Brends
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Brends
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
French
Other
Specialties
TechnologyBusinessTell me more about yourself.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
French
Other
Specialties
TechnologyBusinessTell me more about yourself.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Cape Town, South Africa (13:34 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 16, 2018Me as a Teacher
I specialise in British English.
I correct pronunciation.
I introduce new vocabulary depending on the topic of conversation
I teach you how to speak about specific topics using the vocabulary I have taught you.
I teach you how to ask questions
I create a safe authentic space for you to learn EnglishMy lessons & teaching style
In our first lesson we will get to know each other a bit better and you can tell me what your needs are.
My style is gentle and flexible.
My students say that I am kind, friendly, intuitive and encouraging.
Being self motivated, a self starter and very organised ensures I’m prepared for all our lessons.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Flashcards
- Graphs and charts
- Text Documents
Certificates
Master Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (250 hrs.) - International TEFL Institute - 2018
Certificate verified
Master Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (250 hrs.) - International TEFL Institute - 2017
Certificate verified
Certificate of Professional Designation - Estate Agency Affairs Board South Africa - 2012Professional Practitioner in Real Estate. https://www.pamgolding.co.za/property-consultant/makhanda-grahamstown/brenda-cadle/cadb01
Certificate verified
How to build a professional web page - University of Cape Town - 2000Course on html. I can also use WordPress. I have also taught myself how to code in CSS and Javascript.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2018 - 2024
English Teacher● General discussion and informal tutoring via skype
● Most of my students are adults from Europe.
2012 - 2024
MentorTo mentor intern/candidate Real Estate Agents.
Education
2012 - 2012
Other - Professional Practitioner in Real EstateLicensed and qualified to sell real estate/property.
1971 - 2024
Other - LifeI don't have any degrees. I am an entrepreneur and always have been. I started my first business during my last year of high school. Subsequent to that I've always generated my own income somehow. I've met students on italki without degrees who are teaching in Universities. I've met students on italki without degrees who are in business for themselves.
Work Experience
2005 - 2024
Professional Real Estate AgentI have extensive business experience in Real Estate, Website Design, Social Media Management, Layout and Design of major publications including newspapers and academic journals. I am hoping to help English learners improve their business language skills.
2000 - 2014
Website DesignerTo design a full website for a client including all graphics using html, javascript and full CSS and to optimise for website search engines.
2000 - 2003
Layout and Design Artist● Design and layout work for commercial printing including business cards, brochures, pamphlets, letterheads, receipt books, posters, academic text books.
● Design and layout of Grocott’s Mail, including adverts and mastheads.
5.0
Rating
510
Students
4,460
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
141 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
General Informal Tutoring with Brends
A1 - C2Language Essentials91 lessons completed
USD 16.00
Package with 7% off
Conversation Practice with Brends
B1 - C2Language Essentials245 lessons completed
USD 16.00
Package with 7% off
Job applications and interview practice with Brends
B1 - C2Business10 lessons completed
USD 16.00
Package with 7% off
General Business English with Brends
B1 - C2Business25 lessons completed
USD 16.00
Package with 7% off
Information Technology
B1 - C2Technology0 lessons completed
USD 16.00
Package with 7% off
Availability
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My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Podcast (1)
Quiz (3)
982 Reviews
Francesca Angileri
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
choosing you as a teacher is enriching me a lot, not only for the English language, but we talk about current topics, comparing ourselves freely without judgments! thank you thank you thank you!!!
Apr 5, 2025
Bernard Gentelet
368 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Brenda is the best English teacher I ever had (and I had a lot of them).
Patiently accompanied by her, and thanks to her great pedagogy, I was able to reach my goal : feeling at ease in any kind of English conversations.
Her way of teaching is precise, lively and well structured.
As a psychotherapist graduated from University, I can assert that Brenda has an inner sense of psychology and human relationship. So she perfectly knows how to attune herself to her student.
I do recommend her to everyone who really needs to improve his/her English
Nov 7, 2019
Francesca Angileri
6 English lessons
It's a pleasure to share topics, opinions and ideas with you. I can't wait to do another lesson to learn more and more. Thank you!!
Mar 25, 2025
Elisa
12 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today, Brends and I had an amazing conversation class! The topic was 'fear'. I had the opportunity to learn a lot of new vocabulary and expressions related to the topic. Overall, it was a fun and productive class
Mar 21, 2025
Francesca Angileri
6 English lessons
It’s always a pleasure!! I can’t wait for anther lesson!! Thank you!!
Apr 9, 2025
Francesca Angileri
6 English lessons
You are so punctual, welcoming and without judgments: with you I can talk freely and improve with confidence.
Mar 20, 2025
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