From United KingdomLiving in Oxford, United Kingdom (03:27 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 21, 2020
InterestsFoodReadingTravel
I am a native English speaker and I live and have lived most of my life in England.
I am a qualified teacher for English as a second language. I live in the countryside, which I love and I have a grown up family. Dogs and horses have always been part of my life.
Me as a Teacher
I have taught English to Speakers of Other languages for 15 years, mostly in secure institutions. For the students I teach, English is essential to access education and employment within the UK.
I have taught students from complete beginners and upwards. I am used to teaching reading, writing & speaking & listening skills. I specialize in beginner A1 students through to intermediate B2 and above. My delight is in seeing a student develop from struggling to articulate themselves in English, to being able explain confidently what they want.
My lessons & teaching style
I will plan lessons according to your needs, I like to deliver structured lessons but I am also happy with a general conversational lesson. I can help you learn different grammatical structures and prepare you for tests if that is what you need. I can help you develop and expand your reading and writing skills.
I have an in-depth knowledge of the grammar, lexis and phonology of the English language. I am extremely sensitive to the factors influencing the use of English, both personal and social cultural and historical. I am interested in the key theories of language acquisition and development.
My teaching material
Image files
PDF file
Text Documents
Articles and news
Quizzes
Homework Assignments
Certificates
Level 4 Certificate in ESOL Subject Specialists - Milton Keynes College - 2020This is my specialist teaching qualification for teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, it is a City and Guilds qualification
Certificate verified
Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills (QTLS) - Society for Education and Training - 2015To get this certificate, I had to have qualified as a teacher and taught for a period of time.
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B.A. 2.1 (honours) Educational Practice - Oxford Brookes University - 20113 years part time study after I had achieved my Certificate in Education
Certificate verified
Certificate in Education - Oxford Brookes - 2008Full qualification to teach in post compulsory education
ESOL TeacherMilton Keynes College - MK, United KingdomI have been teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) since 2005.
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74
Students
1,103
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
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Rating
74
Students
1103
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
43 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
English for adults
A1 - B2Language Essentials947 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 15% off
English for beginners
A1 - B2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 19.50
Package with 15% off
English Conversation
A1 - B2Conversation10 lessons completed
USD 19.50
Package with 15% off
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80 Reviews
Antonella
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very interesting lesson. Lavinia has a beatiful accent and she is very kind.
May 25, 2020
Maria
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lavinia is very professional and easy to understand and learn from. If you need an excellent English teacher do not hesitate to book a class with Lavinia.
May 23, 2020
Simon
185 English lessons
Lavinia is a great teacher. With her help I have improved my speaking and writing enormously! Our lessons are really fun and always useful. Moreover, our lessons are really well-structured. Lavinia presents a variety of topics in the areas like history , politics, philosophy and economics and many others for our lessons. Then we discuss these topics on the lesson and the discussion is always fascinating and interactive. Sometimes I’ m given a task of writing an essay on one of these topics and than we review it with Lavinia and she always gives great advice and suggestions for my writing. Furthermore, through speaking with Lavinia you start catching the classic British accent which is really beautiful. She is also a very kind, calm and supportive teacher with amazing life stories and a great sense of humor! I would highly recommend choosing Lavinia as your English teacher!
Nov 26, 2024
Zishi Zhang
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
I really enjoyed my session with Lavinia. She is very professional. During the session she balanced the need to being encouraging whilst being able to point out my mistakes very well. She could also explain to me why I made such a mistake.
May 23, 2020
Elena
380 English lessons
I’ve been having lessons with Lavinia for three years, and they have become much more than just language practice. We often talk about England and London, and she knows so much about British history, culture, and daily life that conversations with her are both useful and enjoyable.
My lessons are mostly conversation-based, but Lavinia easily adapts to different learning styles. If you prefer structured lessons with exercises, she provides them. If you just want to practise speaking, she creates a comfortable atmosphere.
Her English sounds amazing—classic British speech: clear, effortless, and with a beautifully crisp accent. She gently corrects mistakes and helps express ideas more naturally.
Arranging lessons is always easy, and Lavinia is very punctual. She is also kind and friendly, which makes learning relaxed and enjoyable.
If you’re interested in British traditions or classic hobbies like horse riding and racing, you’ll enjoy conversations with her even more.