Conversational English and Excerpt Analysis: Literature, Writing, & Cinema

From 14.79 £ /h

In this class, we practice conversational English by diving into the stories we love. Instead of dry grammar drilling, our focus is entirely on natural discussion centered around books, writing and cinema. We will chat about character psychology, narrative themes, and storytelling techniques, and we can even read and analyze short book excerpts or script pieces together.
This is an open, friendly space for anyone who wants to build real-world speaking confidence, expand their vocabulary, and share their enthusiasm for books and movies.

Extra information

To ensure high-quality preparation and seamless material selection, all session bookings must be requested at least 48 hours in advance. Upon booking, please send a quick note sharing your favorite genres, movie preferences, or book interests so we can tailor our reading and excerpt analysis exactly to what you love!

Location

Online from Serbia

About Me

Hi! I am a teacher and a writer with an MA in English Language and Literature, but more than anything, I am a massive enthusiast when it comes to books and movies. I believe that the best way to learn and practice a language is through the stories we love. In our sessions, we focus on natural conversational English by exploring various books, films, and storytelling techniques Beyond casual chatting, we can read and analyze short book excerpts, script pieces, or character arcs together. The class is an open, friendly space for anyone who wants to build confidence, expand vocabulary, and enjoy creative, text-focused conversations.

Education

MA in English Language and Literature, Faculty of Philosophy. My advanced university training focused on English philology, structural text analysis, narrative theory and high-level cross-cultural translation mechanics. A core component of my academic qualifications included comprehensive, specialized coursework in American, British, Canadian and Australian literary and cultural studies.

Experience / Qualifications

Independent Freelance Copywriter & Language Instructor (2014 - Present). I have spent over a decade delivering specialized English editing, content localization, text optimization and advanced conversational language instruction for international digital platforms, creative writers, and adult learners globally. My extensive background includes polishing full-length manuscripts, crafting creative copy, and mentoring students to achieve natural fluency through engaging story and excerpt analysis.

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Serbian

Skills

English

English as a second language (esl)

English for adults

Literature

Vocabulary

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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