Desiree M.
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Desiree M.
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Zulu
Native
Other
Certified ESL Tutor with 4 Years Experience 👩🏽🏫 Helping You Master English with Confidence!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Zulu
Native
Other
Certified ESL Tutor with 4 Years Experience 👩🏽🏫 Helping You Master English with Confidence!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Emnambithi/Ladysmith, South Africa (09:19 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 21, 2021InterestsArtWritingTravelFilms & TV SeriesReading
Struggling with real-world English? I specialize in practical communication, from digital marketing to confident conversations, for adults and children. With a BA in English (+ current post-graduate student) and 4 years of ESL teaching, I blend structured lessons with creativity.
Whether you’re prepping for work, school, or daily life, I’ll tailor lessons to your goals using interactive methods that stick. Let’s turn English into your superpower!
📌 Cancellation & No-Show Policy (Please Read)
Lessons must be cancelled at least 6 hours in advance.
No-shows = No refund. Late cancellation = 50% refund.
Please respect my time as I do yours - thank you for your understanding!Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I believe every student can learn and improve, no matter their level. I create a friendly and safe space where you can make mistakes and learn from them. I always adapt my lessons to fit your learning style, so you can understand the material better and feel confident using English in real life. My lessons are interactive and fun, with plenty of chances to practice speaking, listening, and reading. I’m passionate about helping you reach your goals, and I take the time to make sure you feel supported every step of the way. My goal is not just to teach you English, but to help you become confident in using it every day.My lessons & teaching style
My student-centered teaching style focuses on creating an engaging, supportive, and interactive learning environment. I tailor lessons to meet students' needs, encouraging active participation through real-life conversation practice and task-based activities. I emphasize building confidence in speaking while reinforcing grammar and vocabulary through creative exercises. My approach is also adaptable, incorporating a variety of multimedia resources and visual aids to cater to different learning styles.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Advanced TEFL - 120 hrs - TEFL Universal - 2023
Teaching experience
2021 - 2024
Online ESL Tutor
2022 - 2023
Online ESL Teacher
Education
2017 - 2020
Bachelor’s - English Studies
5.0
Rating
79
Students
1,010
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
41 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
English Grammar, Pronunciation, and Vocabulary
A1 - C1Language Essentials199 lessons completed
USD 8.50+
Package with 2% off
Real-Life Conversational Lessons
A1 - C2Conversation653 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
Package with 3% off
Children's Speaking Lessons (Groups)
A1 - C2Conversation105 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
English for Digital Marketing
A1 - C2Language Essentials12 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 8% off
Basic Business English
A1 - B1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 4% off
IELTS Starter Prep – Build Skills & Confidence (A2–B1)
A2 - B1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
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33 Reviews
Patricia Glez
15 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Desiree is very professional. She is without a doubt one of the best teachers I have had in my life.
She prepares classes very well. She knows how to listen and helps you with everything.
I highly recommend her!!!
Dec 14, 2021
Radek
9 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Desiree is a great teacher.:) She asks many questions what really allows you to practice your speaking skills.😊 Highly recommend lessons with her!
Nov 3, 2021
Tina
2 English lessons
Thanks a lot ! Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Nov 29, 2024
Anh Nguyen
54 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
💯% recommended. She's dedicated and excellent at her job. Not even a minute was wasted in our conversation.
Nov 15, 2021
Rina
1 English lesson
I've truly enjoyed learning with Desire,
She is patient, supportive, and explains grammar in a very clear way. Thank you so much
Jul 1, 2025
Christina
98 English lessons
I love lessons with Desiree. We have been working together for more than a year and she is always ready to help. She understands the needs of student as well. Cool experience!
Apr 8, 2024
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