From United StatesLiving in London, United Kingdom (23:57 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 14, 2019
InterestsArtFoodTravelFilms & TV SeriesScience
I describe myself as an artist, not only because I paint and write, but also because I use a creative approach in all I do. The benefits of this are vast and deep; from problem solving to teaching to navigating a new city, I can confidently move forward with an array of options for my next step. I'm known by friends to be a great listener and strive to be as honest as possible when offering advice or even when critiquing myself, and always with kindness.
Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I prioritize my own patience and comprehension. It's crucial to my students' learning that I see past mistakes enough to accomplish a certain level of communication, meanwhile noticing the patterns and frequency of those errors to better understand how to correct them. I like to have fun with my students, and that means letting down my own wall a bit so that we both feel like we know the person who we're speaking with. Comfort is crucial in learning just as comprehension is crucial in teaching.
My lessons & teaching style
The first session with me is typically free of lesson plans and study points. No matter the student's level of English, it's important to establish a fluid communication as a basis for the future of our classes. While we get to know each other, I am quietly taking notes on the student's habits in speaking English as well as their areas of interest to use as a focus for lesson plans. We will exercise all four areas of language: speaking, reading, writing and listening, but always with a heavier focus on speaking. As the classes progress we rotate through these areas while constantly adding vocabulary and grammar rules, as I help the student to fix their habits from the root of the mistakes.
My teaching material
Homework Assignments
Articles and news
Image files
Text Documents
Test templates and examples
Certificates
TESOL - International Open Academy - 2019
Certificate verified
Education
2010 - 2014
Bachelor’s - PsychologyCornell UniversityAccepted to the university as an Engineering major, but switched to Psychology after a sharp change of interest.
Work Experience
2019 - 2019
English TeacherCambly - Online, Spain
2016 - 2019
English TeacherFreelance - Barcelona, Spain
5.0
Rating
453
Students
3,242
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
453
Students
3242
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
230 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Conversation Practice
B1 - C2Conversation1,716 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 8% off
Customized English Lesson
A2 - C2Language Essentials1,085 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Confidence and Social Skills
B2 - C2Language Essentials16 lessons completed
USD 33.00
Package with 6% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
170 Reviews
Alex G
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ali is an exceptional teacher. She communicates clearly and directly, drawing on her extensive experience in teaching and guiding students. Her positive attitude creates a welcoming learning environment, and her lessons are both fun and highly engaging. Ali's ability to connect with students and make complex topics accessible sets her apart. I highly recommend her as an outstanding educator.
Jul 1, 2024
Manish
46 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Alli's friendly and empathetic teaching style made a world of difference. She has a unique ability to encourage her students to speak without fear, which greatly boosted my confidence. Her approach not only improved my language skills but also made the learning process enjoyable and something I looked forward to.
I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a supportive and effective language learning journey.
Jan 4, 2024
Viktor
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
That was a very interesting and productive lesson! Alli showed that she is an educative, experienced, and professional teacher! I totally recommend her as a teacher and interlocutor to everyone. Wait for the next lesson! :)
Jan 7, 2022
Ivan Andújar
10 English lessons
I have only been taking classes with Alli for a few weeks and I feel more confident in the language and that I am improving at a good pace. She gives tools and advice all the time to accelerate learning. If you want to make the most of your time, I recommend taking classes with her.