Jen Winterburn
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Jen Winterburn
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsCertified ESL Teacher since 2015
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsCertified ESL Teacher since 2015
FromΒ South AfricaLiving in Johannesburg, South AfricaΒ (10:32Β UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 8, 2019Interest topicReadingEnvironment & NatureSports & FitnessFilms & TV SeriesTravel
Hello!
My name is Jen and I've been an online ESL teacher for 8 amazing years. π©πΌβπ«
I'm a Johannesburg born South African πΏπ¦ living in the beautiful city of Pretoria. South Africa is known for it's rich cultural diversity and gorgeous landscapes, so put it on your travel bucket list if you enjoy exploration the way I do!
I love talking about food π and different cultural cuisine and since I began my teaching journey, I've grown a strong passion for travel and learning about other cultures, which has allowed me to meet some of my wonderful students!
π Reading is another hobby and I my best lessons are when we talk about different perspectives and experiences.Me as a Teacher
I'm a confidence focused teacher.
As English is taught around the world π most English students have a sufficient English foundation without the practice required to feel confident enough speaking the language.
But this does not mean there is no place for beginners in my classroom, throughout my career, I have taught students from beginner to Advanced, from the age of 6 to 76, every student is welcome!
I'm excited to hear your ideas and will support you with possible language and grammar if you get stuck.
My goal is to make you, as the student, feel comfortable to speak and to give you a safe, judgement free environment to experiment with what you know, and explore what you don't.My lessons & teaching style
Gain confidence in the classroom by speaking π£
I believe students learn more when they learn to experiment and think in English without interruption.
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π£ Speaking and Listening: Choose one of my topics from beginner to advanced level and receive vocabulary material
π Writing: Homework activities are available for each topic
π Reading: Discuss articles sent to you before the lesson
π± Natural conversation and confidence: Choose a free conversation lesson
π IELTS: Learn key tips and tricks, practice all areas and receive homework material
π I give feedback and correction towards the end of the lesson, all notes are sent to you. Please see "Lessons" for more information.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
Certificates
120 hour teaching English as a second language certificate - Foundation TEFL - 2018
Certificate verified
Confirmation of Employment Letter - EF - 2015
Certificate verified
3 year EF employment and training - Education First - 2015During my time working for Education First, one of the worlds largest international English schools, I was provided with extensive training and conducted successful lessons preparing students for both IELTS and TOEFL. Since working on Italki from 2019, I continued to provide IELTS preparation lessons and extend my experience and knowledge in IELTS preparation, gathering many resources for my students in this time.
Certificate verified
EF employment and training - English First - 2015During my time working for Education First, one of the worlds largest international English schools, I was provided with extensive training and conducted successful lessons with children from 6 to teenagers of 18 years old. As well as adults. This included a TEFL teaching course including online teaching, adult teaching and teaching young learners.
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
188
Students
5,450
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
84 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
General lessons for students from 2022 and prior (before) - Topic, open conversation, grammar, listening and pronunciation
A1Β -Β C2Conversation2,671 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
IELTS test preparation students from 2022 and prior (before)
B1Β -Β C2Test Preparation646 lessons completed
USD 11.99+
Package with 13% off
IELTS test preparation
A1Β -Β C2Conversation1,098 lessons completed
USD 13.99+
Package with 10% off
General lessons - Topic, open conversation, grammar, listening and pronunciation
A2Β -Β C2Language Essentials527 lessons completed
USD 10.50+
Package with 13% off
Specialised lesson
A1Β -Β C2Language Essentials39 lessons completed
USD 18.40+
Availability
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Quiz (2)
211 Reviews
Alejandra
289 English lessons
Teacherβs pick
I love practise English with her Iβm learning a lot.
Aug 5, 2019
Thiago B
253 English lessons
Teacherβs pick
I really like her classes, I feed confortable with her, which helps me to improve my English. I can see she cares about what she does!
Jun 24, 2019
Mikhail
91 English lessons
Teacherβs pick
Jen is really responsible, responsive and attentive teacher. If you want my opinion I would recommend Jen. And yes now I can express my self easily as you can see. That's never happened before.
Jun 12, 2019
Martina
31 English lessons
Jen is a fantastic teacher. I ove having lessons with her!
Jun 14, 2024
Anna Antonova
82 English lessons
Jen is such a wonderful teacher! She is always present, attentive, very supportive, caring and simply has a great personality. Iβve been having classes with her for a long time, I sometimes think we have discussed every single topic on earth but thereβs always something new to talk about. Thanks Jen π€
Jun 11, 2024
Michele Velludo
368 English lessons
Jen is a is an incredibly collaborative and supportive teacher. She consistently encourages me to speak in English, which has significantly boosted my confidence and fluency. What I particularly love about her teaching style is her willingness to discuss completely random and diverse topics, which not only keeps the lessons engaging but also greatly expands my vocabulary. She is extremely polite, dedicated, and genuinely concerned about my development, both professionally and personally. Her commitment to her students' growth is evident in every lesson, making her an invaluable mentor and educator.
Jun 7, 2024
Trial Lesson
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