Daniel Cohen
Young learners specialist — English that feels like play but builds real, lasting skills for ages 6 to 17.
Meet Daniel
Daniel has spent thirteen years doing something genuinely difficult: making kids look forward to their English lesson. Through games, stories, projects and a lot of energy, he turns learning into the best part of a child's week.
At Lingua Nova he teaches children and teenagers from ages 6 to 17, from first words to Cambridge Young Learners exams. Parents love his clear updates; kids love that it never feels like homework.
Courses & specialities
Small groups of 8, on campus in Santa Monica or live online.
English for Kids (6–11)
Playful, game-based lessons that build speaking, listening and confidence for younger children.
English for Teens (12–17)
Engaging classes tuned to teenage interests, building school and real-world English skills.
Young Learners Exams
Friendly preparation for Cambridge Young Learners exams (Starters, Movers, Flyers) and beyond.
How Daniel teaches
Daniel teaches through play and purpose. Lessons are packed with movement, games and projects, but every activity has a clear learning goal — and parents get honest updates on real progress.
- Learning through games, stories and projects
- Age-appropriate groups so every child fits in
- Confidence and speaking come before perfection
- Clear, regular progress updates for parents
Credentials & training
- Native English speaker (California)
- BA in Education, specialism in Early Years
- CELTA with Young Learners extension
- Cambridge Young Learners exam preparation certified
- 13 years teaching children and teenagers
In their words
“My 8-year-old asks to go to English class — I still can't believe it. Daniel is patient, funny and she's genuinely learning. Worth every penny.”
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