English TeacherSmith
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English TeacherSmith
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese (Okinawan)
Afrikaans
French
German
Korean
Portuguese
Spanish
✅Business English, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, General/Conversational English, Group lessons, Homework
Teaches
English
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese (Okinawan)
Afrikaans
French
German
Korean
Portuguese
Spanish
✅Business English, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, General/Conversational English, Group lessons, Homework
From South AfricaLiving in Cape Town, South Africa (12:33 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 12, 2021Interest topicReadingTravelBusiness & FinanceWriting
Hey, English students! Teacher Smith here. I'm a certified TEFL teacher, and I'm a graduate in Psychology. No, I can't read minds, but I've got a good grasp of how our brains function, and it's super useful for your learning process. I'm an all-rounder, quick on my feet and love a good challenge. Problem-solving is my jam, and I've got my awesome family to thank for that trait. We're all about finding solutions and adapting to any situation.
Meeting students with unique challenges really fires me up. Figuring out how to help you step up your English game gets me grinning from ear to ear. Don't forget to book a trail lesson.
PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO TO GET FULL CONTEXTMe as a Teacher
I do not want to bore you with the basics- I'm patient, understanding etc. speech because those are must have qualities for teachers. How I look at teaching is from the very same perspective a doctor would diagnosing his/her patient. I believe every student wants to improve their English level and before every level there are some challenges that need to be faced. With that said, I allow my students to be themselves but the best version of themselves by balancing comfortability with solutions that encourage them to take on each challenge head on. This also means my ways of teaching are student centred. Afterall, you are the main character.
NB- I only give homework if your schedule allows itMy lessons & teaching style
Yes, my lessons are engaging. As you already know my teaching style highly focusses on your needs and how to fulfil them so that you leave each lesson with a sense of achievement. I use a broad range of sites, communities of teachers companied by AI to personalize your lesson material and create a lesson plan that is not only the best but flexible to your liking, pace and progress. In class I usually lead the lesson unless you want to(you don't have to verbalise this, I have gained experience on how to sense). All in all I make sure you don't just focus on the quantity (unless you have a deadline) of work covered but quality of the work which leaves you understanding not just memorising it.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Test Report Form (TRF) - www.ielts.org - 2022
Certificate uploaded
italki Language Test - italki - 2023
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TEFL - i-to-i - 2021With a 300-hour TEFL certificate from i-to-i, I obtained the necessary qualification to teach Business English, General English, and specialized exam preparation for IELTS and TOEIC. This certification empowered me to teach both young and adult students, guiding them to improve their language skills. It enhanced my job prospects, enabling me to offer comprehensive English instruction for academic and professional success.
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Education
2018 - 2021
Bachelor’s - PhyscologyDuring my first year, I studied introduction to psychology, political science, and sociology. These courses provided a broad understanding of human behavior, political systems, and social structures. It was a fascinating journey exploring the complexities of the mind, analyzing political ideologies, and examining the dynamics of societies. The knowledge gained in these subjects laid a strong foundation for my academic and intellectual growth.
Work Experience
2021 - 2023
Community tutor
2022 - 2023
Live stream Tutor
2022 - 2022
English Teaacher
2022 - 2023
Intern teacher
5.0
Rating
55
Students
745
Lessons
100%
Attendance
98%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
16 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Beginner-Proficient (Everyday topics) Conversational English
A1 - C2Conversation Practice275 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 50% off
BE- Business English
A1 - C2General192 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 44% off
IELTS- How to score 7 and above
A1 - C2Conversation Practice230 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 14% off
Group Lesson (FAMILY and/or FRIENDS)
A1 - C2General22 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 38% off
Learn English as your FL (First Language)
B1 - C2General9 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 23% off
Voice Lesson (no camera)
A1 - C2Conversation Practice1 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 57% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (53)
Podcast (61)
Quiz (402)
129 Reviews
Lena Z
52 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I'm an adult who learned she has a big gap in the knowledge of tenses. I just used them based on a feeling my whole life as I never academically learned English. So when I realized I wanted to fill this gap with theory, Teacher Smith was just amazing in preparing a customized course of simplified tenses for me, so I could naturally learn them not being overwhelmed with the information I missed for so a long time. Again and again, thank you, dear Smith, I'm enjoying our tenses journey so much, even though sometimes it takes my last energy :-)
Jan 22, 2024
Irina Naidina
74 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
This is a great teacher! It individually approaches each student, clearly defines his interests, strengths and needs for mastering the language, has a wide range of forms and topics of work. Always gives feedback after the lesson, useful and feasible homework assignments. Punctual, stable, friendly, involved, emotional and very professional.
Jul 28, 2023
Suggy
14 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really like this lesson! Teacher Smith is so friendly and professional👍I learnt a lot of words about pets, and it is so amazing that we can communicate and understand one thing in English. I really recommend English learners try Smith’s lesson😘
Feb 20, 2023
Helena Varela Moro
5 English lessons
Teacher Smith is very nice , respectful and hardworking. I enjoy her teaching and most importantly, I improve my English in every class.
Apr 29, 2024
Tori
5 English lessons
Teacher Smith is really professional and nice. With her help ，I made enormous progress in just several weeks and I believe I can do better！I practice my listening and spoken English this class，also expand my vocabulary. Thanks a lot！😊
Apr 24, 2024
Nietzscheestmort
1 English lesson
She is a very good teacher.
Apr 18, 2024
Trial Lesson
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