Think in English, don't translate. SLA-based methodology for DET, IELTS, TOEFL & academic English.
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Think in English, don't translate. SLA-based methodology for DET, IELTS, TOEFL & academic English.
O mnie
Ja jako nauczyciel
Moje lekcje & Styl nauczania
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Z: Stany ZjednoczoneMiejsce zamieszkania: Manchester, Zjednoczone Królestwo (16:44 UTC+00:00)
O mnie
Nauczyciel italki od 21 Jun 2021
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I've taught English across 7 countries over the past 15 years to students from over 30 language backgrounds. I hold an MA in Translation Studies from the University of Nottingham and a Texas Bilingual Educator certification.
I specialize in test preparation (DET, IELTS, TOEFL) and academic English for multilingual families. Most of my students are intermediate to advanced learners who know the rules but still hesitate when speaking or writing.
If you've studied for years and still guess on grammar choices, freeze when speaking, or can't explain WHY you said something — my lessons will change how you think about English.
Ja jako nauczyciel
I don't teach rules. I teach thinking.
My approach is grounded in Second Language Acquisition research. Instead of memorizing grammar tables, you learn to understand WHY native speakers make the choices they do. I use a framework called Cognitive Moves — specific thinking tools that help you break down decisions in grammar, vocabulary, and speaking.
I ask a lot of questions. I want you to discover answers, not receive them. My students say lessons feel more like coaching than teaching.
I'm direct, supportive, and I won't waste your time with small talk unless you want it.
Moje lekcje & Styl nauczania
Every lesson is diagnostic. I listen to HOW you think, not just WHAT you say. Then I target the gap.
My specialties:
- DET preparation (Speaking, Writing, Literacy)
- IELTS / TOEFL (especially Writing Task 2 and Speaking)
- Grammar for fluency — Past tenses, Present Perfect, Articles
- Academic writing and argumentation
- English strategy for bilingual families
Materials: I create custom exercises based on your errors. No generic worksheets.
Homework: Yes, but focused. I give you one thing to practice, not twenty.
Expect to think. Expect to understand why.
Moje materiały dydaktyczne
Plik PDF
Pliki audio
Dokumenty tekstowe
Pliki graficzne
Schematy i wykresy
Slajdy prezentacji/PPT
Pliki wideo
Prace domowe
Świadectwa
Bilingual educator certificate - Texas Department of Education - 2021Pass Spanish proficiency exam to C1. Pass language acquisition pedagogy exam. Pass teaching pedagogy.
Certyfikat zweryfikowany
TEFl - International open academy - 2021I took a 120 hour course and passed the final exam.
Certyfikat zweryfikowany
Wykształcenie
2017 - 2018
Magisterium - Translation studiesUniversity of NottinghamTranslation studies degree from Spanish to English.
2008 - 2013
Licencjat - Spanish interpretingUniversity of HoustonI have a double major in ASL and Spanish interpreting.
Doświadczenie zawodowe
2018 - 2021
Curriculum coordinator/TeacherLU English - London, Zjednoczone KrólestwoI have curated content to help students successfully pass IELTS to band 7 and 8 and helped many students improve their English from A1 to B2.