Ian
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Ian
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Russian
Portuguese
Spanish
Slovak
French
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Russian
Portuguese
Spanish
Slovak
French
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Chinese (Mandarin)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From United StatesLiving in Other, United States (22:38 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 2, 2016InterestsReadingSports & FitnessMusicTravelGaming
I grew up in Alaska, in the USA with my American father and English mother. Since leaving Alaska, I have also lived in Arizona, Texas, and outside the US in Italy, Slovakia, Azerbaijan, Japan, and now I spend most of my year in Brazil and travel the rest of the time.
During university when I was a teenager, I focused on a degree in Russian. In 2020, I started a new degree in International Relations.
In my free time, I love learning languages and travelling. I would like to visit all the countries in the world, as I'm not only fascinated by languages, but also other cultures. So far, though, I've only visited about 80. I also play on an ultimate team and practice Krav Maga regularly.Me as a Teacher
I have been a TEFL-certified, professional teacher in countries around the world since 2011, and online since 2016. I began tutoring younger students as early as 2000, though. I love how fulfilling it is to help my students achieve their language goals, especially when those are tied in with their major life goals. There's no better feeling than helping a student get their dream job, get into a foreign university, or simply feel confident in their travels.My lessons & teaching style
All of my lessons are customized to my students' wants and needs. I have a wide range of interesting materials to help them reach their goals in a relaxed, but professional and productive environment. Apart from typical lessons for improving your English, I also offer lessons focused on business, exam preparation, and even group conversation lessons.
Gauged to the degree of my students' needs, we work on all language skills: vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, speaking (conversation and pronunciation), and listening.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
- Articles and news
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Graphs and charts
Certificates
TEFL - ITTT - 2010Pass Grade: A
An internationally recognised TEFL certification course with a practical emphasis on teaching skills,
language awareness, phonology, and classroom management
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
89
Students
2,217
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
96%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
61 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Custom English Course for Adults and Teens
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,093 lessons completed
USD 22.00
Package with 19% off
Group Lessons for Adults and Teens (NEW!)
A1 - C2Language Essentials11 lessons completed
USD 22.00
Package with 19% off
Availability
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120 Reviews
Darina Petrasova
141 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
At he beginning ol lesson I was a bit nervous because it was my first lesson on Italki.However, after a few moments I was calm because Ian was very patient, helpful and nice. I have chosen a very good teacher.
Feb 4, 2018
Tzuling
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Great explanations on TOEFL tips.
Mar 5, 2017
Ingo
27 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you for tailoring the lessons exactly to my needs and giving me detailed feedback. This was my last lesson before the exam I feel more confident now.
Dec 8, 2016
Maristela Carvalho
72 English lessons
Perfect!!
Jul 4, 2020
Anton Shirko
54 English lessons
Lessons with Ian are always great. He knows how to explain the complex topics to the student. I would definitely recommend Ian for anybody who wants to improve their English.
Nov 1, 2019
Sonja Parra Ordonez
21 English lessons
Perfect!
Jun 27, 2019
Trial Lesson
USD 5.00
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