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Emmi
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Chinese (Mandarin)
Nepali
Chinese (Other)
Polish
Turkish
Spanish
NYC-based kind, certified TEFL teacher offering READING, WRITING, LISTENING, & SPEAKING lessons!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Chinese (Mandarin)
Nepali
Chinese (Other)
Polish
Turkish
Spanish
NYC-based kind, certified TEFL teacher offering READING, WRITING, LISTENING, & SPEAKING lessons!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in New York, United States (14:09 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 5, 2021InterestsBusiness & FinanceTechSports & FitnessTravelWriting
Hi! I am an active person! I enjoy studying languages. I have formally studied Italian, Mandarin, Turkish, Spanish, Nepali, and Polish. The language-learning experience enables me to understand the journey of language learners. (I am struggling to learn Polish, and am studying Mandarin too.) In addition, I stay physically active. I enjoy skiing in the winter and bicycling in the summer. I often travel and speak the local language where I visit. I am also a musician. I studied music at the university and still play the flute. (I used to play bass guitar in a band too!) I also love to dance Argentine tango. I have traveled throughout Asia, Europe, and northern Africa too!Me as a Teacher
I am a certified TEFL teacher. I have taught primary, middle, and secondary students and adults. I believe all students can learn a new language. It can be difficult, I know! I will assess your reading, writing, speaking, and listening levels. I will understand your goals. Then, I can plan and offer meaningful lessons to help the student reach those goals based on the student's level. And, I maintain a written record of student work on the Italki platform. It provides a scope and sequence of material that promotes advancement in every lesson. Please read my students' reviews of our lessons on Italki and Little Red Book! My lessons & teaching style
I use active learning strategies based on teaching Foreign Language Learner (TEFL) theory to create engaging and interactive lessons that improve students' reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
I use many different materials, including but not limited to fiction, non-fiction, articles, podcasts, worksheets, art, and music. Of course, I also use games in teaching! I provide vocabulary lists for reading and listening exercises. I provide links to podcasts that align with your level and goals.
I promise to listen to you and your interests. Coupled with my expertise in teaching, I am sure that you will improve your speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching English as a Foreign Language - University of California, Berkeley - 2020Teaching English as Foreign Language
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
1983 - 1986
teacherI taught middle school students in general classes and those with special needs, including learning disabilities, language disorders, and autism.
1986 - 1993
teacherI taught primary school students in general classes and those with special needs, including learning disabilities, language disorders, and autism.
1993 - 1995
teacherI taught high school students in general classes and those with special needs, including learning disabilities and autism.
1993 - 1995
university teaching assistantI taught undergraduate students and adults in courses at the university, including but not limited to English as a Foreign language, speaking, listening, and writing.
Education
1995 - 1999
Doctorate - EducationInternational and Comparative Education
1978 - 1983
Bachelor’s - Bachelor of Music Education
1993 - 1995
Master's - Educational Administration
Work Experience
1999 - 2024
University ProfessorI teach young adults and older adults in undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the College of Education at my university. I specialize in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and research writing and presenting.
5.0
Rating
1,029
Students
6,496
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
758 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
The Conversation-with-Materials Lesson (all ages)
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,462 lessons completed
USD 49.00+
Package with 14% off
The Conversation-without-Materials Lesson (or Package of Lessons) (all ages)
A2 - C2Conversation1,942 lessons completed
USD 37.50+
Package with 20% off
The Conversation-with-Materials and Writing with AI Lesson (or package of lessons) (all ages)
A2 - C2Language Essentials516 lessons completed
USD 53.00+
Package with 20% off
A Fun Lunar New Year Special Lesson!
A1 - C2Conversation4 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
382 Reviews
Tao Sun
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am an English beginner. Emmi is a great teacher. She motivates me to learn English and stimulates my enthusiasm. She offers me learning plans and methods based on my level. I want to say thank you very much to her.
Sep 26, 2021
Mattia
40 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Emi is the best teacher that i have had. she is empatic and study english with her is easy and funny. The time goes fast and you learn without any stress. She focus in a specific topic and let us talk but in the end she correct each mistake with text and pronunciation.
i think if i would have Emmi with me for about one week i will become a perfect english speaker.
Jul 24, 2021
Wade Ding
26 English lessons
Great teacher!
After 26 lessons, my oral English has improved a lot.
She not only talks with me patiently but also teaches me practical business English.
Very professional and helpful. Highly recommended！
Feb 11, 2026
Josie Su
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Learning with Emmi is really enjoyable! She’s super patient and active. The lesson was well prepared and targeted to the specific area that I would like to improve (business English in my case). The presentation practice we did is absolutely enlightening for me. Definitely would like to continue learning with her!
Jul 26, 2021
Tess
6 English lessons
Happy Chinese new year, Emmi!
Feb 16, 2026
Tess
6 English lessons
We learn arrival and immigration English in this class. And I understand I should be logical to speak English, such as step by step, because I can speak more fluently. Thank you for your help, Emmi!
Feb 9, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 24.00
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