Lara
Online
Lara
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
German
Portuguese
Specialties
KidsNative English speaker and teacher with 10 years experience.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
German
Portuguese
Specialties
KidsNative English speaker and teacher with 10 years experience.
From South AfricaLiving in Cape Town, South Africa (14:29 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 14, 2020Interest topicFoodTravelFilms & TV Series
Hi, I'm Lara. I am a South African living in Cape Town, South Africa. I love to travel. I love talking about travelling and destinations and cultures from all over the world. Let's chat about travelling together!
My main hobby is reading. I particularly love to read fantasy and historical fiction and use this time as an escape from the real world.
I love learning new languages, I speak English and Afrikaans fluently and I am learning to speak Portuguese, iSiXhosa and German. Being a language learner myself, helps me understand the difficulties of learning a language and I encourage learning in a fun and relaxed manner where you can build confidence in your English skills.Me as a Teacher
I am a fun, engaging and patient English teacher with great methods and exciting content. I am also able to assist you with perfecting your pronunciation and intonation of the English language.
I am a well-organized professional with proven teaching and guidance skills and over 10 years of experience in the field.
I have worked as a primary school teacher, a special needs facilitator and a high school History and English teacher. The varying levels of my experience allow me to use the right methodology and approach to help you grow confidence while using English.
I have been teaching English online for over 4 years to people of all ages.My lessons & teaching style
I like to use a variety of teaching styles to find out what works best for each learner, these include:
Visual - images, flashcards and graphs to spark conversation and improve vocabulary.
Audio - audio clips and short videos that enhance classroom topics.
Written - once writing, I encourage learners to write and practice as much as possible.
Movement - sometimes jumping, clapping and acting helps us learn quicker.
Games - I enjoy turning learning activities into games so that we can learn without even noticing it!
If you have any questions please message me.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
Facilitators Course - Pinelands North Primary School - 2019I was awarded this certificate for completing the August 2019 Facilitation course offered by our school. I looked closely at learning barriers, such as; Audio-processing disorder, Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia etc and how to overcome them in a classroom and learning environment.
Certificate verified
Post Graduate Certificate in FET Teaching - The University of Cape Town - 2014I graduated with my Post Graduate Certificate in Education from The University of Cape Town in December 2014.
Certificate verified
Education
2011 - 2014
Bachelor’s - History and Public AdministrationI studied my undergraduate degree at the University of Cape Town (UCT). I majored in History and Public Policy and Administration (Politics). I had English Etymology and media studies courses that allowed me to express myself creatively using the English language.
2014 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Post Graduate Certificate in EducationI completed my Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at the end of 2014. I focused my studies on teaching English, Life Orientation and High School History.
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
Foundation Phase Mentor FacilitatorI have worked as a the Foundation Phase Mentor Facilitator at a local primary school, Pinelands North Primary School (PNPS) for over a year. My duties include teaching children between the ages of 6 and 10 to read and write, as well as maths skills. I work one-on-one with learners within the larger classroom setting of up to 32 learners. I like to use phonetics (Jolly Phonics) and other fun teaching techniques to encourage good English skills.
5.0
Rating
119
Students
2,823
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
83 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Speaking and conversation - Kids and Teenagers
A1 - A2Kids302 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 22% off
Speaking and conversation - adults
B1 - B2Language Essentials1,068 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 22% off
Writing - Kids and Teenagers
A2 - C2Kids702 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 22% off
Writing - adults
B1 - C1Language Essentials21 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 22% off
Loyalty package - over 50 lessons completed
A1 - C1Language Essentials632 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 26% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (2)
Quiz (7)
164 Reviews
Dalia
39 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lara's teaching is consistently good. She is very responsive in her interactions with my daughter and creates a cheerful atmosphere. My daughter said that the teacher gives very good examples for writing topics. Thank you very much🙏🏻
Sep 2, 2024
LeoLily
31 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My daughter is always happy when she has Lara's class.
Apr 8, 2023
Yeo Yew Leong
195 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
The lesson was both relevant and constructive. Definitely wonderful lessons for my daughter. Thank you, teacher Lara.
Dec 8, 2020
Laura
4 English lessons
Lara has been affable and supportive. She has considerable expertise in history.
Nov 14, 2024
Laura
4 English lessons
Lara has been conscientious and supportive.
Her invaluable experience in writing and suggestions on connecting ideas are incredibly helpful.
Nov 6, 2024
Laura
4 English lessons
Lara is a versatile teacher whose expertise spans different disciplines. What’s more, her ability to listen patiently and organize concisely is peerless.
Nov 1, 2024
Trial Lesson
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