personalized support to help them progress at their own pace and with confidence.
In terms of education, I followed a Preparatory Class for the Grandes Écoles in France (literature, philosophy, history, geography and languages), and obtained a bachelor's degree in English Language, Literature and Civilization. I then continued with a master's degree in British and American translation and civilization. I had the chance to work for two years at the Lycée Français Jean Monnet in Brussels, where I acquired solid experience with students of all ages and a good understanding of the expectations of the school system.
I would be happy to discuss this with you and see how I can contribute to its success.

Hello! My name is Arina. I am a native Romanian and I have lived in UK for 5 years, both for studies and for work. I currently live in Belgium, but my main language at work and in my personal life is English.

This class is meant to help you speak English or Romanian at a conversational level. Whether you want to learn some basics or you want to improve your knowledge, you can contact me and we can find the best approach together. Since we all learn differently, I am open to find a more personalised way of helping you achieve your goals.

Bună! Numele meu este Arina. Sunt original din România și am locuit în Anglia timp de 5 ani, atât pentru studii, cât și pentru muncă. În prezent, locuiesc în Belgia, dar vorbesc în special engleză la locul de muncă și în viața personală.

Acest curs este menit să te ajute să vorbești engleza sau româna la nivel conversațional. Indiferent dacă vrei să înveți câteva noțiuni de bază sau vrei să-ți îmbunătățești cunoștințele, mă poți contacta și putem găsi împreună cea mai bună abordare. Fiecare dintre noi învățăm diferit, așa că sunt dispusă să găsesc o modalitate personalizată de a te ajuta să-ți atingi obiectivele.

My English classes are tailored to each student's level, goals, and learning pace, whether they are a young learner building foundational skills, a teenager preparing for exams, or an adult looking to improve their professional or conversational English. Having lived and studied in England for over 10 years and completed my entire university education in English, I bring an authentic and natural understanding of the language, far beyond what textbooks alone can offer.

Each session typically begins with a review of previous difficulties, followed by targeted explanations and interactive practice, including conversation, grammar exercises, writing tasks, or exam preparation, depending on the student's needs. I place particular emphasis on spoken fluency and confidence, helping students develop the ability to express themselves naturally and accurately in real-life situations.

My approach is patient, structured, and encouraging. I adapt my teaching style to suit each individual, ensuring that every student feels supported and motivated to progress. Classes are available in person in Brussels or online, making them accessible and flexible to fit any schedule.

I am a native English speaker with 14 years of teaching experience

I offer Individual classes for young people and adults who need to improve their English for a wide variety of reasons, including for work, school, university and travel.

I take a very hands on and practical approach. I foster a customised, student-centred learning experience with communication at its heart.

I have been teaching English for 20 years and
I have worked in 3 different countries (Ukraine, Poland, Belgium)
I am patient and motivated.
Feel free to contact me to improve your written and oral communication skills.
I would be delighted to support you in your progress.

I teach spoken and written English to all levels, tailored to each student's needs and goals. I can help prepare for exams and language proficiency tests (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.), having myself taken the IELTS (score of 8) and holding a Bachelor's degree in Modern Languages and Literature (English and Japanese). My aim is to provide the best possible support to each student in their language learning and to build their confidence in speaking English.

If you need to improve your conversational English skill, you got the right person!
I have worked in multi international firms for the past 35 years in Belgium and Hong Kong and English is my first working language. I have also given private lessons to both students and adults in the past.

I am a native American English speaking instructor, editor, and journalist from Florida specializing in editing, the drafting of articles, text correction, and proofreading for a wide range of professionals & students across Belgium and Europe.

I have written, ghostwritten, edited, or proofread a variety of articles, academic papers, theses, applications, CVs, and other documents for numerous satisfied academic and professional clients. My main background is primarily political/policy based, with a career writing on Anti-Competition actions and law (for PaRR-Global), but in my career and profession I have dealt with a far-range of subject matters including the Medical, Academic, Financial, Scientific, and Political fields.

My past & present clients have included: professionals from all four major EU institutions, the Belgian government, the UNHCR various NGOs, authors, novelists, journalists, engineers, as well as a variety of other professions in addition to traditional students.

Feel free to send me a message and I'd be happy to give you an informal consultation regarding your publication.

My name is Serdane and I offer English lessons to high school students and adults who find it difficult to develop a way of working that suits them. Extroverted and bubbly... and above all, full of humor!

I believe that language learning is based above all on the development of an appropriate learning method. Some learn languages intuitively by engaging in conversations. Others, on the contrary, need rigorous exposure to grammatical concepts before launching into conversations. There are as many ways to learn as there are students... That's why I adapt my lessons to everyone's needs, and above all, I try to help each student discover what works for him, so that he can continue to progress independently.

My areas of expertise:
- Enhancement
- catching up
- Grammar reviews
- Conversation course
- Work method (organization, schedule of revisions, etc.)

My price includes complete academic support (private lessons, the possibility of asking questions outside of class hours, writing and correcting questions, etc.).

I produce all of my course materials for each student. So there is no need for you to buy a learning book. However, if you are already working from a book, it is entirely possible for me to adapt to it.

Nice to meet you! :-)

I have facilitated workshops and given classes throughout my career all over the world.

English pronunciation is essential these days because English is spoken everywhere and all the time.

I followed specialized training such as the verb tonal method, Feldenkrais or mental coaching.

We are therefore going to work in a slightly different way by combining articulatory techniques, movement, rhythm, intonation, warming up of the jaw and tongue, stretching of the neck, neck and shoulders to arrive to very fast results.

Method adapted to the needs of the student. Different "tools" will be used (videos, exercises, scenarios ...). The emphasis will be on practice and orality (importance of the accent to express yourself well and be understood).
I guarantee we shall have a jolly good time!

I adapt my lessons according to my student and what they wish to work on or explore further: grammar exercises, reading or pronunciation, listening comprehension.

Trained as a translator, I lived in Great Britain for seven years. I taught French as a foreign language at the University of Edinburgh. I also have several years of experience teaching English in Belgium.
I work on the 4 skills related to learning a language: reading, writing, listening, speaking.
Among other things: grammar review, vocabulary learning, conversation and pronunciation improvement.
My course materials come from several teaching methods, but I am also ready to create new lessons depending on my learner.
I am ready to come to my student's home but I can also adapt my video course given the current circumstances.

I've been teaching English to small children up to teenagers at École Française Internationale. I give lessons for beginners and intermediate levels. I mix between French and English so the pupil doesn't get too confused, but also allows them to understand every detail.

For beginners, we usually talk about our surroundings, what's close to us and what affects us on a daily basis. (Numbers, directions, the weather, asking simple questions, what's a noun and pronoun and where to put them in a sentence). I like to find playful activities so that the pupil/student is in control of their work.
Of course, this is an example for a certain age group, but it also varies depending on their knowledge and their age.

For intermediates, we make basic conversation. Ex: How do you go to school; What do you do in your free time? ; What's the weather like?

--------------------------------

The start of the course with a new learner consists of detecting their level by talking about their background, what they already know, what they must master in order to no longer have any gaps. The first lesson also allows the learner to get comfortable and get to know me to establish mutual trust. That’s why I use a touch of my British humor to achieve this. (I generally do this at the start of the lesson with my students to establish a good mood and they are always delighted!) To help the learner better engage with the learning, I will ask them what their passions/hobbies are, this who interests him to arouse interest in learning. I will adapt my lessons on subjects that speak to him more.

Whatever the reason for the course, whether it is to improve oral, written, reading or listening comprehension, I organize audio sessions, readings, everything necessary to deepen in the language.

As a bachelor's student in the faculty of bioengineering at the Catholic University of Louvain, scientific disciplines are also part of my daily life. I teach chemistry, physics and biology to students up to secondary sixth grade. (My science classes are taught in French!).

Do you want to improve your knowledge of English? Are you having problems with grammar? Your English is a bit rusty, you lack practice, or maybe you want to start learning the language? This is the right place !
Retired translator/journalist helps you to improve your knowledge of the language through grammar lessons illustrated by numerous practical exercises. Improve your pronunciation and spelling, learn to express yourself without being overwhelmed by the rules but by applying them through numerous practical exercises.

I offer my services to help your children achieve their academic goals, whether it is for the little ones who are discovering reading and writing, or for teenagers in the middle of preparing for exams. I also have experience with university students who needed a helping hand in certain subjects.
Patient and attentive, I adapt to the specific needs of each student, offering them personalized support to help them progress at their own pace and with confidence.
In terms of education, I followed a Preparatory Class for the Grandes Écoles in France (literature, philosophy, history, geography and languages), and obtained a bachelor's degree in English Language, Literature and Civilization. I then continued with a master's degree in British and American translation and civilization. I had the chance to work for two years at the Lycée Français Jean Monnet in Brussels, where I acquired solid experience with students of all ages and a good understanding of the expectations of the school system.
I would be happy to discuss this with you and see how I can contribute to its success.

Hello! My name is Arina. I am a native Romanian and I have lived in UK for 5 years, both for studies and for work. I currently live in Belgium, but my main language at work and in my personal life is English.

This class is meant to help you speak English or Romanian at a conversational level. Whether you want to learn some basics or you want to improve your knowledge, you can contact me and we can find the best approach together. Since we all learn differently, I am open to find a more personalised way of helping you achieve your goals.

Bună! Numele meu este Arina. Sunt original din România și am locuit în Anglia timp de 5 ani, atât pentru studii, cât și pentru muncă. În prezent, locuiesc în Belgia, dar vorbesc în special engleză la locul de muncă și în viața personală.

Acest curs este menit să te ajute să vorbești engleza sau româna la nivel conversațional. Indiferent dacă vrei să înveți câteva noțiuni de bază sau vrei să-ți îmbunătățești cunoștințele, mă poți contacta și putem găsi împreună cea mai bună abordare. Fiecare dintre noi învățăm diferit, așa că sunt dispusă să găsesc o modalitate personalizată de a te ajuta să-ți atingi obiectivele.

My English classes are tailored to each student's level, goals, and learning pace, whether they are a young learner building foundational skills, a teenager preparing for exams, or an adult looking to improve their professional or conversational English. Having lived and studied in England for over 10 years and completed my entire university education in English, I bring an authentic and natural understanding of the language, far beyond what textbooks alone can offer.

Each session typically begins with a review of previous difficulties, followed by targeted explanations and interactive practice, including conversation, grammar exercises, writing tasks, or exam preparation, depending on the student's needs. I place particular emphasis on spoken fluency and confidence, helping students develop the ability to express themselves naturally and accurately in real-life situations.

My approach is patient, structured, and encouraging. I adapt my teaching style to suit each individual, ensuring that every student feels supported and motivated to progress. Classes are available in person in Brussels or online, making them accessible and flexible to fit any schedule.

I am a native English speaker with 14 years of teaching experience

I offer Individual classes for young people and adults who need to improve their English for a wide variety of reasons, including for work, school, university and travel.

I take a very hands on and practical approach. I foster a customised, student-centred learning experience with communication at its heart.

I have been teaching English for 20 years and
I have worked in 3 different countries (Ukraine, Poland, Belgium)
I am patient and motivated.
Feel free to contact me to improve your written and oral communication skills.
I would be delighted to support you in your progress.

I teach spoken and written English to all levels, tailored to each student's needs and goals. I can help prepare for exams and language proficiency tests (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.), having myself taken the IELTS (score of 8) and holding a Bachelor's degree in Modern Languages and Literature (English and Japanese). My aim is to provide the best possible support to each student in their language learning and to build their confidence in speaking English.

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