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Bonnie/Gen English
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Professional teacher with over 35 years experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Professional teacher with over 35 years experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language.
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Other, Italy (08:38 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 13, 2016InterestsHistoryEnvironment & NaturePets & AnimalsScienceFood
* Please note - I don't teach children under 13 years of age.*
*1 hour lessons are 55 minutes to allow time for the next lesson* Hi! My name's Bonnie. I'm a British teacher living in Italy. I have an Honours Degree in Education and have been teaching English for over 35 years to teenagers and adults. I started my career in the UK and then moved here to Italy teaching English with a private English school to Italian students of all levels - for exams, for business or pleasure and others for conversation practice. Since 2003, when the school closed, I have been a freelance EFL teacher and translator, sometimes working from home, e.g. online, and often travelling to schools in my area.
I have always loved teaching and online teaching with italki students has been very rewarding. I always do my best to help students reach their language goals in a relaxed and professional manner.
My lessons range from only speaking/pronunciation practice to general English lessons which include reading, writing, speaking and listening practice.
I try to make the lessons as engaging and interesting as possible and always take into consideration the needs of each individual student.
Please note that 60 minute lessons last for 55 minutes to give me the chance to prepare for the next lesson.
If students don't inform me that they can't do a booked lesson at least 24 hours before, I am afraid that the lesson will be counted as done.
Please let me know a little about yourself and your goals when ...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Completion of Probationary Year - Fully Qualified Teacher - Education Office, Salford, Manchester - 1990One year after my degree of teaching all subjects in a Primary School to gain Qualified Teacher Status.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
1989 - 2023
English language teacherTeaching English as a foreign language in different companies, high schools and privately online and offline.
Education
1985 - 1989
Bachelor’s - Drama and Primary EducationHonours Degree in Education
Work Experience
2013 - 2014
EFL Teacher of General and Business EnglishBusiness English for Employees of this company
1989 - 2024
Freelance Eng-It/It-Eng Translator and InterpreterTeaching English to University students, High School students and students interested in English for travel as well as Business students.
5.0
Rating
573
Students
8,964
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
397 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
General English
A2 - C1Language Essentials5,385 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 14% off
Conversation and pronunciation practice
B1 - C1Conversation947 lessons completed
USD 14.50+
Package with 10% off
**GENERAL ENGLISH for students who have had 50 hours or more with me.
A2 - C1Language Essentials1,499 lessons completed
USD 22.50+
Package with 11% off
**CONVERSATION AND PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE for students who have had 50 hours or more with me.
A2 - C1Conversation85 lessons completed
USD 19.50+
Package with 11% off
NEW General English - Package of 10 lessons!
A2 - C1Language Essentials134 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 14% off
Availability
1,922 Reviews
Aki
43 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another wonderful session with Bonnie! We discussed gardening and bonsai, as well as the patience required for such activities. She always choose such enjoyable topics, which makes practising conversation wonderfully relaxing. I learn useful phrases during our chats, and her insights into the Italian language are a real bonus for me. Thank you!
Feb 13, 2026
lidia
256 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It has been more than a year since I met Bonnie on Italki and I have been interested in her lessons from the beginning. She always surprises me with her good teaching and her feelings towards me as a student and as a person.
By respecting my limitations and helping me to overcome them, she improved my knowledge of English and developed my self-confidence.
Thanks a lot for everything, Bonnie!
Mar 27, 2024
TIZIANA
13 English lessons
Bonjie è un'ottima insegnante! spiega ed incoraggia
May 14, 2026
alessandro
4 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Bonnie è stata veramente gentile e professionale, era la prima volta che parlavo in inglese con un'insegnante ma mi ha fatto sentire subito a mio agio, sono contento e convinto che con lei migliorerà il mio inglese.
Grazie mille.
Feb 11, 2026
Anthony
36 English lessons
Thank you Bonnie! great lesson!
May 15, 2026
DANIELA GOBERTI
3 English lessons
Bonnie was been very clear
Apr 28, 2026
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