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Gabi

English

Native

Chinese (Mandarin)

From United States

Living in Taipei, Taiwan

Yale University graduate and translator with over four years of teaching experience Hello everyone! My name is Gabi. I'm a Yale University graduate who loves learning and teaching. I grew up in a tiny town of 115 people, and since leaving my hometown, I've been fortunate enough to travel to Europe, Asia, and Africa. Though I'm currently getting a Master's degree in Translation at 臺灣師範大學, I also spent two years living and working in 安徽省. I teach conversational English classes on italki because I truly believe having frequent conversations with native speakers is the best way to develop your speaking ability. One of the reasons my Mandarin is at the level it is today is because of my own experience with a fantastic teacher on italki. Now, I get to pay it forward! I've been an English teacher since 2018 and I am TEFL certified. I taught English in Anhui for one and a half years, then two years in Tainan. While in Anhui, I was at a public school teaching high school students through the Yale-China Association. My time in Tainan was spent teaching a wider range of ages, kindergarten through high school, at an English Language Center. I love having the opportunity to interact with students one-on-one and learn more about their lives, interests, and language learning goals. I want to be someone my students feel comfortable with as I help them on their unique language learning journey. My current class focuses on speaking skills, with the goal being communication rather than perfection. My goal is to engage students in an interesting, genuine conversation tha...

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Interests

Films & TV Series

Writing

Art

Travel

Reading

English

Conversational English

A2-C2

Conversation

433 lessons completed

USD 35.00+

Based on your timezone (UTC)

5.0

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For beginners·16

Yu-Rim Na

29 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Talking with Gabi is really comfortable, like my old friend. Today I definitely felt like that. She teaches me new words in a natural way. Thank you for your time, Gabi. See you soon : )

Leone Wong

106 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Gabi is very nice. passionate and careful. She is gifted in teaching.

Yu-Rim Na

29 English lessons

Hi Gabi, I don't want to say goodbye. I would like to think that this is just a short deferred moment to move forward, and you and I will accomplish whatever we've planned or will plan. I 100% believe and support your choices, and thank you for the time and energy you spent with me.

Jay

50 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

I really enjoy sharing my story with Gabi in the classes. Thanks for supporting.

R***

11 English lessons

I really enjoy learning with Gabi. She makes every lesson engaging and inspiring, and her passion for teaching motivates me to keep improving. I appreciate not only her patience in guiding me but also her ability to create a positive and encouraging atmosphere.

Leone Wong

106 English lessons

Happy to catch up with you!