Away with textbooks: let's make learning interesting!
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Spanisch
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Französisch
Arabisch (Maghrebinisch)
Away with textbooks: let's make learning interesting!
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Aus GroßbritannienLebt in Sevilla, Spanien (01:55 UTC+01:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 18. Nov 2019
Thema von InteresseSchreibenTechSportEssenMusik
Love football, music, or travel? Let’s learn through what excites you! Born in England, based in Spain, I’ve taught English for 14 years across the globe—but my passion is cultural exchange. Forget textbooks: let’s discuss British rock, Premier League drama, or Spanish travel phrases over lively conversations. As a translator and language nerd, I’ll help you grasp the nuances native speakers use, whether you’re chatting about politics or ordering *cervezas*. Book a class, and let’s make learning feel like talking to a friend!
Ich als Lehrkraft
I have been delivering one on one sessions online for around 11 years and I have learnt a lot of things from my students in that time. In particular, I am interested in offering students basic cultural knowledge and understanding, so that they may understand the references and tone of a conversation between native speakers. I also believe that in an increasingly integrated world, in which questions of politics, music, sport and culture happen on a global level, students should feel able to participate in those conversations. I am also keen on the art of error correction - when to correct and when not to correct.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Do you want to learn about British rock n roll? Perhaps the Premier League is what interests you? Maybe you're interested in discussing Brexit? Don't you want to talk about something that ACTUALLY ainterests you - something you would discuss with friends and family in your first language? I believe that standard language textbooks are boring and the topics are uninteresting! Expect me to embed interesting cultural topics in our classes, followed by extensive feedback and targeted correction, skills I have developed over 14 years of training language students.
Alan is an excellent teacher, his lessons had been very fun, I’ve enjoyed the playlists that he used to teach me about British culture. He has been so nice and he has helped me to clear all my doubts and missconceptions.
Is a 10 out of 10, I will continue with Alan lessons for a long time.
21. Mai 2021
Carlos Martinez
191 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
I had always gone to the academy to learn English, but after my experience with Alan in private lessons, I discovered that in three months I have progressed more than in all the years of school and the academy. I speak with confidence and it is not difficult for me to study. Thank you so much Alan for motivating me and doing that so funny classes while I learn. I still have a lot to improve but I still have the same desire with which I started. I am 46, and I recommend that whoever has doubts, try it. It is worth the investment.
12. Juni 2020
francesco
17 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
I approached Alan because of a passion we share, English music! I was caught by his 5 lessons course, what the heck can we say about it? That was the start to learn, beyond English grammar, a person, a teacher, precise and sensitive with whom I can speak freely and confidently about everything. Alan is competent in grammar, attentive to pronunciation, empathic. And when I’m in trouble, I can try with my poor Spanish or use Italian words so he can guess what I’m trying to say. My only regret is not to have more time to spend together.
20. Okt. 2025
Liv
11 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Alan is a very attentive, patient and cheerful teacher with a good sense of humor. He prepared his material well and provided valuable feedback. I really enjoyed his classes and wouldn't hesitate to book another one.
16. Feb. 2021
francesco
17 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
I approached Alan because of a passion we share, English music! I was caught by his 5 lessons course, what the heck can we say about it? That was the start to learn, beyond English grammar, a person, a teacher, precise and sensitive with whom I can speak freely and confidently about everything. Alan is competent in grammar, attentive to pronunciation, empathic. And when I’m in trouble, I can try with my poor Spanish or use Italian words so he can guess what I’m trying to say. My only regret is not to have more time to spend together.
10. Nov. 2025
Vince Trefethen
2 Spanisch Unterrichtsstunden
Was great learning from Alan again and I really liked the emergency Spanish lesson at the end to get out of "linguistic" trouble when speaking or in a Spanish speaking environment. Also had some really helpful tools to look over like apps etc. to help along the journey. Overall this has been a big help and will continue to work through the learning curve to become fluent in this language. Thanks again!