NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER FOR 10 YEARSðADULTS+KIDSðBusinessðSpeaking & Grammarâ Writingâ IELTSððBachelor's degree in English (cum-laude)ð190-hour TEFL certification ðPostgraduate Certificate in Education ðI can help you to achieve fluency in English very quickly and help you grow your confidence to express yourself honestly, politely, wisely and clearly in English.ðâ
EXPERIENCE:
ðADULTS: I have tutored first-year university students in academic English and I have taught adults online. I have taught everything from conversational English, business English, grammar, writing, interview skills to IELTS test preparation skills.
ðCHILDREN & TEENS: I have 10 yearsâ experience teaching English to children aged 10-18, who I have taught both in-class and online. I taught Grade 12 IEB English for 3 years and know how to get my students to pass their final exams!
ðI have taught and continue to enjoy teaching all proficiency levels (A1-C2) and ages!
ðUNIQUE TALENTS:
ðĨI was a top academic achiever in high-school and university - having achieved excellent grades in exams myself, I can teach you how to ace any English exam by teaching you the required format, skills, answering techniques, tips and tricks, time-management, study skills and stress-management hacks to use during exams.
ðĨgrammar guru
ðĨexperienced writer
ðĨI have a sophisticated vocabulary and ability to adapt my language to suit any situation, audience and business or social purpose.
ðMy personality: friendly, calm but engaging, fun, patient, positive. I love to laugh with my studentsð
ðĐâðŦMY LESSONS ARE:
ðFUN, PERSONALISED, CUSTOMISED, ENGAGING, RELEVANT, INTERACTIVE, MULTI-MEDIA! ðĩ
ðLesson resources: I use online textbooks, worksheets, typed notes, links to online resources, videos, quizzes, podcasts, articles etc.
ðTAKE-AWAY NOTES: At the end of the lesson, you get a copy of all lesson notes, links, audio clips and videos that we used, so that you can revisit them at any time! Check your chat inbox!
ð Homework: choose from a range of optional homework exercises to help you achieve all your language learning goals.
ðVocabulary: At the beginning of each lesson, I make sure to do a brief review of the vocabulary from the previous lesson so that you remember the new vocabulary long-term.
ðTopics: we can spontaneously discuss a variety of topics in each lesson, but I always have a long list of 21st-centrury, relevant topics we can discuss if if youâre worried about run out of things to talk about. Conversation Lesson topic ideas include: ðĨwellness & tools for healthy living ð§ââïļself-development, goals, habits & dreams ðŠ daily family life & relationshipsððcountries & travel ð ðbusiness & jobsðĻâðð natureðģthe environment & sustainabilityâŧðââïļhobbiesâ― ðĄsociety& human natureðĪðart, film, documentaries, videos & podcastsðĩmusic & lyricsðâģ history & what we can learn from it ð ðpolitics & cultureðĻðpsychology & philosophyðð§Žscience & technological innovations ððthe universe & spirituality ð§ââïļopinions and questions about anything ð
TYPES OF ENGLISH LESSONS I OFFER:
ðĐðĻConversation lessons A1-C2: learn new words & review previous vocabulary --> unstructured free-form conversation on a range of spontaneous or prepared topics (see topic options above) --> structured conversation role play exercise incorporating new language points/grammar & vocabulary + optional 5-15 min homework to discuss in the next lesson e.g. watch a video/listen to a podcast.
ððBusiness English: industry-specific vocabulary and jargon, e-mail writing, delivering business presentations, pitching and negotiating ideas, selling concepts persuasively, sustainability concepts + optional 5-15 min homework.
ðĐðĻâ Speaking & Grammar lesson: 50% speaking (revision of words from last lesson + introduction of new words), 50% grammar (introduction of new grammar/language forms + practice exercises + production of new words and grammar learned in a speaking/written exercise) + optional 5-15 min homework.
â Grammar lesson: theory & fun, interactive exercises for A1(beginner) to C2 (advanced) + optional 5-15 min homework.
ðĪSpeaking placement test: to determine your English level (A1-C2). I ask you questions that test your fluency, comprehension, grammar and vocabulary.
âWritten placement test: do this in your own time, but let's discuss your results and identify what you still need to learn as we go through the corrections.
ðCustomised English Study Plan: discuss the results of your placement tests & your study goals to design a detailed but flexible English learning programme to suit your schedule, lifestyle and preferred methods of learning.
âWriting lesson: learn about and practise lively sentence construction, sentence variety, interesting word choice, appropriate tone, purpose-specific register, flawless punctuation, perfect grammar, engaging style, creativity, clear structure, logical paragraphing and ordering of ideas. + optional 5-15 min homework.
ðCustomised lesson for special needs: test and interview preparation skills + optional 5-15 min homework.
âģIELTS exam preparation: practise actual IELTS exemplars which cover speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
ðIEB English exam preparation: learn how to ace the IEB 3 hour Paper 1 (language & 17 poems) & 3 hour Paper 2 exam (literature Essays & transactional writing). Learn the format, answering techniques, time-management and study skills.
TEACHING HISTORY:
I have 10+ years of combined experience teaching English to children and adults, both in-class and online:
ðNative English Teacher Grade 5-12 + Head of Life Skills Department at The German International School of Cape Town (2017-2020)
ðOnline freelance ESL teacher (2017-2020)
ðĐâðŦNative English Teacher Grade 8-11 at Brescia House School (2015-2016)
ðNative English Teacher Grade 8-10 at St Martin's School (2011-2014)
ðAcademic English Tutor to first-year students at The University of Johannesburg (2010-2011)
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