Emmi
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Emmi
Professional 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!
From United StatesLiving in New York, United States (03:48 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 5, 2021Interest topicWritingTechTravel
Hi! I am an active person with many interests. I enjoy studying languages. I have formally studied Italian, Mandarin, Turkish, Spanish, Nepali, and Polish. The language-learning experience enables me to understand the language learner's journey. In addition, I enjoy staying physically active. I like to ski in the winter and bicycle in the summer. I often travel to do these activities and speak the country's 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 blues, jazz, and rock-n-roll 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. A good teacher facilitates learning. I assess the student's reading, writing, speaking, and listening levels. I understand the student's goals. When I know the student's language level and purposes of studying, I can plan and offer meaningful lessons to help the student reach those goals. I maintain a written record of student work while the student studies with me. 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
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching English as a Foreign Language - University of California, Berkeley - 2020Teaching English as Foreign Language
Certificate uploaded
Teaching experience
1983 - 1986
special education teacherI taught middle school students with special needs, including learning disabilities, language disorders, and autism.
1986 - 1993
special education teacherI taught primary school students with special needs, including learning disabilities, language disorders, and autism.
1993 - 1995
special education teacherI taught high school students with special needs, including learning disabilities and autism.
1993 - 1995
university teaching assistantI taught courses in teacher education, including language development.
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 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
877
Students
4,667
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
649 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
The Conversation-with-Materials Lesson
A1 - C2General1,888 lessons completed
USD 43.00+
Package with 5% off
The Conversation-without-Materials Lesson (or package of lessons)
A2 - C2General989 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
Package with 5% off
The Conversation-with-Materials and Writing Lesson (or package of lessons)
A2 - C2General412 lessons completed
USD 55.00+
Package with 5% off
Communication Skills for the Tech Professional
B1 - C2Business23 lessons completed
USD 43.00+
Package with 5% off
The Children's Conversation Lesson
A1 - C2Kids9 lessons completed
USD 43.00+
Package with 2% off
The University Lesson
B2 - C2Conversation Practice1 lessons completed
USD 45.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
311 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
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
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
Nick Huang
2 English lessons
The second class with Emmi. Emmi is professional and nice.
May 16, 2024
Dai Chen
19 English lessons
My son’s favourite teacher
May 13, 2024
Nick Huang
2 English lessons
Good Lesson! Emmi is professional and nice.
May 4, 2024
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