Aus FrankreichLebt in Medellin, Kolumbien (19:32 UTC-05:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 30. Jun 2018
Thema von InteresseEssenReisenTiere
Hi everyone,
My name is Alexandre Applefield-Alvarez.
I was born in Paris, France, but my father is American and my mother is half German and half Cuban. I have a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Education and a Master's in International Public Management. I am trilingual and have lived and worked in French, English, and Spanish-speaking countries, and recently founded my own social enterprise in Colombia. I am passionate about social issues and understanding cultural differences to build a better world.
Ich als Lehrkraft
I have taught different topics (from science to languages, cooking and basketball) to different populations (children, teenagers, teachers, social workers, entrepreneurs, homeless people...). Teaching is about sharing experiences and understanding others. If there is a genuine curiosity for learning, the process gets really fun and easy!
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
When I begin teaching to a new student, I make sure to understand their expectations in terms of method, pace, and results. Based on that, we define a plan together. As a general rule, I make sure to give my students a lot of freedom in terms of materials, so that they can read articles, watch videos or listen to audios about topics that they are passionate about. Language is a tool that will expand their world. It is a means, not the ends. My objective is for each student to be able to understand and communicate about what they really care about. Every person has their own learning style, and my job is to identify what works for them!
Talking with Alex was great. He was super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I will definitely be spending more time working with him!
10. Juli 2018
claude ndjeyeha bang
9 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Alex est très patient et très encourageant!
4. Nov. 2024
Ben
1 Spanisch Unterrichtsstunde
Great teacher, great energy! Native level English, I'm adding French to my studies and the trial lesson was great.
23. Okt. 2024
Miłosz Ludwinek
1 Französisch Unterrichtsstunde
Une première leçon très réussie ! Alexandre sait planifier l'apprentissage.
5. Okt. 2024
Erin
6 Französisch Unterrichtsstunden
We continue to appreciate Alexandre's kind conversations with our 6-year-old. Merci beaucoup!
3. Okt. 2024
Erin
6 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Alexandre was very kind and conversed well with my shy 6yo. He was very engaging and encouraging and my son was comfortable enough to read an article out loud in French. Merci beaucoup!