From CanadaLiving in Other, Canada (16:17 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 8, 2014
Hi! שלום Ciao! مرحبا :)
My teaching style focuses on CONVERSATION with CORRECTIONS. We can base our conversation on topics important to you, written texts, or images. When I see you need it, I will explain particular grammar items.
I offer a FREQUENT LESSONS DISCOUNT for students taking 2 or more classes per week.
I speak Italian (fluently), and have been teaching myself Hebrew (high level) and Arabic (lower intermediate), so I know what it is like to study a difficult language! Success is attainable, and I am here to help you reach it. My classes are RELAXED, I am very PATIENT, and I enjoy helping you :) I love teaching and seeing a progress in my students. Try a class!
Me as a Teacher
My journey to teaching English started by doing language exchange with many people, through which I realized that I was able to help students learn effectively, as my language partners' English fluency increased. I also realized I had a strong passion and patience for teaching! This is how I decided to become a professional English teacher!! :) I applied first to be a tutor, I tutored for a couple of years, then I got a certificate to teach English as a second language.
I have had many students from all over the world, including some who have come back for many many sessions.
Students tell me I am patient, helpful and professional, and I make them feel relaxed and comfortable.
My lessons & teaching style
My hour classes are usually mostly CONVERSATIONAL, but flexible - we can make a plan that works for you.
If you want to learn faster, I suggest to use a text as well - we read a little bit, I help you with the pronunciation, then I get you to tell me in your words what we have just read. It's a great exercise. I'll help you with grammar when I see you need it. I give helpful CORRECTIONS :)
I can help also BEGINNERS who speak ITALIAN, HEBREW OR ARABIC.
Se parli ITALIANO, ti posso aiutare anche se sei al livello di principiante! Non preoccuparti, tu provi a parlare e io ti aiuto. :)
: ) אשמח לעזור לך גם אם את\אתה ברמת מתחילים.
مرحبا! سأكون سعيدة أن أساعدك!
My teaching material
Text Documents
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Audio files
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Certificates
CELTA - EC/LSA Language Studies Canada - Approved by the University of Cambridge - 2017Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults - a TEFL certification issued by the University of Cambridge, England
Certificate verified
Education
1994 - 1999
Bachelor’s - Hon. BiologyUniversity of Waterloo, Canada
Work Experience
2014 - Current
English TutorItalki - Ontario, CanadaTaught English to students at many different levels, from many countries, gaining more than 850 hours of teaching experience. Very high rate of students returning for more lessons.
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361
Students
2,852
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
361
Students
2852
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
250 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH - BASED ON ARTICLES / VIDEOS from the Internet (or on any text of your choice)
A1 - C2Conversation307 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 8% off
READING and CONVERSATION - with corrections
A1 - C2Language Essentials146 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 9% off
CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH - with corrections
A1 - C2Conversation345 lessons completed
USD 16.50+
Package with 11% off
FREQUENT LESSONS DISCOUNT - For those taking TWO LESSONS per week (Please READ the description)
A1 - C1Conversation645 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 9% off
Describing IMAGES and CONVERSATION - We'll describe images, then use them to initiate a conversation on everyday topics and to practice verb tenses
A1 - C2Conversation156 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 8% off
VARIETY LESSONS - Using different methods, including: 1) Speaking 2) Reading and explaining in your own words 3) Writing 4) Describing images for vocabulary and verb tense practice in a real context
A1 - C2Language Essentials3 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 8% off
Availability
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964 Reviews
96529e
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Lydia è dolcissima e molto professionale, oltre che tanto paziente.
Non ho provato altri insegnanti ma penso proprio che non ce ne sarà bisogno. Ti fa sentire subito a tuo agio e ti aiuta ad esprimerti e a migliorare!
Oct 13, 2020
fdeee4
86 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
כמו תמיד מצוין. לידיה מורה מעולה ומעניינת ובקיאה בכל המתרחש בארץ.
Feb 21, 2019
c9d958
4 English lessons
Lydia is a nice and responsive person. Her teaching style seems very effective so far. Would definitely continue learning English with Lydia. Highly recommended
May 17, 2021
143af5
196 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you Lydia!! Your classes are really improving my english.