From United KingdomLiving in London, United Kingdom (14:24 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 3, 2018
Hello! I'm Sara.
I’m a language teacher, writer, translator, and linguist on projects in AI and speech recognition software.
I have a master’s degree in linguistics with a specialisation in accents, second-language speech-learning and experimental phonetics. As part of my bachelor’s degree I also studied Latin, Sanskrit and historical Indo-European linguistics.
I grew up bilingual (English and Swedish). I speak French, German and Italian, and I’m currently learning Russian, Polish and Finnish.
I obviously love languages!
Apart from the UK and Sweden, I have lived in the Netherlands, Belgium and Hungary.
I love meeting new people through different languages.
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Me as a Teacher
Because of my own passion for languages, I’m enthusiastic about helping others work towards their language-learning goals.
I love words, expressions and their etymology. I’m interested in the nuances in language that many overlook, so you can trust me to pay attention to detail!
I’m good at identifying my students’ strengths and weaknesses in language acquisition.
With your interests and goals in mind, I will make sure that the material, as well as my own speaking style, level and pace, suit your current level and learning style.
As you progress, we can move on to more advanced topics and exercises.
It should be challenging but also fun!
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My lessons & teaching style
I combine practical exercises with free conversation to help you improve your knowledge of grammar, specific features of pronunciation and colloquial use, as well as your ability to use these skills naturally in your speech.
I can help you...
- to get a neutral, standard British accent.
- to improve your confidence, fluency and vocabulary.
- to polish your academic or creative writing skills.
- to prepare for an English exam.
- to craft an eye-catching CV and personal statement.
Let me know if you have any other requests, as I enjoy tailoring the lessons to specific themes, be it grammar-related or in a specific field.
I look forward to meeting you!
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My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Audio files
Video files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Homework Assignments
Image files
Certificates
Certificate in Teaching Business English - ITTT - 2018I'm qualified to teach Business English, e.g. structuring CV's and personal statements, interview preparation, Business English terminology, and business etiquette in the English-speaking business world.
Certificate verified
Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners - ITTT - 2018I’m qualified to teach English to Young Learners, i.e. ages 4 to 9, 9 to 13, and young adults (under 18). I can effectively adapt the material and exercises to the learners' age and level, to suit their cognitive abilities and maturity. I also have several years' experience teaching children ages 6 to 12.
Certificate verified
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language - ITTT - 2018I'm qualified to teach beginner to advanced level and create structured material on grammar, phonology and phonetics, conversation skills, writing skills, and reading and listening comprehension. I received a distinction for my ability to create engaging and useful material at different levels. I tailor and adapt my materials to different learning styles and study techniques. I also have experience in creating tests and exams to diagnose students’ progress as well as strengths and weaknesses.
Certificate verified
Education
2016 - 2017
Master's - LinguisticsUniversity College London
2012 - 2016
Bachelor’s - LinguisticsUppsala University
Work Experience
2018 - Current
TutorSelf-employed - London, United Kingdom
2016 - Current
LinguistSelf-employed - London, United KingdomJobs relating to translations, transcriptions, proofreading, and copywriting.
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493
Students
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Lessons
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493
Students
2226
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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Swedish Lessons
Swedish
English
Trial Lesson
252 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Swedish for Beginners
A1 - A2Language Essentials136 lessons completed
USD 60.00+
Package with 10% off
Swedish Conversation Practice + Grammar & Vocabulary
B1 - C2Language Essentials492 lessons completed
USD 60.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
361 Reviews
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Swedish
English
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32 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sara's lessons always have a fun, encouraging atmosphere -- you can tell Sara is extremely passionate about languages and it's contagious! :)
Nov 10, 2020
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37 Swedish lessons
den bästa läraren för mina barn
Apr 13, 2021
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16 English lessons
IT WAS SUPER EXCITING!!!
Mar 31, 2021
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24 Swedish lessons
Teacher’s pick
En väldigt inspirerande diskussion hade vi idag! Det är jättespännande att få möjlighet att lära känna dig medan jag tränar min språkförmåga. Tack så mycket!
May 10, 2019
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16 English lessons
Super productive! This is nothing new with Sara, but it is nice to see the dots connecting lesson after lesson, improving overall speech and habits. Thank you!
Apr 7, 2021
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16 English lessons
It is super nice how the lessons are connecting and how Sara is modifying them accordingly to the needs. In the time it is more and more visible and I appreciate it a lot because it shows Sara is really caring about the individual struggles of her students. Thanks, Sara!