Positive Impact

I'm Adelina, an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher passionate about wellbeing. I'm the founder of Elevate Education to Empower® and the creator of Elevate English Experience®. My goal is to create a virtual environment that promotes wellbeing through meaningful conversations in English.

It's a method to practice English as a foreign language and to increase personal wellbeing through written reflections and meaningful conversations. Sessions are held via Zoom, last 60 minutes. Participants will practice their advanced English skills and use them to elevate their wellbeing through discussions of conversation topics based on positive psychology. This innovative methodology aims to meet the needs of English language learners who have studied English for several years, reaching an intermediate/B2 level or higher, and who want to practice their conversational skills and promote their wellbeing.

Traditional English Classes: unlike traditional English courses that focus on grammar exercises and repetitive memorization Elevate English Experience emphasizes written reflection and meaningful conversation. Additionally, we practice active listening and emotional validation of ourselves and others. Textbook learning: we don't use textbooks or workbooks. Elevate English Experience utilizes real-world conversations about positive psychology to make your practice of communication skills effective and mindful. Technical skill development: our approach is not based on explaining grammatical rules. Elevate English Experience helps you express yourself confidently and authentically in English. No homework, no exams, with plenty of written reflection and conversations.

Yes. It is called Positive Psychology and it's the scientific study of what makes life worth living. It focuses on positive emotions, and positive character strengths that enable individuals and communities thrive. Positive Psychology teaches us that happiness isn't just the absence of sadness, but an active state that we can cultivate. It provides us with tools and strategies to: Feel more positive emotions, such as joy, gratitude and hope. Develop positive character traits, such as kindness, compassion and resilience. Identify and use our strengths, such as creativity, leadership and learning.

Through 60-minute virtual sessions where you can learn about the benefits of Positive Psychology and the Theory of Wellbeing; and at the same time, improve and practice your English conversation skills. During the sessions, we will identify and use our strengths, learn how to foster quality relationships based on trust, develop a growth mindset and practice gratitude and kindness to cultivate positive emotions, among many other things.

You will improve your English conversation skills: You will strengthen your advanced English conversation skills: By participating in stimulating debates on topics of positive psychology, you will improve your fluency, vocabulary, and grammar. You will elevate your wellbeing by exploring positive emotions: You will cultivate joy, gratitude, hope, and other positive emotions that contribute to a fulfilling life. You will develop your positive traits: You will nurture kindness, compassion, resilience, and other positive character strengths that enhance your interpersonal relationships and personal growth.

Elevate English Experience sessions are self-contained. That means that you can drop in any of the two/three times offered each week and you will never feel that you have fallen behind! The lessons are going to follow a generic structure: 5 min - Mindful warming up; 15 min – Content: Lesson's positive psychology-based concept description, English / Spanish Language in use topic presentation; 35 min – Embodiment / Conversation: Assignment explanation: Journaling Moment, Break-out room – Conversations to elevate yourself, Back to the main room – Whole-class reflection and discussion, Introduction of the challenge of the week; 5 min - Mindful closing and Elevate power pose.

An Elevater is someone who has studied English for many years and has reached a high level of English proficiency (B2+). An Elevater doesn't want to lose the conversational skills they've worked hard to acquire, but they also don't want to attend traditional English classes because they're no longer interested in focusing on grammar content. An Elevater is curious and independent, knows how to study and practice English well, and doesn't need homework or exams to reinforce their knowledge. An Elevater doesn't have a lot of time to dedicate to practicing English, but they know it's essential for their professional and personal development. An Elevater wants to foster self-awareness and connect with people who have the same needs, practice English, and enhance their wellbeing.

You can self-assess your English level by using these resources: Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) self-assessment grids or take the Duolingo English Test to determine if you meet the B2+ level requirement for Elevate English Experience sessions.