Adelaide
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Adelaide
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Teaches
French
Native
English
Tibetan
Speaks
Swedish
German
FIDE exam preparation for French
Teaches
French
Native
English
Tibetan
Speaks
Swedish
German
FIDE exam preparation for French
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From SwitzerlandLiving in Tromso, Norway (02:37 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 19, 2016InterestsMusicHistoryScience
In my early twenties, I found my small piece of land unsatisfactory, prompting me to leave my home country and relocate to India where I resided for 13 years. During my stay, I adopted Buddhism and lived in Tibetan monasteries where I relished learning about philosophy and India through a Tibetan lens. Eventually, I returned to Switzerland and enrolled in a university program. I have studied Cognitive Science and Education for Adults, and am also drawn back to Northern Sweden, where I experience the beauty of the northern lights, endure -35ºC temperatures, and 6-month-long winters.
I also do long treks by bicycle.Me as a Teacher
During my time in India, I had the opportunity to teach English, science, and meditation to a diverse group of Tibetan monks and nuns ranging from the age of four and up. My main focus was to understand the wants and needs of my students during the learning process, and I made a conscious effort to tailor my teaching methods by incorporating techniques from both Eastern and Western education to cater to their unique requirements.
Since then, I've also been studying Education for Adults at university, to complement my practical knowledge.My lessons & teaching style
The one-on-one learning experience can be tailored to the unique needs of the learner. As a language teacher, my teaching style emphasizes personalized instruction, where I take the time to get to know my student's language level, learning style, and specific objectives.
My approach to teaching is communicative and student-centered, where the focus is on building practical communication skills. I believe that language learning is most effective when it is a fun, engaging, and interactive experience. Therefore, I strive to create a relaxed and positive learning environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and taking risks using a variety of materials.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
- Flashcards
Certificates
Master of Prajnaparamita - Institute of Buddhist Dialectics - 2017Ba in philosophy
Certificate verified
Education
2014 - 2017
Bachelor’s - English LinguisticsEnglish Learning and Teaching course included
2007 - 2013
Bachelor’s - PhilosophyA degree in classical Tibetan with a major in philosophy
Work Experience
2003 - 2015
English teacherI have taught English to young Tibetan monks and adult nuns and monks.
5.0
Rating
396
Students
3,747
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
French
Tibetan
Trial Lesson
248 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Informal tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation113 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 10% off
Anglais pour francophones
A1 - C2Language Essentials11 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 10% off
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Podcast (3)
Erik Jampa Andersson
2 Tibetan lessons
Teacher’s pick
It’s sooooooooo helpful to study colloquial Tibetan with somebody who has both a clear mastery of the language AND a lived experience of learning it as a non-native tongue. Adelaide intuitively knows where the most prominent stumbling blocks lie, and can provide immense clarity where there has otherwise been a mess of confusion. Many thanks.
Aug 13, 2021
Alan
175 Tibetan lessons
Teacher’s pick
Our 100th lesson was as interesting and informative as the first. We continued to delve into the depths of syllogisms as the bamboo shoots grew up behind the mirror.
Aug 18, 2018
Employees learning
14 Tibetan lessons
Teacher’s pick
That first lesson was great!
Adelaide is super prepared and you see she knows what she's talking about... and she talks about it with PASSION!
Looking forward to the next lesson
Jun 12, 2018
Lory
3 French lessons
Je voulais me préparer pour le test fide, partie orale -- Adélaide était tout au courant pour le test et m'a beaucoup aidé. J'anticipe avec plaisir notre prochain cours. Merci!
Jul 19, 2024
Mathieu
5 Tibetan lessons
Encore une leçon très intéressante de tibétain classique aujourd’hui !
Jul 16, 2024
James Zeiber
2 Tibetan lessons
Have already learned so much just in the trial lesson, self-study using materials provided by Adelaide and now this lesson. Really enjoying each session and Adelaide is very 'connected' with my interests.
Jun 10, 2024
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