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Tina Gelnere
Community TutorTeaches
Latvian
Native
English
Speaks
German
Italian
Teaches
Latvian
Native
English
Speaks
German
Italian
From LatviaLiving in Riga, Latvia (09:08 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 5, 2021InterestsFoodTravelMusicPets & AnimalsFilms & TV Series
Hi! I’m Tina — a passionate Latvian language teacher, singer, and choir leader based in Riga. I’ve been teaching on italki since the beginning of 2021. I spent 10 years living in the UK, so I’m fluent in English and I know what it feels like to navigate life in a different country or to learn another language. Alongside teaching, I run two choirs: latvianchoirforexpats (you can find us on Instagram), where foreigners learning Latvian sing popular Latvian songs and explore the culture, and Latvian Lemon Choir, an international choir singing songs in English. I love helping people connect through language, culture, and music.
Because of my background as a musician, I pay a lot of attention to pronunciation, rhythm, and natural speech — it really helps you sound more confident and authentic. I like using structured materials such as books, but I always bring the language to life through conversation. During our chats, I’ll help you notice mistakes, explain grammar clearly, and make sure you actually understand how Latvian works. My goal is to make learning enjoyable, relaxed, and effective.
Latvian isn’t the easiest language, but it’s a rewarding journey — and you don’t have to do it alone! Every student learns differently, and I love adapting my lessons to fit your style. We can focus on grammar, improve your conversation skills, or discuss topics that matter to you. When it comes to homework, you can do as much or as little as you like — the most important thing is consistenc...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Flashcards
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
159
Students
1,578
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
96%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
Latvian
Trial Lesson
110 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
English - Conversation Practice
A1 - B2Conversation42 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 10% off
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77 Reviews
italki414172
89 Latvian lessons
Tina is a superb teacher, perfectly tailoring the lessons to my needs. She varies the lessons to keep them both helpful and interesting, and always maintains a perfect pace. Tina is a kind, compassionate and understanding teacher. She is the best!
Apr 24, 2026
Maureen Evelyn
5 Latvian lessons
She is the best teacher! I absolutely love our lessons 10/10 reccomend
Aug 19, 2025
Halina
23 Latvian lessons
She was patient with answering my numerous questions and helped my understand more grammar.
Jun 26, 2025
Joannie
53 Latvian lessons
Everything good, as always !
Oct 7, 2025
Halina
23 Latvian lessons
Tina was very nice and a joy to talk too and learn from.
Jul 10, 2025
Halina
23 Latvian lessons
Tine was very friendly and supportive. She would encourage me to try and say the words out loud and help me with pronunciations.
Jun 18, 2025
Trial Lesson
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