Information About Martina - Liverpool teacher - (2 reviews)
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Martina offers a discount of 50% on their first / introductory lesson!
English |
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| Beginner | £25.00 |
| Intermediate | £25.00 |
Italian |
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| Beginner | £25.00 |
| Intermediate | £25.00 |
| Advanced | £25.00 |
| Expert | £25.00 |
Portuguese |
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| Beginner | £25.00 |
| Intermediate | £25.00 |
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Personal Description:
Ciao a tutti!
My name is Martina and I am an Italian and Portuguese language teacher based in Liverpool.
Languages have always been at the centre of my academic and professional career. I hold a Master's degree in Modern Languages (English and Portuguese) and I have recently completed a PhD in Sociolinguistics at the University of Liverpool.
I consider myself a friendly and approachable person. I always work towards creating a supportive and welcoming environment in my classes. My goal is to build meaningful connections with students, encouraging them to participate actively, ask questions freely, and develop their confidence in a positive and respectful atmosphere.
Teaching Experience:
I am an experienced language teacher. I have acquired my experience by teaching across various educational settings. I have taught languages at Liverpool City Council, worked as a language advisor at the University of Liverpool for two years, and taught at the University of Birmingham. Currently, I am a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Chester, where I teach Italian and Portuguese.
In addition to my institutional roles, I have also provided private tutoring to students of all ages and language proficiency levels. I have guided beginners taking their first steps in a language, helped students prepare for qualifications such as A-levels in Portuguese and Italian or the B1 Italian citizenship exam, and supported university students with topic revisions.
Teaching Approach:
I consider my lessons to be relaxing and informal. Sessions are highly interactive, with a lot of conversation mixed with grammar and exercises. I believe in the use of visual-communicative materials like videos and audio support.
For face-to-face lessons, I provide all necessary printed materials. For online classes, I organize a dedicated Drive folder with all the materials used in the lesson, giving the possibility to students to review them after the class.
Additionally, I am happy to provide homework upon request, tailored to the student's goals and preferences.
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Additional Languages: English (British), Portuguese
Availability: Weekdays (daytime)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- University of Liverpool (2024) - PhD in Sociolinguistics (Doctorate) (✘ Not On File)
- University of Bologna (2019) - Master Degree in Modern Languages and Literatures (Masters) (✘ Not On File)
Martina's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 2 |
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I am looking to learn Italian thoroughly - not merely what is called "tourist Italian.
My first impression of Martina was that she looked younger than I thought she would be. I wanted a mature, experienced language teacher.
However, I needn't have worried because Martina clearly has plenty of both qualities and, in just two lessons, she has made herself invaluable to me.
I am not a total beginner of Italian and I was struggling badly in class. I realise that everybody has his own learning style and, for a teacher, it must be difficult to try and cover as many styles as possible so the benefit of having a private tutor is enormous - especially if that tutor is someone like Martina.
I told Martina exactly what I required and, so far, she is following it to the letter and, in only two lessons, I understand more than I did previously.
As for Martina's personal qualities, she makes a good impression on first contact … she has a friendly but professional manner. She is empathetic but firm; she listens and is willing and able to explain in detail; she has an excellent teaching method with a good sense of humour (appropriately placed). For both lessons, she has been ready and waiting for me - and off we go!
For anyone wishing to learn, or improve their, Italian, I cannot recommend Martina highly enough and I'm so glad I found her.
(I am a retired teacher which makes me ultra-fussy about teaching skills where my own learning is concerned. Probably daunting for a young tutor but I don't think that this fazes Martina!).