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Arlene
Community TutorTeaches
English
Native
Spanish
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
A safe space for learning languages. Specialized in working with older adults.
Teaches
English
Native
Spanish
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
A safe space for learning languages. Specialized in working with older adults.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United StatesLiving in Other, United States (00:25 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 25, 2021InterestsMusicMedical & HealthcareEnvironment & NatureTravel
Greetings!
My name is Arlene. I am from Puerto Rico. I am fluent in Spanish and English and I am learning Portuguese. I had a 26-year career in public communication, recruitment, and international programs.
Now, I enjoy supporting people, especially older adults, in learning a new language.
I love simplicity, nature, and activities that help me feel more connected to my body and the environment that surrounds me such as qigong and somatic meditation. My favorite book is The Alchemist.Me as a Teacher
As you can see in my reviews, my students describe me as patient, skillful, encouraging, and a great listener.
My lessons incorporate somatic practices I have learned throughout my journey of personal growth.
I think you will enjoy my lessons if your motivation for learning a new language includes any of the following:
• You want to be heard and seen by another human being.
• You want to experience the cognitive benefits of learning a new language such as improving your memory.
• You value connecting with people from different cultures.
• You appreciate a slower pace. My lessons & teaching style
I always come prepare with content that is relevant to you. While I provide a bit of structure, my lessons are not as structured as traditional lessons. I like to flow and take advantage of every teaching moment that bubbles up. I provide written constructive feedback throughout the lesson and at the end send the document to you for review.
If any of this information resonates with you, I invite you to schedule a trial lesson so that you can decide if I am the right tutor for you. If the calendar is closed at a date/time that is convenient for you please send me a message as I might be available.My teaching material
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5.0
Rating
87
Students
2,051
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
Spanish
Trial Lesson
62 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Conversational English
B1 - C2Conversation478 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Interview Preparation (expertise in U.S. Government Jobs)
B2 - C2Conversation13 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
240 Reviews
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English
Spanish
Abdel Naciri
136 Spanish lessons
Thank you.
Feb 14, 2026
Abdel Naciri
136 Spanish lessons
Thank you.
Jan 31, 2026
Abdel Naciri
136 Spanish lessons
Thank you.
Jan 16, 2026
Margie Clegg
2 Spanish lessons
I really love Arlene's patient and attentive style of teaching. She listened to my goals and has planned our lessons accordingly. I love that she's also learning another language. I think that helps her understand the learner's perspective
Feb 6, 2026
Abdel Naciri
136 Spanish lessons
Thank you.
Jan 23, 2026
Daniel Rutrick
1,040 Spanish lessons
Superb teacher. I have had a 1000 lessons!. Interactive, stimulating, ............
Jan 10, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 18.00
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