Geanina Kati Taune
About
Ciao, sono Kati. Ready to start learning Italian or English from scratch? Then book a FREE trial now! I offer tailored lessons to students from absolute beginners to high intermediate levels 🌟.
YOU WILL RECEIVE:
📚 Personalized lesson plans to build a strong foundation, especially in speaking. (You will receive them after each lesson.)
💡 Google Slides and interactive lessons (which I created myself) that will keep you engaged. (I will forward them to you after each lesson.)
📝 Worksheets and interactive exercises to help you quickly gain confidence in real-life conversations. What are you waiting for? Book a FREE trial with me so that we can start this new adventure together!
Sei pronto/a per iniziare a imparare l'inglese da zero? Allora prenota subito una lezione di PROVA GRATUITA! Offro lezioni personalizzate per studenti da principianti assoluti a livelli intermedi 🌟.
COSA RICEVERAI:
📚 Piani di lezione personalizzati per costruire una solida base, soprattutto nella conversazione. (Li riceverai dopo ogni lezione.)
💡 Google Slides e lezioni interattive (che ho creato personalmente) per mantenerti coinvolto. (Te li invierò dopo ogni lezione.)
📝 Schede di lavoro ed esercizi interattivi per aiutarti a guadagnare rapidamente fiducia nelle conversazioni reali. Cosa stai aspettando? Prenota una PROVA GRATUITA con me così possiamo iniziare insieme questa nuova avventura!
Teaching Style
ENGLISH
✨Engaging: I use fun ways to make your lessons interesting
🖥️Interactive: I create lessons with Google Slides to make learning easy and fun
🎯Goal-Oriented: I plan lessons based on what you need and want to learn
🎉Fun: I include enjoyable activities and topics that make learning a happy experience
🗣️Communicative: I focus on real-life speaking skills, encouraging you to talk a lot
🌱Patient: I create a friendly space where you feel okay making mistakes and learning from them
🔄Feedback-Focused: I give helpful feedback to help you get better and feel more confident
🏆Empowering: I want to help you feel strong using Italian in any situation.
ITALIANO
✨ Coinvolgenti: Uso metodi divertenti per rendere le tue lezioni interessanti
🖥️ Interattive: Creo lezioni con Google Slides per rendere l'apprendimento facile e divertente
🎯 Orientata agli obiettivi: Pianifico le lezioni in base a ciò che hai bisogno e desideri imparare
🎉 Divertenti: Includo attività e argomenti piacevoli che rendono l'apprendimento un'esperienza positiva
🗣️ Comunicative: Mi concentro sulle abilità di conversazione nella vita reale, incoraggiandoti a parlare molto
🌱 Paziente: Creo uno spazio amichevole dove ti senti a tuo agio nel fare errori e imparare da essi
🔄 Focalizzata sul feedback: Fornisco feedback utile per aiutarti a migliorare e sentirti più sicuro
🏆 Potenziante: Voglio aiutarti a sentirti sicuro nell’usare l'inglese in qualsiasi situazione.
Curriculum
Your Language Learning Journey: Engaging, Personalized, and Practical
🖥️ Engaging Lessons: My lessons are interactive and use tools like Google Slides, interactive lessons and worksheets which I personally make, to make learning easier and more fun. You’ll be actively involved in the lessons, getting quick feedback to help you understand better.
🎯 Personalized Learning: I adapt my teaching to suit your needs. Whether you learn best through visuals, listening, or hands-on activities, I’ll make sure each lesson fits your style and helps you reach your goals.
🗣️ Real-World Communication: I focus on helping you use the language in everyday situations. We’ll do conversation practice, role-playing, and discussions so you can feel confident speaking in real life.
🌱 Steady Progression: I design our lessons to build on what you already know, helping you progress at a steady pace. I’ll check in regularly to make sure you’re understanding, and I’ll adjust the lessons as needed to keep you moving forward.
Recommended Student Texts
📗 "Facile, Facile" Italian textbooks, authored by Alessandra Latino, are designed for beginners and intermediate learners. These books focus on making the learning process easy and accessible, offering clear explanations, practical exercises, and engaging activities. They cover essential grammar, vocabulary, and cultural topics, providing students with a solid foundation in the Italian language. The series is particularly well-suited for those who want to build their language skills step by step in an approachable and effective way.
📘 *English Grammar in Use* by Raymond Murphy: A comprehensive guide to English grammar, ideal for intermediate learners looking to strengthen their understanding of key concepts
📗 *Word Power Made Easy* by Norman Lewis: This is a great book for expanding vocabulary, with exercises that make learning new words fun and effective
📖 *Oxford Picture Dictionary*: Perfect for visual learners, this dictionary pairs images with vocabulary, making it easier to remember and use new words in context.
These texts complement my teaching method by providing students with valuable resources to reinforce what we cover in our lessons.
Credentials & Affiliations
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Online English and Italian Tutor (2018 - Present | 6 years)
For six years, I have been an online English and Italian tutor, specializing in teaching conversational English. I guide students from beginners to high-intermediate levels, helping them build confidence in speaking. My lessons are tailored to improve everyday communication, expand vocabulary, and reinforce essential grammar skills. I adapt my approach to meet each student's specific needs, ensuring steady progress.
Certified English Teacher at Preply (December 2020 - Present | 3 years, 9 months)
After earning my CELTA certification in December 2020, I began teaching English on Preply. Over the past few years, I’ve taught around 1,550 hours of conversational English to students ranging from beginners to high intermediate levels. My lessons are designed to be engaging and practical, focusing on real-world communication skills. I strive to make each class interactive and tailored to the student’s needs, drawing from the teaching techniques I learned during my CELTA course.
English & Italian Tutor at Italki (April 2021 – Present | 3 years, 5 months)
Since April 2021, I’ve been tutoring English and Italian on Italki. I aim to help students achieve fluency in both languages through interactive and practical lessons. My classes are designed to build confidence in real-life conversations and often include cultural insights to make the learning experience richer and more engaging.
Italian Tutor at LanguaTalk (July 2021 - Present | 3 years, 2 months)
Since July 2021, I’ve been an Italian tutor with LanguaTalk, specializing in everyday Italian. I work with students to enhance their speaking skills and build confidence in daily conversations. My lessons focus on grammar, vocabulary, and cultural insights, all customized to fit each student’s unique needs.
TEACHING CERTIFICATES
CELTA certificate 2020 - OxfordTefl Barcelona
I earned the CELTA certificate in 2020, which provided me with comprehensive training in teaching techniques, lesson planning, and classroom management. Thanks to this training, I can help students effectively learn English by applying proven methods and strategies. Additionally, I’ve been able to use these skills in teaching Italian as well, enhancing my ability to support learners in both languages.
Language Teaching certificate 2023 - Preply
I earned the Preply teaching certificate in 2023 for completing the course "How to Teach a Language: An Introduction to Language Teaching Methodology." This course provided valuable insights into effective language teaching methods and strategies.
