facebook
FavouritesAdd to Wish List
FavouritesAdd to Wish List
Trusted teacher
from60.76GBP/ h

Prepare for a Ted-style presentation or speech in English

So you need to make a presentation or give a speech? No problem. For 10 years, I've worked in the private sector helping executives and managers organize their presentation, incorporate storytelling to keep the audience engaged, and deliver with confidence.

Together, we will:
- Identify a presentation style you feel comfortable with
- Discuss your audience
- Draft a presentation
- Review presentation skills (where to stand, what to do with your hands)
- Rehearse until you're ready
- Evaluate your presentation and lessons learned for next time

I have 20+ years experience in marketing and communications at Fortune 500 corporate companies, start-ups, non-profits, and government. I spent 10 years writing and preparing executives for speeches given internally and externally, at companies where they serve on the board, and at conferences with their peers. I am also a TOEFL certified English instructor and have volunteered at an English school for immigrants in the US.

Extra information

Bring any materials you are preparing for your speech

Location

At student's location: Around Geneva, Switzerland

|
Use ⊞+wheel to zoom!
+

General info

suitcase iconSkills:
English as a second language (esl), English for adults
Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English

Ask a question

Send a message explaining your needs and Kristi will reply soon:
The more detail, the better.
Ex. "Hi, when are you available to meet for a lesson?"

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00) New York
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
0              
1              
2            Saturday at 2:00  Sunday at 2:00
3            Saturday at 3:00  Sunday at 3:00
4            Saturday at 4:00  Sunday at 4:00
5            Saturday at 5:00  Sunday at 5:00
6            Saturday at 6:00  Sunday at 6:00
7            Saturday at 7:00  Sunday at 7:00
8              
9              
10              
11              
12  Monday at 12:00  Tuesday at 12:00  Wednesday at 12:00  Thursday at 12:00  Friday at 12:00    
13  Monday at 13:00  Tuesday at 13:00  Wednesday at 13:00  Thursday at 13:00  Friday at 13:00    
14  Monday at 14:00  Tuesday at 14:00  Wednesday at 14:00  Thursday at 14:00  Friday at 14:00    
15              
16              
17              
18              
19              
20              
21              
22              
23              
from £60.76At student's home

Good-fit Instructor Guarantee


If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

Online reputation

  • Instructor since December 2018

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00) New York
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
0              
1              
2            Saturday at 2:00  Sunday at 2:00
3            Saturday at 3:00  Sunday at 3:00
4            Saturday at 4:00  Sunday at 4:00
5            Saturday at 5:00  Sunday at 5:00
6            Saturday at 6:00  Sunday at 6:00
7            Saturday at 7:00  Sunday at 7:00
8              
9              
10              
11              
12  Monday at 12:00  Tuesday at 12:00  Wednesday at 12:00  Thursday at 12:00  Friday at 12:00    
13  Monday at 13:00  Tuesday at 13:00  Wednesday at 13:00  Thursday at 13:00  Friday at 13:00    
14  Monday at 14:00  Tuesday at 14:00  Wednesday at 14:00  Thursday at 14:00  Friday at 14:00    
15              
16              
17              
18              
19              
20              
21              
22              
23              
from £60.76At student's home

Good-fit Instructor Guarantee


If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

Share


Camille
✅ SEMIOLOGY, 'BEHAVIORALISM' ('BEHAVIORAL' ANALYSIS, 'PROFILING') IN THE SERVICE OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND SPEAKING 🚀
➤ A follower of the "message beneath the message", as Roland Barthes would say, the semiologist is above all a detective of language and helps you in this sense: he sees meaning, deciphers and carefully analyzes the signs that surround him to interpret their meaning, reports on the effects of meaning, the connotations and the implicit present in the communication. He starts from the surface signs visible to all to bring out the latent meanings. His interest is most often focused on the phenomena "on the margin", at first glance not very significant, which are located behind the scenes, rather than on stage. In short, all these elements not necessarily visible at first glance. What applies to semiological analysis? Everything: Images, logos, websites, gestures, behaviors, words, speeches, symbols, spaces, in short everything that allows humanity to communicate. On the other hand, the semiological method cannot be invented since it is very specific. Like an iceberg, it is a question of going from superficial and visible signs to latent signs and meanings. ➤ A fascinating discipline, semiology and the analysis of gestures, behaviors and verbal & non-verbal language allows us to decipher the signs of our personal and professional daily lives. In a political speech, on an advertisement, or through our gestures in the professional and personal context, our words and behaviors, the narration of signs mark a certain relationship to the world. ➤ By learning to dissect the meaning of words and gestures, semiology allows us to take a particular look at the coherence of communication and its relevance (versus the opposite), to understand the details of our own speech, and then to make good use of it. ➤ Thus, from the semiological methodology (rigorous, specific, objectifying), verbal, graphic, symbolic and behavioral identities can emerge. ➤ Finally, semiology is neither a matter of philosophy (it only operates from one or more corpora, concrete materials to be analyzed) nor of psychology (it is less interested in intentions than in the signs produced). It is an analysis, a look at one's own communication and that of others which allows one to react better intuitively. ➤ This is why these sessions are intended to be above all practical: filmed exercises, analysis of images to be dissected and then implementation of techniques / tools / methodology which will help you in your daily life, to improve your verbal and non-verbal language but also to decipher and understand that of others. ➤ Among the content browsed: 1) identify and act on behaviors: -transmission of acquired knowledge on non-verbal communication in order to quickly detect intentions -immersive team-building mode to bring out helpful behaviors (despite the saboteurs) 2) Profiling - Diagnose and guide based on a written or visual corpus: -build the storytelling -bring out a type of profile -understand insights 3) Brand Strategy - Create a new brand, company or personal positioning 4) Concrete techniques & a targeted methodology for: ✓Acquire practical tools to improve your rhetoric/repartee ✓Decode and use the practical communication tools of great leaders ✓Fundamentals (practices) of eloquence but also of oratorical art (intonation, gaze, gestures, elocution, range, emotions, pronunciation, development of one's own style of charisma, etc.) to ensure consistency between content and the form ✓Fundamentals of Body Language to support and not interfere with the speech while being convinced & convincing. ✓ Highlighting their speech & promoting their speaking to arouse interest, by building on their strengths. ✓Creation of a coherence between the message emitted & the message received in order to improve its speech and in fact, its professional/personal relations. ✓Management of Q&A sessions & external reactions during an intervention or an oral exchange. ✓Practical tools to put your interlocutor at ease and appear friendly/interested. ✓To succeed in a negotiation/mediation. ✓On the one hand, learning to say 'no' simply in three steps AND on the other hand, getting people to say 'yes'. ✓To turn sentences into positive AND constructive. ✓To manage conflicts (eg 'assertive' communication techniques, eg CNV techniques - Non Violent Communication). ✓To put NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) at the service of communication. ✓To adopt effective, simple, fair and engaging language. ✓To use sentences, turns of phrase & expressions allowing to be precise, simple, effective & challenging. ✓To manage your personal & professional relationships with, for example, the preparation of your ratings. ✓Make your hypersensitivity a strength to tame your abilities. ✓Listening proactively and expressing / conveying ideas / message clearly. ✓Avoid letting your emotions show and propose a constructive solution to problems, while drawing on your own relational skills. ✓Be better equipped to recognize and immediately remedy situations that weaken their authority and affect their ability to communicate effectively. ✓Enhance their potential for expression and creativity (often underestimated until now) and 'apparent' sociability ✓Develop not necessarily self-confidence, but the 'appearance' of self-confidence, refine one's listening to respond adequately, open up to the resources of the imagination, free oneself from the rational to then structure one's speech. ✓Relate their communication objectives (project, institution, values, ideas, demands, etc.) to the form of their expression. ✓Learn and put into practice persuasive communication techniques and better understand the perception that others have of oneself. In order to improve his skills of 'self-presentation' and conveyed image. ✓Practical techniques to foster the engagement of the other party. ✓Strengthen the structure of its communication and develop a convincing argument in order to sell its ideas and projects. ✓ Optimizing internal and external relationships are professional fundamentals so that the structure of sessions, business dialogue and mastery of change communication are valuable. ✓ Decode advertisements, logos and slogans, Understand the impact of images and symbols on our emotions, Analyze cultural trends across the media, Create your own visual messages with formidable efficiency ✓ Analysis of non-verbal communication: - paralinguistic level: voice analysis, intonations, speech rate (...) - proxemic level: analysis of the distance between bodies/individuals - kinesic level: analysis of postures, gestures and facial expressions - infralinguistic level: analysis of physiological changes (dilation of pupils, blushing, sweating, etc.) - symbolic level: analysis of what adorns the body such as clothing, badges, tattoos (...) ➤ The semiologist or semiotician is led to specialize in certain universes, whether it is luxury, mass consumption or behavioral and body dynamics. His analyst side (linguist, semantician, semiologist, semiotician) and lecturer on the themes of negotiation and non-verbal communication will support your approach. ➤ So, discover the hidden secrets of signs if you are curious to understand the mechanisms behind advertisements, works of art, films or even social networks, if you want to learn to decipher hidden messages and analyze the signs that influence our thoughts and actions on a daily basis. As part of a fun and interactive learning experience, with concrete exercises for a captivating immersion. ➤ In short, in a context guided by the tools of semiology, the ability to speak in public is today an essential transversal skill to assert oneself, inform, negotiate and convince. However, to master the keys to successful public communication, it is necessary to strengthen the impact of one's own speeches: by structuring one's interventions and taking into account the circumstances and expectations of the audience; by making an impression through storytelling; by integrating the psychological and emotional factors of effective oral communication; by integrating emotions into the preparation of the message and arguments; by anticipating objections and delicate situations; by preparing and structuring an attractive and convincing presentation framework; by experimenting with the rules of improvisation; by adequately managing difficult situations (...). ➤ Whether your goal is personal or professional, speaking is a predominantly physical activity, relying on a body, a voice, a breath, a rhythm (diction), an emotion and above all techniques, tools, a method, a know-how, reflecting the involvement of the speaker in his speech, all guided by the principles of semiology and behavioral analysis. ➤ So, how do you listen and be listened to, convince and be impactful, challenge and make an impression, enhance your content, address your audience appropriately and optimize the quality and clarity of the exchange/message? It is precisely about going through, implementing and deploying practical and effective techniques of oral presentation, simple intervention or 'one to one` exchange, aimed at challenging your audience or interlocutor, taking care of the content as well as the form, all in a professional or personal setting. For this, there are verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, based on semiology. ➤ Thus, mastered, the practical method allows, through a set of simulations and scenarios based on your daily experience supporting pragmatic & concrete techniques, to improve self-confidence, assurance, ease by overcoming embarrassment and controlling emotion in public. But also to work on leadership & charisma, in a context where empathy and emotional intelligence are at the service of communication, all based on the founding principles of semiology. ➤ To master the keys to successful public communication, it is necessary to master certain practical aspects of semiology, to strengthen the impact of your speeches: by structuring your interventions and taking into account the circumstances and expectations of the audience; by making an impression through storytelling; by integrating the psychological and emotional factors of effective oral communication; by integrating emotions into the preparation of the message and arguments; by anticipating objections and delicate situations; by preparing and structuring an attractive and convincing presentation framework; by experimenting with the rules of improvisation; by adequately managing difficult situations (...). ➤ In short, each session combines techniques & practical exercises adapted to your daily situations (filmed with your agreement in order to be reviewed, commented on, decoded together live), so that you can apply them immediately, and from the 1st session. 🚀 Discover the Hidden Secrets of Signs. Dive into the fascinating world of semiology with our practical training! Are you curious to understand the mechanisms behind written or oral communication? Learn to decipher hidden messages and analyze the signs that influence our thoughts and actions on a daily basis, with fun and interactive learning: Beyond theory, you will participate in concrete exercises, case studies to master the art of communication. Join us for a captivating immersion in one of the most exciting fields of human sciences! THE TRAINER ➤ With training from Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher trainer has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years in the field, in Europe and North America, in renowned international public and private establishments, regularly speaking in forums and conferences, and also offering personalized INDIVIDUAL support, with pedagogy and careful methodology as the watchwords. ➤ PLACE, TIMETABLE, PRICES ✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Basel-Neuchâtel-Berne-Lucerne-Brussels-Luxembourg-Paris-Lyon. But currently, these sessions continue to be offered by videoconference in the current context and in accordance with general demand which is almost unanimous on this subject. ✓ Indeed, apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time saving related to travel & their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased schedule flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain identical. In addition, the entire exchange, notes and recommendations are immediately transcribed on the dedicated chat. ✓ To support us among ourselves & to be pleasant to you in this sustainable / particular period and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees are temporarily reduced and will not increase after the start of our sessions. ✓ Languages: French/English. ✓ The progress following these private sessions is perceptible from 1 to 2 sessions (*2024 study). ✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

Jacky
Preparation course for CFC oral exams (B/E commercial employee)
At this time, almost the end of the year, we are slowly approaching the CFC exam period. This is why I would like to share my help in preparing you for these exams that you will have at the end of the year. So I help with oral exams in French, German and English. Having myself graduated in 2022, I am perfectly able to support you on this final stretch.

Oliver
Maths, Physics Classes. Support for Exam Preparation or Homework in Geneve. Currently doing Bachelors in Physics. 1 class free trial.
As a current bachelors physics student i know the stuggle of not understanding maths and physics, that why I think i will be able to help you surpass this barriers and finally understand the concepts. I trully believe that to fully learn a concept you have to understand it, and that is how i orient my classes. Instead of memorizing concepts, grasping how to use them and how to apply them to excell academically. -Classes of Math for school practice or exams at any level. -Classes of Physics at any level. -Preparation for exam -Help with homework I can teach in English and Spanish. My level of French is still progressing.

Laurie
Online French class with a native teacher! Own method. Technology to learn.
The technology to improve your French. Classes with a certified native teacher. Hello Bonjour! I am a native French teacher and a graduate in French Philology since 2012. I have 10 years of experience in Belgium and abroad. I offer online classes using a method that I have developed over the years, specifically for online classes. *My method:* -During class we focus on speaking. Outside of class, I will send you exercises that I will correct every week (grammar, conjugation, writing...). -I use a particular technique based on questions/answers to apply the grammar when speaking. -I use the verbotonal method to correct pronunciation. -You will also receive access to an application for your Smartphone (to learn the vocabulary). -Use an interactive whiteboard. -We will use a shared online notebook to correct your exercises and ask me your questions at any time of the day. I offer preparation for official exams (DELF, DALF, TCF, EOI, FIDE in Switzerland...). Classes for beginners, intermediate or advanced levels. Preparation of conferences or talks for business people. Job interviews. The class is a bit different when I work with children or teenagers. I use interactive websites and letters. If you want a young, organized, dynamic and passionate teacher, call me or write me! See you soon, Laurie*

Petra
Indonesian lessons. Learning how to speak and write Indonesian in Geneva, Switzerland.
Hello there, Apa kabar ? Not so many people are familiar with Indonesia. But I'm sure, there are some people out there who wants to know more about its beauty, culture, music, history... and of course its language !! To me, to speak Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) is a pride and a joy. And I want to share this joy. About my class : If you need someone to help you to learn Indonesian from the very basics or improve it until the most formal level, here I am !! Just send me a message describing or explaining your purpose and needs and I will tailor a lessons matching them. I hope to see you very soon in my Indonesian private lessons ! Thank you, Petra *French* Bonjour à vous, Apa kabar ? Pas tellement de personnes ne sont familières avec l'Indonésie. Mais je suis sûre qu'il en est certaines qui veulent en apprendre plus à propos de sa beauté, de sa culture, de son histoire... et bien sûr de sa langue ! Pour moi, parler indonésien (Bahasa Indonesia) est une fierté et une joie, et je veux partager cette joie. Concernant ma classe : Si vous avez besoin de quelqu'un pour vous apprendre l'indonésien depuis les tout débuts ou l'améliorer jusqu'au niveau le plus formel, je suis là !! Envoyez-moi un message décrivant votre but et vos besoins et je taillerai des leçons correspondant à ceux-ci. J'espère vous voir très bientôt à mes cours particuliers d'indonésien ! Merci beaucoup, Petra

Terry
English Lesson, Commercial English Tutoring & Exam
Chinese Lady, holder of Diploma of " Commercial Translation " English <---> Chinese, gives Lessons in ENGLISH, improves the Language Communication Skills in English and excels at helping learners reach their learning goals and expectations. Lessons include: General Conversation, Business Conversation, Survival Travel Conversation, Vocabulary, Lecture, Listening & Writing Practice, Helping with Homework & CV.

Valentine
English lessons (general or business) for all ages and all levels
Hello! I offer myself to give English lessons. With 7 years of experience, I have followed many students in general and business English. I help with grammar, conjugation, language development, reading comprehension etc.

Amélie
Cours de Français, Néerlandais, Anglais, Mathématiques, Histoire, Relations Internationales, Droit, Sciences et Géographie.
I am a Belgian (Flemish) and French student who has recently completed a Master's degree in International Law at the University of Amsterdam. I completed my Bachelor's degree in International Relations at the University of Geneva (magna cum laude) and also spent six months on exchange at UCSB (University of California, Santa Barbara). Additionally, I attended an international high school in France for my secondary education, where I specialized in sciences and achieved a score of 18/20 on the final scientific baccalaureate. The classes at this school were taught in French, english, dutch, and spanish. Here is an overview of my previous tutoring experience: 2021/2022: I worked at "bijlesthuis," a Dutch tutoring institution, where I primarily taught french, dutch, and english to adult learners seeking to improve their language skills. During the same period, I also provided classes to other students through Apprentus. 2021: Through Apprentus and other websites, I assisted several younger students (ages 5-15) in Bern and Geneva, helping them improve their skills in subjects such as math and french. 2017/2020: I worked for three years at a tutoring institution in Geneva called ARA, where I primarily taught french, mathematics, and english. During this time, I also spent two years working at a private school called Florimont, where I supported students aged 11-16 across various subjects by assisting them with their homework. I can teach French, Dutch, and English, and I thoroughly enjoy teaching and assisting students in their progress and acquisition of new skills. As a person, I am flexible, calm, and positive. I am excited to meet you and look forward to working with you! Amélie

Cedric
Conversational English, fluency and accent correction
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.

Carelle
Courses in language, culture and Italian literature
Hello everyone, I am a humble young woman who offers herself as an Italian teacher. Having lived and studied for several years in Italy in Tuscany, I propose to share my humble knowledge with anyone who contacts me. So I am willing to discuss the medieval, modern and contemporary culture of Italy. I will bring you very briefly to Italy based on my experience. So don't wait! I am waiting for you massively. Thank you to those who have the courage to contact me. Looking forward to reading you and sharing great experiences with you! Best regards, Carelle M

Imen
English, Dutch, French language tutoring in Geneva
I graduated from the university of Geneva with a Masters in international law and aBachelor in International Relations. I would be very pleased to tutor you and help you improve your English, French or Dutch skills. I hold an international baccalaureate from the international school of Geneva and am therefore perfectly bilingual in both English and French. I am a native Dutch speaker. In addition, I have over 5 years of experience tutoring both children as adults and have worked as an assistant in the bilingual school Institut Florimont in their guided studies program helping 11 year old students with their homework. I obtained a master's degree in international law at the University of Geneva and a Bachelor's degree in international relations. I would be very happy to give you private lessons and help you improve your skills in English, French or Dutch. I hold an international baccalaureate from the international school of Geneva and am therefore perfectly bilingual in English and French. My mother tongue is Dutch. Additionally, I have over 5 years of experience tutoring children and adults and have worked as an assistant at the bilingual school Institut Florimont in their guided study program helping students from 11 years of doing their homework.

Natalie
Teacher gives private English lessons for children and adults, and tutoring for primary and secondary students.
Graduated from a CELTA (Cambridge Certificate) and a Master in English and German (International Trade specialty), I offer private English lessons for children and adults, and tutoring for primary and secondary students I and II. I worked for 20 years in the field of Marketing and Communication, in Paris, London and Geneva. I lived for 5 years in London and am bilingual in English / French. My passions are teaching and traveling. My teaching method adapts to your needs. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced level, we can determine your teaching program together. The method can be structured with grammar and syntax courses, if you want to progress in writing. If you want conversation classes, the method can be more fluid with themes chosen together and pronunciation exercises. I teach the following types of courses: - Classical tutoring classes to improve your grades. - preparation courses for exams. - Business-oriented language courses (job interview, CV, business dialogue, writing letters and e-mails).

Sara
English course in the canton of Geneva. Individuals or small groups
Based in Geneva for more than 10 years and with more than 15 years of experience teaching English, I offer home classes according to the needs of the learner. I adapt to your schedule and your goal, while keeping in mind the ultimate goal: to speak and communicate in English as best as possible. I use games, videos, situations, ... to accompany you as best as possible in learning this wonderful language.

Lara
help for children from primary school up to cycle in all subjects
Dear students in search of success, My name is Lara, and I have a lifelong passion for learning and teaching. If you are looking for a dedicated, competent tutor ready to guide you towards success, you are in the right place! With 3 years of experience as a tutor, I have had the privilege of helping many students overcome their academic challenges and excel in their studies. My main goal is to provide you with individualized support that meets your unique needs. What sets me apart is my ability to make learning fun, interactive and effective. I take a personalized approach to each student, adapting to your learning style and creating an encouraging environment where you will feel comfortable asking questions and exploring new ideas. I will help you develop strong skills, build your self-confidence and achieve your goals. Whether it's preparing for exams, improving skills in math, science, languages or other areas, I'm here to support you every step of the way. So, if you are ready to invest in your future, work hard and achieve your goals, I am here to guide you. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your specific needs and schedule our first tutoring sessions.

Nastassja Alexandra Paola
Learn English in a fun, educative way (F2F or online)
Being in a multicultural country, I understand the struggle of people trying to communicate or integrate in a community. And as a multilingual person, I would like to share my knowledge of english as it is widely spoken in the world. Will make sure the class will be fun and educative :) Do not worry if you only want to learn the basics :)