From United StatesLiving in Chicago, United States (10:03 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 6, 2020
Interest topicTravelFoodMedical & Healthcare
We’re all capable of accomplishing more than we ever thought possible! So much of being able to achieve a goal is choosing the best people to support you. In my own life, I’ve accomplished some of my biggest accomplishments (TV co-host, writing a book, learning to speak French) because I surrounded myself with people who truly believed in me. When learning a new language, the same principle applies. It’s so important to find a teacher who believes in you and encourages you. As a teacher, this is what I do best. Our lessons together will be positive and motivating. This kind of learning is what I create because learning English is so much easier and fun that way!
Instagram: @Melissatlake
Me as a Teacher
As a creative and compassionate teacher, I know how to work with you to achieve your goals. Helping you get the most out of our sessions is important to me. With a background in theater, television, and video production, I’m confident using all kinds of creative communication tools to help build your conversational skills. I believe passionately in having fun while learning something new. You will no doubt experience both a sense of joy and compassion when you choose me as your teacher. Adjectives to describe my teaching style are motivating, at-ease, friendly and encouraging. I’ll make it a high priority to make our English lessons together interesting, interactive and engaging.
My lessons & teaching style
It's simple...I love talking with people! Asking questions and helping you learn the English language is something I do naturally. The more you enjoy our lessons together, the more you'll retain the language. I'm a great conversationalist. As a professional life coach, I'm trained to keep conversations moving along with ease. My relaxed teaching style makes me approachable, which means my students progress quickly. With language learning, I know how important it is that my students feel secure enough to ask questions to get clarity. And, because I have a fun, out-going sense of humor, others instantly feel at ease and ready to dive right into our lessons together.
Conversations with Melissa this year have magically boosted my confidence in English. They have been my weekly dose of inspiration and energy. It was so inspiring and uplifting to talk about meaningful topics. I could not imagine it was possible to have such a deep conversation in a non-native language. Thank you so much, Melissa!
Dec 19, 2021
Silke
80 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I love having conversations with Melissa. She brings so much warmth and heart to the conversation. That's why it's so easy and wonderful with her. You can feel her passion for people and languages. Melissa is an incredible person and teacher 🤗
Dec 19, 2021
Andressa
9 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Melissa is constantly great! Not just as a teacher but also and, most importantly, as a life coach. She is so sensitive. Yes, she has a gift! Thank you Melissa for your time and your heart while you are teaching me. See you next week! Have a nice weekend!! ❤️
Oct 8, 2021
celine.klimacek
4 English lessons
C'est toujours un plaisir de converser avec Melissa. Je recommande.
Mar 20, 2024
Colin
23 English lessons
In Melissa's class,I have made such a big progress in my English expression in the past and that helped me to get through my English speech and interview, which I'm extremely grateful.But now Melissa is more like a good friend/a life coach who has an encouraging , generous and kind spirit,asking me questions and guiding me to have better recognitions and insights of myself.Thank you,Melissa❤️.
Mar 18, 2024
Michelli
7 English lessons
Discovering Mellissa was a gift for me, she spoke wih during all the class, encouraging me and trying to interact so that I could talk as much as possible.