Elisa Polese
Elisa Polese is a professional language teacher, language coach, and author. She has studied more than 25 languages and teaches 13 of them: Italian, German, English, Spanish, Russian, French, Dutch, Catalan, Portuguese, Greek, Hindi, Arabic and Esperanto (at different levels).
She also gives presentations and lectures about language learning, multilingual teaching and learning and intercultural communication, and also conducts language workshops all round the world (Japan, Brazil, Slovenia, Slovakia, Germany, Canada, etc.) that enable students to start speaking one or more languages from the very beginning.
Elisa specialises in multilingual teaching (up to ten languages in one course) and she is a certified language examiner for English, Italian, Russian, French, German and Spanish.
She has lived and taught in several countries (the UK, Russia, Germany, Spain, France, Italy and Switzerland) and holds an MA in International Communication from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy), an MA in Didactics from the University of Siena and Perugia (Italy), BAs in Translating and Interpreting from the University of Bologna (Italy) and the University of Grenoble (France), as well as the CELTA (Certification in English Language Teaching to Adults) from the University of Cambridge. She has taught at language schools, universities, international schools and now she teaches online and writes language courses and books.
Breaking barriers: overcoming common fears and blockages in language learning
Language learning is a rewarding yet challenging journey, often accompanied by various fears and blocks that can hinder progress. In this talk, Elisa Polese, an accomplished hyperpolyglot and ICF-certified language coach, will delve into the most significant barriers faced by language learners and provide practical strategies to overcome them. Drawing on her extensive experience teaching 13 of the 26 languages she has studied, Elisa will share insights into addressing common challenges such as fear of making mistakes, internal blockages, and perfectionism. Participants will learn how to build confidence, maintain motivation, and effectively manage time to bring more joy in their learning process and life. Whatever challenges you are facing with language learning, you will find this session inspiring and highly refreshing and it will equip you with the tools and mindset needed to break through language barriers and achieve fluency. Join me to discover how to transform your language learning experience into a journey of continuous improvement and success.