From South AfricaLiving in Ethekwini, South Africa (02:02 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 8, 2020
Interest topicGamingScienceFoodMusicFilms & TV Series
Hello! My name is Ayanda Mazibuko from Durban, South Africa. I have been teaching IsiZulu and English on Italki for 3+ years now. I am a lover of life and people but in a very reserved way. I am very shy in social settings but give me a textbook and some students? I am a totally different person. One fun fact about me is that my mother was a teacher, and as a child, I could not stand the thought of also becoming a teacher. And here we are, almost three decades later - the joke's on me. I look forward to meeting new people and learning more about the various cultures and the diverse life experiences of people around the world. I hope to learn from you as you do from me :)
Me as a Teacher
I have a passion for tutoring IsiZulu and English. I would say my enthusiasm for tutoring has been a natural progression of my love for being a student. While others love playing instruments and some playing sports, I love going to school. I have also completed the 120 hour TEFL course for personal development and to improve my skills as a tutor. I am a calm, versatile and open-minded instructor who likes to use humour to build a comfortable space to make mistakes and learn from them- because that is what learning is all about
My lessons & teaching style
Our lessons will be tailored according to your learning needs and abilities. So, if you are looking for conversational practice, acquiring and sharpening acquired skills in speaking and writing- I am the tutor for you. I am comfortable with teaching all language proficiency levels, with students ranging from teenagers to adults. I hope to work with you soon! :)
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
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Presentation slides/PPT
Homework Assignments
Certificates
120 Hour TEFL certification - TEFL Professional Development Institute - 2020
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
37
Students
367
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
5.0
Rating
37
Students
367
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
English
Zulu
Trial Lesson
22 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Beginner English
A1 - A2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 10.00
Package with 8% off
English for Intermediate Level Students
B1 - B2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 10.00
Package with 8% off
Advanced English
C1 - C2Conversation2 lessons completed
USD 10.00
Package with 8% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
90 Reviews
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English
Zulu
Devonne Bowman
27 Zulu lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ayanda is very dedicated to my progression in isiZulu. She shows up ready no matter the circumstance. She is genuinely excited to see when I grasp a new concept. She takes my input to heart. We always have a great lesson!
Jul 15, 2021
Haggai
57 Zulu lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ayanda has gone above and beyond to create an optimised learning experience. I cannot recommend Ayanda enough for Zulu lessons.
May 9, 2021
Linda
33 Zulu lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ayanda is an amazing teacher. Not everyone who can speak isiZulu can teach the language but Ayanda understands the teaching part and explains grammar with well-prepared material. She also explains expressions and words that are used in real language not in books. She is very easy going and fun. She adjusts classes according to my goal and current progress which I really appreciate.
Nov 9, 2020
Hannah MacLennan
26 Zulu lessons
When your teacher fist-pumps with excitement because you achieve something beyond what you ave achieved before....that's my kind of teacher! Don't ever leave me Ayanda! My number 1 cheerleader :) x
Feb 23, 2024
Mwayi
4 Zulu lessons
Ayanda is really great at teaching. Her lessons are extremely well constructed and she explains concepts clearly that makes it much easier to understand. I look forward to my next lesson with her.