Lola
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Hello, I'm Lola. As a native of New York City, I grew up hearing many different languages spoken in our streets and neighborhoods. It gave me a sense of being part of a global community and a love of languages. Having also worked in Taiwanese, French, Dutch, Scandinavian and German banks, I have had close interactions with people from many parts of the world. As a polyglot (currently 5 languages), and having traveled to 35 countries, I know how important it is to be able to communicate with others in a common language. For fun, I enjoy dancing, listening to music (mostly salsa, tango, and hip hop), and writing poetry.
I'm originally from New York City and have lived in beautiful Borikén (our Indigenous name) since 30 Nov 2021, where I focus on making my impact in the world as a freedom fighter, cultural ambassador, spoken word artist, social justice journalist, language tutor, translator and community cultivator. As a big fan of languages, I speak Spanish and English fluently. My French is advanced. My Turkish is conversation and my Italian is beginner. Since I'm an optimistic person, one of my mottos in life is 'learn to laugh at yourself and enjoy the journey.' In the past, I have taught Spanish in private and small group settings as well as offered conversational English tutoring several years ago in New York City. For fun, I like to dance tango, write poetry, and practice yoga in nature.
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My preferred teaching style is engaging and relaxed. I like to use everyday scenarios (using, for example, music, food, art, history, culture, and travel) to ensure my students can relate to topics of interest. For me, it's important that students feel comfortable asking questions, so I aim to keep a laid-back vibe during teaching sessions.