Debbie
Visited 17 hours ago
Debbie
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Friendly😊 Helpful🏆Professional👩🎓
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Friendly😊 Helpful🏆Professional👩🎓
From South AfricaLiving in Johannesburg, South Africa (05:51 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 26, 2020Interest topicTravelFoodHistory
Hi there! I am a native English speaker and an experienced language (and ESL) teacher. I have lived in beautiful South Africa my whole life but have been fortunate to travel to many countries and experience many cultures. I enjoy the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. I also love keeping up to date with current affairs. Apart from being a dedicated teacher, I am also a wife, a mother and proud dog owner! I look forward to meeting you.
Me as a Teacher
I have a teaching degree with many years of experience in the classroom and online. I've taught English to first and second language learners of all ages. I also write (English) educational materials for teachers and learners in the primary school and I have a lot of experience in preparing learners for tests and exams. I have a TEFL/TESL certificate and an Online Teaching certificate. I believe students learn best when they feel relaxed and confident. I look forward to being part of your language learning journey.My lessons & teaching style
I understand what you need to succeed! I use interesting topics, pronunciation drills and language videos to deal with your specific concerns. I aim to meet you where you are and guide you to where you want to be. I am patient and very encouraging - I believe it is important to be proud of every language step, no matter how small it may be. In my class every step counts - I would like to make those steps possible for you! Let's get started!My teaching material
- Flashcards
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Audio files
- Video files
- PDF file
Certificates
TEFL/TESL - Global Language Training - 2016
Certificate uploaded
Teaching experience
1993 - 2000
Primary school teacher
2020 - 2024
ESL Teacher and Conversation SpecialistSince 2020 I have taught over 1700 ESL lessons on italki.
Check out all the reviews from my students to see how satisfied they are.
Education
1989 - 1992
Bachelor’s - Primary educationI have a four-year Bachelor's degree in Primary education, majoring in English. The course also included psychology, teaching methodology and curricular implementation.
Work Experience
1993 - 2024
Teacher Trainer WriterI have been in the education industry for over 30 years ... and I'm still learning!
5.0
Rating
74
Students
1,789
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
42 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
General ENGLISH for beginners
A1 - A2General1,139 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 14% off
ENGLISH fluency: practice and improve
B1 - C2Conversation Practice533 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 14% off
ENGLISH conversation for kids (13+)
A2 - B2Kids39 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 14% off
IELTS speaking practice
B2 - C1Test Preparation7 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 14% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (24)
82 Reviews
Lydie
27 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Debbie is an amazing teacher !
Every lesson is different and interesting.
It is always a pleasure.
My fluency is getting better and better thanks to all the work we have done so far. Can’t wait for our next course 😀
May 12, 2024
Anna Brandau
89 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Debbie is a super friendly and kind teacher 😊 She has many great ideas and adapts the lessons individually to you. The lessons are really varied, it's always fun to speak English with her and you learn a lot 👍🏻
Jul 24, 2023
Natalia
160 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
A great teacher Debbie knows how to create an unforgettable atmosphere and motivate.
Dec 24, 2021
Felix Gruhner
15 English lessons
Super toller Unterricht, Danke Debbie
Dec 8, 2023
Alla
32 English lessons
Debbie is involved in the lesson 100%. Much appreciate it!
Nov 28, 2023
Felix Gruhner
15 English lessons
Vielen lieben Dank an Debbie.Es war eine super tolle Unterrichtsstunde, vielfältig,interessant und lehrreich. Mein Sohn war begeistert. Er möchte sehr gern mit Debbie weiter lernen. Er freut sich schon auf die nächste Stunde mit Denbie.
Nov 27, 2023
Trial Lesson
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