Debbie
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Debbie
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Specialties
KidsENGLISH SPEAKING COACH
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Specialties
KidsENGLISH SPEAKING COACH
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Johannesburg, South Africa (14:56 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 26, 2020InterestsFilms & TV SeriesFoodHistoryTravelPets & Animals
Hi! I am a native English speaker and experienced ESL teacher. I have a teaching degree (BPrimEd), a CELTA certificate from Cambridge, a TEFL certificate and 2000+ hours of teaching online. I live in South Africa and have been fortunate to travel to many countries and experience many cultures. I enjoy music, movies, getting outdoors and spending time with family and friends. I also love keeping up to date with current affairs and sports events. Apart from being a dedicated teacher, I am also a wife, a mother and proud dog owner! I look forward to meeting you.
Me as a Teacher
I have a teaching degree with many years of experience in the classroom and online. I've taught English to first and second language learners of all ages. I also write (English) educational materials for teachers and learners in the primary school and I have a lot of experience in preparing learners for tests and exams. I have a TEFL/TESL certificate and an Online Teaching certificate. I believe students learn best when they feel relaxed and confident. I look forward to being part of your language learning journey.My lessons & teaching style
I use interesting topics, pronunciation drills and language videos to deal with your specific goals. I aim to meet you where you are and guide you to where you want to be. I am patient and very encouraging - I believe it is important to be proud of every language step, no matter how small it may be. In my class every step counts - I would like to make those steps possible for you! Let's get started!My teaching material
- Flashcards
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Audio files
- Video files
- PDF file
Certificates
Cambridge Cert in Eng Language Teaching to Adults - Cambridge - 2024Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults held at British Council Krakow, Poland from 7 October to 8 November 2024
Certificate verified
TEFL/TESL - Global Language Training - 2016
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
1993 - 2000
Primary school teacher
2020 - 2024
ESL Teacher and Conversation SpecialistSince 2020 I have taught over 1700 ESL lessons on italki.
Check out all the reviews from my students to see how satisfied they are.
Education
1989 - 1992
Bachelor’s - Primary educationI have a four-year Bachelor's degree in Primary education, majoring in English. The course also included psychology, teaching methodology and curricular implementation.
Work Experience
1993 - 2024
Teacher Trainer WriterI have been in the education industry for over 30 years ... and I'm still learning!
5.0
Rating
75
Students
1,920
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
42 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
ENGLISH for beginners
A2 - B2Language Essentials1,150 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 6% off
ENGLISH fluency: practice and improve
B1 - C2Language Essentials645 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 6% off
Conversation for kids
A2 - C1Kids0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
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My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (45)
84 Reviews
Lydie
32 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Debbie is an amazing teacher !
Every lesson is different and interesting.
It is always a pleasure.
My fluency is getting better and better thanks to all the work we have done so far. Can’t wait for our next course 😀
May 12, 2024
Natalia
176 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
A great teacher Debbie knows how to create an unforgettable atmosphere and motivate.
Dec 24, 2021
Singing
34 English lessons
Always lovely to chat with you Debbie! Take care and I'm looking forward to our next lesson.
Aug 2, 2024
Anna Brandau
101 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Debbie is a super friendly and kind teacher 😊 She has many great ideas and adapts the lessons individually to you. The lessons are really varied, it's always fun to speak English with her and you learn a lot 👍🏻
Jul 24, 2023
Natalia
176 English lessons
Everything was perfect!!! Debbie can make all lessons very interesting and she can motivate students to study deeper
Oct 7, 2024
Felix Gruhner
26 English lessons
Super toller Unterricht, Danke Debbie
Dec 8, 2023
Trial Lesson
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