Elizabeth DePola-Fortier
Native English Speaker
Proficient in Spanish
Basic Knowledge of French
Basic Knowledge of German
Aachen, Germany
Born in California, USA
Elizabeth is a conscientious and dedicated teacher with a flexible and patient teaching style. Her teaching philosophy is anchored in adaptability, rapport-building, and functional learning.
She is passionate about language and culture, which has led her to live in Spain as a student and Germany as an English instructor. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language & Culture as well as a TEFL certification with specializations in Business English and English for Young Learners. At this point, she has experience working with students from 15+ countries from ages 4-70. Her exposure to students from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds gives her an empathetic edge.
Elizabeth is a great fit for highly motivated students who desire to improve their confidence in speaking and overall use of the English language.
Outside of the classroom, you can find Elizabeth traveling, hunting for the best coffee shops in Europe, or curled up with a book.
Specialized Areas of Teaching:
General English
Proofreading & Editing
English for Relocation
Teacher’s Choice:
Free Introductory Meeting
All Ages
All Levels
Private & Group Lessons
Virtual & In-Person Lessons
English for Young Learners
English for Specific Purposes
English for the purpose of traveling
Conversational Chat Hour
Academic English
Business English (Small businesses)
Proofreading & Editing: Business Correspondence, Websites, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Academic Writing
Other Areas of Focus:
Proofreading for: Academic Writing, Thesis, Websites, Marketing Materials, Social Media
Meet Elizabeth
She specializes in General English, English for Relocation, Proofreading & Editing.
Elizabeth enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling.
She tailors each lesson to meet the needs of her students.