ð This is My Story ð
ðļðŧ I was born in South Africa, English is my native language AND I love animalsðū
ðļðŧ I'm passionate about developing people & I promise to exceed your expectations.
ðļðŧ 30+ yearsâ training & working experience in the Corporate World working with global clients. I'm on the interview panel too - recruiting & testing; preparing people for promotions too.(Worked in UK, Netherlands-@Nike; worked with corporate clients in USA, Europe, Asia, etc)
ðļðŧ Partnered with students that were accepted into Yale University & many students accepted into their dream business schools.
ðļðŧ Partnered with young students preparing for school interviews & school exams with great success. (HKDSE etc)
ðļðŧ 99,6% ðsuccess rate with Business & Student Interviews.
âïļI see life as a journey, success is a continuous process of learning.
ðļðŧ Empower you through a mindset life changing journey. ð An Abundance Mindset brings positive results.
ðļðŧ Trained | Coached 15 000+ CEOs, Business Professionals, Consultants, Brokers, Doctors, Police Force, Flight staff (including Flight Attendants), Financial Advisors, Managers, Leaders, Assistants, Secretaries, Tutors, Trainers and more...
ðļðŧ My Students are from: Asia, USA, S America, Middle East, UK, Europe, Africa.
My highlight comment for 2023 from a student: "Miss Lydia, you're a keeper!" and we had a good laugh
âĪïļInvest in your futureâĪïļ
âĪïļFree lessons for regular studentsâĪïļ
ðWhy Connect with MeðI'm a qualified Executive Business and Life Coach
ðI'm happy when every student I meet, leaves my lesson better - than when they joined the lesson.
ðMistakes are okðĪ (Lessons learnt) - Reframe how you see mistakes and keep speaking.... more and more....
ðI âĪïļseeing my students smile âĶespecially when they have that special Aha Moment.
ðExcellence is achievable! Start to level up and make an impact when you speak.
ðTips to learn to speak like a native.
ðSpeak confidently in English (meetings/small talk/interviews/giving feedback etc)?
ðReduce speaking anxiety and nerves - learn to deal with the symptoms
ðI empower you to use techniques that last. (mindset)
ðImprove your listening skills and improve communication with clients and customers.
ðGo for that dream job or promotion and Ace that Interview in just 1 lesson.
ðMeetings and interviews - is it a challenge to handle questions? Learn some Impromptu speaking tricks.
ðPlanning to move abroad? We can start with idioms & slangs â I have many books to share tooâĶ
ðPowerful-English boost to master that Small Talk and Conversations in the office or at school/university.
ðI listen to you, understand your unique needs.ð
ðĪ I would love to Connect with you ðĪ all English levels are welcome in my classð°
Bonus:
-Customised Development Plans / Lessons with your SMART Goals/Roadmaps
-Customised lessons & teaching materials for you.
-Regulars get free lessons.
ð Course Offeringsð:
Select Modules that suit your needs - chat to me for details...
ð Communication Masterclasses ð
âĻModule 1 - Verbal Communication:
Interview Skills (Schools, universities, jobs)
Exam preparation for Schools - all ages (HKDSE, PET, etc)
Business English
Public Speaking
Conversational Skills
Presentation Skills
Leadership/CEO Communication
Current Affairs
âĻModule 2 - Non-Verbal Communication:
Body Language, Facial Expressions
Gestures and Posture
Eye Contact
âĻModule 3 - Interpersonal Communication:
Conflict Resolution
Building Rapport; Networking
Building Trust
Confidence and Assertiveness
âĻModule 4 - Digital Communication & Social Media:
LinkedIn - Stand out from the rest **Popular Course**. Create a new social presence for headhunters to find you :) - GREAT TIPS!
Email Communication
Video Conferencing Etiquette
Netiquette (Online Etiquette)
âĻModule 5 - Written Communication:
Business Writing
Email Etiquette
Report and Proposal Writing
âĻModule 6 - Listening Skills:
Active Listening, Being Present
Empathetic Questioning
Effective Questioning Techniques
Feedback and Response Techniques
Clarifying and Paraphrasing
âĻModule 7 - Cross-Cultural Communication:
Cultural Awareness
Intercultural Communication
Cultural Sensitivity
Overcoming Language Barriers
âĻModule 8 0 Coaching & Mindset:
Sales Coaching including sales process, etc.
Abundance Coaching (Love, Joy, Health, Wealth)
Relationship Coaching
Business Coaching
ðŦķðŧ "Learn continually-Remember, there's always âone more thingâ to learn!" STEVE JOBS
Do not try to be perfect; Make mistakes; Speak Speak Speak; Have fun; BELIEVE in Yourself.
ðWhat are your goals?ð
-What is your reason for learning English? Travel? Work? Study?
-Need to grow your English and boost your confidence in the office or at school/university?
-Want to be the best leader to your team?
-Chasing after your dream job?
-Preparing for a stressful presentation / want to boost Presentation and speaking skills?
-Want to stand out from your colleagues?
-Anything else? Let's connect and shoot through any questions you may haveâĶ
- Together we prepare a Personal Development Plan that suits YOU = Learning journey!
ðĪ Short goals and Long goals ð
âĻ Professional Learning Materials and special students pack's just for YOU
âĻ Google Docs - student folder for all your lessons and homework.
ðļðŧ Book a Trial Lesson and let's connect - I would love to meet you.
-I will assess your English ability - and understand your learning goals.
-I will then give you feedback and Personal Lesson Plan - designed for YOU.
-Looking forward to this journey with you...and we will see this transformation together.ð
-25 min & 50 min lessons available.
ðŦ ðððððReviews from My Happy Studentsððððð ðŦ
ðThis makes me smile......ð
ð I have the best students ð
ðŧGratitudeðŧ
ðŧI learn so much from my students - Win-Winðŧ
Some comments: âBest Tutor Iâve ever hadâ; âLove herâ; âEncourages me to learn moreâ; âI donât miss a lesson, so I âtakeâ Lydia camping with me.â; âSheâs empathetic and listens to me â the most caring tutor Iâve ever met.â; "My 11 year old sister is too shy to speak English, and with Teach Lydia - she is not shy. She felt ok to speak English with Teacher Lydia. Thank you."; âLydia always goes the extra mile."; "I âĪïļ learning English with Lydia"; "Learnt so many new idioms today, love my classes!".
âI get excited for my lessons with Lydia.â ðĨE from Taiwan.
"My colleagues were very impressed by my English communication transformation."ðĨJ from Spain.
âTeacher Lydia is great teacher full of passion. Her interview preparation class was the best one I have ever taken in Amazing Talker. Thank you, Lydiaâ. ðĨG, Dallas, USA.
âLydia is very patient - she makes sure I understand everything before we end the session.
I love the way she recapped from the previous lesson. (Because I needed that refresher).
Iâm so grateful. Thank you Lydia.â ðĨ Mary, Portugal
âTeacher Lydia is professional and friendly and prepared a great lesson. She gave opportunities for practice and ensured the student understood. Our lesson was about the job interview process, some great tips and role plays. I highly recommend Teacher Lydia!â - Debra, 2021
ð° Classroom Rules & Important Information for my classes in the ðCastleð°
-Be on time for every lesson â Life happens, let me know if thereâs an emergency.
-Always be polite, friendly and give me feedback to improve so that you get the most value from every single lesson.
-If a student does not arrive within 15 minutes after the class is due to begin the student can be charged in full for the lesson or let me know about the emergency, etc.
-All lesson cancellations must be made 12 hours or more before the class is due to begin.
â ïļThe âcompletedâ button will be pressed if there is no news from you regarding the âno showâ/ cancelling the lesson.
Thank you for reading my profile and taking time to get to know me.
ðļðŧLydiaðļðŧ
Lydia is a wonderful teacher. I made lesson appointment with a short notice. She checked on my needs and shared materials to me immediately so that I could prepared before lesson.
During lesson, she gave me lots of advice and suggestions. She also sent me additional notes after the lesson!
Really enjoyable to have lesson with Lydia!
Thank you immensely for the exceptional lesson. Your extensive experience has not only equipped me with practical solutions to address my concerns but also inspired me greatly. Your dedication to teaching and sharing, coupled with your altruistic intentions, is truly commendable. Once again, I express my heartfelt gratitude for your kindness and invaluable guidance.
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