Dioni Miranda
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Dioni Miranda
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Teaches
Icelandic
Speaks
English
Native
Spanish
Native
Portuguese
French
Learn Icelandic from a BA graduate in Icelandic!
Teaches
Icelandic
Speaks
English
Native
Spanish
Native
Portuguese
French
Learn Icelandic from a BA graduate in Icelandic!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From Puerto RicoLiving in Boston, United States (01:38 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 16, 2024InterestsMusicTravelHistoryReadingFilms & TV Series
My name is Dioni. I am originally from Puerto Rico, but I lived in the U.S. for many years, and later in Iceland where I completed a BA in Icelandic as a second language from the University of Iceland. I am currently working on a master's degree in linguistics, also at the University of Iceland. I have a wide background in the humanities, with a previous degree from the Harvard Extension School which I bring to bear on teaching Icelandic.Me as a Teacher
I strive to focus on students' needs, taking into account the fact that people have different reasons for learning Icelandic. I understand that the desire to learn a new language can be rather fickle, so my goal is to keep you motivated by balancing the practicalities of learning Icelandic with your own particular interest in the language.My lessons & teaching style
I aim to balance all the elements of learning a foreign language. We can focus on grammar, pronunciation, conversation, or other aspects of the Icelandic language according to your needs. But if you are not sure of what you would like to focus on, I am happy to create a well-balanced approach that is still flexible enough to tweak later if necessary.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- PDF file
- Presentation slides/PPT
Teaching experience
2008 - 2012
Portuguese teacher
Education
1998 - 2022
Bachelor’s - Humanities
2019 - 2023
Bachelor’s - Icelandic as a second languageThis was linguistics-intensive BA program where I took individual courses in Icelandic phonology, morphology, and syntax, as well as workshop-type courses in language usage and conversation.
Work Experience
1996 - 2004
Spanish and Portuguese interpreter
5.0
Rating
11
Students
51
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Icelandic Lessons
Trial Lesson
7 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Conversation Practice
A1 - B2Conversation44 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
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2 Reviews
Maria
11 Icelandic lessons
Dioni is an excellent, engaging and patient teacher! Because of his linguistics background, he is able to break down complex Icelandic grammar concepts into approachable pieces for the beginner, and then challenge you to use these concepts in ordinary conversation. He is also flexible and able to adapt his teaching and style to the student's particular goals for the lesson. Classes are always animated and fun!
Aug 24, 2024
Caron
15 Icelandic lessons
I decided to wait a few lessons before writing a review for Dioni. I highly recommend him as an Icelandic teacher. I had been trying to learn on my own, but his help has made learning this difficult language much easier (and more fun). He relates Icelandic to my native language, English, which helps piece things together for me. In our lessons, he challenges me enough to reveal my weaknesses so that I know what to study between sessions. Simultaneously, he is encouraging, which keeps learning a positive experience. I believe his background as a professional linguist is key to him being such a wonderful teacher.
Jun 14, 2024
Trial Lesson
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