English as a Second Language: Writing, Speaking, and Grammar Help

From 55 £ /h

Improve Your English with a Native Speaker

These lessons are designed for students aged 12–18 or adults who want to gain confidence and improve their spoken and written English.

I offer personalized sessions based on each student’s needs — whether that means:

Strengthening what they’re already learning at school,

Getting extra help with grammar, vocabulary, or writing,

Or simply spending more time speaking English in a natural, relaxed way with a native speaker.

The goal is to help students feel more comfortable communicating in English, improve their accuracy, and develop a stronger sense of fluency and confidence.

Extra information

If you are a student who has course materials in English, bring them to class

Location

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Around Lausanne, Switzerland

Online from Switzerland

About Me

Native English speaker who enjoys helping others become more confident in their spoken and written English in order to help pursue interests which may require proficiency in English. I am originally from the US, but have been in Lausanne since 2019 pursuing my education. I am also fluent in French and I am happy to explain concepts in French to lessen the frustrations that can come from learning a new language.

Education

BSc Neuroscience - 2018 (Lehigh University)
MSc Medical Biology - 2021 (UNIL)
PhD Neuroscience - 2024 (UNIL)

Experience / Qualifications

Native English speaker who has also studied English extensively through university.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

English

English as a second language (esl)

Grammar

Writing

Availability of a typical week

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At student's home

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Loïc

4.25

(16)

I help people from primary to gymnasium improve their proficiency level in french at writting and speaking. And because i have a background in Engeneering studies i can also help in Mathematics and physics.

Same goes with adults willing to learn french and for those who needsto start with the basics in English

Lara

4.25

(16)

I am a native Spanish teacher with a passion for languages, holding two master's degrees, specializing in education and teaching Spanish as a foreign language. With over 10 years of teaching experience, I am dedicated to creating tailored lessons that meet your unique needs.

Throughout my 10+ year career, I have had the privilege of teaching a diverse range of students, spanning from primary school to professionals. Each experience has enriched my teaching approach and reinforced my commitment to providing engaging and effective lessons.

As your teacher, I will guide you through the exciting journey of learning Spanish. Together, we will explore not only the language but also the vibrant cultures and rich traditions that make Spanish-speaking countries so fascinating. Through interactive and dynamic lessons, I will ensure that you not only grasp the fundamentals of grammar but also develop the confidence to engage in meaningful conversations.

I understand that every student is unique, and I will adapt my teaching methods to suit your specific goals and learning style. Whether you need to strengthen your written skills for academic purposes or enhance your oral fluency for professional growth, I will be there to support and challenge you every step of the way.

If you're ready to embark on this language-learning adventure with me, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Let's unlock the doors to the Spanish-speaking world together!

Kevin

4.25

(16)

I offer you a new learning experience.

The focus is on practical application and theory is only introduced where intuition reaches its limits.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, my tailor-made lessons will accelerate your language acquisition in a positive learning environment.

You can book a complete course with regular sessions or individual lessons to overcome a specific problem, such as pronunciation or a particular point in grammar.

Learning a foreign language is not a linear process that consists of memorising a list of words, and speaking a foreign language is not an oral translation exercise.

There are two types of approaches to acquiring knowledge:

When asked what year follows 1999, you can immediately answer 2000 without having to think for a long time and, above all, without having memorised each number individually, starting with 1, 2, 3 ... You know that numbers are formed according to a certain pattern. With only ten digits, you can form an infinite number of numbers and always know which number comes next.

When it comes to the alphabet, words and sentences, it's more or less the same, but school pedagogy, school textbooks and regular lessons still follow the rote learning approach. In the lessons I propose, you will learn to use patterns because this is more efficient and faster.

Learning is easy, but unlearning bad habits is extremely difficult. This makes it all the more important to learn the right reflexes as early as possible.

My offer is aimed at both young people and adults who want to learn German or improve their knowledge without wasting time on nonsensical school methods.

I offer individual or group lessons for German. The methods are based on cognitive science and, in particular, comparative linguistics. My flexible programme can be tailored to your individual needs. The programme focuses on your independence in spontaneous conversations in real life.

What is particularly important to me:

motivating my students and help them establish a learning rhythm;
encouraging their creativity;
helping them become more familiar with the language;
teaching them the letters and their sounds;
strengthening their memory by training their phonological loop;
teaching sentence building plans instead of memorising sentences;
explaining how language works so that my students can become independent as quickly as possible.

I look forward to meeting you.

Julie

4.25

(16)

My classes are designed to help students with their homework, to help them prepare for a test by providing them with additional exercises to best guarantee their success.

I remain very attentive to my students by trying to give them all my help so that they can progress while keeping a good pace of work.

Isabelle

4.25

(16)

Active, playful, rigorous method.
We understand your needs, your strengths and weaknesses, we create a tailor-made program based on a learning strategy to make the material simple, obvious, accessible.

possibility to prepare specific exams, to catch up on something not understood, to deepen a subject, to have a good general level ... in all subjects.

Cedric

4.25

(16)

Conversational English, vocabulary and grammar, book club reading style. I will happily guide you through various conversational situations, interviews and shopping.

Anglais conversationnel, vocabulaire et grammaire, style de lecture de club de lecture. Je me ferai un plaisir de vous guider à travers diverses situations conversationnelles, interviews et achats.

Cami

4.25

(16)

Overcome your fears and unlock creative inspiration to finally get to the end of your writing project.

Let yourself be guided and finally realize your dream of writing.

➤ Overcome your fears.
➤ Discover the secret to writing 100% fun and 0% blank pages.
➤ Awaken this writer's flame that has been dormant in you for a long time.
➤ Build unwavering legitimacy and overcome the fear of failure, lack of time and procrastination that keep you from moving forward.

In short, put an end to the fear of writing! Isn't it difficult to be consumed by the desire to write your project and not succeed in doing it? Break forever the insurmountable wall that prevents you from writing today.

It is a matter of combining improvements in form with improvements in substance. For this, the sessions can for example take place according to your needs as follows:
a) Comments / proposals on the text that you will offer me b) Writing exercises based on a statement.
c) A series of precise and pragmatic recommendations and their application through style exercises.

Whether it is a novel, an essay, song lyrics, various texts, a biography or simply a report for professional or school purposes, it is about offering you elements personalized pedagogy:

- Study your text
- Build text, song lyrics etc
- Calmly polish the style
- Research and develop your lexical fields
- Differentiate between writing for oneself and writing for others

All this by combining theory and practice: Writing work from exercises then as part of a personal project.

During the sessions, you are guided in your writing project. The trainer accompanies you and teaches you the preparation method, gives you writing tools and helps you work on your style and your imagination.

The objective is multiple, including a reflection on one's own literary path, an introduction to the basic tools of style work and exercises on description.

Learning objectives:
- Identify your writing path.
- Mobilize your imagination.
- Learn and master the practical writing tools.
- Broaden its reflection on creation and professional and personal writing.
- Create and develop one or more projects.

Trained in a European Grande Ecole & Ivy League University in the United States, specialized and has been working in Europe and North America for more than 16 years in this field, in reputable international institutions , also intervening in forums and conferences.

- Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Neuchâtel - Montreux - Basel - Sion - Sierre - Morges - Bienne. But currently and until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid.

These sessions, for which you have asked me, also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). Indeed, they have the advantage of face-to-face sessions (ex: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time) with additional advantages (ex: the entire session transcribed in writing on the chat). That is why, at your request, I continue to offer this option.

À la carte: evaluated and adapted to each personality.

Kalisto

4.25

(16)

Speaking English is an important skill for the modern working world. You can learn in a variety of ways whether by conversational practice, grammatical classes, or if you need, exam preparation. I can tailor the class to your language learning needs and we can discuss what you require from our classes. Do not hesitate to get in touch!

Noreen

4.25

(16)

My name is Noreen, I'm a second-year bachelor's student at HEC Lausanne, and I tutor elementary school students. I'm passionate about sharing the many learning techniques I've developed, and I would be delighted to use them to help students progress with confidence. Patient and calm by nature, I don't hesitate to rephrase or re-explain concepts several times so that each student can understand at their own pace. Lessons can be conducted in either French or English, depending on your needs. I look forward to meeting you and discussing your goals!

Marion

4.25

(16)

I have always been passionate about the English language and obtained my Bachelor of Arts in English and American Literature in 2024. I am currently starting my Master's degree in English at the University of Lausanne.

From pure grammar to text explanation or analysis, I am the person you need to delve deeper and learn to love this language and the culture that goes with it.

Raphael

4.25

(16)

English is a necessary language of international communication in our ultra-connected world. Whether traveling to the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand, and Australia, or communicating with people around the world, English is THE language of choice.

I offer you the opportunity to learn this magnificent language, whatever your level or goal. Bilingual and holding a doctorate in American literature, I can help you progress to a high linguistic level or offer you the opportunity to study English-speaking culture and civilization.

Whether you want to watch your favorite series in its original language, devour a novel in its original language, communicate with Australian friends, or prepare for an interview in English, don't hesitate to contact me!

Lili

4.25

(16)

I was introduced to Chinese calligraphy from an early age through my family's long-standing tradition and cultural heritage. This foundation allowed me to develop a deep appreciation for Chinese calligraphy as both an art form and a reflection of Chinese culture, history, and philosophy.

For the past eight years, I have been teaching Chinese calligraphy in Switzerland to students ranging from 4 years old to adults, from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. My classes focus not only on handwriting techniques but also on cultivating an understanding of the rich cultural traditions behind the art.

I was introduced to Chinese calligraphy at a very young age thanks to the long tradition and cultural heritage of my family. This foundation allowed me to develop a deep admiration for Chinese calligraphy, both as an art form and as a reflection of Chinese culture, history, and philosophy.

For the past eight years, I have been teaching Chinese calligraphy in Switzerland to students ranging in age from four to adulthood, from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. My courses focus not only on writing techniques but also aim to develop an understanding of the rich cultural traditions that underpin this art.

得益于家族悠久的传统和文化遗产,我从小便接触中国书法。这一基础使我能够深领略中国书法作为一种艺术形式,以及作为中国文化、历史和哲学的体现所蕴含的深厚价值。

过去八年来,我在瑞士教授中国书法,学生年龄从4岁到成年人不等,来自多元的文化和语言背景。我的课程不仅注重书写技巧,更致力于培养学生对这门艺术背后丰富文化传统的理解。

Ryan

4.25

(16)

A serious student in high school, I always felt comfortable in school, particularly in math, French, and English. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and have already helped classmates improve in these subjects.

I offer personalized support tailored to each student's needs: reviewing the school curriculum, homework help, test/exam preparation, or simply reinforcing the fundamentals. I adapt my method to each student's pace, with great patience. The goal is for the student to truly understand, not just memorize.

Available this summer and flexible with hours. Feel free to contact me to discuss your child's specific needs.

Anouchka

4.25

(16)

Passionate about English language and culture, I offer English lessons for all levels, whether it's to progress at school, prepare for an exam, gain confidence in speaking, or simply rediscover this language with pleasure.
I am currently completing my Master's degree in English literature and poetry at the University of Lausanne (UNIL), having successfully completed all my courses. This program has allowed me to develop a solid command of English, both written and spoken, as well as a real rigor in analysis and argumentation — skills that I enjoy passing on to my students, whether it is for traditional academic support or more advanced guidance in literature (essays, poem analysis, preparation for the baccalaureate or the gymnasium).
My method: I always start with the student's level and actual needs before creating a customized learning plan. I alternate between grammar, vocabulary in context, listening and reading comprehension, and above all, plenty of speaking practice, often the most difficult aspect to work on alone. Each lesson begins with a review of what has been learned, focuses on a specific objective, and ends with clear feedback on areas that need further work.
I am patient, attentive, punctual, and I adapt my pace to each student, without judgment. For parents who entrust their child to me, I commit to providing regular updates on progress and remaining attentive to their feedback.
My courses are for everyone: secondary school students, high school students, adults wishing to improve their English for personal or professional use, or anyone curious to progress at their own pace.
Courses can be held online or in person in Lausanne, whichever suits you best. Feel free to contact me to discuss your needs and goals!

Berfin

4.25

(16)

Hello! / Bonjour ! / Ciao! / Merhaba!

Are you looking to improve your English for university, career advancement, school exams, or everyday conversation? I am here to help you reach your goals with personalized, engaging, and highly effective lessons.

I am a Master's student at UNIL, holding a BA in English Literature and the Cambridge CELTA certification. I have over 5 years of professional teaching experience working with children, teenagers, and adults across all language levels (A1 to C2).

Because I speak French, Italian, and Turkish, I understand how different native speakers learn English and also have difficulties learning it. I can easily explain tricky grammar rules using comparisons you will actually understand!

What I Offer:
Academic Support: Help with school homework, gymnastics/maturité prep, or UNIL/EPFL university assignments.

Exam Preparation: Focused training for Cambridge (PET, FCE, CAE), IELTS, or TOEFL exams.

Conversation & Fluency: Boosting your confidence, perfecting your pronunciation, and expanding your vocabulary.

Business & Professional English: Interview prep, resume polishing, and professional presentation skills.

My Teaching Approach:
- No two students are the same. I tailor every single lesson to your specific pace, interests, and goals. I focus on creating a supportive, interactive environment where you feel completely comfortable making mistakes and growing your confidence.

Lessons can take place online, at the UNIL campus, or at a convenient location in Lausanne. Feel free to send me a message to discuss your goals. Let's make learning English enjoyable and stress-free!