Natalie
Online
Natalie
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Russian
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsQualified teacher with more than 12 years of experience. Over 11 000 lessons taught on Italki
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Russian
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsQualified teacher with more than 12 years of experience. Over 11 000 lessons taught on Italki
From South AfricaLiving in Nelson Mandela, South Africa (21:18 UTC+02:00)
About Me
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I am a native English speaker from South Africa. I am a qualified and experienced school teacher with a degree in Education. I am also a TEFL certified teacher with years of online teaching experience.
Here in South Africa we call ourselves the 'rainbow nation' We have 11 official languages and a variety of cultures. I love learning new things about my country ,as well as, other countries and cultures. I have recently started studying Russian in my free time.
My hobbies include doing yoga, gardening and reading.Me as a Teacher
I have completed a Bachelor's degree in Education, as well as, a TEFL teaching course.
I started teaching English online in 2012 and have experience teaching students of different levels ranging from intermediate right up to advanced. Since I started teaching English I have met and taught people from all around the world.
I have experience teaching in a classroom and online. I have taught many ages groups starting from as young as four years old right up to adults in their seventies.My lessons & teaching style
I have a relaxed approach to teaching and learning. I try to create a learning experience that helps students feel comfortable and confident to learn at a natural pace that best suits them.
I offer specialized lessons for children, where I am able to help with comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and speaking. I design these lessons according to the child's age, level and interests.
I also offer conversation classes, grammar lessons, exam practice for IELTS, CAE, FCE and TOEFL.
Weather you would like to practice speaking, improve your grammar or prepare of a test or business meeting, I would be happy to help you reach your goals.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
Teaching TEFL Preparation Certificate - Bridge Education Group (Bridge TEFL) - 2024
Certificate verified
BEd degree - Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 2013I have a four year degree in Education, I specialized in Foundation Phase teaching.
Certificate verified
Bachelors Degree In Education, Foundations Phase - Nelson Mandela University - 2013
Certificate verified
TEFL/ TESOL - i-to-i - 2012
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2012 - 2015
English TeacherOnline TEEFL teacher
2013 - 2014
School TeacherPrimary school teacher
2014 - 2015
Grade 1 TeacherFrist Grade teacher. Teaching a variety of subjects, including English, to learners aged 6 to 8 years
Education
2009 - 2013
Bachelor’s - Education
Work Experience
2012 - 2014
Online English TeacherI have experience teaching English online to students from all around the world.This experience has helped me become confident teaching on online platforms and communicate with people of different languages.
2013 - 2015
First Grade TeacherTeaching in a South African classroom has helped me acquire many of the skills needed to overcome language barriers to learning. My teaching experiences have also made me confident teaching young children.
2013 - 2014
Professional TeacherMy previous teaching experience on italki has made me familiar with the process of students booking lessons and confirming them. Teaching on italki has helped me become creating my own learning materials and teaching students on Skype. I feel confident and excited to teach on italki again.
5.0
Rating
1,005
Students
11.8k
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
452 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
General Conversation Lessons
A2 - C2Language Essentials3,616 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 5% off
Exam preparation FCE, CAE, IELTS and TOEFL
A2 - C2Test Preparation1,079 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 8% off
Preparing for a job interview
A1 - C2Business135 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Childrens Lessons
A1 - C2Kids5,581 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 7% off
Grammar Lessons
A2 - C2Language Essentials577 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 5% off
Regular Children's Lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials337 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 8% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (5)
Quiz (33)
494 Reviews
Aiza
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My first lesson with Natalie was really enjoyable. Immediately off the bat, we did a practice exam and she offered a lot of tips on how to improve my speaking skills. Thanks, Natalie!
Jun 1, 2023
Olaya ZD
20 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
A Wonderful first experience. My 9-year old child enjoyed it pretty much and Natalie did a great job encouraging her to speak and creating a nice atmosphere for her.
Apr 10, 2023
Jos
127 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today I had my 11th lesson with Natalie. Natalie has a very pleasant and relaxed approach to her teaching. We have smooth, pleasant and very interesting conversations. She corrects me and guides me in a very gentle and pleasant way. I always enjoy our conversations and time flies. Natalie is an excellent teacher. She has helped me to make a lot of progress. I find it much easier now to participate in professional conversations in English. Thank you Natalie. I look forward to our next talk!
Aug 26, 2020
Andrea
1 English lesson
Good communication with the child but very limited with the parents
Jul 4, 2024
rluis
11 English lessons
Nathalie is very professional, polite, and patient. I'm studying for the TOEFL with her, and our classes are specifically designed to improve the skills expected for the exam. I highly recommend her.
Apr 29, 2024
Konstantin
22 English lessons
Hi Natalie, you are the most patient and attentive teacher I’ve ever had, thank you 🙏
Apr 27, 2024
Trial Lesson
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