English teacher Lydia Carroll

Lydia Carroll

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Practice conversational English in a relaxed setting with an Aussie influence 🇦🇺
From AustraliaLiving in Da Nang, Vietnam (20:18 UTC+10:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 7, 2022
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Hello, I'm Lydia 😊 🇦🇺 I'm Australian! I have lived in Sydney, Melbourne & Newcastle. 🇬🇧 I have also lived in UK, Canada, Hawaii & Bali. 🌏 Nothing brings me more joy than meeting students from around the world! 🌈 I am a friendly, positive, open-minded person who loves to laugh. 🏋️‍♀️ I enjoy going to the gym and keeping healthy. I have been to: 🇮🇹 🇪🇸 🇫🇷 🇺🇸 🇩🇪 🇨🇦 🇮🇩 🇱🇹 🇲🇽 🇭🇷 🇵🇹 🇻🇳 🇹🇭 🇬🇧 🇸🇬 ➡️PLEASE NOTE: I do not teach children. My lessons are for 16 and up only⬅️ ➡️PLEASE NOTE: I am not a professional teacher. I can help with conversational English only⬅️ 🌺 As a teacher I am very friendly. I will make you feel comfortable. 🌻 I can correct you as much or as little as you like. 🌺 I will be your cheerleader! Your confidence in speaking English will improve! 🌻 We will learn and have fun at the same time 😉 🍉 My chats are for people who wish to practice conversational English with a native speaker. 🥝 My style is very laid back. With me, it will feel like two friends having a catch up. 🍉 I can teach you Aussie slang and all about my country (if you want). ‼️Cancellation Policy: Please understand italki is my sole source of income. Therefore I need to have a policy in place to protect myself financially. Please see below: 1) If you cancel more than 24 hrs before the lesson = no penalty. 2) If you cancel within the 24 hrs before the lesson = you will be charged 50% of the lesson cost. 3) If you "no show" = you will be charged 100% of ...
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Rating
424
Students
2788
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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English Lessons

Trial Lesson
186 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Conversational English
B1 -  C2

Conversation

2,602 lessons completed
USD 8.75+
Package with 6% off

Availability

127 Reviews

Wantong Lu
1 English lesson
It is very nice to meet Lydia, she is very supportive and kind. She will raise a topic or question in class and ask you to share more experiences and practice. a very nice teacher, highly recommended :)
Feb 26, 2026
Student Tobias
Tobias
13 English lessons
I have a weekly one‑hour chat with Lydia, and it’s honestly something I look forward to every time. Our conversations feel super natural and easy‑going, and it’s a fun way to keep my English from getting rusty. It’s never dull, not even for a moment, and I genuinely enjoy every session.
Feb 19, 2026
Student Olga
Olga
16 English lessons
How to start speaking English quickly? Start learning English with Lydia! Speak it the way children speak to their parents from birth. Yes, you won't understand everything at first, but if you know just a few words, it makes sense. This is the communicative method—learning a language naturally. It works, guys! I studied English for 10 years and couldn't speak it! It was a drudgery for me. Now, learning English is a pleasure! The teacher is key. If you don't want boring exercises but prefer chatting about interesting topics with a positive, supportive person, you've come to the right place. I recommend classes with Lydia. She is friendly, open, simple, kind, and supportive—like a mother encouraging a child learning to walk and talk. I've never heard criticism from her. Lydia is a wonderful person and an excellent teacher who feels like a friend. I started speaking English 2.5 years ago, and now I understand 90% of daily conversations. (I hope so 😁)
Dec 31, 2025
Steve F
5 English lessons
a pretty nice and friendly teacher I like her sooo much
Feb 20, 2026
Student Denis
Denis
32 English lessons
Warm and friendly atmosphere in every single lesson with Lydia🙂
Feb 5, 2026
Student Martin
Martin
7 English lessons
Lovely lesson with Lydia again! She taught me some Aussie phrases which are quite useful for my travels through Australia! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year's Eve already!
Dec 22, 2025