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Dominic
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Hungarian
Italian
Russian
French
Language is about connection, not perfection.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Hungarian
Italian
Russian
French
Language is about connection, not perfection.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Budapest, Hungary (02:44 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 27, 2022InterestsScienceHistoryTravel
My passion for foreign languages sparked in 2013 during a study abroad trip to Hungary. That single experience changed my life, eventually inspiring me to uncover my family's Italian roots and travel extensively through Russian-speaking countries. I know firsthand how learning a new language opens doors to entirely new worlds.
Beyond languages, some of my hobbies in no particular order:
- Training capoeira or playing ping pong
- Cooking up Italian food
- Watching classic Soviet cinema
- Coding small Python programs or diving into strange math problems
- Solving puzzles with my family and listening to my father's stories.Me as a Teacher
I’m an experienced teacher offering tailored English and beginner Hungarian lessons. As a native English speaker with 4,000+ lessons taught, my conversation-based approach adapts precisely to your current level.
Tackling Hungarian? I know the journey. As a highly proficient non-native who passed the highest EU fluency exam and taught introductory courses, I specialize in guiding beginners through the labyrinth of Hungarian grammar. I'll share the insider tips and shortcuts I wish I had when I started learning! My lessons & teaching style
🇬🇧 English: My approach is adaptable, practical, and conversation-driven. I take detailed notes during every session so you can focus entirely on speaking. For beginners, we’ll build simple sentences and confidence around specific vocabulary topics. For advanced learners, we can tackle interview prep, analyze videos and texts, or dive into complex discussions based on your goals.
🇭🇺 Hungarian: Tailored for beginners! We’ll master tricky pronunciation, comfortably navigate the written language, and break down complex grammar step-by-step using structured textbooks. We’ll also focus on practical, real-world vocabulary for traveling or connecting with family.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
GA Level 3 TEFL Certificate - i-to-i - 2022120-hour TEFL Course that has received official recognition from both UK and US government-regulated awarding bodies (Ofqual and DEAC). The curriculum included lesson planning, lesson content, and lesson delivery in TEFL.
Certificate verified
ECL Hungarian Proficiency Exam - University of Pécs - 2017This is the highest Hungarian proficiency language exam recognized by The European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2014 - 2014
Introductory Hungarian course instructorI lead Introductory Hungarian course for foreign university students in Budapest. The main focus of the course was on reading short stories, gaining a solid understanding of essential grammar concepts while increasing vocabulary.
5.0
Rating
420
Students
4,578
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
226 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Let's Talk!
A1 - C2Conversation3,135 lessons completed
USD 21.50+
Package with 14% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
63 Reviews
Galina
98 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really enjoy my lessons with Dominic. It feels like a conversation with a friend and helps me stay consistent even when I'm very tired and don't feel like studying.
Oct 8, 2023
Tatyana
27 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I want to express my gratitude to Dominic for his work, his knowledge and great patience. Dominic is not only a good teacher, but also a great psychologist, because in the course of our lessons, he helped me overcome my fears in terms of communication, this allowed me to adapt to society, solve certain issues independently, communicate freely in any situation, and start traveling. The value of this experience in incredibly high. I recommend this wonderful teacher to everyone. Good luck and inspiration!
Sep 29, 2022
Jesica Ostoich
4 English lessons
A very fun and enjoyable class! The teacher was very kind and understanding! I will definitely schedule another class!
May 29, 2025
Павел
104 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been studying with Dominic for more than a year, I finally began to speak and understand native English speakers :)
Lessons with Dominic are always interesting, we communicate on different topics, we analyze grammar, if Dominic notices mistakes, he corrects me and does it with care and support.
Oct 2, 2023
Anastasia
8 English lessons
it was wonderful!!
Sep 1, 2025
Zinaida
21 English lessons
Loved learning with this teacher!
He’s super polite and sociable. Chatting with him is a pleasure, and he makes you feel very comfortabl.
He notes down all our discussions and new words, so I can go over them later.
Booked 20 lessons straight away ‘cause I was absolutely buzzing after our session! 👏🏽
Mar 7, 2025
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