Sanchita
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Sanchita
Community Tutor
Teaches
Hindi
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Turkish
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
German
Russian
Spanish
Teacher, ex-journalist from the Hindi Heartland with a passion for languages. Fluent in English too.
Teaches
Hindi
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Turkish
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
German
Russian
Spanish
Teacher, ex-journalist from the Hindi Heartland with a passion for languages. Fluent in English too.
From IndiaLiving in Lucknow, India (01:31 UTC-07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 22, 2023Interest topicWritingHistoryTechFilms & TV SeriesReading
Note: Traveling. Will update August availability by Aug 9.
I am Sanchita from Lucknow, India -- a linguaphile, storyteller, ex-journo, and teacher with 15 years of experience in Hindi & English language communication. I teach Hindi & English at all levels. I believe that learning a language is like opening the door to a new, rich cultural experience. It can’t be complete without understanding the socio-cultural contexts in which a language has grown and evolved. I am currently learning several languages. I am also a published author. My short stories & articles have been published in Hindustan Times (newspaper), TES Orbit (magazine), Spark (online magazine).Me as a Teacher
My journey as a teacher started with my job at the Institute for Career Studies in 2020. I trained Grade 10, 11 and 12 students to prepare for university entrance tests. I mentored them, helping them improve their communication skills and learn how to give their best in group discussions & interviews. Later, in June 2022, while still working at my full-time job, I joined the Duolingo Global Ambassador community as a teacher. I took classes during my free time and hosted regular sessions for attendees from Europe and the US – receiving a solid 5-star rating. The rich cultural exchange and global exposure that I gained in these classes, prompted me to make this my permanent vocation.My lessons & teaching style
I like partnering with my students as a friend. My sessions are conducted in an environment of open & two-way communication, keeping in view the learning pace and convenience of each student. I encourage them to ask questions – not just about grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation or other aspects of the language, but also about India – its ancient heritage, cultural wealth, rich diversity, people, topography, history, and place in the modern world. I regularly seek feedback and suggestions from students to tweak my teaching style, if required, and customize the lesson plan to best suit their needs. I use a variety of formats – storytelling, videos, presentations, etc. – to deliver my lessons.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Teaching experience
2019 - 2022
Mentor and Head of MediaInstitute for Career Studies provides various educational services to help students make educational and career choices that resonate with their interests and aptitudes. As a student mentor and the head of the organization's media department, I helped students hone their communication skills and general knowledge for university entrance exams.
2022 - 2024
Freelance teacherHeld online Hindi and English learning classes for Duolingo from the middle of 2022 till the sunset of their live classes in 2023. Started with Italki in April 2023.
Education
2006 - 2008
Master's - Media, PR, Advertising & JournalismMaster of Business Administration in Communication Management
2002 - 2006
Bachelor’s - Electrical & Electronics EngineeringBachelor of Technology Degree
Specialization: Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Work Experience
2014 - 2020
Chief copy editor* Editing news reports for different Uttar Pradesh editions (Lucknow, HT City, West UP, East UP).
* Editing special stories (long format features)
* Event coverage and reporting - art & culture, lifestyle, education and local fashion and pop culture trends.
* Feature writing - educational write-ups, social features.
* Web content development, writing for the web
* Proofreading
* Supervising page design & layout
2012 - 2014
PR Specialist: Press & Corporate AffairsFor BMW: Internal, Financial and Corporate Communication; Product and Technology Communication; Corporate and Sustainability Events; Product Launches; Test Drives.
For Weber Shandwick: Managing teams across different locations in India; Accounts serviced include -- (a) ExxonMobil (Passenger Vehicle Lubricants); (b) Honeywell (Performance Materials & Technologies); (c) SABIC (Petroleum industry)
2008 - 2012
Assistant Manager - Corporate PublicationsManaged corporate publications; edited print and web content; drafted press releases, designed ad copies, and covered company events.
5.0
Rating
49
Students
557
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Hindi Lessons
Trial Lesson
22 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Devanagari Writing Practice & Hindi Grammar: Forming and transforming sentences with ease.
A1 - C2Language Essentials164 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 10% off
Learning Hindi Through Stories: Reading, Comprehension, Listening & Speaking
A2 - C2Conversation267 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 10% off
Hindi Grammar Class: Cases, Object Genders, Post-positions, Pronouns & more!
A1 - C2Language Essentials104 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
89 Reviews
Alex
10 Hindi lessons
Teacher’s pick
A very interesting class where we talked extensively about India's modern history. It's in this type of discussions about politics and current affairs where Sanchita's journalistic background really shines through!
Sep 18, 2024
Vanessa Melo
46 Hindi lessons
Teacher’s pick
Always a great time with Sanchita! Super knowledgeable and caring.
Jun 9, 2024
Ram
56 Hindi lessons
Teacher’s pick
I continue to enjoy and benefit from the excellent teaching of Sanchita. I look forward to this every week.
Feb 12, 2024
Alex
10 Hindi lessons
Another very interesting lesson with loads of information on current affairs in contemporary India. Thanks Sanchita!
Sep 7, 2024
Alex
10 Hindi lessons
Sanchita is a very methodical but also friendly and relaxed teacher, lessons with her are always interesting and loaded with new information!
Aug 24, 2024
Alex
10 Hindi lessons
Another great lesson with a great teacher!
Aug 13, 2024
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