Dr. Judi
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Dr. Judi
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Arabic
Native
Arabic (Egyptian)
Native
Arabic (Gulf)
Native
Arabic (Levantine)
Native
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Native
English
Native
Speaks
Turkish
French
German
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationTeaches
Arabic
Native
Arabic (Egyptian)
Native
Arabic (Gulf)
Native
Arabic (Levantine)
Native
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Native
English
Native
Speaks
Turkish
French
German
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationAbout Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From United StatesLiving in Los Angeles, United States (17:37 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 22, 2019InterestsTravelBusiness & FinanceReadingPets & AnimalsWriting
I am the founder and CEO of Gilgamesh Language Solutions which specializes in providing top-tier Arabic language and culture training, offering state-of-the-art courses in Business Arabic Government& Military Arabic, Conversational Arabic, and Arab Cultural Awareness. I am a native speaker of Arabic and English with a PhD in Linguistics from SOAS-University of London, a TEFL certificate, and over 15 years of experience teaching Arabic and English in the US, UK, and Middle East. I have taught at SOAS, the UK Ministry of Defence, and the Saudi Ministry of Education. Please note that in order to cater to my clients at Gilgamesh Language Solutions, I only offer 30 minute sessions on iTalki.Me as a Teacher
I have a PhD in Linguistics from SOAS, University of London and over 14 years of progressive experience as a language and culture consultant and trainer. I am a fun, positive, compassionate, and enthusiastic language instructor who endeavors to make language learning genuinely enjoyable.
Please contact me prior to scheduling a lesson.My lessons & teaching style
Follow @learnarabicwithgls on Instagram for daily Arabic lessons and cultural insights.
As no two students are the same, I tailor my lessons to each students' individual needs. I believe that language learning should be fun, and I strive to make my lessons both enjoyable and informative. I use tried and tested techniques to ensure my students excel and improve in their language studies.
Please contact me prior to booking a lesson so that I can confirm my availability.
Please note that if lesson cancellations/time changes are not made at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time, the full fee will be charged.My teaching material
- Flashcards
- Audio files
- PDF file
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Articles and news
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
- Video files
- Presentation slides/PPT
Certificates
TEFL (160 hours) - TEFL FULLCIRCLE - 2018Advanced certificate in teaching English as a foreign language
Certificate verified
Professional Development in Higher Education - SOAS - 2014The SOAS PDHEP is a Higher Education Academy accredited programme.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2024 - Current
Founder and CEO• Oversee the delivery of comprehensive training programs in Business Arabic, Government & Military Arabic, Conversational Arabic, and Arab Cultural Awareness, providing bespoke solutions to individuals and companies for a personalized and effective learning experience. • Develop exclusive state-of-the-art Arabic language and culture curriculum and training materials tailored to meet the specific needs of clients across various sectors, including corporate, government & military, and oil & gas.
2018 - 2019
Assistant Professor (Languages and Translation)I was an assistant professor in the Faculty of Languages and Translation. I taught classes in Linguistics, Translation (Arabic/English), ESL, English, IELTS, and Arabic.
2014 - 2020
Arabic Language and Culture TrainerI taught all levels of Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic; Iraqi Arabic; Gulf Arabic) to British military officers, linguistics, delegates, and diplomats, and provided linguistic and cultural consultancy to enable them to work effectively and appropriately alongside Arab allies.
2014 - 2016
Teaching Fellow (Linguistics; Arabic)I taught an array of modules in Linguistics and Arabic to undergraduate and graduate students who were studying for a degree in Arabic. Some of the modules I taught include: Arabic dialectology, Levantine Arabic; Egyptian Arabic; General Linguistics
Education
2013 - 2018
Doctorate - Linguistics
2011 - 2013
Master's - Language and Cultural Diversity
2007 - 2011
Bachelor’s - Arabic
Work Experience
2017 - 2018
Translator; Editor; ProofreaderI translated, edited, and proofread articles, books, manuscripts, MA/PhD theses, etc.
2012 - 2014
ESL InstructorI taught all levels of ESL, Academic English, TOEFL/IELTS to international students.
5.0
Rating
189
Students
2,782
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Trial Lesson
78 lessons completed
USD 55.00+
Conversational Arabic- Speaking Practice (MSA/dialects) All Levels- for current students only (pre-September 2023)
A1 - C2Conversation367 lessons completed
USD 80.00+
Foreign Service Institute (FSI)/Defense Language Institute (DLI)/Government Arabic
A1 - C2Business264 lessons completed
USD 80.00+
Foreign Service Institute (FSI)/Defense Language Institute (DLI) Arabic Test Preparation
A1 - C2Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 80.00+
Conversational Arabic- Speaking Practice- All Levels (MSA/All Dialects)
A1 - C2Conversation32 lessons completed
USD 80.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
Ray Castelli
33 Arabic lessons
Teacher’s pick
Dr. Judi has an amazing system for teaching Arabic. I’ve tried many others and learned nothing. Her system is well designed and paced, enabling highwr retention and real understanding when the pieces start falling into place. Highly recommend
Dec 18, 2023
Sara M
33 Arabic (Modern Standard) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Dr. Judi has a natural way of making Arabic learning interesting and engaging! She is understanding and gives encouraging feedback about how you are doing which is super helpful to keep you motivated. I really like taking classes with her, she is such a friendly, passionate and enthusiastic teacher!
Jan 24, 2020
Michael
145 Arabic (Egyptian) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Dr. Judi is an exceptional teacher- well prepared, excels at breaking down grammar notes, and is a great resource for developing efficient study habits. In my last lesson, we started with a basic grammar lesson (e.g., going over the grammar rules followed by a few sentence drills) and then switched to vocabulary lesson where I learned how discuss a particular hobby. She seamlessly integrated the grammar lesson with the vocabulary lesson, and by the end I felt confident with the teachings from both lessons. Thank you!
Sep 12, 2019
abdul
1 English lesson
ممتازة جداً و تجعل الكلاس ممتع و مفيد
Sep 12, 2024
Alex
1 Arabic (Egyptian) lesson
I can clearly see Dr. Judi's love for the Arabic language. She took the time out to get to know me and how I learn best to structure a plan that would best help me reach my goals. I know I am in good hands and very much look forward to learning to speak Arabic which has been a long-time goal of mine!
Jun 17, 2024
BenYamin
3 Arabic lessons
i can remember everything.
Jan 2, 2024
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