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Marika
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Native
Spanish
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Native
Spanish
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Other, United Kingdom (00:25 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 21, 2025InterestsArtMusicReadingFilms & TV SeriesWriting
Hello! I’m Dr. Marika, an English teacher, editor, and researcher with a PhD in English Literature from the University of Leeds. I’ve taught at several UK universities, including Leeds and Manchester Metropolitan, where I led seminars and workshops on topics such as African American literature, writing skills, and critical reading.
Alongside my academic work, I’ve been helping learners of English at all levels improve their confidence, writing, and communication—whether for study, work, or everyday life. As someone who has lived and studied across Europe and the UK, I understand the challenges of learning and expressing yourself in another language, and I love helping students!Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I’m patient, attentive, and genuinely passionate about helping my students make progress and enjoy the process. My background in university teaching has trained me to adapt to very different learning needs—from academic English and essay writing to conversational fluency and pronunciation.
I believe learning English is not just about grammar or vocabulary—it’s about developing your own confidence and curiosity. I focus on helping learners express ideas naturally, think critically, and communicate with nuance. I also provide constructive feedback and tailored materials so that every lesson feels relevant and purposeful. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are highly interactive, personalised, and student-led. Before we start, I take time to understand your goals—whether you want to improve academic writing, professional communication, or conversational fluency. Each lesson combines structured learning with space for reflection, practice, and authentic conversation.
I often integrate materials from literature, culture, and current events to make language learning more engaging and meaningful. For academic learners, I provide targeted guidance on writing, argumentation, and editing. For conversational learners, I focus on fluency, pronunciation, and confidence-building through real-life topics.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
CELTA - Cambridge - 2025
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2024 - Current
English Tutor
Education
2018 - 2022
Doctorate - English
Work Experience
2018 - Current
Teaching Assistant
4.9
Rating
16
Students
22
Lessons
93%
Attendance rate
94%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
9 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Academic English, Essay Writing and Presentations
B2 - C2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 16% off
Reading and Vocabulary Development
B1 - C2Language Essentials5 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 18% off
Grammar and Fluency Focus
A1 - C2Language Essentials6 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 16% off
Availability
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4 Reviews
Michela Palazzi
7 English lessons
Marika è un’ottima insegnante molto paziente e preparata.
Mi fornisce esercizi e materiali e la lezione è molto scorrevole.
Dec 30, 2025
Pedro Maciel
1 English lesson
Excellent teacher! very attentive to detail. amazing human being. best of the best!
Nov 23, 2025
luis
1 English lesson
BEST TEACHER for me.she is so friendly and professional, I can get a lot of knowledge.
Dec 24, 2025
Chiara Roselli
1 English lesson
Ben organizzata la lezione
Nov 1, 2025
Trial Lesson
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