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Kate
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Gaelic (Irish)
Speaks
Portuguese
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
KidsQualified Teacher. Passionate Linguist 🇮🇪 🇵🇹 🇪🇸
Teaches
English
Native
Gaelic (Irish)
Speaks
Portuguese
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
KidsQualified Teacher. Passionate Linguist 🇮🇪 🇵🇹 🇪🇸
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From IrelandLiving in Lisbon, Portugal (16:54 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 17, 2020InterestsMusicFoodReadingMedical & HealthcareTravel
Dia duit! I’m Kate—a certified English & Irish teacher who turns language lessons into cultural adventures. 🇮🇪🇵🇹🇪🇸
My specialty? Helping you: ✔ **Ace exams** (IELTS, Cambridge) with stress-free strategies ✔ **Speak confidently**—even if you’re shy or just starting ✔ **Master Irish Gaelic** through music, myths, and mouth gymnastics (yes, really!)
Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish (and wrestling with Mandarin!), I’ve guided students from Tokyo to Lisbon. Think of my classes as a cozy pub chat—where mistakes are celebrated with a laugh and a “Sláinte!”
Let’s swap stiffness for storytelling—because language isn’t just rules, it’s *craic* (fun)!
*P.S. Pastéis de nata fuel my teaching—ask meMe as a Teacher
My students are made to feel comfortable and their confidence is built up right away in order to become proficient speakers whether they are complete beginners or intermediate level :)
My best quality as a teacher is the ability to recognise individual needs and plan my classes accordingly so that every class is highly engaging for you!
I have experience teaching Cambridge Exams, IELTS, iGCSE, IB Diploma and General English. My lessons & teaching style
I use a wide range of materials such as articles, videos, music and other authentic resources which will help you to feel more confident when speaking English and Irish and will be sure to keep you fully engaged!
** PLEASE NOTE **
In keeping with italki's policy, you cannot cancel a lesson with less than 24 hours notice.
I will wait 15 MINUTES for late students.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Flashcards
Certificates
DELTA Module 3 - International House London - 2023
Certificate verified
Safeguarding Young People: International Schools - EdcuCare TES - 2022
Certificate verified
DELTA Module 1 - Cambridge & The British Council - 2021
Certificate verified
Safeguarding & Child Protection - EduCare TES - 2021
Certificate verified
CELTA - International House, Belfast - 2019
Certificate verified
TEFL - UIC Barcelona - 2017
Certificate verified
Education
2015 - 2019
Bachelor’s - Spanish and Portuguese Studies Ba Hons
Work Experience
2017 - 2018
English Language Assistant
2019 - 2021
English TeacherI plan, produce and carry out lessons every day. I teach a wide variety of levels, ages and students from various backgrounds and prepare a number of exam groups for their upcoming exam such as FCE, CAE and CPE.
2020 - 2024
Online Teacher
2021 - 2024
Speaking Examiner
2021 - 2022
English Language and Literature Teacher
2022 - 2024
English Teacher
5.0
Rating
340
Students
1,700
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
Gaelic (Irish)
Trial Lesson
207 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
🗣General English: BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED
A1 - C2Conversation624 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 8% off
✍Exam Preparation: FCE/IELTS/CAE/CPE
B1 - C2Language Essentials55 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 12% off
💻CV Correction & Interview Preparation
B2 - C2Language Essentials24 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 10% off
👌Perfect Pronunciation
A1 - C2Language Essentials3 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
341 Reviews
All
English
Gaelic (Irish)
Rod
13 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kate is a patient and kind instructor who matches the pace of her students. Irish is a beautiful but challenging language to learn. Kate does well to guide her students to intricacies of Irish and make an enjoyable experience to learn. Go raibh maith agat, Kate.
Nov 3, 2025
Irani Maura
67 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I started taking classes with Kate last year and from then on I noticed a lot of improvements in my English. She is a great teacher. I'm new to learning and it has helped me a lot.
Feb 26, 2025
tommy
124 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Excellent class and conversation-go raibh míle maith agat!
Jan 15, 2026
Stephen McLaughlin
36 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another simply sublime lesson from Kate. I continue to be incredibly interested in learning Irish. It is so much fun and so rewarding.
Mar 5, 2025
tommy
124 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Great class! Céad míle buíochas!
Jan 21, 2026
tommy
124 Gaelic (Irish) lessons
Great convo and lesson! Míle buíochas!
Jan 7, 2026
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