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More practice of the gerund

Complete the sentences with the gerund and the verb estar

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  2. Practice the gerund
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4.95/5

Hey!

My name is Jayma and I am working as an English Language Assistant in France.

I have a teaching experience of more that 5 years. My approach is activity based to make learning interesting.

I can speak French Spanish Hindi. I can also follow school curriculum if required.

See you and have a great day!

Jayma is a nice and organized teacher ! She creates a lesson based on your demands and makes it with fun !

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Jayma  J. Jayma J. IN

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I am currently is studying towards a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Foreign Language . I am also a Qualified TEFL 120 hours instructor.
I am a committed and passionate teacher with over 5 years experience,
teaching students from various social and cultural backgrounds, possessing excellent administrative, verbal communication and written skills along with constructive and effective teaching methods.

I'm very passionate, enthusiastic, supportive and a dedicated English teacher. I love educating people and I know that by giving someone a chance to study English I am providing them with an opportunity to better their future. I mainly focus to always ensure that students can learn in a positive and enjoyable environment as well as encouraging them to express So ideas, their ideas verbally and through writing. So, come on! Let me be your guide into the great experience that learning a new language can be!

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Joseph is an experienced teacher and a really nice person who will guide you through the learning process, always with a smile! He knows that each student has different needs, requests and difficulties, this is why he's also ready to offer different types of courses. He is very well organized and the quality of the learning materials he offers is very high.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Joseph M. Joseph M. ZA

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5/5

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5/5

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I've been studying with Montse for about 6-7 weeks now. So far I have found her to be a fantastic teacher. She is very professional, fun and engaging. There is a very clear structure and method to her teaching, which I think is important! Never a dull lesson either. I would have no hesitation recommending her to anyone looking for a very competent teacher. I was previously learning Spanish with a teacher on Live Lengua and have found Monste to be a giant leap in terms of the quality.

Montse F. Montse F. MX

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5
5/5

I am a TEFL + TEYL and Business English certified teacher; I also teach Italian, my mother tongue.
I am an elementary teacher and I love playing and spending time with children.
I have students of all ages, from young learners to elderly people.
I really enjoy teaching, both online and in person.
I also love swimming, reading, doing yoga and walking on the beach.

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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Silvia has wide experience: she's been teaching for almost 20 years to students of all ages (kids, youngsters, adults, elders) from many different countries and in different contexts. Hence, she knows that they can all have different needs and goals, to which she adapts her classes. She also provides really good learning materials and she does great use of internet resources.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Silvia C. Silvia C. IT

Thank you Sara! I truly appreciate your kind words and I look forward to working with you.

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5
Certified and native Spanish teacher

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5/5

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5/5

Punctuality

5/5

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5/5

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5/5
5/5

José Luis has been teaching Spanish for about ten years. He has a wide international experience and he's able to teach to different kind of students according to their level and their needs. His classes are carefully structured and organized.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

José Luis T. José Luis T. ES

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

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5/5

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5/5
5/5

Hello! My name is Ainhoa, I am Spanish and I live in Bilbao, a city in the north of Spain. I love languages ​​and learning about new cultures, that is why I decided to teach Spanish. I find it very gratifying to see the students improve.

I am patient and cheerful, and I strive to create a comfortable environment where students are not afraid to make mistakes. I am positive and I firmly believe that anyone with effort, perseverance and correct accompaniment can improve.

I am an online Spanish teacher certified by ELE International and I have been teaching Spanish since 2019. In 2020 I formalized my business and became freelance.

In these years, I have studied Spanish grammar thoroughly and I have tried many teaching methods that were taught to me in my training, which has led me to create my own method with what I have seen has given better results. I use spaced repetition, create projects, do real-life rollplays, and have the student come to the correct conclusion on their own using questions. For all this, we will use manuals that will guide your learning, the campus diffusion books.

I have helped students of all levels to improve Spanish until they can speak correctly. Each student learns differently and has their own challenges, so I have learned which resources work best for each person.

In my classes you will find a smily face and a relaxed atmosphere, in which you will feel free to ask questions as much as necessary and to express yourself without fear of mistakes.

See you soon!

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

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5/5

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5/5
5/5

Ainhoa is a great teacher. She is animated, speaks very clearly, and the lessons are always fun: the time just seems to fly by.

Ainhoa R. Ainhoa R. ES

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

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5/5

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5/5

Hello everyone, I am Giulia and I am Italian.

All of my education has been gravitating towards languages, not only because of my strong desire to communicate effortlessly with people from other countries and getting to know more about their cultures, but also for my interest towards the structure of every language itself. Since the beginning of my high school years I have been studying and absorbing grammar and literature of Ancient Greek and Latin. This allowed me to improve my grammar basis and made my passion for it grow stronger. Meanwhile, I was carrying out the study of English, French and Spanish, on my own.

Later on, those languages have been the center of my studies at the University of Turin. After graduating in 2016 in Linguistic and Cultural Mediation, I decided to move to Boston, United States, in order to experience what speaking another language really means and to know more about a new culture. During my stay, not only had I the possibility to reach an advanced level of English, but I also improved my Spanish and, to a lower extent, my French, having the possibility of practicing them daily. In August 2017, I moved to Spain, where I attended a Masters in Intercultural Communication, Translation and Interpreting in Public Services offered by the University of Alcalá (Madrid).

Throughout my education I had the possibility to deepen my knowledge of the mentioned languages, to learn how to translate and interpret and I had the chance to learn more about linguistics as well. I am now fully fluent in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.

I am a translator at core and I have been a translator intern for CIDA’ archives in Alcalá de Henares, in Spain, using different language combinations. In 2018, I moved to Portugal, where I have been working for Accenture as a Business Analyst. Meanwhile, I have been translating for YOKO Translate and for WonderWords and I have been working as a translator for private clients. I have also been teaching English for 8Belts, a Spanish company which base its courses on the e-learning. Moreover, I have autonomous students who mainly want to learn Italian, English or Spanish.

I learnt myself four languages my own way, giving importance to the grammar, but focussing also on other aspects which are usually a bit underrated, such as vocabulary and listening. I have myself created games and teaching strategies to help my students get better results, although the method is adaptable to every specific situation.

For teaching, I use some manuals depending on the level of the student, but also personal material I have been collected during the years or created. My method is a mix of standard and original learning strategies and I hope you'll have the chance to join my course and take advantage of them.

I hope my skills, motivation and commitment make me the right teacher for you.

If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing back from you. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration.

Best Regards,

Giulia Genovese

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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Giulia is a young and dedicated teacher who does her job with passion and deep commitment. She is well organized both about the way she structures her classes and about the learning material she provides. Giulia teaches students with different levels and needs, always keeping their attention high.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Giulia G. Giulia G. IT

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5
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Hey there, it's Nico, I'm a native Italian and I am a qualified experienced teacher of Spanish, Italian and English.

I know, learning a language can be intimidating, but it isn't so bad.
It's about two things: listen and speak.

That will be my focus with you. We will have CONVERSATIONS.
You'll make mistakes... so what? We will learn from them, laugh them off and speak better and better.

If you want to learn a language from scratch, improve one you already know, if you need it for work, travelling or just for fun, contact me for a free trial and we'll see what we can do.

I hope to meet you soon :)

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5/5

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5/5

Punctuality

5/5

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5/5

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5/5
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Nicola is an experienced teacher who started this job about ten years ago. He has been teaching different languages in different countries and he knows how to adapt his method to different kinds of students. He does great use of technology to make his lessons more interesting and interactive.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Nicola G. Nicola G. ES

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5
5/5

Hi, My name is Faith and I’m from Pretoria,
South Africa. I am a teacher by profession and I love teaching. I have experience teaching online and I’ve worked with some well known companies namely, Preply, Hilokal and CoLanguage. My onsite teaching experience is solely based on my years of studying during the teaching practicals.
At the last school where I did my practicals, I was evaluated and assessed with distinctions on both my major subjects.

I hold a Bachelor of Education degree in senior phase and FET, majored in Maths and NS. I recently completed my degree in 2022 at the Vaal University of Technology.

Outside my professional career, I am a dj, I produce, mix and master music as well.

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4.5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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4.5/5

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4.6/5

Faith is a very friendly and kind teacher. She is ready to teach students who are beginners in young age. She has prepared exercises, power point presentations and other useful learning materials.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Faith M. Faith M.

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4/5

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5/5

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5/5

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4/5

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3/5
4.2/5

Bonjour,

My name is Hermione.

I have been working in English Language Teaching (ELT) since 2012. I have taught General English, Business English and Exam Preparation courses to learners of all ages and levels.

I have worked as an English teacher in England, France and Greece and as a corporate trainer on Amazon, France.

I have more than 6 years of experience in Education management. I have a BA in Balkan Studies and an MBA.

My native language is Greek and I can also speak German and Romanian. I am currently working on improving my French.

As a teacher, I believe every student deserves the opportunity to learn at their own individual pace, let curiosity direct their learning, and participate in hands-on activities that encourage growth.

My lessons are fun, creative, challenging and rewarding. I really like to tailor my lessons to suit your needs, motivation and interests.

Always remember that to learn a language is to have one more window to look at the world.

Hope to see you soon in my class!

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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4/5

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5/5
4.8/5

Hermione has great structured courses. You can work anything that you want with her, she will adapt her courses based on your demands.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Hermione A. Hermione A. FR

Thank you :)

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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4/5

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5/5
4.8/5

Hello! My name is Ainhoa, I am Spanish and I live in Bilbao, a city in the north of Spain. I love languages ​​and learning about new cultures, that is why I decided to teach Spanish. I find it very gratifying to see the students improve.

I am patient and cheerful, and I strive to create a comfortable environment where students are not afraid to make mistakes. I am positive and I firmly believe that anyone with effort, perseverance and correct accompaniment can improve.

I am an online Spanish teacher certified by ELE International and I have been teaching Spanish since 2019. In 2020 I formalized my business and became freelance.

In these years, I have studied Spanish grammar thoroughly and I have tried many teaching methods that were taught to me in my training, which has led me to create my own method with what I have seen has given better results. I use spaced repetition, create projects, do real-life rollplays, and have the student come to the correct conclusion on their own using questions. For all this, we will use manuals that will guide your learning, the campus diffusion books.

I have helped students of all levels to improve Spanish until they can speak correctly. Each student learns differently and has their own challenges, so I have learned which resources work best for each person.

In my classes you will find a smily face and a relaxed atmosphere, in which you will feel free to ask questions as much as necessary and to express yourself without fear of mistakes.

See you soon!

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

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5/5
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I love the Spanish lessons with Ainhoa! She is friendly end explanes very clear. Sometimes she spreaks very fast, but he.... that's good for learning! :-) And of course if you ask her to slow down, she will. Last but nog least.. she is a nice person!

Ainhoa R. Ainhoa R. ES

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5/5

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5/5

Punctuality

5/5

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5/5

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5/5
5/5

I have been teaching English for eleven years to different nationalities of different levels. I have taught Grammar classes, conversational courses, TOIEC classes, and text courses for beginners. My teaching methods really depend on the level of the student, I usually teach a concept using two kinds of textbooks to beginners and I provide lots of corrections and sample sentences to advanced students. I am very natural and I love to listen to the personal experiences of my students. I am also TESOL certified, which I believe makes me qualified for the position. I hope to see you in the future.

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

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5/5
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With 11 years of teaching experience, Maila can teach you not only English but also Filipino in a fun and easy way. She can provide you with different learning materials and therefore teaches everyone from beginners to advanced. Her classes are very communicative, interactive and thus perfect for any age group, including children. Don't hesitate and book your first lesson with Maila now!

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Maila P. Maila P.

thanks for the nice review :)

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5/5

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5/5

Punctuality

5/5

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5/5

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5/5
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Hola, qué tal!
I have always enjoyed working with languages, culture, education and people. I am originally from Venezuela so Spanish is my native language and I have been living in Belgium since 2009. My degree as Master in Industrial Sciences is equated here.
I am a teacher and since 2018 I have been teaching Spanish to adults. I am able to boost the self-confidence of my students. My lessons are for absolute beginners (direction level 1 and 2), intermediate (direction level 3) and advanced (direction level 4). Conversation is also possible. I focus on the four most important skills: speaking skills; listening skills, writing skills and reading skills. And also on grammar and spontaneous communication.
Teaching and language are just my passion and I would like to teach it to others. I work with adults and seniors, but know that every person learns in a different way. Pleasure in learning and daring to communicate are paramount to me: We use Spanish book and workbook; audio material (Spanish songs), card games and more!

Los espero!
Anamaria

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5/5

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5/5

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4.88/5

I really enjoy following my lessons with Anamaria. She helps me a lot and is very positive. I'm excited to keep following the lessons!

Anamaria R. Anamaria R. VE

Thank you Anka!

Translated by Google Translate

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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Hello everyone!
My name is Lucia and I have been teaching English for 13 years now.
I am a CELTA and CELTYL qualified senior language trainer, a mentor and a qualified teacher trainer as well.

I absolutely love teaching English in a fun, engaging manner that is appealing to all my students. I like discussing all lessons with students so that each course can meet their needs at every moment.

Lessons should be relaxing, motivating and enjoyable and I always like to hear my students say at the end of the lesson:
"Hey! Teacher! When did this lesson finish? It feels like we've just started!"

So, if you would like to learn English, prepare for your Cambridge exam, or just improve your communications skills I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU ALL.

See you all during the lessons!

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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Lucia is an English teacher since 13 years. Lucia prepares students and nurses to English certifications as Cambridge certificate. Indeed she adaptes her lessons according what you like and what you want to learn. Lucia creates and personalizes each of her English courses with different learning materials as books or powerpoint presentation, even pictures are made by herself ! She is very involved in her students progress and also very communicative with them providing a great atmosphere during her courses. I recommend her !

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Lucia D. Lucia D. RO

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5
5/5