From United StatesLiving in Amsterdam, Netherlands (22:17 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 23, 2018
Hi my name is Dianna and I'm pleased to meet you! I am originally from the United States, however I am currently living in Belgium. I love art, cinema, politics, literature, and gardening - and my dog! I'm a very curious person and am happy to talk about whatever you are passionate about!
I've been teaching on italki for a little over four years now :)
Me as a Teacher
I have tutored before at several levels - from absolute beginner to business English, both children and adults. I have taught for around 4 years in total, to native speakers of all mother tongues. My method for language learning is not focused on memorising grammar, but rather on making language learning fun. My students and I chat about our day to day lives and problems and debate art and politics. More than students, I call the people I meet on italki friends.
Lastly, we can target our lessons for a specific type of spoken English; be it formal or conversational, or about any specific topic.
My lessons & teaching style
Language learning is both fun and practical, but can also be a great way to learn about and explore a new culture. For me, the most fun part about being a teacher is learning about my student's cultures and teaching them about mine.
I'm happy to create specific lessons for the interests and levels of my students and will send you videos and articles and exercises to accompany our lessons if you would like.
Furthermore, I am happy to proofread and correct essays, emails, or other written texts of my students.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Video files
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
4.9
Rating
255
Students
770
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
97%
Response rate
4.9
Rating
255
Students
770
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
97%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
103 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Informal Tutoring - Your New Native English Friend :)
B1 - C2Conversation662 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
135 Reviews
795c6b
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Dianna is a dynamic teacher. She cares about her students through insightfully advicing them but without undermining their motivation.
May 17, 2019
968807
40 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was the best informal lesson I've ever took, as much fun as possible. Conversation between two friends in foreign language for me. But I was so involved, that I forgot that this language is not native for me.
May 5, 2018
6bbfb0
1 English lesson
wonderful lesson, thank you teacher
Apr 17, 2021
29a7ee
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Dianna and I had an interesting conversation today about diet and nutrition. We talked about being vegan and vegetarian, it’s benefits and difficulties.
Always learning with Dianna, who is very attentive and nice tutor.
May 6, 2018
2e1984
1 English lesson
Sehr freundlich und lustig. Hat mir sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Ich werde mit Dianna noch weitere Stunden mein Englisch verbessern. Ich kann Ihnen Dianna als Lehrerin empfehlen.
Apr 21, 2021
1cb110
5 English lessons
Even though we were "just" answering my questions about translation, I had so much fun :) Thanks!