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Carina
English
Native
Spanish
French
Portuguese
Japanese

From United States

Living in Chicago, United States

Linguist + Cultural Traveler, Pronunciation Specialist My name is Carina and I am from Chicago. I am also Puerto Rican. I speak 4 languages and live on the tropical island of Puerto Rico. I speak Spanish and French and I am currently learning Brazilian Portuguese and Japanese. I specialize in linguistics, phonetics, pronunciation, conversation, vocabulary and corrections! My interests: travel, running, working out, languages, riding horses, food, boxing knitting, baking and yoga. Traveling is my passion! I have traveled to Iceland, Malta, France, Japan, Spain, Italy, The Vatican, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Morocco, the UK, Portugal, Monaco, Andorra, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Greece. As a Linguist, I specialize in conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary and corrections throughout my lessons. I use current events and sociocultural topics throughout my custom curated lessons to push conversations forward. This allows you to think on your feet and for me to help guide you into new vocabulary and more elaborate, critical thinking. I also give precise corrections throughout the lesson that will help refine your pronunciation and your conversation flow. My strategy aids in enhancing your speaking abilities in different situations, debates and scenarios. I was an English Teacher in Paris where I taught various levels of students from different countries and backgrounds. My teaching style is cool, focused and strategic in order to advance your level of English. I will giv...
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Student Lêda Carrán
Lêda Carrán
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Carina is truly one of the best people to have by your side on a learning journey. She’s incredibly intelligent, interesting, and dedicated, making the lesson insightful and inspiring. Her fluency in Spanish, French, and Portuguese adds tremendous value, as she skillfully guides you through the unique nuances and beautiful connections among different languages and specificity of accents. Meeting Carina has been a true pleasure; she’s a one-of-a-kind teacher and an exceptional person. I’m immensely grateful for her!
Student Jussi Kakkonen
Jussi Kakkonen
19 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Carina is a great teacher. She is always so energetic and prepares great materials for the lesson, such as videos, and then we discuss the topic. She also helps me to correct my pronunciation. I highly recommend taking lessons from her. I've had a lot of teachers on Italki, and I can honestly say she is among the best ones I've had so far. Thanks, Carina. Keep up the good work. :)
Antonio
21 English lessons
There are times when small decisions can have a big impact: sending a message at just the right moment to help someone decide not to give up on their passion, moving a pawn that changes the course of the whole game, or choosing Carina among the thousands of options available on Italki. Carina is like a star whose light guides you through a challenging journey, the best travel companion in the adventure of learning and improving your English skills in a fun and engaging way. With infinite patience, an eternal smile, and great sensitivity, she corrects your grammar mistakes, provides new vocabulary, improves your pronunciation, and reveals the secrets of phonetics. Her classes have helped me reconnect with the beauty of learning a language organically, and little by little, she’s making speaking and understanding English feel as natural and enjoyable as listening to the sea through a beautiful seashell. Simply, thank you Carina! :)
Student Joe
Joe
14 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
As usual, an excellent lesson with Carinna. I couldn't be more satisfied with this experience. Carinna is attentive and always listens carefully. She knows exactly how to adapt to my needs and always takes the time to correct my mistakes with patience and kindness. Thanks to her effective teaching methods and her ability to make each lesson enjoyable, I have seen real progress in my learning over the course of our sessions. In addition to her professionalism, her smile and positive attitude make every class motivating and engaging. I highly recommend her.
Dan-el Campana
5 English lessons
Excellent teacher. Carina has guided me with the pronunciation of many words that are challenging to pronounce when transitioning from Spanish to English. The exercises she has given me have helped me improve both my understanding and my pronunciation. I highly recommend her as one of the best English teachers.
Qui history modifier
16 English lessons
She is the best teacher in the world !