English teacher Adelaide

Adelaide

Professional Teacher
Teaches
French
Native
English
Tibetan
Speaks
Swedish
German
FIDE exam preparation for French
From SwitzerlandLiving in Tromso, Norway (21:29 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 19, 2016
InterestsMusicHistoryScience
In my early twenties, I found my small piece of land unsatisfactory, prompting me to leave my home country and relocate to India where I resided for 13 years. During my stay, I adopted Buddhism and lived in Tibetan monasteries where I relished learning about philosophy and India through a Tibetan lens. Eventually, I returned to Switzerland and enrolled in a university program. I have studied Cognitive Science and Education for Adults, and am also drawn back to Northern Sweden, where I experience the beauty of the northern lights, endure -35ºC temperatures, and 6-month-long winters. I also do long treks by bicycle. During my time in India, I had the opportunity to teach English, science, and meditation to a diverse group of Tibetan monks and nuns ranging from the age of four and up. My main focus was to understand the wants and needs of my students during the learning process, and I made a conscious effort to tailor my teaching methods by incorporating techniques from both Eastern and Western education to cater to their unique requirements. Since then, I've also been studying Education for Adults at university, to complement my practical knowledge. The one-on-one learning experience can be tailored to the unique needs of the learner. As a language teacher, my teaching style emphasizes personalized instruction, where I take the time to get to know my student's language level, learning style, and specific objectives. My approach to teaching is communicative and student-center...
My teaching material
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  • Articles and news
  • Homework Assignments
  • Quizzes
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5.0
Rating
414
Students
4012
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

English
French
Tibetan
Trial Lesson
261 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Informal tutoring
A1 -  B2

Conversation

123 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 20% off
Anglais pour francophones
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

11 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 20% off

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Podcast (3)

803 Reviews

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Student Erik Jampa Andersson
Erik Jampa Andersson
2 Tibetan lessons
Teacher’s pick
It’s sooooooooo helpful to study colloquial Tibetan with somebody who has both a clear mastery of the language AND a lived experience of learning it as a non-native tongue. Adelaide intuitively knows where the most prominent stumbling blocks lie, and can provide immense clarity where there has otherwise been a mess of confusion. Many thanks.
Aug 13, 2021
Student Employees learning
Employees learning
14 Tibetan lessons
Teacher’s pick
That first lesson was great! Adelaide is super prepared and you see she knows what she's talking about... and she talks about it with PASSION! Looking forward to the next lesson
Jun 12, 2018
Student Tina
Tina
48 Tibetan lessons
The previous teacher often use language such as "my other students have no problem learning this way" "maybe you just need to study harder"... made me feel tiny bit judged and wondering about my own learning ability. Adelaide not once use language of this nature, and the "obstacles" I faced with the previous teacher, was explained and fully understood within minutes with Adelaide method of teaching...
Sep 13, 2025
Student Alan
Alan
175 Tibetan lessons
Teacher’s pick
Our 100th lesson was as interesting and informative as the first. We continued to delve into the depths of syllogisms as the bamboo shoots grew up behind the mirror.
Aug 18, 2018
Student Tina
Tina
48 Tibetan lessons
the value of a teacher is not in their cultural origin but in their depth, openness, and ability to transmit knowledge effectively.
Oct 18, 2025
Student Tina
Tina
48 Tibetan lessons
Adelaide's way of learning Tibetan is so intuitive even though the language is tough, but she made it relatively easier to grasp. Thank you so much.
Aug 13, 2025