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Irena
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Engels
Moedertaalspreker
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Italiaans
Frans
Specialties
TestvoorbereidingLearn English & Croatian | 7500+ lessons | CPE C2 Grade A | More than words—language is connection
Geeft les in
Kroatisch
Moedertaalspreker
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Italiaans
Frans
Specialties
TestvoorbereidingLearn English & Croatian | 7500+ lessons | CPE C2 Grade A | More than words—language is connection
Over mij
Ik als leerkracht
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
Cv en certificaten
Uit KroatiëWoont in Chicago, Verenigde Staten (06:44 UTC-05:00)
Over mij
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I come from a family of teachers, so teaching is in my DNA. Over the years I’ve honed my ability to detect and address the obstacles that students face in language learning. This allows me to creatively support my students, helping them push past their barriers and experience that rewarding sense of accomplishment. Since 2015, I’ve been teaching English and Croatian, and I’m always learning something myself, currently diving into French. My passion for languages extends to helping my students discover strategies that bring both progress and joy to the learning process.
Ik als leerkracht
I love working with motivated and curious students who are ready to experiment and take on challenges. I want my students to feel comfortable, inspired, and excited about learning. Language learning isn’t always easy, but overcoming challenges is one of the most rewarding experiences, and I love seeing my students conquer obstacles. My goal is to make my students proactive and autonomous in their studies, rather than just passive recipients of a rigid curriculum. I encourage them to think outside the box and discover new ways of learning that work best for them. The connection we build is one of partnership—I'm here to guide them on their journey, not dictate it.Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
I tailor my lessons to fit each student's unique needs, mixing grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking based on their strengths and areas of improvement. Speaking is an area of particular focus, and I employ small, structured exercises to ease students into more spontaneous conversations. This doesn’t happen overnight, so the goal is to gradually build confidence and ease, so that speaking becomes second nature.Mijn lesmateriaal
- PDF-bestand
- Tekstdocumenten
- Diapresentatie/PPT
- Audiobestanden
- Videobestanden
- Quizzen
- Voorbeelden van examenvragen
- Huiswerkopdrachten
Certificaten
TEFL - The TEFL Academy - 2017Teaching English as a Foreign Language Course - 120 Hours.
Certificate verified
TEFL 120 hours - The TEFL Academy - 2017Completed 120 hours of TEFL course that, as part of its curriculum, taught me how to prepare students for various types of language tests ( IELTS, Cambridge CPE/CAE/FCE etc.)
Certificate verified
Opleiding
1997 - 2003
Bachelor’s - Design
Werkervaring
2015 - Huidige
English TeacherI've been teaching English online and in person since 2015.
5.0
Beoordeling
248
Studenten
7,560
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Kroatisch lessen
Kroatisch
Engels
Proefles
113 lessen voltooid
USD 20.00+
CROATIAN: Step 1 - a good place to start
A1 - A2Algemeen3,661 lessen voltooid
USD 20.00+
Pakket met 12% korting
CROATIAN: Step 2 - let's make progress
B1 - B2Algemeen0 lessen voltooid
USD 20.00+
Pakket met 12% korting
CROATIAN: Step 3 - the finishing touches
C1 - C2Algemeen1 lessen voltooid
USD 20.00+
Pakket met 12% korting
Beschikbaarheid
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Valeska
26 Kroatisch lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I can’t recommend Irena enough: I learn so much during every lesson – not only language skills, but also methods to study more efficiently. Book a lesson now: you won’t be disappointed! 🙌🤓
1 feb. 2024
Ilaria
21 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Thank you Irena! For me you are more than a good teacher (and definitely you are the best!). Improving my English with you is a real beautiful, challenging, funny, enjoayble journey!
20 jul. 2018
Dinka Bašić Eissler
410 Engels lessen
The best teacher in italki
23 mrt. 2024
Brigid
65 Kroatisch lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Irena is the very best Croatian teacher. Her lessons are tailored specifically to each student, and she creates all her own (high quality) materials. Irena makes me feel successful in my learning journey, even when I make many mistakes. She is patient and understanding, and explains things in a way that makes sense. Irena has special effective hints and activities for memorising new grammar rules and vocabulary. She remembers details about my life, and includes them in the lessons which makes the learning relevant and interesting. I look forward to my lessons with Irena every week, and the time in the lesson flies by. Hvala Irena!
19 dec. 2023
Lucía
31 Engels lessen
Last lesson of the year was a success! Besides being such a great teacher, Irena is super sweet and caring. Thank you for these amazing classes! See you next year.
18 dec. 2024
Deanna
10 Kroatisch lessen
Irena is a wonderful teacher and I look forward to continuing my language learning journey with her.
11 jan. 2024
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USD 20.00
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