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Diana
Professional TeacherProfessional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Greek
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsQualified | over 25 years' experience | adults & kids |IELTS, CPE, CAE, FCE, PET, KET, PTE & IGCSE
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Greek
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsQualified | over 25 years' experience | adults & kids |IELTS, CPE, CAE, FCE, PET, KET, PTE & IGCSE
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From AustraliaLiving in Other, Italy (18:45 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 19, 2021InterestsWriting
I am a qualified and experienced teacher of English as a second and foreign language.
I have a Master of Arts degree in Applied Linguistics, majoring in Teaching English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL), a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in linguistics and Italian, and a CELTA from Cambridge Assessment for teaching English as an additional language.
I have been teaching for over 25 years. I’ve taught in public and private schools, and I’ve been teaching on italki since 2021.
I’m also a qualified and experienced examiner of the speaking and writing tasks for reputable organisations.Me as a Teacher
I teach general and academic English. I coach children and adults at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Plus, I use the Cambridge Primary English programme for IGCSE.
I am also specialised in exam preparation. I prepare candidates for IELTS; and Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), C1 Advanced (CAE), B2 First (FCE), B1 Preliminary (PET) & A2 Key (KET); and I also prepare for the Pearson PTE Academic.
I have a solid understanding of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), which measures speakers' proficiency from A1 to C2. My knowledge comes from my studies in language teaching and assessment and my years of experience teaching and assessing.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are student centred, so the student actively participates. I listen to my students’ needs and address them through careful and thoughtful lesson planning for each one. I use a range of materials from my personal collection.
I also create and teach specialised lessons which are for specific needs like pronunciation skills; general and academic writing skills, which includes grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation; discourse management skills in communication; and much more…
For exam preparation, I give guidance with useful tips and practice for all parts of the exam, especially the speaking and writing tasks.
Message me for any questions :)My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Work Contract - British Council Global Assessments - 2024This is a copy of my work contact for British Council Global Assessments. My role is examiner (see pages 2 & 3).
Certificate verified
Contract to teach children in elementary school - Istituto Comprensivo in provincia di Messina Italy - 2011Here is a copy of a contract for teaching English in an elementary school in Italy.
Certificate verified
TESOL - International House Sydney - 2008Certificate IV in teaching English to speakers of other languages
Certificate verified
CELTA - University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations - 2008English language teaching to speakers of English as a second or foreign language
Certificate verified
Education
2009 - 2015
Master's - Teaching English to Speakers of Other LanguagesMAAL Master of Applied Linguistics
2001 - 2008
Bachelor’s - Linguistics and Italian
Work Experience
2009 - 2023
ExaminerSpeaking and writing examiner
2009 - 2009
Teacher
2008 - 2009
Teacher
2011 - 2021
Teacher
5.0
Rating
60
Students
887
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
36 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Exam Preparation: IELTS & Cambridge English CPE, CAE, FCE, PET, and KET & PTE
A2 - C2Test Preparation246 lessons completed
USD 19.50+
Package with 15% off
English for Everyone—all levels & all ages!
A1 - C2Language Essentials394 lessons completed
USD 19.50+
Package with 15% off
Kids & Teens from 6 to 19!! General English & Cambridge Primary English for IGCSE & Cambridge Starters, Movers, Flyers, KET for Schools, PET for Schools & FCE for Schools
A1 - C2Kids211 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 15% off
Availability
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18 Reviews
Ekaterina
28 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Diana is a wonderful teacher and I highly recommend studying with her whatever your goal is. She helped me to achieve higher IELTS score, but what is more important – to understand English better, and to improve my level of the language proficiency.
Diana is a professional who sees weak spots right away and knows exactly how to address them in an easy to understand and encouraging manner. She is thorough and attentive to details. She is a teacher who cares, so you’ll see the results in no time!
I’ve learned a lot during this time; thank you Diana for your work and patience! ☺️💐
Nov 13, 2023
Milk
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Diana is a super professional and kind teacher that I have never met before. She is so hardworking on lesson preparation and explain with professional knowledge which many teacher may lack. She also voluntarily gave me another 15 mins to explain my quesions. All in all, she is a terrific teacher!
Mar 30, 2022
Camila
3 English lessons
I had a wonderful class with Diana! She is very professional, competent and fun. She explained everything perfectly and answered all my questions. I'm happy I've chosen her to help me prepare for the Cambridge exam. Thanks Diana!
Aug 25, 2022
Colin
69 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Diana is a highly professional English teacher. I appreciate the prompt feedback. She has a detailed, customised plan for me. She puts in a lot of effort to ensure the course's quality. I am so lucky to have her as my teacher on my English learning journey. I wish I had enrolled in her course earlier.
Sep 21, 2023
Yoyo
12 English lessons
小孩喜欢
Aug 8, 2023
Milk
3 English lessons
Helpful all the time! Having studied with Diana, I got the use of "the" and in&on. Very grateful for your clear and well-organized lessons!!!
Aug 23, 2022
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