**IMPORTANT - Please have or make a Chess.com account prior to the session** "Chess is a highly practical game played by humans, not computers" - CM Volen Dyulgerov (Witty_Alien). This is why it is so much more effective to have a human coach rather than just pressing Chess.com's game review and looking at your games for a minute. Reviewing your games, especially ones you lost, are an extremely effective way to improve your chess and win more games. This series is highly adaptive to wherever you are at. It's pretty informal and could be considered more of a club than a class. The session will open with a short activity/warmup, which may be something like a puzzle to solve. Depending on everyone's abilities, the session may cover simpler topics, such as how to play, how to checkmate, or opening principles. If those who join know the basics of chess, we can pair each of the attendees against each other and then do an in-depth analysis of the games afterwards. I am definitely open to any suggestions, so feel free to make them!

If you're starting the IB Diploma Programme, this session will help you get ahead before the workload hits. We’ll cover the most important strategies, common mistakes new IB students make, and practical tips for staying organized, managing deadlines, and balancing coursework like IAs, TOK, and CAS. You’ll also get the chance to ask any questions about IB classes, study habits, time management, or surviving the first semester. Whether you're nervous or excited, this Q&A will give you the clarity and confidence to start IB strong. Perfect for incoming IB students who want a realistic look at the program and how to succeed from day one.

Each week, we will go over a new topic of how to solve a Rubik's cube. We will learn about how to read cubing notation, different types of Rubik's cubes, and by the end of it, everyone will know how to solve a Rubik's cube.

- Start from French basics: pronunciation, vocabulary, and sentence formation - Gradually move into core grammar topics (articles, verb conjugations, tenses, adjectives, prepositions) - In-depth explanations with focus on patterns and key exceptions - Visual aids, structured notes, and guided practice for clarity - Interactive sessions to build confidence and accuracy