Teacher Donovin
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Teacher Donovin
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English
Native
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Afrikaans
Japanese
Confidence building for You to Speak Comfortably and Stress Free! Big Discounts Happing right Now
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Japanese
Confidence building for You to Speak Comfortably and Stress Free! Big Discounts Happing right Now
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Other, South Africa (08:18 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 7, 2021InterestsArtTechFilms & TV SeriesAnimation & ComicsGaming
Hello, my name is Donovin. I come from South Africa. I am an energetic well mannered outspoken gentleman. I am passionate about my art and the level I have achieved through hard work and perseverance. I am very adaptive and value honesty. I am well-organized and a diligent worker. My wife and I have been together for 16 blessed years. I enjoy spending time outdoors with her at the stables and visiting the horses. My favourite sport is soccer, and I like to play it rather than watch it. I am close with my family and appreciate each day I spend with them, we enjoy having a good barbeque.Me as a Teacher
I have three years of experience teaching on Italk, so I can understand how frustrating learning can be. The experience I gained from this has taught me how to help and direct my students, and that learning anything takes time and a lot of practice. We will build a greater understanding of English through conversational practice and a deeper vocabulary. I feel interruptions will only break confidence, so I believe in self-correction and guiding those learning rather than dictating the path. For shy students, I will always have material prepared to help them boost their confidence and create less stress. I cannot wait to meet you, so book right now.My lessons & teaching style
As a teacher here in Italki, I provide my students with plans to select from;
1. Informal lessons focusing on conversational English wherein we can discuss anything you want to. If you are shy, I will always have a range of topics ready for us to talk about, which will improve your confidence and fluency in English. We can also read some articles and view selected videos to help improve comprehension skills. Homework is always optional.
2. Semi-Formal lessons centred on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. I will create lesson plans for you based on your level of English. We can work on essays and comprehension tasks. Business English-based lessons are also available.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Text Documents
- Flashcards
- Image files
Certificates
International TEFL/TESOL Certificate - TEFL South Africa - 2023International TEFL/TESOL Certificate
Certificate verified
120 hour TEFL Certificate - Teacherrecord.com - 2021120 Hour TEFL certification online.
Certificate verified
Work Experience
2007 - 2007
Sales ClerkA fly fishing and branded clothing store, Senqu was my first job after graduating from school; needless to say, I gained many skills, learning that though a store looks basic and uninvolved from the outside, it takes many careful steps to maintain.
2008 - 2008
Sales Clerk and Stock ManagerJeep was a whole new ball game, I learned the value of a commission-based sales structure and the role it played in employee motivation and development. At Jeep, I also learned to work on new stock managing applications as well.
2009 - 2010
SalesMetropolitan played a vital role in my job past job career. Here I was subjected to the full extent of the insurance industry. I learned the value of product knowledge, being able to answer client questions professionally.
2011 - 2021
Sculptor, Painter and salesI have been self-studying art for over a decade now, and this has been my primary career. I am a sculptor that loves the challenge I face every time I start a new project. I create original sculptures as well as fan art pieces.
5.0
Rating
467
Students
3,996
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
210 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversations are fun! Learn by simply talking.
B1 - C2Conversation2,979 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
Semi-Formal Lessons!
B1 - C2Language Essentials731 lessons completed
USD 10.50+
Package with 13% off
Requested Specialized Lessons
B1 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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145 Reviews
Josu
4 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Donovin is an excellent teacher. He helped me a lot in gaining confidence when speaking, and the lessons are always interesting and enjoyable. I highly recommend him!
Aug 23, 2024
Igor Frąckowiak
32 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I highly recommend Donovin as an English teacher - he has helped me gain confidence in conversation and gets the right balance between correcting my mistakes and keeping the conversation going. Thank you so much!
Dec 10, 2021
Konstantin
11 English lessons
Donovin is brilliant! His lessons are intense and engaging. He gently guides and corrects if necessary. His approach is truly personal and I felt it at every one of my 11 classes. I hope to have more these excellent lessons in the future.
Mar 9, 2025
Sergey
24 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Donovin is a great teacher by all means. One of the best on italki from my perspective. I tried to study English with different teachers here. The lessons with Donovin are always relaxed and good sctructured, you will not just talk with each other without any meaning and any plan. Donovin always takes useful notes about your mistakes and never interrupts you in the process. He also is a great person and can keep the conversation going on any themes. It's always a pleasure to have cozy a chat with him :) You will have any activities you want, also Donovin will suggest you new things to do.
Aug 21, 2023
Sergei Liashenko
95 English lessons
I have been learning English with Donovin for over two years, and I've had more than 100 lessons with him. He is a fantastic teacher! His speech is clear, making it easy to understand during our conversations. He always supports me and provides extra materials, which really help.
Donovin can talk about many different topics, so our lessons are always interesting and engaging. He is always involved in our conversations and genuinely cares about my comfort as a student. I really appreciate his commitment and professionalism.
I highly recommend Donovin for anyone looking to improve their English skills.
Mar 12, 2025
Iraida Ivanova
3 English lessons
I highly recommend Donovin as a teacher. He efficiently helped me prepare for the interview.
Mar 5, 2025
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