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Dr. Judi
Professional Teacher
Teaches
Arabic
Native
Arabic (Egyptian)
Native
Arabic (Gulf)
Native
Arabic (Levantine)
Native
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Native
English
Native
Speaks
Turkish
French
German
Teaches
Arabic
Native
Arabic (Egyptian)
Native
Arabic (Gulf)
Native
Arabic (Levantine)
Native
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Native
English
Native
Speaks
Turkish
French
German
From United StatesLiving in Los Angeles, United States (21:30 UTC-08:00)
About Me
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I am a native speaker of Arabic and English with a PhD in Linguistics from SOAS-University of London, a TEFL certificate, and over 14 years of experience teaching Arabic and English in the US, UK, and Middle East. I have taught at SOAS, the UK Ministry of Defence, and the Saudi Ministry of Education. I have also worked as a linguistic & cultural consultant for the UN and NGOs worldwide. At the Ministry of Defence, I taught all levels of Arabic (MSA & dialects) to British military linguists, officers, and diplomats who were set to undertake defence activities in the Middle East. I taught Linguistics and Arabic at SOAS and Translation, Linguistics, and English at the Ministry of Education.Me as a Teacher
I have a PhD in Linguistics from SOAS, University of London and over 14 years of progressive experience as a language and culture consultant and trainer. I am a fun, positive, compassionate, and enthusiastic language instructor who endeavors to make language learning genuinely enjoyable.My lessons & teaching style
As no two students are the same, I tailor my lessons to each students' individual needs. I believe that language learning should be fun, and I strive to make my lessons both enjoyable and informative. I use tried and tested techniques to ensure my students excel and improve in their language studies.
Please contact me prior to booking a lesson so that I can confirm my availability.
Please note that if lesson cancellations/time changes are not made at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time, the full fee will be charged.My teaching material
- Flashcards
- Audio files
- PDF file
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Articles and news
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
- Video files
- Presentation slides/PPT
Work Experience
2018 - 2019
Assistant Professor The Saudi Ministry of EducationI was an assistant professor in the Faculty of Languages and Translation. I taught classes in Linguistics, Translation (Arabic/English), ESL, English, IELTS, and Arabic.
2017 - 2018
Translator; Editor; Proofreader FreelanceI translated, edited, and proofread articles, books, manuscripts, MA/PhD theses, etc.
2015 - 2020
Arabic Language and Culture Trainer The British Ministry of DefenceI teach all levels of Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic; Iraqi Arabic; Gulf Arabic) to British military officers, linguistics, delegates, and diplomats, and provided linguistic and cultural consultancy to enable them to work effectively and appropriately alongside Arab allies.
2014 - 2016
Teaching Fellow (Linguistics; Arabic) SOAS- University of LondonI taught an array of modules in Linguistics and Arabic to undergraduate and graduate students who were studying for a degree in Arabic. Some of the modules I taught include: Arabic dialectology, Levantine Arabic; Egyptian Arabic; General Linguistics
2012 - 2014
ESL Instructor Poly LanguagesI taught all levels of ESL, Academic English, TOEFL/IELTS to international students.
Education
2013 - 2018
Doctorate - Linguistics
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2011 - 2013
Master's - Language and Cultural Diversity
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2007 - 2011
Bachelor's - Arabic
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Certificates
TEFL (160 hours) TEFL FULLCIRCLE 2018Advanced certificate in teaching English as a foreign language
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Professional Development in Higher Education SOAS 2014The SOAS PDHEP is a Higher Education Academy accredited programme.
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5.0
Rating
168
Students
2,481
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Trial Lesson
63 lessons completed
USD 55.00+
Conversational Arabic- Speaking Practice (MSA/dialects) All Levels- for current students only (pre-September 2023)
A1 - C2Conversation Practice337 lessons completed
USD 80.00
Foreign Service Institute (FSI)/Defense Language Institute (DLI)/Government Arabic
A1 - C2Business262 lessons completed
USD 80.00
Foreign Service Institute (FSI)/Defense Language Institute (DLI) Arabic Test Preparation
A1 - C2Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 80.00
Conversational Arabic- Speaking Practice- All Levels (MSA/All Dialects)
A1 - C2Conversation Practice28 lessons completed
USD 80.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
Sara M
33 Arabic (Modern Standard) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Dr. Judi has a natural way of making Arabic learning interesting and engaging! She is understanding and gives encouraging feedback about how you are doing which is super helpful to keep you motivated. I really like taking classes with her, she is such a friendly, passionate and enthusiastic teacher!
Jan 24, 2020
Kasia Hayden
5 Arabic lessons
Teacher’s pick
Dr. Judi is so thoroughly well-versed in linguistics and Arabic culture and history. Learning from her is amazing because each lesson I understand more deeply a new culture and intricate set of customs that's starkly different from the American upbringing I've had. I'm so excited to keep learning with her and see how much I progress over the year!
Sep 27, 2019
Michael
145 Arabic (Egyptian) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Dr. Judi is an exceptional teacher- well prepared, excels at breaking down grammar notes, and is a great resource for developing efficient study habits. In my last lesson, we started with a basic grammar lesson (e.g., going over the grammar rules followed by a few sentence drills) and then switched to vocabulary lesson where I learned how discuss a particular hobby. She seamlessly integrated the grammar lesson with the vocabulary lesson, and by the end I felt confident with the teachings from both lessons. Thank you!
Sep 12, 2019
BenYamin
1 Arabic lesson
Best teacher. Also very Nice. A real homie.
Dec 21, 2023
Ray Castelli
30 Arabic lessons
Dr. Judi has an amazing system for teaching Arabic. I’ve tried many others and learned nothing. Her system is well designed and paced, enabling highwr retention and real understanding when the pieces start falling into place. Highly recommend
Dec 18, 2023
keutkamp
2 Arabic lessons
Made very good Impression. Let’s start!
Dec 17, 2023
Trial Lesson
USD 55.00
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