Kevin Duke
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Kevin Duke
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Practice makes perfect - Let's TALK your way to mastering English!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Practice makes perfect - Let's TALK your way to mastering English!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From South AfricaLiving in Other, South Africa (09:39 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 8, 2021InterestsMusicSports & FitnessTech
Do you feel shy about speaking English?
Are you afraid you might make a fool of yourself when talking to native English speakers?
Do you struggle to find the right words?
I can help you improve your English and feel more confident when speaking.
Conversation is the best way to teach and learn any language.
Most people are not interested in the rules of any language - they find it boring, and many give up learning a language as they are intimidated by its theory.
I have helped many students to overcome their fear of speaking, and they now happily chat away in English.
Call me - I'd love to help!Me as a Teacher
Learning should be fun. I am all about fun. With a background in business and law and much experience and grey hair, and many interests, I am sure we could find interesting subjects to engage in and talk about.
I have a Bachelor of arts degree in English and a law degree (LLB).
I love people and enjoy watching them grow.
I have lived in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, the UK, and Switzerland and have travelled all over Europe.
I speak English, Afrikaans and very basic German.
But enough about me - I'd like to learn about YOU!My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are all conversation based.
We will talk to one another in a friendly and informal environment about anything you would like to talk about.
During the lesson, I will guide you while you speak.
After the lesson, I will send you some typed-up notes which will show you what you said, and I will suggest how you could have said it better - you know - like a native English speaker!
I have a wide range of interests - dirt biking, sailing, road cycling, mountain biking, canoeing, and many sports. In addition, I am a singer-songwriter and play a few different instruments and record my material.
We have lots to talk about - let's go!My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Audio files
Certificates
120 hour TESOL Certificate - International Open Academy - 2021
Certificate verified
Education
1989 - 1991
Bachelor’s - English and LawBachelor of Arts Degree with a major in English and Law
1992 - 1993
Bachelor’s - LawBachelor of Laws postgrad degree (LLB)
Work Experience
2002 - 2020
CEODuring this time, I was involved in several entrepreneurial ventures and eventually became the CEO of a mid-sized company.
Experience ranged from working as a master franchisor to a partner in a graphic and design company, a recording studio, a corporate director and MD, and an engineering company.
Many of these roles involved mentoring people in various areas, including teaching them business skills and how to use English in the business environment.
1994 - 2002
Practicing attorney
5.0
Rating
45
Students
915
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
29 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Let's TALK!
B1 - C2Conversation886 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 50% off
Read Along - to assist with understanding and pronounciation
B1 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
16 Reviews
Sasha
169 English lessons
The lessons are amazing and Kevin uses well-working ways to make me remember the pronunciation of some tricky English words 🙏
Jul 31, 2024
Pablo Briz
27 English lessons
It is always a pleasure to learn from and talk to Kevin. He helps me feel comfortable while speaking and I always learn some new words and expressions. If someone is looking for a teacher to improve the language, or even just to maintain and practice it regularly, Kevin is a great option.
Jul 10, 2024
José Luis
28 English lessons
After quite a time Kevin is getting more and more a friend than a teacher. He's really helped me improve my conversation skills, getting me out of my comfort zone and making me strive in conveying what I want to say with just the resources what come to my mind at that specific moment. This really end up activating my passive resources, my passive vocabulary, by reviewing his and my own notes during our conversations.
Jul 13, 2023
Alessandro Nieri
1 English lesson
It has been a real pleasure, very nice chat!
Jun 12, 2023
Arthur Braun
6 English lessons
Great conversation with Kevin!
Sep 6, 2022
Katie
7 English lessons
Such a pleasure to chat with you!:))
Aug 24, 2022
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