Armin
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Armin
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Persian (Farsi)
Native
Italian
Speaks
French
Spanish
Catalan
Urdu
German
Certified TOEFL trainer, PhD in English Literature, essay writer for a living
Teaches
English
Native
Persian (Farsi)
Native
Italian
Speaks
French
Spanish
Catalan
Urdu
German
Certified TOEFL trainer, PhD in English Literature, essay writer for a living
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From Islamic Republic of IranLiving in Gainesville, United States (16:40 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 23, 2020InterestsReadingHistoryFilms & TV Series
*I have reduced my available time because of the overlaps with my university research. Feel free to write to me for last-minute lesson requests, instant lessons, or off-the-calendar hours!
Hi! My name is Armin. I am a native English/Farsi speaker but that’s not all! I’m a polyglot.
I have a BA in American literature, with a minor in Language Teaching, and a Master's degree in US History where I specialized in the history of citizenship in the United States. I am now working on my PhD in English Literature at the University of Florida.Me as a Teacher
As an autodidactic polyglot, I am pretty familiar with challenges and tricks of learning languages and I help students overcome and master them.
I have been teaching in different schools in several countries to students of different ages and levels. I am currently a teacher in a junior-high school in Italy.
I have had classes for IELTS & TOEFL preparations, business courses, general English for children and adults and also conversation classes.
During my BA degree in Italy, I obtained extensive training on teaching methods and strategies that next to my long years of practical experience, it makes me a versatile teacher with robust classes that are both friendly and resourceful.My lessons & teaching style
I use text books for beginners and elementary students and articles and podcasts for more independent users.
If you want to enhance your general English and you decide to take a number of lessons with me, that means you are going to have to get ready for doing homework assignments and constant assessments of your learning. I also hand out extra materials to you that you can work on between our sessions so that you wouldn’t lose touch with language during the time we are not in the class.
I am an avid reader of literature and philosophy; I read a lot of different stuff every day in terms of news, articles, and investigations so we can have a lot to talk about.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Recommendation Letter - Università degli Studi di Torino - 2021A recommendation letter from my thesis advisor to the school here I applied for PhD
Certificate verified
Education
2019 - 2021
Master's - American StudiesI got admitted to the American Studies program in University of Turin which is an interdisciplinary course of Literature and History of the Americas. I have just started my second semester. This course focuses on American literary movements and their historical roots studying them from a sociopolitical aspect.
2022 - 2024
Doctorate - English Literature
2016 - 2019
Bachelor’s - Language and Modern LiteratureI graduated in English language and literature
Work Experience
2014 - 2020
English TeacherI have been working as a teacher to elementary and junior high school students training the students to participate in Cambridge Young Learner exams. Over the past six years, a high percent of my students have passed their exams with distinction and they have developed a visible interest in learning languages in general. I conduct lessons entirely in English and the students get the chance to improve their understanding very quickly and become active users of English very quickly.
2018 - 2020
English TeacherIn this school, I taught English to adults who need to develop their English for personal or work reasons. The school often kept me for higher levels which are more conversation-based. I used to use the latest topics and issues for such classes using articles from magazines or TV programs where students got to enjoy very authentic and up-to-date discussions.
2018 - 2020
English TeacherDocere is a local recruit agency that puts job applicants through with companies and in order to increase their chances of finding a job, offers them courses that can develop their various skills. In 2015, the agency decided to include English in its course list. In this agency, I was basically in charge of everything from preparing, and conducting, placement tests, to teaching the courses and assessing the students.
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Students
3,541
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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English Lessons
English
Persian (Farsi)
Italian
Trial Lesson
137 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
English Conversation
A2 - C2Conversation945 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 11% off
World Literature in English
B2 - C2Language Essentials56 lessons completed
USD 40.00
Package with 10% off
General English (comes with homework)
A1 - C2Language Essentials249 lessons completed
USD 35.00
Package with 14% off
Availability
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Brendon Gawel
329 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Oh my goodness Armin is the best! I've been having classes with him for a while now, and it's just been great. I can tell that he's adjusted his methods to fit what works best for me, and I can really see the results. I recently had the chance to put it all to the test by going to Italy and needing to communicate with native Italian colleagues... and I could do it for the first time! I didn't need everything translated for me, and I could express myself in complex ways. Surely it wasn't perfect, but it was a huge leap from the last time I was there. I've tried other apps and programs and nothing has worked as well as having consistent lessons with Armin. He's also just a kind and joyful and interesting human being.
Oct 3, 2022
(Cory) Huang Xiadong
43 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
We discussed topic on aging and mortality. Armin is knowledgeable and recommended a Frankfurt School sociologist's book to me. Thanks for the recommendation.🌿📚
May 1, 2021
Martin C.
115 Persian (Farsi) lessons
Teacher’s pick
As Armin's student, I am so grateful. Not only do I get a high quality and enjoyable lesson every week, but Armin really charges a VERY, VERY reasonable rate for the extreme high quality of his lessons.
If any new students are reading this to decide whether to take his class or not, know that you will be getting the world-class quality language education at the most affordable rate you will find anywhere. I have had other Persian teachers on Italki but none compare to Armin in their ability to engage, explain, and to generate enthusiasm. TAKE HIS CLASSES! I've taken many classes with him and I've never been disappointed !
Using a new expression we learned today:
ارمين لقايت حقوق بالا داره! خيلى ممنون وهفته ى بعد مى بينمت
Mar 20, 2021
Andrew
134 Italian lessons
13
Nov 16, 2024
Andrew
134 Italian lessons
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Nov 2, 2024
Andrew
134 Italian lessons
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Oct 26, 2024
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