From SwitzerlandLiving in Lausanne, Switzerland (22:39 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 19, 2016
Interest topicMusicHistoryScience
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.
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Me as a Teacher
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.
My lessons & teaching style
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-centered, where the focus is on building practical communication skills. I believe that language learning is most effective when it is a fun, engaging, and interactive experience. Therefore, I strive to create a relaxed and positive learning environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and taking risks using a variety of materials.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Flashcards
Certificates
Master of Prajnaparamita - Institute of Buddhist Dialectics - 2017Ba in philosophy
Certificate uploaded
Education
2014 - 2017
Bachelor’s - English LinguisticsDalarna UniversityEnglish Learning and Teaching course included
2007 - 2013
Bachelor’s - PhilosophyInstitute of Buddhist DialecticsA degree in classical Tibetan with a major in philosophy
Work Experience
2003 - 2015
English teacherTibetan Monasteries - Mundgod, IndiaI have taught English to young Tibetan monks and adult nuns and monks.
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5.0
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371
Students
3497
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Tibetan Lessons
Tibetan
French
English
Trial Lesson
232 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation Practice385 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 10% off
Classical Tibetan
A1 - C2General340 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 10% off
Basic Tibetan
A1 - C2General776 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
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Podcast (3)
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Tibetan
French
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
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
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
Meng
33 Tibetan lessons
Thank you Adelaide 🌸 I was able to learn a lot from Adelaide. She always provided abundant Tibetan language knowledge to me as well as some other cultures knowledge that broadened my horizon🌱
Dec 29, 2023
Meng
33 Tibetan lessons
老师很开朗,讲课生动有趣,让我对学藏语越来越感兴趣,谢谢老师!
Dec 17, 2023
moifefy. (芬妮)
2 Tibetan lessons
Amazing Tibetan first lesson together. Teacher Adelaide knowledge for the Tibetan language is super impressive. From the materials to the explanations. Highly recommended! Can't wait for our next lesson together.