English teacher Melinda

Melinda

Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
German
Personalized English conversation that builds your confidence, competence & cultural understanding
From United StatesLiving in Chicago, United States (21:19 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 2, 2020
InterestsBusiness & FinanceHistoryTechArtTravel
Raised in Indianapolis and living in Chicago, I am a native English speaker with a clear American accent. Passionate about teaching English and intercultural awareness, I have over 20 years experience in TESOL instruction (in California, Germany, Indianapolis, and Chicago) and educational ESL/EFL publishing in New York City. I have taught in academic settings, businesses, private language schools, as well as private one-on-one classes for immigrants and expats. Committed to language acquisition, I have spent 14 years raising three bilingual German-English speaking children. Guiding them on the path to fluency and literacy in both languages, has truly been a tremendous experience.
5.0
Rating
51
Students
1085
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson
18 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Personalized Conversation Practice + complete personalized self-study bundle (written & audio notes) – Basic
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

124 lessons completed
USD 45.00
Package with 7% off
Personalized Conversation Practice + complete personalized self-study bundle (written & audio notes) – Intermediate through Advanced
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

326 lessons completed
USD 45.00
Package with 7% off
Personalized Conversation Practice + personalized pronunciation self-practice (audio note) – Intermediate through Advanced
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

242 lessons completed
USD 32.00
Package with 7% off
Personalized Conversation Practice (no notes) – Basic
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

37 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Package with 4% off
Personalized Conversation Practice (no notes) – Intermediate
B1 -  B2

Language Essentials

88 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Package with 4% off
Personalized Conversation Practice (no notes) – Advanced
C1 -  C2

Language Essentials

250 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Package with 4% off

Availability

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64 Reviews

Student aylncnr
aylncnr
31 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I thoroughly enjoy my lessons with Melinda. She pays attention to my interests and needs, and structures the lessons accordingly. Her extensive range of materials makes the lessons even more engaging. I feel much more confident than before while speaking. Thank you Melinda, you deserve the best!
May 16, 2024
Student K.K
K.K
7 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I'm glad I found Melinda. She is a rare gem, and her dedication to the lesson is unmatched. I love the lessons with personalized written notes and audio. They are well-structured, professionally done, and helpful. You can see her time and effort in each lesson. I have only taken a few classes with her. Still, I can confidently say she is one of the best teachers, especially if you are an advanced English learner.
May 2, 2024
Student Luca
Luca
86 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I highly recommend Melida as an outstanding teacher. From Business English to refining my everyday language skills, Melida's adaptability and deep knowledge have made our lessons invaluable. Her exceptional availability and commitment create a supportive learning environment. Melida not only ensures understanding of complex concepts but tailors her approach, instilling confidence in both academic and practical language use. Choosing Melida means gaining a mentor who seamlessly guides from business-oriented language to everyday linguistic proficiency.
Nov 16, 2023
Student Anna Kopteva
Anna Kopteva
20 English lessons
Melinda is a great teacher! I have been studying with her for more than half a year now and I feel more fluent in English.
Oct 9, 2024
Student aylncnr
aylncnr
31 English lessons
I’ve had a fantastic journey with Melinda. My goal was to become fluent in English, and with her guidance, I achieved even more. She helped me build a strong vocabulary and taught me important business English skills. Her lessons were so engaging and enjoyable that time flew by. I couldn’t have wished for a better teacher ✨
Aug 15, 2024
Student Anna Kopteva
Anna Kopteva
20 English lessons
I have been learning English with Melinda for 3 months. I feel more comfortable in conversation with native speakers. I highly recommend Melinda if you want to improve your Business English. She is a great teacher!
Mar 5, 2024
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