THIS IS ME:
Hello, y'all!
As an English teacher with over 20 years of experience, I see myself as a lifelong learner of the language - a mindset I strive to instill in my students. My goal is to empower them to become critically autonomous learners by sparking their curiosity and deepening their awareness of the language.
MY WORK INCLUDES
General English (B2, C1, C2 levels), C1 Advanced (CAE) Exam Prep, C2 Proficiency (CPE) Exam Prep, B2 First Exam Prep, Post Proficiency classes, Advanced Conversation Classes, Business English, Content Creation
MY APPROACH TO TEACHING
My approach to teaching is rooted in the principles of lifelong learning, critical curiosity, and fostering confidence in my students. Drawing from my own personal journey, I prioritize nurturing curiosity, helping learners overcome challenges, and offering guidance and support throughout the learning process. My passion for teaching is deeply intertwined with my experiences as both a learner and an educator, which drives me to empower my students to reach their full potential.
What students say about my work:
"The classes have met my expectations to a great extent. I have improved my English nonstop since I started the classes, and taking the C1 Cambridge certificate with Marina's help has definitely been a milestone. I really like how the classes are structured, with the articles and discussions, making them very interesting and easier to learn. I would 100% recommend Marina's classes since they've helped me so much!
- Estela Leme -
"The classes have totally met my expectations and were very constructive! I really enjoy the fact that I can learn new vocabulary, new forms of speaking and writing in english, as well as learning things that improve my day by day at work. I recommed Marina's work 100%."
- Fernanda Kochi -
"Marina's course met my expectations. She was always supportive and brought engaging, high-quality materials with diverse approaches that made learning enjoyable. I highly recommend her classes to anyone looking to sharpen their English skills."
- Isabela Stucchi -
"The classes have exceeded my expectations with great articles, videos, and audio materials. Marina is an excellent teacher who not only helps with small mistakes but also applies skills across all aspects of the language—pronunciation, grammar, and ways of speaking. Highly knowledgeable, she provides reliable and establishes references and research interesting sources."
- Maria Carolina Gomes -
"I really like the way Marina gives feedback, while we are talking in class and also writting it down on the lesson notes so I can check when I need to. The classes met my expectations: they were full of content, grammar and at the same time were a moment where I could stop and relax, a "me moment". We had many rich and fun moments of discussions, as the class that we discussed about 'The substance' movie or the interview of Brené Brown. I like to discuss controversial topics and current affairs where we can exchange different points of view. I think there are a lot of exchanges between us, so the classes are very pleasant. It is possible to see all the planning work and care when choosing materials for the classes. The materials are diverse (articles, videos, audios, etc.) and create opportunities for rich and profound discussions as well as learning the language. The questions and activities are very thoughtful and we always go beyond them in our discussions. I highly recommend Marina's private English lessons. Besides being a great teacher, with an impressive ability to teach through recent and rich topics and diverse materials, she is a wonderful person!"
- Daniela Scarpa -