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🔆Ruth Hopkins 🔆 Professional writer

🔆 Writing 🔆 Conversation
21English for interview preparation Sessions Completed

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🦋 I'm Ruth, I'm a native speaker and your English teacher. 🦋 I have two decades of experience teaching law and journalism at university and college level. 🦋 In 2019 I passed the CELTA Cambridge university certification. 🦋 I have taught children and adults English online and in person. 🦋 I have an MA in Creative Writing and love to help people tell stories 🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆 Creative Writing 🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆 🐱 Unlock your imagination with my Creative Writing Programme, designed for children, teenagers, and adults alike! Whether you're a young storyteller eager to explore your creativity, a teen looking to sharpen your writing skills, or an adult ready to discover the writer within, my creative writing programme offers a supportive and inspiring environment for all ages. 🐱 In this program, participants will: 🐱 Explore a variety of genres, from poetry to fiction and memoirs. 🐱 Engage in interactive writing exercises to spark creativity and refine technique. 🐱 Receive personalised feedback and encouragement to help bring stories to life. 🐱 Build confidence as a writer 🐱 Whether you're starting your first story or looking to refine your craft, my Creative Writing Programme is the perfect place to discover your voice, improve your writing, and embrace the power of storytelling. Join my class and let your words soar! Creative Writing lessons: 🤓 Lesson 1: Story prompts 🤓 Lesson 2: Setting and atmosphere 🤓 Lesson 3: Character development 🤓 Lesson 4: Building tension and suspense 🤓 Lesson 5: Descriptive language 🤓 Lesson 6: Plot structure and cliff hangers 🏆 Example of student's work: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:61d2125c-67fe-4209-84fc-7b14c710ffd0 🐶 Come join My Trial Class! 🐶 What can you expect❓ 🌕 Together we will figure out your level 🌕 Then we will decide what learning goals you have 🌕 I will offer you a package of lessons that will meet your learning goals I also offer help with: 🌻 Grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading literature, test prep (IELTS, GCSE, Cambridge Movers etc) 🌻 Looking to improve your English skills for work, travel, or personal growth? 🌻 Take your learning to the next level with my personalised, engaging, and effective online English lessons, tailored to your needs, whether you're a beginner or advanced learner. 🌻 Flexible Scheduling – Learn at your convenience, from anywhere in the world. 🌻 Interactive & Fun – Engaging activities, real-life conversations, and practical exercises. 🌻 Business & Conversational English – Speak confidently in professional and everyday situations, with my personalised, engaging, and effective online English lessons!
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15 English for interview preparation course reviews

  • Angela Chiu
    15 mars 2025
    Ruth is fabulous. She is a professional writer but using simple way to describe tactics and techniques in English writing. In just a few lessons, my son’s writing skill is obviously improved and he enjoys every lesson with Ruth. Highly recommended to anyone who can write but doesn’t know how to polish and flourish your piece. Thank you Ruth!
  • Shirley
    11 mars 2025
    Ruth is very kind. She listened patiently and corrected my mistakes in a friendly manner. She helped me review my articles after class. Thanks a lot!
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Performance History

Resume

Experiences

  • 2007 - 2011 Hogeschool voor de Journalistiek
  • 2012 - 2018 Wits University
  • 2021 - 2021 Itutor
  • 2021 - 2021 Whales English
  • 2016 - 2018 Katlehong Stories
  • 2021 - 2022 Global Link

Educations

  • 1995 - 2001 University of Amsterdam Law Certificate Uploaded

  • 1999 - 2001 University of Amsterdam Journalism Certificate Uploaded

  • 2018 - 2019 Wits University Johannesburg Literature Certificate Uploaded

Certifications

  • CELTA Certificate Uploaded

Experiences
  • 2007 - 2011 Hogeschool voor de Journalistiek
  • 2012 - 2018 Wits University
  • 2021 - 2021 Itutor
  • 2021 - 2021 Whales English
  • 2016 - 2018 Katlehong Stories
  • 2021 - 2022 Global Link
Educations
  • 1995 - 2001

    University of Amsterdam

    Law Certificate Uploaded

  • 1999 - 2001

    University of Amsterdam

    Journalism Certificate Uploaded

  • 2018 - 2019

    Wits University Johannesburg

    Literature Certificate Uploaded

Certifications
  • CELTA Certificate Uploaded

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  • If “Instant Tutoring” shows on the teacher’s profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
  • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.

Lesson duration

  • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
  • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
  • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).

Instructions

  • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click “My Lessons” to find your class, click “Go to class”, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
  • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.

Refund policy

  • Please click “Report Issue” if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
  • If the teacher doesn’t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.
How to book
  • After buying courses, you can book them according to the teacher’s schedule.
  • If “Instant Tutoring” shows on the teacher’s profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
  • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.
Lesson duration
  • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
  • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
  • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).
Instructions
  • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click “My Lessons” to find your class, click “Go to class”, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
  • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.
Refund policy
  • Please click “Report Issue” if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
  • If the teacher doesn’t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.

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