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Jessica Luciano
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Spanish
Speaks
Italian
French
Improve your speaking and listening skills using TedTalks and Podcasts with Experienced NYC Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Spanish
Speaks
Italian
French
Improve your speaking and listening skills using TedTalks and Podcasts with Experienced NYC Teacher
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in New York, United States (10:05 UTC-04:00)
About Me
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I'm a native English speaker from New York City and I just recently moved back to the NYC area from Spain, where I was living for the past seven years!
I'm fluent in Spanish, I'm an intermediate speaker of Italian, and I'm an absolute beginner in French. As a language learner, I know how frustrating and nerve-racking it can be to learn a new language - that's why I love to help people from all over the world to learn both English and Spanish!
I enjoy dancing salsa, doing yoga, hiking, and being near the ocean. I also love to learn about different cultures, languages, and peoples. I hope to meet you soon and learn all about where you're from!Me as a Teacher
I believe that the best way to learn and improve is by feeling comfortable and smiling during your classes. I do everything I can to make you feel comfortable, smile, and feel confident speaking and asking questions. I also like to choose topics that you are interested in so that you can stay motivated in your language learning and language practice.My lessons & teaching style
All lessons are based on the communicative approach to language learning. This means supporting you and getting you speaking as much as possible during the lesson.
Conversation lessons include natural conversation and prepared topics. Students typically receive a video or podcast to watch *before* the lesson so that we can use the video as a base for our discussion and so you get extra listening practice. I provide corrections, feedback, and suggestions throughout the lesson.
Personalized lessons are also conversation-based, but also include homework that are based on your needs and goals and a Google Doc or Notion page to keep track of homework, vocabulary, phrases, and corrections.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
ELE (Enseña Español Como Lengua Extranjera) - International Open Academy - 2022Certificado ELE (Enseña Español Como Lengua Extranjera):
I completed a 30-hour course in order to become a certified instructor of Spanish to speakers of other languages.
Certificate verified
Certificate in Teach English as a Foreign Language - LearnTEFL - 2021This 150-hour course provided me with training and mentorship to prepare me to teach formal English lessons to non-native speakers.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2017 - 2021
English TeacherI have been an assistant teacher in Spanish public schools, working with children ages 3-16 with the North American Language and Culture Assistant program in the regions of Extremadura and the Canary Islands for five years. My primary role is to plan and execute interactive lessons, activities, and cultural discussions with a focus on speaking.
Education
2008 - 2012
Bachelor’s - Political Science, Modern Languages, Latin American s
5.0
Rating
244
Students
1,709
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
Spanish
Trial Lesson
100 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
🗣 English Conversation Practice
B1 - C2Conversation1,191 lessons completed
USD 11.50+
Package with 5% off
⭐️ Personalized English Study Plan with Lessons and *Homework*
B1 - C2Language Essentials129 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
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160 Reviews
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English
Spanish
Elisa-OB
5 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I love taking classes with Jessica! The conversations are super chill, and she keeps track of everything we learn, so we always know what to work on. If you go for the classes with homework, she sends plenty of material to keep you improving until the next session. Totally recommend her.
I really feel like I'm making progress!
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Me encantan las clases con Jessica, conversaciones amenas, anota todo lo que aprendemos para tener constancia de todos los ejes de mejora. Si selecciones las clases con ejercicios en casa te envía suficiente material para que sigas mejorando en tu inglés hasta la próxima clase. La recomiendo mucho, siento que estoy aprendiendo mucho.
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Feb 27, 2025
Federica
9 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I always look forward to conversational lessons with Jessica. Thanks to her method I see great improvements in my speaking skills and also through the various podcasts and videos, which we talk about during the hour, I'm learning many new words I can immediately put into practice.
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Oct 14, 2022
Elisa-OB
5 English lessons
I actually like the classes with Jessica a lot. The topics we talk about are appropriate for my level, and I learn a lot of vocabulary in a very interactive and relaxed way. 💜
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Me encantan las clases con Jessica. Los temas de los que hablamos se adaptan súper bien a mi nivel y, casi sin notarlo, aprendo muchísimo vocabulario. Muy top!
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Mar 19, 2025
Konrad Stalęga
18 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I recommend lessons with Jessica. Lessons are nicely organized, with interesting materials and topics, and at the end, we get a great document with a summary of the lessons, which makes it easier to review.
Jan 13, 2023
Oksana
10 English lessons
The best teacher!
Mar 20, 2025
Valeria Perniola
5 English lessons
ottima lezione
Mar 19, 2025
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