From FranceLiving in Medellin, Colombia (15:59 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 30, 2018
Interest topicFoodTravelPets & Animals
Hi everyone,
My name is Alexandre Applefield-Alvarez.
I was born in Paris, France, but my father is American and my mother is half German and half Cuban. I have a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Education and a Master's in International Public Management. I am trilingual and have lived and worked in French, English, and Spanish-speaking countries, and recently founded my own social enterprise in Colombia. I am passionate about social issues and understanding cultural differences to build a better world.
Me as a Teacher
I have taught different topics (from science to languages, cooking and basketball) to different populations (children, teenagers, teachers, social workers, entrepreneurs, homeless people...). Teaching is about sharing experiences and understanding others. If there is a genuine curiosity for learning, the process gets really fun and easy!
My lessons & teaching style
When I begin teaching to a new student, I make sure to understand their expectations in terms of method, pace, and results. Based on that, we define a plan together. As a general rule, I make sure to give my students a lot of freedom in terms of materials, so that they can read articles, watch videos or listen to audios about topics that they are passionate about. Language is a tool that will expand their world. It is a means, not the ends. My objective is for each student to be able to understand and communicate about what they really care about. Every person has their own learning style, and my job is to identify what works for them!
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
304
Students
1,994
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
5.0
Rating
304
Students
1994
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
English Lessons
English
French
Spanish
Trial Lesson
149 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Personalized Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation92 lessons completed
USD 15.90+
Package with 7% off
Availability
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167 Reviews
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John Morehead
5 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Talking with Alex was great. He was super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I will definitely be spending more time working with him!
Jul 10, 2018
Erin
3 French lessons
We continue to appreciate Alexandre's kind conversations with our 6-year-old. Merci beaucoup!
Oct 3, 2024
Erin
3 English lessons
Alexandre was very kind and conversed well with my shy 6yo. He was very engaging and encouraging and my son was comfortable enough to read an article out loud in French. Merci beaucoup!
Sep 16, 2024
Jessica
34 French lessons
Mr Alex is a quick learner and very patient. My son loves Rocket Science and like to share what he learned with the teacher. Mr Alex is very good at guiding the students to think and solve problems!
Sep 15, 2024
Jose Mora
1 English lesson
Súper bien!! Ha sido súper agradable y le he entendido perfectamente. Sabe qué tipo de preguntas hacer y sabe escuchar.
Sep 11, 2024
Jessica Leary
3 French lessons
A wonderful first lesson with Alexandre! We introduced ourselves and talked about what's next. He's very friendly and inviting to speak with. Looking forward to another lesson :]