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Emmi
Professional TeacherProfessional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Chinese (Mandarin)
Nepali
Chinese (Other)
Spanish
Turkish
Polish
NYC-based kind, certified TEFL teacher offering READING, WRITING, LISTENING, & SPEAKING lessons!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Chinese (Mandarin)
Nepali
Chinese (Other)
Spanish
Turkish
Polish
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 (10:58 UTC-04:00)
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
1,005
Students
6,195
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
739 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
The Conversation-with-Materials Lesson (all ages)
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,334 lessons completed
USD 49.00+
Package with 14% off
The Conversation-without-Materials Lesson (or Package of Lessons) (all ages)
A2 - C2Conversation1,808 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 Essentials501 lessons completed
USD 53.00+
Package with 20% off
New York, New York!
A1 - C2Conversation13 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 5% off
A Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Lesson
A1 - C2Conversation2 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
369 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
Julie
1 English lesson
Emmi is more professional than other teachers here
Oct 4, 2025
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
Fabia A Rafacho
32 English lessons
She is always very professional and attentive.
Oct 5, 2025
Stephy
23 English lessons
I am always inspired by Emmi! She is such a nice teacher!
Sep 23, 2025
Trial Lesson
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