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Alain SYLLA
Professional TeacherTeaches
French
Native
Haitian Creole
Native
English
Speaks
Portuguese
Spanish
Italian
Other
Certified as a foreign language teacher (English, French and Haitian Creole) for about 10 years now.
Teaches
French
Native
Haitian Creole
Native
English
Speaks
Portuguese
Spanish
Italian
Other
Certified as a foreign language teacher (English, French and Haitian Creole) for about 10 years now.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From HaitiLiving in Curitiba, Brazil (11:45 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 4, 2020InterestsHistoryArtTravelWritingReading
Hello! I'm Alain Sylla, a passionate and experienced language teacher with a love for music, travel, reading, writing, and photography. I have a Master's degree in Education. At 36 years old, I bring my enthusiasm for exploring new cultures and experiences into every lesson. I thrive on helping others learn and grow in foreign languages, whether through conversation, grammar practice, or immersive cultural insights. My approach is friendly, adventurous, and patient, making learning a rewarding journey. Let's explore the world of languages together!Me as a Teacher
- I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Teaching English and Spanish as Foreign Languages. With my training and experience, I have cultivated qualities that greatly benefit my students. For instance, I have found that patience is an invaluable tool in addressing their needs and supporting their journey in learning foreign languages.
- Tengo una licenciatura en la enseñanza de inglés y español como lenguas extranjeras. Con mi formación y experiencia, he desarrollado cualidades que benefician enormemente a mis estudiantes. Por ejemplo, he comprobado que la paciencia es una herramienta invaluable para atender sus necesidades y apoyar su proceso de aprendizaje de lenguas extranjeras. My lessons & teaching style
As a teacher fluent in five languages, I tailor my support to each student's abilities and needs. Understanding their interests allows us to create a personalized learning path. By employing both the communicative and cafeteria-based approaches, I meticulously plan each lesson to engage students at all levels. Active participation in the learning process not only enhances their understanding and enjoyment but also makes the learning process more meaningful, inclusive, autonomous, and motivating. In the era of Education 4.0, teachers increasingly serve as guides, facilitating and directing knowledge acquisition for their students to ensure these key outcomes.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Haitian Creole Teacher - Centre Culturel Brésil-Haïti - 2020
Certificate verified
Interpreter/Translator's Work Certificate - Paroisse Saint Jude - 2013
Certificate verified
Translation Work Certificate - Centre Culturel Brésil-Haïti - 2013
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2025 - Current
Translation Project ManagementSupports with a wide variety of language projects, including but not limited to, tech support for multilingual meetings, translation project management, and serving as a Lead Teacher for language classes.
Education
2023 - 2025
Master's - EducationMaster’s in Education with a specialization in ICT applied to learning. Focus on developing digital skills and designing innovative educational experiences. Final project: “Teaching Haitian Creole as a Foreign Language Online : Practices and Challenges,” highlighting active methodologies, teacher training, and the integration of cultural elements in online language instruction.
2020 - 2021
Bachelor’s - ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
2011 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Portuguese as a Foreign Language
2013 - 2013
Bachelor’s - Translation "Portuguese to French/Haitian Creole"
2010 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Teaching English & Spanish as Foreign Languages
Work Experience
2014 - 2022
English Teacher•Develop and implement lesson plans for English High School Courses
• Responsible for ensuring high school students are prepared for required annual language assessments
•Demonstrate classroom management of approximately 80 students
2014 - 2022
Spanish Teacher•Develop and implement lesson plans for English Spanish High School courses
•Responsible for ensuring high school students are prepared for required annual language assessments
•Demonstrate classroom management of approximately 80 students
2018 - 2020
Haitian Creole & French Teacher•Developed curriculum and teaching materials for Haitian Creole (A1 to C2)
•The book "Kou kreyòl ak Kilti Ayisyen" is developed to teach Haitian Creole as a Foreign Language. The creation of this book came at a moment when the number of Haitian Creole Students increases every day; therefore, it was necessary to find a way to make learning and teaching easier. All the lessons and activities are designed to help the students develop/improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
2011 - 2014
Interpreter/Translator (English-Haitian Creole)• Worked as a translator and interpreter (English-Creole; Creole-English) at Saint Jude Church and Nehemiah’s Vision Ministry Mobile clinic. In charge of interpretation for patients and doctors; and translation of prescriptions.
2013 - 2022
Translator (French-Creole Haitian-Portuguese)• Provided document administrative translation services to publish on the different social media platforms of the institution
5.0
Rating
488
Students
5,858
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Haitian Creole Lessons
Haitian Creole
French
English
Trial Lesson
274 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
HAITIAN CREOLE CONVERSATIONAL MASTERY (A2-C2) 🇭🇹✨ 🗣️
A2 - C2Conversation436 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 17% off
MASTER HAITIAN CREOLE (A0-C2): GRAMMAR AND CULTURE 🇭🇹📚🗣️🗨️🌍
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,753 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 21% off
HAITIAN CREOLE MEDICAL TERM/TÈM MEDIKAL AN KREYÒL AYISYEN 🩺📖💬💉
B1 - C2Conversation41 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 21% off
Availability
My creations
Podcast (6)
Quiz (34)
Sophia Osiris
88 Haitian Creole lessons
Teacher’s pick
After about 88 lessons with Alen, I’ve really come to appreciate how thoughtful and effective his teaching style is. He explains grammar clearly, reinforces concepts through conversation, and gives feedback in a way that genuinely helps me grow. I’ve become so much more confident speaking because of his approach.
What I also value is how he incorporates Haitian culture into our lessons. It makes learning feel alive and meaningful, and it’s helped me feel a deeper connection to the language and its roots. That’s something really special and not something every teacher offers. I’m truly grateful for the experience.
Apr 15, 2026
Alex Schmidt
218 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Alain is a TREASURE.
Dec 13, 2024
Mosi Akinyemi
1 Haitian Creole lesson
Alain is a great teacher. He is very patient and wants you to understand what you’re learning. He’s very organized.
Apr 10, 2026
Jasmine
104 Haitian Creole lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mwen te vin sou italki avèk yon sèl objektif: aprann kreyòl. Aprann ak Alain se yon eksperyans ki pi bèl pase mwen te janm imajine. Gras a li, mwen devlope lanmou pou aprantisaj lang e mwen rekonèt enpòtans pou pale plizyè lang. Se poutèt sa mwen te kòmanse aprann fransè avèk li tou. Li se yon moun ki gen anpil konesans ak sajès. Alain itilize pwòp materyèl didaktik li, e li gen kapasite pou l anseye tout nivo. Li gen yon bèl apwòch nan konvèsasyon ki fè m santi m alèz. Leson yo vrèman enteresan, epi li montre yon pasyon otantik pou ansèyman. Li suiv pwogrè elèv li yo byen e yo pwogrese rapidman. Alain posede tout kalite yon pwofesè eksepsyonèl dwe genyen. Li se yon gwo enspirasyon pou mwen. Pa gen yon pwofesè ka konpare ak li. Mwen rekòmande li ak tout konfyans. Mèsi anpil, Alain!
Jan 17, 2026
Jayde T
1 Haitian Creole lesson
Alain made feel calm and excited to learn about the language and I really appreciate how intentional he was with teaching me. I am excited to begin my Haitian kreyol journey with him.
Apr 14, 2026
Terrel Donovan
29 French lessons
Best French Teacher I ever had!
Nov 23, 2025
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