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Aris Dimitris
Community Tutor
Teaches
Catalan
Native
Greek
Native
Croatian
Speaks
Spanish
Native
Bosnian
English
Austrian German
Russian
Other
Experienced language teacher from a Catalan-Greek background who speaks 8 languages
Teaches
Catalan
Native
Greek
Native
Croatian
Speaks
Spanish
Native
Bosnian
English
Austrian German
Russian
Other
Experienced language teacher from a Catalan-Greek background who speaks 8 languages
From SpainLiving in Graz, Austria (06:55 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 6, 2023Interest topicTravelReadingMovies
My name is Aris and I grew up in a household, where we spoke Catalan, Spanish and Greek on a daily basis. This made multilingualism the rule for me. After some time I started adding other languages to my repertoire: English, French, Russian, German, and finally Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian. Yes, that’s 8 languages! Next might be Turkish, Farsi, or Ukrainian.
I have lived in Barcelona, Saint Petersburg, Graz, Rijeka, and Sarajevo so far, and I am excited to eventually expand that list. I love travelling and sincerely approaching new languages and cultures. Besides, I enjoy simply talking to people about anything from history to sports or music, if possible while drinking a cup of Turkish coffee.Me as a Teacher
I have taught languages for years now and have developed the empathy and skills needed to help others. Having learned so many languages myself, I can put into practice my own insights to offer a wholesome learning experience.
The main skill that I have acquired is the ability to listen to the other person and to grasp what he/she wants to say. I also learned when to speak so as not to interrupt the other person when he/she is into motion.
I would say that I am a patient and understanding language teacher who knows how to create a pleasant environment for learners. I try to make them feel comfortable enough to leave fear aside and grasp the nettle, that is, speaking without fear or shame!My lessons & teaching style
My teaching style is flexible and entertaining yet well-structured and enriching. I try to adapt to the learner, his/her learning objectives and personality, to offer a tailored experience.
Regarding my preferences, I believe that engaging in exchanges is the best way to gain confidence in a language, and that is why I love teaching conversation courses. However, these have to be well-thought and both preceded and followed by tasks and materials. In this regard, I always try to grasp what the learner's interests are to choose the topics accordingly.
On the other hand, I am very flexible and can adapt my lessons to work on the the linguistic competences that are more relevant to each case.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
5.0
Rating
15
Students
45
Lessons
100%
Attendance
97%
Response
Catalan Lessons
Catalan
Greek
Croatian
Trial Lesson
7 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Conversational Catalan - Parlar català és bufar i fer ampolles!
A1 - B2Conversation Practice22 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 12% off
Catalan Grammar - Que en saps prou dels temps verbals? I dels pronoms febles?
A2 - C2General1 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 11% off
Discussing identity in Barcelona - Catalan? Spanish? Mediterranean? European?
B1 - C2Conversation Practice1 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 12% off
Availability
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Giada
3 Greek lessons
Teacher’s pick
Aris, thanks a million for your infinite patience with my stubborn mistakes and for sharing your knowledge! M'ho he passat pipa. Fins a la propera! Τα λέμε
May 30, 2023
jasper
6 Catalan lessons
Teacher’s pick
Aris is a great teacher and his lessons are intuitive and engaging. Molts gracies!
May 4, 2023
Doc Fischbach
11 Catalan lessons
Teacher’s pick
Aris is really nice and patient. I like that he tailored the session to things I could use for travel since that is my goal. He’s easy to understand and kept things interactive. He also got me back on track when I went way off topic since I have ADHD 😂
Apr 26, 2023
Giada
3 Greek lessons
Another great class with lots of clear explanations. Ευχαριστώ, Άρη! Fins a la propera setmana.
Jun 6, 2023
Doc Fischbach
11 Catalan lessons
Aris is a great teacher! I appreciate all of the help and information he gave me!
May 31, 2023
Giada
3 Greek lessons
Moltes gràcies, Aris! Fins aviat!
May 26, 2023
Trial Lesson
USD 8.00
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