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Franziska Renata
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Spanish
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
German
Guarani
Teaches
English
Native
Spanish
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
German
Guarani
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Cancun, Mexico (23:35 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 18, 2019InterestsTravelWritingSports & FitnessMusicPets & Animals
Hi, I am American from New York, a native speaker of English and Spanish, and I have been teaching English and Spanish for five years.
I love to dance, laugh, swim, play soccer and capoeira, eat new foods, create art, watch interesting films, and spend time with my family.
I love meeting new people from many countries!
My dream is to explore the world, connect cultures, work with children everywhere I go, and play soccer with people in each place I visit.Me as a Teacher
I've taught English and Spanish for the past five years to children, teenagers, and adults, in Mexico and New York, and also online to students worldwide, especially with students from Brazil, China, Korea, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia.
I focus on conversation, pronunciation, creative ways to practice, and cultural learning.
My preparation: a B.A. in American Civilization from Brown University, an M.S. in Journalism from Columbia University.
I was a journalist for newspapers, magazines, and web magazines for 8 years! So I am also a strong at helping students with writing. My lessons & teaching style
First, I talk to students to discover their needs. Then I design individualized lessons to best help them meet their goals. I like to use many resources for teaching: grammar websites, news articles, discussion questions, songs, and TV shows, among others.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
- Homework Assignments
Education
2001 - 2002
Master's - Journalismwriting, reporting, and editing for newspapers, magazines, tv, radio, and websites.
1993 - 1998
Bachelor’s - American Civilizationsociology, history, literature and culture of the Americas, mostly the U.S.
Work Experience
2016 - 2016
ESL Middle school teacher, 7th and 8th gradeI designed and taught middle school ESL classes to 7th and 8th grade students at a private school in Mexico. The students were intermediate and advanced so the classes included literature and writing.
2017 - 2019
online English tutor/teacherI taught and tutored ESL students of all levels from many different countries, including practicing conversation, grammar lessons, reading and writing, creating online teaching games, and creating lessons using TV shows and movies.
2017 - 2018
English teacherI taught group and individual ESL classes for basic and intermediate students in person in Mexico. I created the curriculum and taught it as well, incorporating audios, videos, and creating real-life materials such as pretend fruit, play money, clothing, plane tickets etc.
5.0
Rating
408
Students
6,749
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
Spanish
Trial Lesson
202 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Tutoring and Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation1,306 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 7% off
IELTS Preparation
A2 - C2Test Preparation115 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 6% off
English for Children
A1 - C2Kids3,077 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 7% off
Writing Workshop
B1 - C2Language Essentials188 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 6% off
Adults' Monthly Learning Plan
A2 - C2Language Essentials162 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
Childrens' 20 Lesson package
B1 - C2Kids764 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 9% off
Availability
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310 Reviews
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English
Spanish
Gavin Arnold
65 Spanish lessons
Franziska is so helpful and caring! I have had lessons with her for more than one year now and feel that I have improved incredibly. Her style of teaching and willingness to go above and beyond make every lesson fun and enjoyable. Whenever I need anything or think something might be helpful, she is always willing to help (making homework/notecards, finding videos to practice listening, sharing resources, etc.). I highly recommend Franziska for anyone interested in having fun while gaining true language skills that really stick with you!
Oct 23, 2025
Gigi Lau
32 English lessons
I was Ms. Renata's student a few years ago, but I had to terminate my writing class to concentrate on my postgraduate master's program.
I am glad that I can still be her student after all those years.
Together, we can analyse the paragraph structure, the wordings, and how to use the transition phrases, etc. Ms. Renata patiently shows me and guides me on how to do it correctly, hand by hand, with clear examples and explanations.
I believe this is an essential process to build a solid writing foundation.
One step at a time, I am confident that my English level will improve after a certain period.
Jul 13, 2025
Christian Raetz
46 English lessons
Franziska, I love your teaching. It's just magnificent enjoying you having as my teacher. I do not want to miss any of our very successful and fulfulling lessons. Thank you very much for your time.
Apr 3, 2025
Maggie Leung
3 English lessons
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Jul 28, 2025
Jarrett Vereen
2 Spanish lessons
Great session with Franziska and highly recommend!
May 7, 2025
Gavin Carter
1 Spanish lesson
Was very active & engaging!
Oct 3, 2024
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