NY105

NY104

italki2024

Dear new student, 
     A trial lesson is an opportunity for you and I to introduce each other and know a little about one another. 
     It is an opportunity for you to talk informally and at leisure about your goals, what you expect from the class, and what you hope to achieve. 
     It is also an opportunity for me to better understand your objectives, assess your capabilities, discuss next steps, and tailor a future lesson or group of lessons accordingly. 
     So be ready for a relaxed, 30-minute brainstorming session.
     Looking forward to seeing you in my class.

This is a class for remedial, intermediate and advanced learners who wish to take their Arabic to the next level. This class is objective based: together we identify what your objectives and level are and decide on a strategy for moving forward. Whether you wish to prepare for a specific exam, learn how to read Arabic texts, listen to Arabic media and songs, or catch back up when you have fallen behind in your Arabic college class, this is the place to be.

Modern Standard Arabic (Intermediate and Advanced)

This is a class that will help you establish the foundations for learning Arabic.  In 3-5 classes you will be able to recognize and produce the different sounds of Arabic, match sounds to letters, recognize the different forms of Arabic letters in isolation and in cursive, and read basic words. This basic knowledge of Arabic is necessary to making any meaningful progress learning the language whether your ultimate objective is to communicate fluently in Arabic: reading, writing, listening and speaking, or to achieve an acceptable level of proficiency in conversational Arabic.

Introduction to Arabic: Arabic Sound System and Script (Beginner and Remedial)

This class will help you recognize the different varieties within the Jordanian and Palestinian dialects. Despite the fact that these two dialects are distinct and consist of nuanced variations, there are numerous similarities, thus the term "South Levantine Arabic". I am a Jordanian of Palestinian origin; I have lived and worked in the vibrant city of Amman, the capital of Jordan, most of my life; therefore, I have always been surrounded by the different varieties within these two dialects.

South Levantine Arabic (Palestinian/Jordanian Dialects)

In this English speaking class, you will be able to enhance your ability to communicate in English. You will have the opportunity to practice your English, develop your grammar and build your vocabulary on any topic. 
If your goal is any of the following, then this class is for you:
•	Improve pronunciation and use of grammar in everyday speech; 
•	Expand your vocabulary on any specific topic;
•	Prepare for the speaking section in your IELTS exam; 
•	Prepare for a job interview;
•	Practice an oral presentation for school or work; 
•	Or simply be able to carry a conversation on books, culture, life or any other topic of interest.

English Speaking: Job Interviews, Presentations and Everyday Conversations

The aim of this class is to develop students’ communication skills in English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. This class is intended to meet the specific needs and objectives of each student so that students are able to communicate effectively in English.

General English (Tutoring-All Levels)

Are you tired of feeling self-conscious about your English accent? Join my personalized pronunciation coaching class! Together, we’ll focus on your unique needs, whether it’s mastering tricky sounds, improving stress patterns, or refining intonation. Through tailored exercises, real-world examples, and constructive feedback, you’ll gain the confidence to communicate fluently and authentically. Let’s transform your pronunciation and elevate your language skills!

English Pronunciation Coaching

Let's discuss your English language goals while getting to know each other. I will assess your level and we can discuss your needs and areas we can focus on in the future.

Please, no children. Students must be at least 16 years old.

A conversation class where we talk about what is important to you! We can reinforce topics that are already familiar to you, or focus on a topic where you may be lacking vocabulary by using an article, video, or discussion questions. Travel, culture, hobbies, music, movies, history, sports, politics, and language learning are just a few things we can discuss. 

I look forward to helping you improve your confidence in English. I'll provide an environment where you can have fun while being challenged to use new words and phrases. 

This class is for students in the intermediate to advanced levels. (CEFR levels B1 and higher). Students must be at least 16 years old.

Conversation Practice

If you're not sure which class to choose, this class will help guide you along your English journey.

This personalized class is designed for students of all skill levels. Whether you're just starting your English journey or looking to enhance your language skills, these classes will improve all aspects of your communication. We will focus on speaking, listening, reading and writing in a dynamic environment.

With a foundation in the principles of second language acquisition theory, these classes employ modern teaching methods to make learning English enjoyable and effective. These lessons are filled with meaningful conversations and fun activities. 

Feel free to send me a message with any questions about the class. See you soon!

General English

Gained experience helping more than 1000 students improve their English language skills and fluency.

A 30 minute trial is usually structured as follows - 

10 mins - Speaking - You can tell me all about yourself! This will allow you to feel more comfortable, and for me to better understand your level of English. Discuss your job, family, hometown or whatever you like! You can describe your aims and how you would like me to support you.

10 mins - Listening - I will tell you all about me. You can then ask me some questions so I can gain a clearer understanding of your listening skills.

10 mins - Discussing the way forward. It's important that we work together here as every person is different. Do you prefer structured calls with material sent to you, or more relaxed sessions? I will describe my availability, how to book, and any specific methodologies used! You can ask any questions throughout. It's all about being relaxed and natural!

I can also give you details of my website and Telegram, which have some great resources, particularly for those focusing on Business English of interview practice.

Note that I generally use Teams or Google Meets.

Do you need to build your English-speaking confidence with a native speaker? 

Do you want to discuss interesting topics, have someone to correct your errors, and suggest relevant vocabulary that you'll actually use?

We can put together a plan/structure, or not! I have an immense catalogue of conversation topics ranging from more simple, to complex/advanced topics. These topics are continually updated, to include issues facing us in 2025 and beyond. You are, of course, more than welcome to bring your own topics to the table! We can also use articles, videos, and so on.

General Conversation & Confidence Building

I offer Business English and job interview preparation, with a strong focus on tech professionals—particularly software developers aiming to work for international companies. I’ve supported many people from Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, and beyond, including those planning to move to western Europe and work for an international company, or those preparing for FAANG interviews at companies like Meta and Amazon.

As a former HR People Partner with the UK’s largest retailer, I bring extensive experience in interviewing, soft skills, and behavioural capability. I also stay up to date with trends in HR and recruitment.

We can focus on areas such as:

Business English topics from my eBooks (soft skills, behavioural themes)

- Workplace scenario discussion and practice, such as meetings, dealing with difficult situations, remote/hybrid collaboration, and cultural differences in the workplace

- Structuring interview answers using the STAR technique

- Discussing soft skills to build clarity and confidence

- Discussing current topics like DEI, company culture, employee experience, and emotional intelligence

- Analysing articles from Forbes, HBR, Medium, etc.

Get in touch if you’d like to build your confidence and workplace communication skills!

Business English & Behavioural Interview Prep for Tech Professionals

I was an HR People Partner with the UK's largest retailer for many years. I worked in fast-paced environments of up to 600 people, responsible for all aspects of the people function. I also worked in regional roles, delivering specific company-wide initiatives.

I have worked with tech professionals for many years in relation to behaviorual interview coaching, and keep myself up to date on modern HR topics such as HR tech, emotional intelligence, AI impact, and overall, the ever-changing world of HR!

You could be - 

- Interested in exploring HR as a career and you would like to build your confidence speaking in English
- Wanting to focus on HR-specific topics such as building capability, training and development, grievances, disciplinaries, employee relations and so on.
- Preparing for an interview for an HR role. We can run through common behavioural questions and devise example answers based on your experience using the STAR technique.

If any of the above apply to you, feel free to get in touch!

Human Resources (Recruitment, People Partners, HR Business Partners etc)

Are you a UX/UI Designer or Product Manager wanting to improve your confidence in discussing the discipline and your designs in English?

I completed the Google UX Course with Coursera in 2023. Subsequently, I continued working on personal projects to build a portfolio and I now occasionally get involved in freelance projects when I have time. I also love anything to do with deisgn in general, from Metro station directional signage design to supermarket signage! 

I'm proficient in Figma, Framer, and have some knowledge of Webflow.

Would you like to - 

- Discuss your designs, case studies, or portfolio?
- Discuss technical points around colour theory, typography, accessibility, or research?
- Confidently describe your design projects in English including your design process, decision making, iterations, mistakes, and learnings?
- Describe necessary behaviours for a UX/UI Designer?
- Discuss design trends and best practices?
- Prepare for both technical and behavioural interviews?

If the answer is yes to any of the above, feel free to get in touch!

UI/UX Designers, Product Managers

I provide proofreading services in the following areas - 

- CV/Resume and Cover Letters
- Essays & other academic texts
- UX copy, web content including larger bodies of text such as blog posts
- Any form of fiction on non-fiction writing

In terms of experience, I have been proofreading and editing a variety of texts for a number of years, including legals texts, dissertations, theses, medical research papers, blog posts, web content/UX copy, short stories, long-form business e-mails, and so on. I have personally worked in environments involving lengthy legal texts (in HR), UX copy, web design, and content writing.

I can provide simply grammatical correction, editing, and vocab suggestion, in addition to more complex proofreading including suggestions.

For more complex/lengthy pieces of text, please contact me.

Proofreading (including CVs, cover letters, academic writing, exam prep)

Do you an upcoming job interview for which you haven't had an opportunity to fully prepare? Perhaps, you have an interview in a few hours and you simply want to prepare yourself by 'reactiviting' your Business English?

This is ideal for the following - 

- Tech professionals such as developers and designers with an upcoming screening call with an external recruiter
- Those who have already prepared example stories for behavioural questions using the STAR technique

I can provide feedback and guidance on interview technique, structuring answers, and provide recommendations for more suitable vocabulary.

What I need from you - 

- If possible, please send me the job description, your CV and LinkedIn prior to the call to enable me to prepare myself.

I have my own interview scripts that I commonly use with tech professionals, although we can use your own if that is more suitable. Additionally, I can generate more technical questions with GPT using the job description.

Instant Interview - Screening Calls, Behavioural Interviews for Tech Professionals

120hr TEFL course including - 

Grammar course
Teaching Methodology
Teaching Large Classes
Telephone Teaching
Video Observation

I completed the Google UX Design course in 2023.

120hr TEFL course including
Grammar Course
Teaching Methodology
Video Observation
Teaching Large Classes
Telephone Teaching

I achieved an A grade in Business Studies at A-Level (in the UK, this is the stage of education before university). I then chose to enter the workplace and develop my career as the cost of university in the UK was out of my reach!

I achieved an E grade in German at A-Level. In the UK, this is the stage prior to university

For many years I was a HR Business Partner with Tesco, a large retailer in the UK. Much of my role entailed the same attributes necessary as a teacher, including listening, supporting, motivating and coaching others in an empathetic manner. My role also had an emphasis on management interviews, coaching & development, recruitment, building capability and more!

I ran a Youtube channel called Tao of David, as well as a website and blog relating to travel, becoming a Digital Nomad and teaching online. I have also written ebooks and consulted new teachers.

Since 2016, I have been travelling full-time. I have lived in countries such as Mexico, Serbia, Belarus, Japan, and Colombia for extended periods. I became a Polish citizen by descent in 2022, and plan to spend some of the future based in the EU, now that I'm an EU citizen once again!

In addition to teaching on Italki, I also offer (mainly) Business English lessons via my website to students who I source from social media, my YouTube channel and by approaching Russian companies who express an interest in me supporting their employees.

I have been teaching on Italki since 2017. It's a great platform which has allowed me to get to know so many people from around the world, and learn about new cultures. In addition, I thoroughly enjoy being part of students' progression. Most of my students on Italki are Business English focused and reside in Russian-speaking countries, although I have had students from all over the world!

I am currently working on freelance no-code web design projects using Figma and Framer, for small businesses and those requiring personal websites. If you are UX Designer and want to improve your Business English, we could be a good match! (I'm an ex-HR Manager too!)

I completed the Google UX Design course. I am now a freelance UX/UI Designer and no-code Web Designer alongside teaching English. Many of my students are specifically UX/UI Designers also who are focusing on job interview prep in international environments. My technical knowledge allows me to help them achieve their goals. I also have my portfolio link you can look at - https://davidostrowski.framer.website/

I worked for a large retailer in the UK for 18 years from 1998-2016 in various roles such as HR Business Partner. https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-barkham/

I have been teaching Business English and Interview Preparation for 8 years on both Italki and my private website with positive reviews.

I am also a freelance UX/UI Designer and no-code Web Designer - many of my students are also in these roles (as well as developers) 

https://davidostrowski.net/

I initially began teaching English to adults on Italki in general and business senses, before moving on to more of a business and job interview preparation focus as a result of my past career in HR. In 2020, I set up my own website as I wanted the opportunity to write supporting blog posts and so on. I studied UX/UI Design in 2023 and I'm currently working on portfolio projects. In addition to HR and Software Development (I mainly work with Russian IT guys), I love discussing UX and Design!

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quiz

During this lesson, we´ll meet each other and discuss about your goals and expectations for the lessons, I'll check your English level and we´ll decide together the course to be taken during our next lessons.

We’re not all the same, including the way we learn, can you imagine a lesson that’s design depending on your personal necessities? These lessons are made specially for you, considering, your personal preferences, your language level, your developing areas and skills, and your strengths too. During the course we´ll work on boosting your English skills (Writing, speaking, reading and listening), widen your vocabulary, improving your spelling, and contextualizing your grammar for a better and more homogenous use and understanding of the language with a variety of materials that´ll help us reach your personal goals.
Looking forward to meeting you, book your trial lesson. 😊

Tailored English Lessons

We’re not all the same, including the way we learn, can you imagine a lesson that’s design depending on your personal necessities? These lessons are made specially for you, considering your language level, your developing areas and skills, and your strengths too. During the course we´ll work on boosting your Spanish skills (Writing, speaking, reading and listening), widen your vocabulary, improving your spelling, and contextualizing your grammar for a better and more homogenous use and understanding of the language with a variety of materials that´ll help us reach your personal goals.
Looking forward to meeting you, book your trial lesson. 😊

Todos somos diferentes, incluyendo la manera en la que aprendemos, ¿Te imaginas una clase diseñada con base en tus necesidades personales? Éstas clases están diseñadas especialmente para ti, considerando tu nivel, tus áreas de desarrollo y habilidades. Durante este curso trabajaremos en mejorar tus habilidades en el idioma Español (Escritura, Lectura, Comprensión Auditiva y Conversación), ampliaremos tu vocabulario, mejoraremos tu ortografía y contextualizaremos tu gramática para un mejor y más homogéneo uso y entendimiento del idioma, con una variedad de materiales que nos ayudarán a alcanzar tus metas lingüisticas.
Será un gusto ser su maestra, agenda tu lección de prueba. :)

Spanish by Design

This type of lesson is focused on people that want to share their lesson with a partner, it´s preferable that students interested in this type of lesson are in the same level of the language. Although the lesson is for two people, it´s still personalized, so each student will be able to develop on their own pace and share their knowledge and doubts with the group. *IN CASE OF BEING INTERESTED IN A BIGGER GROUP LESSON (3 STUDENTS OR MORE), PLEASE CONTACT THE TEACHER BEFOREHAND TO ADJUST CONTENT AND PRICES. 
Feel free to send a message to the teacher to clarify your doubts or book a trial lesson.
Lesson's available for All levels, English and Spanish students, focused on studying all the skills of the language (group version of english tailored lessons and español a la medida)

Spanish by Design (Clase para 2)

TAMF in one of the most important private schools dedicated only to English language teaching. As teachers we must experience all level all ages teaching and extra special courses teaching, such as business courses, exam preparation courses, one to one teaching, group teaching, private company groups teaching, among others.

Trial lessons are a great chance for me to get to know you, and you to get to know me.  I can assess your level and you can tell me what your needs are so that I can prepare a class for you and we can get started.

This is a class aimed at adults who want to practice high-level English skills.  We can pick an article that interests you, discuss the article and hammer out any ideas that you find confusing, grammar, or pronunciation issues.  We can add elements of writing or aspects of the IELTS speaking exam to add a bit of variety to our practice together.  

You'll be talking to me,  a native English speaker and qualified TELF teacher with over 11 years teaching experience.  I can talk about almost any topic and correct any mistakes in grammar and pronunciation that you might make.

Articles and Conversations

Why I’m the person to pick for the job 

I have 11+ years of experience teaching in the classroom, online, and one on one. I have taught science and math to young learners in an elementary school and in private classes for that time.  
I have followed the Common Core standards for science and math tuition in that time for K1-6. 

What you can expect

I teach a mix of science theory with games activities and practical experiments.  Science is a great way to learn English and a great way to learn skills like persistence, accuracy, and teamwork. As well as scientific knowledge, of course.

Why study science?

Students can study science because they want to learn it for school, because it's interesting, fun or because they want a practical way to learn English.

Science fun and theory  for kids

What you can expect

Using a book of your choice, online materials, or one of my preferred texts (Let’s Go, Journeys, National Geographic, Wonders) we will go from start to finish in English grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing. We’ll have a class together to learn some new words and a new grammar pattern, then practice a bit of reading and writing when you’re ready.  I’ll give worksheets, quizzes, homework and feedback, whatever you need to succeed.  

Why I’m the person to pick for the job 

I’m a qualified TELF teacher with over 11 years experience teaching and tutoring students in English.  I have taught English to young learners every day, including weekends all that time.  No one who completes me classes leaves without being an exceptional user of English. 

Why study this class

This is a great class if you know zero, or a little, English and you want to spend some time becoming great at it.  I recommend taking as many classes a week as you can that way you’ll really see the progress that you’ve made.

Grammar from ground to growing

What we will do: 

One of the best ways to learn English is to read a lot and write a lot.  In fact, a lot of grammar exercises and memorization can be thrown in the trash and replaced with widely reading and then writing in reaction to that reading.  In this course we will pick reading materials at an appropriate level for you and then write responses to that reading.  We will learn how to write academic essay and fictional texts.  We will learn how to structure them and along the way we’ll learn vocabulary and grammar patters as we need them.  

Why you should pick me

I have been teaching English writing and reading for over ten years.  My current grade 4 ESL students can write expository essays, descriptive essays, debate essays and opionon essays.  All of them can structure arguments, use achademic writing and write accurately. They also also use figurative language in their pieces of fiction.  They can vividly describe characters and settings using complex words and structure their writing in a coherent way.  I have written material to use in both writing and reading and adapt materials for your needs.

Reading and Writing Excellence Achieved

I have been teaching students for the Cambridge exams for over ten years and my students have been highly successful in all of them.  In fact, I have a 100% student pass rate, so if you join the course make sure that you're committed, I don't want to lose the record!  There a skill to passing these kinds of tests and, once you know it, you'll find it's pretty easy to get the grade you need.

Cambridge exam practice: IELTS, FCE, PET, KET, FLYERS, etc.

Why take this Course?

Chess is a game that teaches deep thinking and concentration.  As a child of 11, I had to train to sit quietly in thought for 3 or 4 hours without talking or playing.  It's a great way to teach the kind of focus that children need in the internet age or for adults to relax and enjoy a new hobby.  I have played chess with Georgians in the museum of military glory, beaten the local Armenians in LA, and played against Americans in a park in Tainan.  It's a great way to socialize and to learn. 

What we will do

The course will be designed to fit your individual needs. It mixes practical play, with advice about your games and training exercises.  Using Lichess, chess.com, and google docs, lessons can be focused on the basics, or more advanced skills.  

Why Pick me as your teacher?

I have over ten years of experience as a teacher and throughout this time I have taught chess in small groups, online, and 1 on 1.  I was a 'class c' British chess champion, and have played for my county, university, club, and in countless tournaments across the country.

Chess - from pawn to knight

Homeroom teacher- teaching English, science, math, and social studies.

In charge of English and HW classes for students 3-16 years old.  Including preparation for the KET, PET, FCE, IELTS, and GEPT exams.

In charge of teaching young learners using TPR and project-bassed learning.

I have tutored multiple students over this time period, normally 6 at any given time.  There are some students who I started tutoring when they were 6 and they are now in high-school and we still have classes together.

Teaching English classes to high-school students.

Aside from teaching students test prep for over a decade in schools I have also done so on italki as pictures.

Aside from being a school teacher for 10 years, I have also taught over a 1,000 classes on Italki to kids.

Hello! Welcome to English with Teacher Kelsey. 
I make learning English fun and interactive for my students. 
In my class, you will learn that it is okay to make mistakes, because through making mistakes, we learn! We will focus on pronunciation, fluency and grammar. 
I will tailor this trial lesson, and future lessons, to meet your child's or your needs. 
I look forward to meeting you!

- Lessons are tailored to each student's individual learning requirements.
- A variety of materials, (such as books, videos, comics, textbooks) are used to assist the student's learning journey. Parents are also welcome to provide materials to be used in class.
- Fun lessons are provided in an encouraging environment.
- Exam and interview practice is possible.
- Homework can be provided.
- Every level is welcome!

English for Kids!

- A fun and relaxed course! 
- Talk about everyday things and topics that interest you. 
- Current events, art, books, travel and food are just some of the areas I love to discuss. What interests you? 

The ability to take part in a conversation is a big step to gaining fluency in English. I look forward to meeting you!

Conversational English; Adults and Children

Practice expressing your opinion in English about interesting topics!
Examine both 'sides of the coin' and learn to build a case to support your opinion.

Helpful for students practicing for speaking exams, such as IETLS, or who take part in debate. This course is also useful for students entering advanced educational institutions to build their confidence.

Class Structure: 
- Initial greetings and 3-5 minutes of small talk to warm up.
- Introduce debate topic and exam both sides.
- Student is assisted in building their argument for their chosen side. 
- Student writes their argument and presents it to the teacher.
- Teacher gives feedback and homework for the next class.

Topics range from school life, the environment, social issues, etc. 
Topics can be decided before class.
This course is for students who have an Intermediate to Proficient level of English.

Debate Class!

TESOL taught me the ways in which English as a second language students acquire information and the best ways to teach these students.

A four year degree with a Major in Elementary Education and a minor in Middle Years.

Teaching over 13,000 lessons to over 3,500 students. Excellent reviews from parents and students.

Worked as a Year 4 teacher, executing lessons and scaffolding material for 35 students. Taught every core subject, designing lesson plans and enabling every student to achieve success.

Designed and implemented unit curriculums. Assisted with after school programs.

In this trial, we can talk a little about what you expect from me as a teacher, get to know each other, see what your goals are and how I can help you fulfill them.
It can also be something you would like to talk about or any grammar points you have doubts about.
Através de uma aula experimental podemos nos conhecer melhor, apresentando nossos objetivos e como faremos para alcançá-los.

We are going to study any topics you have doubts about using lots of examples to help you fix them.
Tópicos de gramática que o aluno tenha dúvidas e gostaria de saber mais ou melhorar.

Grammar

It is always important to practice your English with all kinds of speakers to have a very good understanding of the different accents.

Free conversation

Learn to speak, listen, write, and do comprehension through texts.
Aprenda a falar, ouvir, escrever e fazer compreensão textual.

English course

Licenciatura em Letras Ingles- Espanhol - Portugues

I've been teaching students  online and privately for 20 years helping them achieve all their goals

The class will consist of a topic-based lesson plan according to your level of English. We will focus on everyday situations using one on one role-plays, audio files and worksheets.

Teaching at various schools English communication skills; creating a daily and weekly lesson plan - monitoring students’ abilities and development. Grade and work with students towards their final exam.

Lecturer of English for Academic Purposes. Following a set curriculum and instructional materials used in diverse academic subjects; encompassing a range of skill building activities in the four areas of language learning: Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening.

Quickly establishing rapport and adapting to student's needs to achieve learning goals. Conducting classes for General, Business, Cambridge and IELTS exams online. Taught 5,200+ hours on the platform with more than 600+ active students from many countries. Successfully prepared job interviews and business presentation for adult.

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