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Master Academic and Professional Writing in English

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This course is designed for European students and professionals who are non-native English speakers seeking to enhance their academic writing skills in English. Participants will learn how to structure essays, research papers, and reports with clarity and precision, focusing on the conventions of academic writing. The course will cover essential topics such as thesis development, argumentation, citation styles, and critical analysis, while also addressing common language challenges faced by non-native speakers. Through practical exercises and personalized feedback, students will gain the confidence and proficiency needed to produce high-quality academic work in English.

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At student's location: Around Brussels, Belgium

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Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
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Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:French, English

About Me

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As an American living in Europe for the past decade, I am currently based in Belgium, where I am pursuing a second Master's degree in Church History and Historical Theology at KU Leuven.

I specialize in helping students and professionals elevate their English for academic and professional writing. Additionally, I offer instruction in Syriac, as well as Koine and Patristic Greek, from beginner to advanced levels. Syriac and Greek courses can be more focused on language or theology according to your own interests. Courses can be given in English or French.

I would be delighted to assist you in achieving your linguistic and academic goals. Please feel free to reach out, and let me know how I can support your learning journey.

Education

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KU Leuven (2025), Research Master in Church History and Historical Theology
Saint Serge Institute (2023), Master in Orthodox Theology
Seattle Pacific University (2013), BA in Christian Theology

Experience / Qualifications

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I bring extensive experience in academic writing and graduated summa cum laude from the Institut Saint Serge in Paris. I have studied Syriac at the graduate level for six years, during which I translated several Syriac texts for publication, including a new translation of Isaac the Syrian's Third Part. I am currently engaged in work with an 11th-century manuscript of a 5th-century text.

My expertise in Koine and Patristic Greek spans over 12 years, and I regularly undertake scholarly work using this language.

Having lived in the former Yugoslavia for eight years, I am fully proficient in Serbian/Croatian.

In addition, I have over a decade of experience as a translator, working between English, French, Serbian/Croatian, and Greek.
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