Skilled and dynamic owner and manager of very successful people-oriented business, self-employed for past 13 years and working in Tourism and Hospitality.
Ready to utilise my skills and passion in creating a ground for students to grow and learn, not only new languages, but also mindful ways of living and relating to self and others.
Love travelling and learning new cultures. Travelled through most part of Europe, SI Asia, South America and the Middle East.
Enjoy nature, picking mushrooms and edible plants. Production of olive oil - I'm an owner of a small olive farm.
Me as a Teacher
I have a neutral and clear accent. You will have no problem following my words and I can be of great help in cracking pronunciation! We will also check right from the start that the speed of conversation suits your preferences.
I am happy to work with students on all levels and I will customize my lessons according to your needs. You are of course welcome to provide your material as well.
I am hoping you will perceive me as a friendly and supportive teacher from our very first session and that you will feel a natural flow of communication between equally motivated participants. I will do my best to recognize and support your efforts and to build new knowledge from there.
My lessons & teaching style
During a trial lesson we will discuss your needs and motivations when it comes to improving the language and we'll come up with a plan that works for you. I will show you (and share with you❣ ) course materials and you will know the overall direction of the course.
During our lessons I am more than happy to correct any of your errors regarding grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure and pronunciation.
Also, I will be as understanding as possible regarding any issues about not showing up to the first class -we are all humans and unexpected situations can happen to anyone!
My teaching material
Audio files
Test templates and examples
Image files
Text Documents
Articles and news
Video files
Quizzes
Homework Assignments
Graphs and charts
Flashcards
PDF file
Presentation slides/PPT
Certificates
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - Palouse Mindfulness - 2019
Certificate verified
30-hour Teaching Young Learners Certificate - Premier Tefl - 2019
Certificate verified
30-hour_IELTS_Preparation Course Certificate - Premier Tefl - 2019
Certificate verified
120-hour Advanced TEFL Certificate - Premier Tefl - 2019
Certificate verified
30-hour_TOEIC_Preparation Certificate - Premier Tefl - 2019
Certificate verified
30 hour Teaching Business English Certificate - Premier Tefl - 2019
Certificate verified
Education
2000 - 2003
Bachelor’s - HOSPITALITYUNIVERSITY OF RIJEKA FACULTY OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
5.0
Rating
242
Students
3,175
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
242
Students
3175
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Croatian Lessons
Croatian
English
Trial Lesson
98 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversation practice in Croatian language
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,266 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 6% off
Croatian for beginners; Establishing motivation, supporting growth.
A1 - A2Language Essentials944 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 6% off
Translation of documents, spelling, proofreading. Preparating for a job interview, presentations.
A1 - C2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
638 Reviews
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Josip M. Korbar
105 Croatian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have had conversation lessons with Marija for nearly two years now. As I live abroad and not in my home country a person who has also lived abroad - like Marija - will understand automatically what it means if you come to a new country. The challenges of the language, the customs and traditions, basically the culture. Apart from living abroad she has travelled widely which is an additional asset because it enriches our conversations when looking at Croatia because we are able to employ that outside look. Moreover, Marija is a resident in one area of Croatia, but originally stems from another area. This is very useful because it provides surprising insights. For me as someone who has roots in Croatia, but never has lived there this is a definite bonus because you can get to know different parts of the country in one person. If you are looking for an open-minded person with whom you can talk about almost anything then Marija is the perfect choice.
Jan 2, 2024
Maren
71 Croatian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lessons with Marija are always an enrichment, academically and personally. She is definitely one of the best teachers on Italki.
Oct 23, 2022
Dragana
81 Croatian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lessons with Marija are thought provoking and open to a deeper analysis of the world around us. Allowing a learning of a language and culture of a higher standard and at the same time, stimulating the senses in our otherwise mundane lives. Bravo Marija!
Jan 19, 2022
Anstrom
11 Croatian lessons
Marija is a phenomenal teacher! She actively seeks ways to make learning Croatian relatable to her students. I feel she makes a point to get to know the student’s learning style and progresses at a comfortable pace, while keeping it challenging, yet fun. She offers feedback and correction where needed and also allows us to feel comfortable making mistakes.
Marija is always pleasant and kind. I thoroughly enjoy my lessons with her!