Experienced tutor from Ireland, specialising in intermediate to advanced students.
Unterrichtet
Englisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Französisch
Italienisch
Andere
Polnisch
Rumänisch
Walisisch
Experienced tutor from Ireland, specialising in intermediate to advanced students.
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Aus IrlandLebt in Dublin, Irland (19:02 UTC+00:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 12. Jun 2019
Thema von InteresseLesenKunstGeschichteReisenEssen
• Hi! I’m Alex from Northern Ireland, and I can’t wait to help you power up your English!
• I’m completing a PhD in Sociology at Trinity College Dublin, and completed my master's at the University of Oxford. Part of my research is interviewing top Italki tutors about what truly makes a great teacher. I’ve got plenty of insider tips to share!
• I’ve studied Italian, French, Welsh, Polish, and Romanian on Italki, so I know exactly what it’s like to tackle a new language. Right now, I’m prepping for the C2 PLIDA in Italian—so I’m in the trenches right along with you!
Ich als Lehrkraft
I lived for an extended period in Brittany, France, working as a language assistant in a lyceé. I’ve worked with many different levels and with students between the ages of 15 and 20, so I am familiar with the difficulties and challenges that learners often have.
I have also taught various modules in sociology and social theory at Trinity College Dublin, so I have a very firm grounding in general teaching methods.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
I am flexible and eager to tailor my classes to each student’s preferences. These are the methods I normally use:
1.) Structured conversation. In advance, we will decide what to discuss and I’ll prepare some thoughts and questions to provoke conversation. You can do the same and that way we can have a rich exchange!
2.) Games. I love to play twenty questions, would I lie to you?, bingo, finish the story etc.
3.) Discussion materials. I often use book chapters, articles, videos, films and other media.
4.) Course/exam preparation. I do not specialise in exam preparation, but am happy to help with exercises and practice papers.
Alex is a great teacher! He always teaches me new words and their correct pronunciation. Many times, it feels like I am talking to a friend, since he is nice and very funny. Moreover, he knows lot of interesting things, so the class is very engaging and you learn not only English, but history, geography and so on. I am confident I will keep taking classes with him!
11. Sep. 2019
Artem
2 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Отличный собеседник. Хорошо получается строить диалог.
4. Aug. 2019
Asier
1 Englisch Unterrichtsstunde
In my first contact with Alex we were talking about me, my goals, as well as a wide range of topics. A pleasant chat, many thanks!
27. Aug. 2021
Varvara
3 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Alex is a dedicated teacher whois willing to help. Also he is a good conversationalist and actually has interesting things to say.
18. Aug. 2019
rgalupo
1 Englisch Unterrichtsstunde
Great
30. Sep. 2021
Lourdes
1 Englisch Unterrichtsstunde
Thank you so much Alex for your time, help, and patience. The lesson was a blast, I really enjoyed it! It was nice to meet you and I'm looking forward to the next one :)