Language Lessons in Collinsville, IL. It's your time.

I'm a native Italian, now base in St. Louis are. I'm teaching Italian to private students since 2015 with great result. We can discuss together the different way I teach to learn this beautiful language.

I am a licensed K-12 Spanish teacher with an M.A.T in Spanish, and an M.A. in Spanish. I have over 16 years of experience teaching all levels of high school and undergraduate Spanish (including A.P.), as well as tutoring, ELL student support, K-12 substitute teaching and paraprofessional work. I create lessons and activities that are authentic, using “real world” sources and content in order that learning is meaningful and engaging. I am regarded by colleagues, friends and family as kind, incredibly positive, friendly, funny and easygoing. Based on feedback from student, departmental and administrative evaluations, I am a passionate, creative, progressive, very dependable and organized teacher. Above all, I’m known for my ability to establish rapport all students. I absolutely love working with learners of all backgrounds and abilities.

Classes that are fun and easy to understand. Start speaking on the very first class. Classes customized to the student’s need.

My Course for Beginner is designed for students who wish to learn basic grammar, common vocabulary, numbers, the time of day, days of the week and more. The class largely stresses conversation and comprehension with a moderate emphasis on reading and writing. The student will also be exposed to French and Francophone culture.
My Course for Intermediate and Advanced will improve your ability to comprehend, converse and write in French. Increase vocabulary and expand your grammar, conversations.

Three Japanese lessons provided, each tailored to maximize student's abilities according to their goals. I recommend the 45-minute lesson to beginner and intermediate level students.

◆45-minute lesson: All in one comprehensive lesson with 15-20 minutes speaking plus listening and reading, new vocabulary and grammar.

◆30-minute lesson: Speaking practice plus one activity from listening, reading, or grammar, idioms your choice.

What makes ESL lessons with me unique are my ability to interact with students of all age ranges from kindergarten to adult. I have four years of experience teaching under my belt with a wide range of students from all walks of life whether it's kindergartners, primary school students, college students, or even adult professionals. I have taught clients all around the world not just my three-and-a-half years classroom experience in Southeast Asia but also online to people in places like China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Pakistan, or wherever.

I am all too familiar with TPR regarding smaller students and grammar and pronunciation corrections with older students. I have a witty sense of humor and lots of energy. I always try to make the class as fun and entertaining as possible. I have a long list of games to play with the students as well. I have learned over time that half the job entails one's ability to entertain. The more entertained the students are, the more engaged they ...