Certified Cambridge Speaking Examiner with 7 years' teaching experience, CAE, FCE and PET exams
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
German
Dutch
Italian
Specialties
Kids
Test Preparation
Certified Cambridge Speaking Examiner with 7 years' teaching experience, CAE, FCE and PET exams
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Bologna, Italy (05:24 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 31, 2020
InterestsFoodTravelMusic
I am a friendly and approachable English teacher from London who has lived and worked in a variety of countries. I am currently living in Italy and have been teaching English there since 2018 in state middle and high schools, as well as in private language schools. In the public middle and secondary schools, I prepare teenagers for their Cambridge FCE, PET and Key exams, and kids for their YL exams. I also examine these levels as a Cambridge Speaking Examiner. I myself am a keen language learner and speak a further 4 languages - French, German, Dutch and Italian. I love to share my passion for language learning by helping my students to excel and achieve their own objectives.
Me as a Teacher
As a teacher I am positive, encouraging and dedicated. I am thorough in my approach, whilst still ensuring my lessons feel light and approachable. At my school, I am a popular teacher not just for my outgoing personality but primarily for the results and progress that my students achieve under my guidance. My lessons are fun and friendly, and leave my students with a motivated attitude. I love the 'eureka' moments in my students when they fully grasp a concept we have been working on, but above all I enjoy the two-way interaction and the moments shared. Communication is key - and I am a confident and able communicator.
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons focus on the individual needs of the students, and are tailored around a communicative approach. Grammar is also taught using a communicative approach in which I convey and check understanding through a variety of methods. In conversation classes, I make use of lots of resources including current and relevant video clips and news articles, or I incorporate projects or games relating to a particular language point, transporting it off the page and making it more three-dimensional. I like to have a lot of fun in lessons, and convey my own personality and passion for language learning so that my students can feel at ease. However, I am professional and reliable in everything I do.
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Text Documents
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Test templates and examples
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Homework Assignments
Certificates
CV showing I have worked with kids since 2018 - British School Group - 2024I have been teaching in person in schools with young kids and teens since 2018, in Italy Bologna. Including British School Group (where the kids were aged 5 and above). I have also taught since 2020 on italki and had great feedback as a teacher of kids. Last year, I worked at Apple Tree English for one year, with children aged 8-9.
Certificate verified
Speaking Examiner Young Learners - Cambridge English - 2023I am a qualified speaking examiner for Cambridge English, for Young Learners and above. I am also an invigliator. Without teaching experience of those levels, it is impossible to become an examiner.
Certificate verified
CELTA - Cambridge - 2018Pass (Grade A)
Certificate verified
Work Experience
2018 - 2020
English TeacherBritish School Group - Bologna, Italy
5.0
Rating
180
Students
1,270
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
180
Students
1270
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
116 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
English Language - Grammar Focus
A1 - C1Language Essentials204 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 10% off
Conversation
A2 - C2Conversation324 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 8% off
British English Accent Lessons
B1 - C2Language Essentials3 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 10% off
Cambridge Exam Preparation - CAE, FCE, PET, KET and Young Learners
A1 - C2Test Preparation13 lessons completed
USD 38.00+
Package with 6% off
Kids lessons
A1 - C1Kids110 lessons completed
USD 32.00+
Package with 10% off
Group lessons: for 2-4 people!
A1 - C1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 50.00
Package with 8% off
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74 Reviews
Tatiana
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I adore our vocabulary lessons, so many interesting phrases and idioms. Thank you for the lesson.
May 10, 2020
Belen
5 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very happy. It has been a very pleasant class. Emily is very patient. I have felt very comfortable. wanting to repeat classes. highly recommended.
Apr 7, 2020
Peggy
4 English lessons
Emily tailor made the lesson for my level and interest. She was well prepared and the lesson was undoubtedly enjoyable. It was my motivation for my Monday!
Jan 19, 2026
Grace
31 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Emily is a wonderful and super great teacher! She is very patience and mindful, and we can see her experience for teaching children. She is well prepared all the things for the class. My daughter is very love her! We highly recommend Emily :)
Apr 20, 2020
Peggy
4 English lessons
Emily prepared a fun and educational lesson on science and food for me. I sparkled a lot of meaningful discussions and I learnt so much about healthy eating too! Looking forward to our next lesson!
Jan 26, 2026
Peggy
4 English lessons
I had a great lesson with Emily! She is very friendly and really understands what I need to improve my English. She speaks with a clear and standard British accent, which makes it easy to follow and learn. I also enjoyed learning about British culture during our conversation. The lesson was engaging and enjoyable!