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Aris Dimitris
Community Tutor
Teaches
Catalan
Native
Greek
Native
Croatian
Speaks
Spanish
Native
Bosnian
Austrian German
Russian
Persian (Farsi)
Experienced language teacher from a Catalan-Greek background who speaks 8 languages
Teaches
Catalan
Native
Greek
Native
Croatian
Speaks
Spanish
Native
Bosnian
Austrian German
Russian
Persian (Farsi)
Experienced language teacher from a Catalan-Greek background who speaks 8 languages
From SpainLiving in Graz, Austria (09:25 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 6, 2023Interest topicTravelReadingFilms & TV Series
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
24
Students
132
Lessons
100%
Attendance
97%
Response
Catalan Lessons
Catalan
Greek
Croatian
Trial Lesson
12 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Conversational Catalan - Parlar català és bufar i fer ampolles!
A1 - B2Conversation Practice75 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 16% off
Catalan Grammar - Que en saps prou dels temps verbals? I dels pronoms febles?
A2 - C2General1 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 16% off
Discussing identity in Barcelona - Catalan? Spanish? Mediterranean? European?
B1 - C2Conversation Practice5 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
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Giada
11 Greek lessons
Teacher’s pick
Aris is great at giving an overall vision of how the language works and also at explaining more specific linguistic phenomena. Ευχαριστώ πολύ
Jun 13, 2023
jasper
19 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
11 Greek lessons
Aris, ets un sol! M'agrada molt la teva manera de probar coses diferents i veure què funciona millor amb mi. T'ho agraeixo molt. Fins aviat!
Nov 24, 2023
Giada
11 Greek lessons
Aris, thanks again for challenging me just the right amount without making me feel totally overwhelmed. Your patience is incredible. It was great to see you!
Nov 22, 2023
Sultan
1 Greek lesson
Studying under Aris was a delightful experience. His proficiency
over the Greek language and ability to convey concepts in a clear and engaging manner left a lasting impression on me. I appreciated his patience and insightful feedback. His teaching style truly elevates the learning experience.
Oct 25, 2023
Trial Lesson
USD 7.00
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