Nika Grizila
5.0
Spain•
3:35 AM (GMT+01:00)
Slovene
5
20
Slovene
5
20
Speaks
English
C2
,Italian
C1
,Russian
C1
,Spanish
B2
About Me
Hello! My name is Nika, I'm 28-year-old, and I come from Slovenia. I have a bachelor's degree in English and Russian (language and literature) and a master's degree in translation (between English, Russian and Slovene), both from the University of Ljubljana (Faculty of Arts). I've also studied at Middlesex University London for a year as an exchange student. Last summer, I obtained the CELTA certificate, which included a 2.5-week practice.
I've worked as a translator, including as a trainee at the European Commission, a journalist for three Slovene magazines and one British magazine, a tourist guide, a proofreader and a language teacher and tutor. I've taught adults (groups and individuals) online, I've given private lessons in person and have also taught at a language school in Spain.
I believe that it's only possible to become truly fluent in a language when you become interested in the culture of the country/countries or area where the language is spoken. When you're interested in native speakers, literature, films, TV series and music, you learn more easily. This is why I always try to find out what the students like and also show them as many interesting cultural aspects of Slovenia as I can. Through them, I help the students learn vocabulary and grammar and improve their listening, speaking and writing skills.
Of course, I focus on what the student wants and on their goals and interests. I usually use a variety of tools, from workbooks and textbooks to various texts, music, YouTube videos and parts of TV series and films.
Read MoreI've worked as a translator, including as a trainee at the European Commission, a journalist for three Slovene magazines and one British magazine, a tourist guide, a proofreader and a language teacher and tutor. I've taught adults (groups and individuals) online, I've given private lessons in person and have also taught at a language school in Spain.
I believe that it's only possible to become truly fluent in a language when you become interested in the culture of the country/countries or area where the language is spoken. When you're interested in native speakers, literature, films, TV series and music, you learn more easily. This is why I always try to find out what the students like and also show them as many interesting cultural aspects of Slovenia as I can. Through them, I help the students learn vocabulary and grammar and improve their listening, speaking and writing skills.
Of course, I focus on what the student wants and on their goals and interests. I usually use a variety of tools, from workbooks and textbooks to various texts, music, YouTube videos and parts of TV series and films.
My trial lessons
In the trial lesson, we'll get to know each other and talk about your expectations. I'll also assess your level, which will help me plan the first lesson.
Read MoreTrial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few hours 
2 years ago 
100.00%20 
16.0 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Résumé
Education
2016 - 2019
Master of Arts
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts - Ljubljana
Master's degree in translation (between English and Slovene and Russian and Slovene)
2013 - 2016
Bachelor of Arts
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts - Ljubljana
Bachelor's degree in English and Russian (language and literature)
Work Experience
2021 - 2021
2020 - 2020
Certifications
2020 - 2020
CELTA
LANG LTC Warsaw - Warsaw
Online part-time CELTA course, two-week teaching practice, grade: Pass A