Nina Zed
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Nina Zed
Community Tutor
Teaches
Bulgarian
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Russian
Other
Certified teacher, 8 years experience teaching online
Teaches
Bulgarian
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Russian
Other
Certified teacher, 8 years experience teaching online
From BulgariaLiving in Other, Bulgaria (04:34 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 11, 2019Interest topicTravelPets & AnimalsGaming
I am artistic, enthusiastic and fun! In my free time I paint silk and play video games, also board games. I also like learning languages myself. I have 2 cats and 2 fish, lately I'm trying to decorate my house with plants, but they keep dying on me, even the cactus, I guess I don't have a green thumb... I can't ride a bike, I live near a ski resort and never been skiing. These are the things I'm really bad at! I don't like talking about myself, it's taking me forever to write this... How about you tell me?Me as a Teacher
I believe learning should be fun and I make it fun! I am very animated and in my classes I seldom use another language, as students use their native language as a cane which they never let go. Students need to be fully engaged in the new language, switch their thinking even, in order to achieve the best. I've been a teacher for the past 10 years - in schools, kindergartens, online, private tutoring. I learn every day from every student how to be a better teacher, I treasure those moments together!My lessons & teaching style
I try to make learning fun. You can't remember a word? I will give you a fun (or even annoying) way to remember it forever! You can't remember a sound? I will make a song for you! I do provide tips on how to improve your skills by yourself, as it is an important part of learning - practicing every day! I also give fun homeworks - like watch a video, tell me a joke about horses next time, etc. Culture is an important part of learning a language, so in every lesson, we also learn about customs, traditions, holidays.My teaching material
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Text Documents
Certificates
TESOL - International Open Academy - 2020120 hours certificate for teaching English. Was required by my previous employer. There was 120 hours of lessons, and a test at the end, 10 chapters with 20 questions each. The course was not only about English, but also teaching it, in groups, different levels, different age groups.
Certificate uploaded
proof of employement - itutorgroup - 2021
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Teaching experience
2016 - 2024
senior consultantFull-time English teacher, with a rating of 9.6.
Education
2019 - 2023
Bachelor’s - economics of tourismundefined
Work Experience
2016 - 2024
senior consultantFull-time English teacher, with 4 promotions and a 9.6 rating from students
2002 - 2015
restaurant and hotel industriesI've worked in restaurants and hotels as a waitress, bartender, manager, cook.
2015 - 2024
silk painterI paint silk, it's a hobby, bu I also sold many paintings.
5.0
Rating
128
Students
814
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Bulgarian Lessons
Trial Lesson
69 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Alphabet and numbers
A1 - A2General144 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Package with 10% off
Every day conversations, food, drinks/ Ежедневен разговор, храни и напитки
A2 - B2Conversation Practice600 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Package with 12% off
Availability
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Vocabulary (2)
Quiz (94)
102 Reviews
Tula
27 Bulgarian lessons
Nina and I had a fascinating debate about whether a home should look good--be really polished and organized--or have that "lived in" (or slightly messy) feel. I appreciate how we can always have an animated discussion about all sorts of things while I pick up new words and phrases in Bulgarian. Thank you, Nina!
Jul 8, 2024
Leslie Freeman
1 Bulgarian lesson
Nine was friendly, engaging and very patient. I am grateful for the opportunity to attend a trial lesson. Thank you! 😊
May 21, 2024
FerSalgado
11 Bulgarian lessons
Нина има много текстове за практикуване и благодарение на нея подобрявам много четенето си! Благодаря ти!
Apr 24, 2024
Tula
27 Bulgarian lessons
Always really great and fun Bulgarian lessons! I'm making progress in the language, thanks to Nina!
Apr 6, 2024
FerSalgado
11 Bulgarian lessons
Благодаря много за страхотния урок по разговор. Беше минало доста време от последния ми разговор на български, но Нина ми помогна да се почувствам много удобен от първия момент и ме научи на някои важни неща, които трябва да знам за следващото ми пътуване до България. До следващия път! :-)
Mar 3, 2024
Kevser Bayram
1 Bulgarian lesson
I took a trial lesson she communicated in a dedicated and caring manner. I enjoyed it very much. Even though I was worried, she handled it very easily. thank you so much
Feb 21, 2024
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