Richard
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Richard
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Teaches
Afrikaans
Native
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Spanish
Zulu
EIKEN specialist - More than 50 students helped to pass EIKEN Level 1
Teaches
Afrikaans
Native
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Spanish
Zulu
EIKEN specialist - More than 50 students helped to pass EIKEN Level 1
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Hiroshima, Japan (17:21 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 2, 2014InterestsGamingTechTravelBusiness & FinanceWriting
Hi, I’m Richard! I’m a native English speaker with around a decade of experience teaching English to students of all levels, from beginners to advanced learners. Before this, I taught Finance at the university level, which gave me valuable insights into academic and professional communication. I’m passionate about language learning and enjoy helping students achieve their goals. When I’m not teaching, I love reading, gaming, and learning new things, which helps me connect with students from diverse backgrounds. I aim to make every lesson engaging and fun while ensuring steady progress.
Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I believe in creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment tailored to each student’s needs. My experience spans general English, business communication, and exam preparation. I understand the challenges of learning a new language, and I strive to make lessons practical and interactive. Whether it’s improving fluency, mastering grammar, or preparing for EIKEN/IELTS/TOEFL, I use effective strategies to help students succeed. My previous experience teaching Finance equips me with a strong foundation to assist professionals in achieving their career goals. Patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for teaching are at the heart of my approach.My lessons & teaching style
In my lessons, the focus is entirely on you and your goals. I use a variety of tools and resources, such as real-world examples, conversation practice, and structured exercises, to make learning enjoyable and effective. My teaching style is friendly, adaptable, and interactive—I encourage questions and ensure a comfortable environment for learning. Lessons are designed to help you improve your confidence, whether it’s for business communication, academic writing, or everyday conversations. Together, we’ll work on areas that matter most to you, ensuring steady progress and tangible results. Let’s take your English skills to the next level!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Text Documents
- Quizzes
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
Teaching experience
2018 - 2023
Teacher
2023 - Current
Teacher
5.0
Rating
22
Students
87
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
Afrikaans Lessons
Afrikaans
English
Trial Lesson
4 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
38 Reviews
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Afrikaans
English
Ana Polyglot
1 Afrikaans lesson
Teacher’s pick
Richard is a very supportive and fun teacher. This was my first introduction to Afrikaans language and it has changed my world view in a funny way. :D
Apr 29, 2017
Мария
3 English lessons
Sorry? I completely forgot
Apr 9, 2017
Kelly Parker
5 Afrikaans lessons
Baie Dankie Richard ek sal Afikaans televisie kyk nou!
Nov 21, 2015
Tony Bate
4 Afrikaans lessons
Teacher’s pick
Richard is a very friendly and relaxed teacher who put me at ease very quickly.
We talked about family, hobbies and news events.
He was keen to know exactly what level I wished to reach and explained clearly what his plan would be.
A very enjoyable first contact. Thank you.
Jun 13, 2015
Kelly Parker
5 Afrikaans lessons
Baie Dankie Richard dit was pret, praat met jou in drie weke.
Nov 22, 2015
Kelly Parker
5 Afrikaans lessons
Baie Dankie Richard
Nov 15, 2015
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