Sam van Zyl
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Sam van Zyl
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Native English Communications Specialist & Conversational Tutor
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Native English Communications Specialist & Conversational Tutor
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United KingdomLiving in Bristol, United Kingdom (16:40 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 21, 2021InterestsFilms & TV SeriesSports & FitnessMusicTravelFood
Hi there! My name is Sam. I'm a 24-year-old digital marketer, creative communicator and continuing cultural explorer. I'm natively English, and grew up in the South-West of England, near Bristol. When I was 18-years-old, I decided to leave the UK and go study abroad. I've been on-the-go ever since. I've lived, studied and worked in several countries including The Netherlands, Slovakia, and Spain, and for now I'm back in England. My biggest passions in life are writing/recording music, food, film, travel, and meeting new people from foreign cultures :)Me as a Teacher
The last few years living, studying, and working abroad have taught me a lot about how to communicate, interact, and adapt. I am well-versed in engaging with non-native English speakers and know how to accommodate my language and approach for their benefit. Meeting so many people from different corners of the world has helped me to understand that each of us has a story to tell, and that story provides a set of lenses through which we see the world. As a teacher, I try to listen to that story, understand the student, and use it to help connect with them on a level that resonates. I have now taught just over 100 classes on italki to over 30 students from around the world!My lessons & teaching style
Mostly informal and conversational in nature, my lessons aim to help students sharpen their English speaking and feel comfortable using the language freely and without restrictions. I believe talking openly is one of the most effective and enjoyable ways of learning a language, and that's what I want to offer to any and every student who chooses me as their tutor. My teaching style can be adapted toward your needs. Do you simply want a native speaker to chat to about different topics? Are you somebody who needs learning materials? Whatever your learning style, I'm here to listen, conversate, guide, and take your English speaking to the next level!My teaching material
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
5.0
Rating
172
Students
759
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
99%
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
82 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
English conversations with a native!
B1 - B2Conversation631 lessons completed
USD 8.50+
Package with 6% off
English Job Application & Interview Prep
B1 - C2Language Essentials46 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 6% off
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49 Reviews
Nuriya💯📈
9 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sam gave me such an amazing and helpful feedback. It’s like he was reading my mind and knew exactly how I wanted to express myself. Thank you so much:)
Aug 26, 2022
Egor
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
If you are in two minds and can't pick up a tutor on italki, I encourage you to book a lesson with Sam and you will never regret. I very highly recommend this tutor if you strive to perfect your English!
Feb 9, 2022
Michal
21 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Again an amazing discussion, it is always interesting and completely relaxing to talk to you without any formal topics. The nice talk I liked, thank you.
Jan 20, 2022
Giulio Gastaldi
13 English lessons
It’s always a pleasure to talk with Sam. He’s nice, attentive and fun. Also, he teaches you many useful expressions to enrich your vocabulary and make you sound more native.
Nov 15, 2024
Zay
1 English lesson
Kind, patient and professional teacher! I wholeheartedly recommend him!👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Nov 14, 2024
Marina Grechkina
1 English lesson
Amazing teacher, had a whale of a time. Definitely recommend 🫶🏻🫶🏻
Aug 18, 2024
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