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Melissa
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French
Spanish
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Spanish
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United StatesLiving in Chicago, United States (18:51 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 6, 2020InterestsTravelFoodMedical & Healthcare
We’re all capable of accomplishing more than we ever thought possible! So much of being able to achieve a goal is choosing the best people to support you. In my own life, I’ve accomplished some of my biggest accomplishments (TV co-host, writing a book, learning to speak French) because I surrounded myself with people who truly believed in me. When learning a new language, the same principle applies. It’s so important to find a teacher who believes in you and encourages you. As a teacher, this is what I do best. Our lessons together will be positive and motivating. This kind of learning is what I create because learning English is so much easier and fun that way!
Instagram: @MelissatlakeMe as a Teacher
As a creative and compassionate teacher, I know how to work with you to achieve your goals. Helping you get the most out of our sessions is important to me. With a background in theater, television, and video production, I’m confident using all kinds of creative communication tools to help build your conversational skills. I believe passionately in having fun while learning something new. You will no doubt experience both a sense of joy and compassion when you choose me as your teacher. Adjectives to describe my teaching style are motivating, at-ease, friendly and encouraging. I’ll make it a high priority to make our English lessons together interesting, interactive and engaging. My lessons & teaching style
It's simple...I love talking with people! Asking questions and helping you learn the English language is something I do naturally. The more you enjoy our lessons together, the more you'll retain the language. I'm a great conversationalist. As a professional life coach, I'm trained to keep conversations moving along with ease. My relaxed teaching style makes me approachable, which means my students progress quickly. With language learning, I know how important it is that my students feel secure enough to ask questions to get clarity. And, because I have a fun, out-going sense of humor, others instantly feel at ease and ready to dive right into our lessons together.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
969
Students
10.5k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
613 lessons completed
USD 16.95+
Conversation Practice for Adults
A2 - C2Conversation7,564 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 10% off
English Conversation and Word Games for Kids: Ages 5 to 15
A2 - C1Conversation2,278 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 4% off
Job Interview Training, Professional Writing or Editing
B1 - C2Language Essentials73 lessons completed
USD 29.25+
Package with 7% off
Availability
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571 Reviews
Lumi
119 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Conversations with Melissa this year have magically boosted my confidence in English. They have been my weekly dose of inspiration and energy. It was so inspiring and uplifting to talk about meaningful topics. I could not imagine it was possible to have such a deep conversation in a non-native language. Thank you so much, Melissa!
Dec 19, 2021
Andressa
9 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Melissa is constantly great! Not just as a teacher but also and, most importantly, as a life coach. She is so sensitive. Yes, she has a gift! Thank you Melissa for your time and your heart while you are teaching me. See you next week! Have a nice weekend!! ❤️
Oct 8, 2021
Johanna V
14 English lessons
Melissa is an extraordinary teacher; she's thoughtful, explains things incredibly well, I understand everything very easily, and I can ask her questions without any stress! She's also doing a fantastic job with me because she's making me more confident, and I really appreciate that! I highly recommend working with her; it's a real pleasure, and besides being kind, she's very professional!
Dec 23, 2025
Silke
113 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I love having conversations with Melissa. She brings so much warmth and heart to the conversation. That's why it's so easy and wonderful with her. You can feel her passion for people and languages. Melissa is an incredible person and teacher 🤗
Dec 19, 2021
Alejandro Morales
1 English lesson
Great lesson! The teacher was very friendly, patient, and made me feel comfortable from the beginning. We discussed my learning goals clearly, and the class was well structured. The explanations were clear, with helpful examples, and the teacher asked questions to keep the conversation flowing. I really enjoyed the lesson and would definitely recommend this teacher to anyone who wants to improve their English.
Jan 23, 2026
Johanna V
14 English lessons
Melissa is wonderful, I think I've found THE person who will help me improve!! I'm already looking forward to our next lesson!
Dec 19, 2025
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