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.
Tôi với tư cách là giáo viên
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.
Phong cách dạy & bài học của tôi
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.
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Chứng chỉ
TEFL - The TEFL Academy - 2017Teaching English as a Foreign Language Course - 120 Hours.
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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.)
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Trình độ học vấn
1997 - 2003
Bachelor’s - DesignUniversity of Zagreb - School of Design
Kinh nghiệm làm việc
2015 - Hiện tại
English TeacherSelf-employed - Zagreb, Croat-ti-aI've been teaching English online and in person since 2015.
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248
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7,560
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248
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Bài học Tiếng Croat-ti-a
Tiếng Croat-ti-a
Tiếng Anh
Bài học thử
113 bài học đã hoàn thành
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CROATIAN: Step 1 - a good place to start
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CROATIAN: Step 3 - the finishing touches
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26 bài học Tiếng Croat-ti-a
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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 Thg 02 năm 2024
Ilaria
21 bài học Tiếng Anh
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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 Thg 07 năm 2018
Dinka Bašić Eissler
410 bài học Tiếng Anh
The best teacher in italki
23 Thg 03 năm 2024
Brigid
65 bài học Tiếng Croat-ti-a
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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 Thg 12 năm 2023
Lucía
31 bài học Tiếng Anh
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 Thg 12 năm 2024
Deanna
10 bài học Tiếng Croat-ti-a
Irena is a wonderful teacher and I look forward to continuing my language learning journey with her.