Alex
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Alex
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Romanian
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Native
French
German
Cambridge and Trinity English exams teacher & Romanian teacher with 13 years experience
Teaches
English
Native
Romanian
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Native
French
German
Cambridge and Trinity English exams teacher & Romanian teacher with 13 years experience
From RomaniaLiving in Madrid, Spain (06:38 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 11, 2015Interest topicFoodArtReading
Hi! I'm Alex and I'm a language teacher living and teaching in the south of Spain. I love learning and teaching languages, dancing (swing and salsa), reading and sewing. I am also very sociable and luckily my job has enabled me to meet people form all over the world. Looking forward to meeting you!
Me as a Teacher
I've been teaching languages since 2009. I have taught English, French, Spanish and Romanian to students of all levels from all over the world. I have a BA in English and French literature and a BS in Business Administration. Apart from that, I also have an MA in Specialised Translations and I've recently finished another MA in Secondary Education. Finally, I have a Diploma in teaching English to adults from the University of Cambridge and I'm an official speaking examiner for several language exams for levels A1 to C2.My lessons & teaching style
I enjoy teaching through games and communicative activities and I especially like debates on a wide range of subjects. I am also an official examiner for various A1-C1 level exams. That is why I specialise in helping students prepare for official exams such as Cambridge exams- PET, FCE, CAE or IELTS, Trinity exams- ISE I, II and III and the TOEFL iBT exam. However, I can adapt my teaching method according to my students' needs and preferences. So if you want to improve a particular skill, need help with an official exam or want to learn business English, let me know and I'll prepare a personalised lesson for you.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
DALF C1- French Certificate - Ministere d'Education Nationale - 2014
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Teaching English Online - University of Cambridge - 2019A practical course introducing the skills, knowledge, digital tools and resources a teacher needs to design and deliver effective online English lessons.
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Dele C1 Spanish Certificate - Instituto Cervantes - 2012
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Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE)- C2 level - The University of Cambridge - 2010
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IH Certificate in Teaching English - International House - 2011
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DELTA- Diploma in Teaching English - The University of Cambridge - 2016This is a high-level diploma in teaching English offered by the University of Cambridge.
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Teaching English to Dyslexic Students - University of Lancaster - 2019An course offering practical tools, as well as theoretical insights, to best accommodate and meet the needs of students with dyslexia in foreign or second language classes.
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Distance Teaching and Learning - Pearson - 2020
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Teaching Critical Thinking through Art - Smithsonian X and the National Gallery of Art - 2020A 4-week online course that provides teachers with tools for using art in class to help develop students' critical thinking.
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Education
2007 - 2010
Bachelor’s - English- FrenchBachelor's Degree in English and French Literature
2008 - 2011
Bachelor’s - Business AdministrationBusiness Administration- Economics, Finance, Commerce, Tourism, Statistics, Marketing
2010 - 2012
Master's - English- French- Spanish - specialized translationsSpecialized translations- economic, legal, medical, literary,technical
2019 - 2021
Master's - Secondary Education - Teaching English Language and Literature
Work Experience
2009 - 2013
English, Spanish and French TeacherTeaching adult groups and individuals (levels: beginners to advanced), business English for companies and individuals (levels: elementary to advanced)
Teaching very young learners (3 to 6 years old) in small groups of maximum 10 children.
Assessing placement tests and determining the level of the students.
Designing tests (progress tests, end of course tests) and evaluating students.
Attending teacher training courses and doing peer observations.
2013 - 2014
English and Spanish TeacherTeaching adults as well as teenagers and young learners (8 to 17 years old), both in groups and in one-to-one classes (levels: beginner to advanced)
Creating and doing extracurricular activities during holidays.
Cambridge exams preparation
Creating and adapting materials for lessons.
Attending teacher training sessions.
2014 - 2014
English TeacherTeaching general English and exam classes ( Cambridge ) to teenagers and adults during summer.
Preparing extra materials.
Attending teacher development sessions.
Evaluating students.
2012 - Current
Online Language TeacherTeaching online classes of English, Spanish, French and Romanian to students of all levels via skype
2014 - 2015
English TeacherTeaching English to children, teenagers and adults, both general English and especially exam preparation classes ( PET, FCE, CAE, CPE).
2015 - 2019
English TeacherTeaching English to children, teenagers and adults, both general English and exam preparation classes ( PET, FCE, CAE).
2015 - 2015
English TeacherTeaching foreign students (German, French, Spanish, Omani, Ukrainian etc.) of all levels. Teenagers and adults.
2019 - 2020
English TeacherTeaching English to children, teenagers and adults, both general English and exam preparation classes ( KET, PET, FCE)
2020 - 2020
Teacher of English for Academic PurposesTeaching English for Academic Purposes to undergraduate Chinese students preparing to start their master's degree in the UK.
5.0
Rating
112
Students
582
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
English
Romanian
Trial Lesson
29 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
General English- for elementary, intermediate and advanced levels
A2 - C2General159 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 17% off
Writing Correction Course- for Cambridge exams ( PET, FCE, CAE, CPE), Trinity (ISE I, II, III) and IELTS (General, Academic)
B1 - C2Test Preparation48 lessons completed
USD 22.00
Package with 9% off
Exam Preparation - Cambridge ( PET, FCE, CAE, CPE), Trinity ISE (I, II, III), IELTS (Academic and General), LINGUASKILL, TOEFL and APTIS
A1 - C2Test Preparation107 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 17% off
English Conversation Classes- for intermediate, advanced and proficiency levels
B1 - C2Conversation Practice17 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 17% off
Availability
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174 Reviews
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English
Romanian
Mariana
66 Romanian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had a really great time talking with Alex. She does a really good job of making you feel at ease and comfortable (which really helps with the nerves of using an unfamiliar language). She prepared a list of discussion topics which was helpful as well. Overall it was nice to have a genuinely fun experience using the language, I will definitely be trying to take more lessons with her.
Thanks again Alex!
Jun 28, 2018
Francesc
80 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very happy to talk with you again. I've passed the FCE exam thanks to Alex, without her classes it would have been impossible to get it.
Jul 1, 2017
Jéssica
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another great lesson! Alexandra corrected two other writings sent by me, I appreciated her tips very much, and I do believe it will help me to score a higher band. She is so nice and she encourages me to always do better, I really advice those who intend to take IELTS to have a few classes with her.
Thank you for all the support teacher, wish you all the best!
Jessica
Oct 5, 2016
Andrea
1 Romanian lesson
Great first lesson! I will definitely be scheduling more.
Sep 1, 2022
Josefina Gregoris
7 Romanian lessons
It' s a pleasure to have lessons with Alex, so much so that I want to book two lessons a week (my initial plan was one lesson a week). Her classes are not only fun, but also communicative and oriented to my needs. Alex is super friendly, kind and her feedback is very helpful!
Jul 26, 2022
Jessie
6 English lessons
I have learned a lot in these classes. Alex is an adorable and excellent teacher. I'd like to recommend her to all of you, especially you will take an exam and struggle with how to prepare it.
Mar 24, 2022
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