"Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire"
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
"Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire"
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Me as a Teacher
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From South AfricaLiving in Cape Town, South Africa (19:38 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 15, 2021
I'm from a wild and beautiful place called the Garden Route which is a coastal region in South Africa. I hold a degree in Psychology and a postgraduate in Psychometry and Foundation Phase Education. I am interested in the human psyche, life-coaching, photography, art, yoga, hiking, gardening, travelling and and health. I'm passionate about adult education and have an unwavering dedication to assisting student in attaining their language goals. If you are taking the next step in your career or in any other sphere in your life and you need to brush up on your English and improve your confidence then you've come to the right place. Whatever your needs are we'll be able to address them here.
Me as a Teacher
I am passionate about holistic, student-centered education and believe that learning should be fun, interactive and relevant to the life-world of each student. You are unlike anyone else, and your goals and aspirations are unique, which is why an individual approach is essential in creating a plan that will bring you closer to your life goals and ultimately help you attain them. No one student is the same and lessons need to be adapted according to your exact needs, be it a presentation, an interview, small talk, exam preparations, improving your fluency and accuracy, even upgrading your level. I aim to create a classroom atmosphere that is comfortable, interactive and structured.
My lessons & teaching style
The communicative approach is a great way to practice and consolidate your grammatical knowledge base, improve accuracy and fluency whilst expanding your vocabulary and use of collocations and idioms. Alternatively structured lessons are available as many external resources may be used to facilitate your learning journey.
I understand how daunting it may be in this fast paced world to get started and to step out of one's comfort zone, but you'll be in good hands. Ultimately I am your coach and I will guide you and instil confidence. In sum, I create a structured, goal orientated, secure online space where you, the student, will be able to make mistakes, practice and succeed.
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Certificates
TESOL - ITTT - 2022
Certificate verified
Education
2000 - 2003
Bachelor’s - PsychologyUP4 year degree/hons
2018 - 2019
Bachelor’s - EducationUNISAPost-graduate qualification - Foundation Phase
Work Experience
2018 - 2024
ESL teacherSkyEng - Cape Town, South Africa
2015 - 2017
EducatorMontessori Hout Bay Cape Town - Cape Town, South Africa
2009 - 2012
EducatorChameleons Montessori - Cape Town, South Africa
5.0
Rating
53
Students
634
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response
5.0
Rating
53
Students
634
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
18 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Christine
B2 - C2Language Essentials616 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
15 Reviews
Daria Prokuda
10 English lessons
The best teacher ever!
Oct 10, 2024
zeynep
70 English lessons
Definitely the best and most enjoyable language lesson I have ever taken! Thank you so much Christine for your spot-on warnings and marvellous conversation.
Apr 19, 2024
Tatiana Bortsova
121 English lessons
Christine is such a cool teacher! Our lessons are more than just a simple repetition of words or grammar. Every lesson is unique, with an interesting theme to discuss. You are free to speak your mind and ideas, and you feel comfortable because Christine knows how to maintain a cozy atmosphere. And stimulates you not only learn English, but also to learn something new, e.g. how people live in poorest state of USA. Highly recommend to learn English with Christine!
Apr 11, 2024
Doriana Pagnotti
1 English lesson
I had my first lesson with Christine, it was a fin and interesting class! :) See you next time!
Jun 26, 2023
Anna Javorková
21 English lessons
Christine, thank you very much for another great conversation in English :-)
Jul 12, 2022
Natalia T.
2 English lessons
Christine is a really nice person and great teacher, it was really easy to speak with her, can’t wait for our next lesson :)