From United StatesLiving in Arbil, Iraq (13:52 UTC-08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 13, 2025
InterestsMusicReadingWritingHistoryFood
Shlama! My name is Danny, and I’m passionate about sharing the beauty of Assyrian-Aramaic (Suret) with the world. I’ve spent the past eight months living in Iraq, deeply connected to my roots while working on cultural and educational projects. My journey has taken me from broadcasting at Babylon FM—where I shared stories about Assyrian heritage—to leading GISHRU, a nonprofit that organizes heritage trips for young Assyrians to rediscover their homeland. I’ve also collaborated with The Return, an initiative advocating for the Assyrian presence and cultural revival in their ancestral lands. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to preserving and teaching our ancient language.
Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I bring not only language knowledge but also cultural insight. I understand how important it is to feel connected to the words you learn. My time working with Assyrian communities and cultural organizations has taught me how to adapt my lessons for students of all backgrounds—whether you’re a heritage learner reconnecting with your roots or someone fascinated by Aramaic history. Whether you're from the Nineveh Plains or Urmia I can help you. I’m patient, encouraging, and dedicated to helping students gain confidence in speaking, reading, and understanding Sureth.
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are interactive, practical, and rooted in real-life use. I focus on conversational Suret, everyday expressions, and cultural context so you learn how to live the language. We’ll practice speaking, reading simple texts, and even explore songs, traditions, and phrases you’ll hear in Assyrian communities today. Whether you want structured grammar lessons or casual conversation practice, I tailor each session to your goals and learning style, making sure you walk away more confident after every class.
My teaching material
Text Documents
PDF file
Presentation slides/PPT
5.0
Rating
25
Students
98
Lessons
91%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
25
Students
98
Lessons
91%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Aramaic Lessons
Trial Lesson
12 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Speaking/Reading/Writing (notes included)
A1 - C1Conversation83 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 30% off
Conversation Practice (B2 OR NATIVE SPEAKERS ONLY | NO NOTES INCLUDED)
B1 - C2Conversation2 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
20 Reviews
Joseph
12 Aramaic lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had my first session with Daniel today and I found it to already be very helpful. Daniel is very patient and is great at guiding me to understand Assyrian. Looking forward to working with him more in the future!
Aug 28, 2025
Anosh O
1 Aramaic lesson
I enjoyed talking to Daniel, a fellow Assyrian. I am so happy to be able to find someone with whom I can practice my Assyrian skills, and Daniel provided that format for me. I found our first session to be highly informative and productive, and Daniel seems like a very friendly and open person. I highly recommend him if you want to learn the beautiful Assyrian language! Baseema raba khon! :)
Dec 24, 2025
Yahya
3 Aramaic lessons
I just had my second lesson with Daniel! He is very patient and corrects me immediately when I mispronounce something wrong or when I mix some words with another language. Daniel also teaches me to learn different ways of saying a word or pronunciations in his dialect and the Baghdeda dialect! He is definitely the tutor to book with!
Dec 2, 2025
Ashourina
5 Aramaic lessons
Teacher’s pick
Daniel is lovely! He did a great job at challenging me while also showing patience and providing encouragement. I appreciate the wealth of knowledge between speaking and reading/writing. He offers catered lesson to your goals.
Aug 27, 2025
DreamCow
1 Aramaic lesson
Awesome teacher, definitely walked away with tons of knowledge. Highly recommend.
Dec 19, 2025
Matan
6 Aramaic lessons
I highly recommend learning Aramaic with Daniel if you’re interested in Semitic languages. The classes are engaging, and really, how cool is it to be able to speak some Aramaic? Daniel is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable.