English teacher Melissa

Melissa

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Teaches
English
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Spanish
Portuguese
Italian
German
10 years' experience | General English | Exam | Conversation | Business | Children
From United KingdomLiving in Lisbon, Portugal (03:08 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 5, 2022
InterestsFilms & TV SeriesSports & FitnessFoodMusicArt
Follow me on social media @altitudeenglish I'm Melissa, a CELTA-qualified English language teacher with 10+ years' experience with learners of varied ages, proficiency levels and cultural backgrounds. I've worked in schools and academies all over the world, and during the summers I teach academic English courses at UK universities, including Manchester Metropolitan. I live in Lisbon, Portugal, and in my free time I'm trying to learn as many languages as possible! Follow me on social media @altitudeenglish After having worked in schools for many years, I now work as a freelance teacher with companies, universities and individuals, specialising in English for specific purposes (ESP) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Some of my recent highlights include teaching aviation English for ATC students in Spain, as well as EAP skills at MMU in Manchester. I am patient and friendly, and I make sure lessons are calm and relaxed so that students can build confidence and fluency from the start. In my classes there is no judgement and mistakes are welcome; this is how to grow and improve! Follow me on social media @altitudeenglish My lessons are based on the communicative approach, so that students are constantly able to put the language they have learnt into practice. I am able to personalise classes according to the learner's needs and goals. This might mean that you need to focus on specific skills, such as writing or speaking, in order to take an exam. We can clarify these goa...
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
  • Graphs and charts
  • Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
181
Students
997
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

General English (A1-C2) | Structured course to move up CEFR levels
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

287 lessons completed
USD 120.00+
Conversation practice
A1 -  C2

Conversation

251 lessons completed
USD 120.00+
Conversation & vocabulary
A1 -  C2

Conversation

121 lessons completed
USD 120.00+
Exam Preparation (IELTS & Cambridge) / English for Academic Purposes
A1 -  C2

Test Preparation

56 lessons completed
USD 120.00+
Children & teenagers (8 years+)
A1 -  C2

Kids

62 lessons completed
USD 120.00+

Availability

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57 Reviews

Marie Ciampi
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Melissa helped me preparing my Cambridge Exam (C1 level). She is very competent and patient. She provided useful materials, she marked every exercise that I sent to her and she gave me all of the information that I needed to be ready for the exam. I would totally contact her again if needed.
Dec 11, 2024
Marcin Ziolo
38 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really like lessons with Melisa. I had many teachers before but Melisa is just the best. She puts a lot of energy into lessons and She always prepares lesson content in advance, which is awesome and as a consequence lessons are never boring.
May 18, 2022
Student Ana Santos
Ana Santos
1 English lesson
I was lucky to find an exceptional English teacher! She demonstrated professionalism, patience, and a personalized teaching approach. She gave me all the attention I needed, always clarifying my doubts in a clear and objective way. Additionally, she provided amazing study materials that will make a difference in my learning. The class was dynamic, motivating, and perfectly structured. I 100% recommend her to anyone looking for quality teaching and real progress in English!
Feb 19, 2025
Student Rodrigo Lasalvia
Rodrigo Lasalvia
13 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Melissa is so amazing teacher, she is patient a lot, corrects me during the class using some different examples, shares material, gives homeworks, gives options. I like to do English class with her, I recommend her for all students in different levels.
May 30, 2024
Student John
John
1 English lesson
Great first class with Melissa. She set up an activity to make me practice my speaking, because that's what I need the most. She offered lots of tips on new vocabulary and she shared a documents with her notes, very useful. She is kind and relaxed, she understands what a students needs and is keen on providing suggestions on how to be more accurate in your speaking.
Sep 2, 2025
Student Changwook Kim
Changwook Kim
18 English lessons
Thank you for another great lesson. I appreciate your patience in explaining the complex political terms. It was very helpful.
Dec 19, 2024