Dina Izmail

Motivational ESL & English lessons with interactive support

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Dina Izmail

Masters degree

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Your english tutor - Dina

Hello! I’m Dina, an experienced English tutor with a Master’s in Linguistics and nearly a decade of teaching under my belt. For over eight years, I’ve taught Language for Specific Purposes at the university level, helping students achieve their unique academic and professional goals. As a polyglot, I’m fluent in English, Spanish, Russian, and Azerbaijani, and I can also communicate in French, Turkish, and Portuguese. Currently, I’m expanding my horizons by learning Gaelic and German. This personal journey allows me to deeply understand the challenges and rewards of language learning at every stage.

Dina graduated from The University of Glasgow

Dina graduated from The University of Glasgow

English tutor specialities

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Exam prep

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Homework help

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Test prep

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Assignment help

Learner types for english class

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Adult / Professional

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ADHD

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College

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Learning Disabilities

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All Levels

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School

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English classes quick guide

My teaching philosophy is about creating a positive and engaging environment where every student feels empowered to succeed. I tailor lessons to individual needs, combining interactive activities with practical strategies to ensure effective learning. Here’s what I specialise in: Conversational English Business English IELTS (Academic/General) English for Computer Science ESOL/ESL Reading Strategies General English I’m here to help you grow your confidence and skills in English. Let’s work together to achieve your language goals and make your learning journey both rewarding and enjoyable. I’m excited to support you every step of the way!

Dina - also teaches

ESL

ESL

IELTS

IELTS

English

English

Flexible Scheduling

Allows 1h early scheduling

Allows 1h early rescheduling

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English concepts taught by Dina

Student learned 7 days ago

The Student and Tutor explored the Socratic method and its six types of questioning. They practiced identifying and applying these question types through examples and a role-play scenario focused on addressing underperformance. Future sessions will continue with constructive feedback and linguistic techniques for diffusing emotional situations.

The Socratic Method: The Power of Questioning

Six Types of Socratic Questions

Applying Socratic Questions in Practice

Active Listening and Questioning Synergy

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Student learned 14 days ago

The tutor and student focused on enhancing communication skills, specifically active listening techniques for checking understanding and building on ideas. They practiced paraphrasing, confirming comprehension, and using phrases to connect and build upon others' contributions, especially in scenarios involving agreement and disagreement. The student was encouraged to practice these linguistic tools at home through self-recording.

Active Listening vs. Passive Listening

Checking for Understanding: Confirmation & Paraphrasing

Building on Other People's Ideas

Acknowledging Feelings and Perspectives

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Student learned 22 days ago

The Tutor and Student collaboratively brainstormed and prioritized communication scenarios for the Student's professional development. They identified key functions such as active listening and question-asking as areas for improvement and planned future sessions to focus on these skills, starting with asking questions to find common ground.

Brainstorming Communication Scenarios

Prioritizing Key Communication Functions

Self-Assessment of Communication Confidence

Focusing on Foundational Questioning Skills

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Presentations

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Assessments

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Phonetic drills

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Quizzes

Engaging english lessons

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Weekend lessons

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Note taking

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Parent feedback

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Pets are welcomed

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