Alison Davis-Kurley
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Alison Davis-Kurley
Community Tutor![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Other
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Other
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United KingdomLiving in Other, Portugal (06:07 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 26, 2016InterestsArtFoodPets & Animals
I am a native English speaker, living in Portugal. In the United Kingdom I was a primary school teacher for eighteen years. I have also taught dance to teenagers and young adults and have delivered education-based training sessions to groups of adults. My degree is in the performance arts with dance being a passion. I am offering informal English language tutoring. This will include speaking and listening practice and improving writing and pronunciation.Me as a Teacher
I only teach adults.
On italki I have had the pleasure of working with many students to practise and improve their English. Some of these have just been relaxed chats and some have been a little more structured preparation for English exams. From time to time I have helped students to review and edit written work for university assignments, presentations etc. I have received a great deal of training in phonics and the teaching of reading and writing, and have a lot of experience teaching grammar.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are informal and led by my students. No two lessons are the same as we can talk about a huge range of topics - if we start talking about food I may never stop! I always endeavour to create a relaxed place where students can improve their confidence and make mistakes. It is a real privilege to see a learner improve and grow in confidence.5.0
Rating
629
Students
6,872
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
252 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Informal Tutoring
A2 - C2Conversation6,602 lessons completed
USD 9.15+
Package with 13% off
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1,307 Reviews
Andrea
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I´ve been taking Alison´s lessons for some time now and I´m always looking forward to meeting her again. I feel safe with her which is very important to me. We talk about various topics and every lesson is inspiring in a different way. Highly recommend her work:-)
Apr 29, 2025
Zofia
24 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My lesson with Alison was amazing! She's such a kind, passionate, patient and creative teacher. I'm sure my speaking skills will improve quickly with her! Thank you, Alison!
Sep 12, 2024
Anna
7 English lessons
I love our lessons with Alison. I made a lot of mistakes but she corrects me very kindly and helps me to find the right words. :)
Jun 2, 2025
Ewelina
7 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lessons with Alison are a real pleasure. Alison is always focused on me, very kind and helpful. She helps me understand everyday English.
Mar 25, 2025
Gayeon Lee 이가연
5 English lessons
I enjoy so much taking class with Alison. She is calm and caring. I feel very comfortable in class :)
Jun 11, 2025
Ewelina
7 English lessons
It was another wonderful lesson. Alison is very patient and always explains everything clearly. She is kind, supportive, and creates a comfortable learning environment. I never feel rushed or afraid to ask questions. Talking with Alison is always a pleasure.
May 28, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 7.00
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