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Adsum
- Rate €30
- Response 3h
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Students3
Number of students Adsum has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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€30/h
1st lesson free
- Classics
- Writing
- Oratory
- Rhetoric
Classics Graduate with a focus on theory of rhetoric and ancient historiography as well as real world experience of practical oratory. Over a decade of writing experience.
- Classics
- Writing
- Oratory
- Rhetoric
Lesson location
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Adsum is one of our best Classics tutors. High-quality profile, verified qualifications, a quick response time, and great reviews from students!
About Adsum
I'd love to hear from you want to...
- Speak more eloquently, convincingly and confidently
- Think critically about the world we live in and its history
- Discover the richness of ancient literature
- Explore Classics, History, or the importance of Rhetoric
I will not be your only tutor. Throughout our time, we might learn from gladiators, senators and generals, battles, assassinations and alliances. Why not see what they have to offer?
About the lesson
- Primary
- Junior Cycle
- Transition Year
- +5
levels :
Primary
Junior Cycle
Transition Year
Fifth Year
Sixth Year
Adult education
Bachelor's degree
Diploma
- English
- German
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
German
Our lessons can either be online or in person (Reading.) If you have set personal goals, whether that be improving grades, preparing for a speaking engagement or studying a particular facet of the ancient world, please do send these over in your initial message. I will tailor our lessons towards your needs.
The core of my teaching method is to employ proven ancient methods for the modern day. As Cicero once said:
“We must argue every question on both sides, and bring out on every topic whatever points can be deemed plausible.” —Cicero, On Oratory
Review
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Deadly! Adsum is simply brilliant, brings subject matter to life, and makes learning fun/
- Active learners with a dedication to improvement. Would heartily recommend taking them on as students. They listen, answer questions and iterate upon the lesson materials in a refreshing and voracious manner.Adsum's response :
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Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Adsum is incredibly knowledgeable about Classics and genuinely passionate about the subject. He’s thoughtful, approachable and great at explaining things in a way that makes them easy to understand. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone looking to learn more about Classics.
Have had several consultation sessions with Adsum related to philosophy, communication, and rhetoric. What I appreciate about Adsum is his ability to simplify complex topics and to think critically.
In a world where everything is a medium vying for attention, critical thought and sound reasoning are lost but increasingly essential skills. These are things that Adsum excels in. His knowledge across and between a breadth of subjects are impressive and well worth the investment with him!Adsum is a clear and concise teacher who is well-spoken, approachable, and always is well prepared. He has a great ability to present thought-provoking ideas from fresh perspectives.
I really appreciate how he explains challenging topics in a way that is easy to understand while keeping the sessions very engaging. Also, he adapts his teaching style to suit you, ensuring you get the most out of each session.
I highly recommend Adsum as a tutor.I highly recommend Adsum as a tutor and have found his communication skills to be super impressive and engaging. He has a real talent for taking complex topics, like those of the Classics, and explaining them in a way that is easy to understand and way more fun than learning on my own!!
I also really appreciate how he adapts his communication approach based on each person’s needs. You can tell he genuinely wants his students to succeed and is willing to work with them in their individual skill levels. I would highly recommend Adsum to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and effective tutor.Adsum is truly a wonderful teacher! He is a clear and effective communicator, and has a great talent for articulating complex things well. His passion for the Classics could really be seen in how knowledgable he was on a variety of topics we discussed, and he was always helpful with any questions I had. I highly recommend him as a tutor who keeps things both educational and fun!
Adsum is an excellent communicator and incredibly knowledgeable in Classics. I highly recommend him!
As someone who often struggles to stay engaged with complex topics, I really appreciate how Adsum guides our discussions in a way which has helped me to focus better and explore the topic in greater depth.
He is great at explaining complex things in a simple, fun and engaging manner (great sense of humour too). His kindness and patience makes me feel valued in our conversations.I've known Adsum for over ten years and have seen the way he confidently and efficiently taught me and others. Bringing enthusiasm and wisdom to each lesson, he skilfully tailors each session to the needs of the student. He has been very patient with me when I've struggled to understand specific concepts and I have always felt he is working with me to achieve my goal. Adsum is very knowledgeable and has a real skill in being able to explain in simple terms complex ideas.
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Rates
Rate
- €30
Pack prices
- 5h: €120
- 10h: €228
free lessons
The first free lesson with Adsum will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- €24/h
Details
Bespoke day courses and group sessions can be arranged. Please send me a message for prices.
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