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Alaina Rydzewski
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Teaches
English
Native
Spanish
Speaks
Portuguese
Arabic (Maghrebi)
Teaches
English
Native
Spanish
Speaks
Portuguese
Arabic (Maghrebi)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United StatesLiving in Leon, Spain (03:17 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 20, 2018InterestsTravelReadingWriting
Hello! Hola! Olá! My name is Alaina and I am from Pennsylvania in the U.S., but have lived in Spain for more than a decade now.
I speak fluent Spanish (C2) and Portuguese (C1), and am now learning Darija Arabic (on italki!). In the future I intend to study Italian and Polish, as my great grandparents immigrated to the U.S. many years ago. In my free time, I like to read, travel, practice foreign languages, and go to the gym.Me as a Teacher
I studied Spanish and Journalism for my undergraduate degrees, and then attained a Master's degree in Hispanic literature. While pursuing my Master's, I taught university-level Spanish classes. Since living in Spain, I have gained experience teaching English as a second language to all ages. I taught for two years at the high school level, and then a year in a grade school. I also worked at an English academy giving lessons to adults and preschool-aged children.
I now have more than a decade of language teaching experience, and also work as a translator and copyeditor.My lessons & teaching style
Since I have experience with all levels of English and Spanish, I teach from beginning to advanced learners in both languages. I can customize grammar lessons, or simply have a more relaxed class where we can practice speaking. It's essential that the student have the type of lesson they want and feel comfortable, which is why I customize lessons to each student. See you soon, hasta pronto!
Note: I am extremely flexible when it comes to rescheduling classes--I understand, sometimes life happens! As long as you contact me before the lesson time we can always reschedule. However, if you miss the lesson and do not contact me before the lesson time, the lesson will not be rescheduled.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
- PDF file
- Quizzes
5.0
Rating
142
Students
1,109
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
Spanish
Trial Lesson
86 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
English teaching
A1 - C2Language Essentials915 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 25% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
223 Reviews
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English
Spanish
lenny
1 Spanish lesson
Teacher’s pick
Alaina was unbelievable today. Immediately, I felt so comfortable with her because of her warm, welcoming demeanor, which is so important for a student. Her Spanish is incredible and clear. I am looking forward to more classes with her.
Sep 11, 2024
Pavel
96 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Alaina is an excellent, witty and enthusiastic teacher. I have enjoyed our lesson very much and looking forward to the next.
Mar 15, 2018
Natalia
6 English lessons
I like lessons with Alaina. We always have fun, interesting conversation. Very friendly and supportive.
Aug 22, 2025
Francesca
39 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great teacher! Alaina made me feel comfortable from the very first moment even if this was my very first lesson on iTalki. She is friendly and very easy to talk to. I'm looking forward to my next lesson. Thanks!
Mar 5, 2020
Natalia
6 English lessons
I love our lessons! It's always very fun, interesting conversation. The teacher speaks very clearly and always helps me find new words for me! Thank you!
Aug 28, 2025
Teresa Hart
3 Spanish lessons
She is outstanding!
Jun 2, 2025
Trial Lesson
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