Phillipa
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Phillipa
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From South AfricaLiving in Other, South Africa (17:11 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 8, 2021InterestsArtFilms & TV SeriesFoodEnvironment & NatureTravel
Hello! I am a 32-year-old South African with a love for travel, adventure, and meeting new people. In South Africa, we have 11 official languages (yes,11!), this means I have had a lot of practice with second-language English speakers, and many different accents, so your accent won't scare me!
I believe good, casual conversation is the best way to master a language, and the more comfortable you feel with someone, the easier it will be to learn. So, pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea, give me a call, and let's get started!
I look forward to meeting you.Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I try to adapt every lesson to suit the student and their learning style and personality. I have a gift for putting people at ease quickly, and I offer gentle corrections at the level of the student.
I have 3 years of training experience at a local NPO in South Africa, during which I trained over 140 rural Zulu crafters (many with little to no English speaking ability).
I have recently completed an accredited 180-hour TEFL Course through i-to-i which I am excited to put to use.My lessons & teaching style
If you are looking for a relaxed, comfortable, and positive environment, along with a few laughs as we talk and learn together, then this is the place for you. I believe that the more comfortable you feel, the better you will learn, so I try to make every student feel as comfortable as possible. I do not learn well in pressured, busy environments, so I do not expect that from my students. I will adjust my speed to meet your needs. I keep classes feeling casual, but I am always prepared, organized, and punctual.5.0
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172
Students
1,454
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
36 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
English conversation practice
B1 - C2Conversation1,418 lessons completed
USD 6.50+
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56 Reviews
Alex
4 English lessons
I like one-to-one with Philippa. She is clever, patient, funny, and knows two different English. We discussed many things, and now I'm waiting for our new class.
Apr 5, 2025
Inna
19 English lessons
A nice lesson. Waiting for another one.
Sep 11, 2024
Mario
2 English lessons
Excellent
Jul 31, 2024
Enrico
35 English lessons
Thank you for your skill as a teacher, for your professionalism, for your patience.
Dec 13, 2024
Mario
2 English lessons
👍
Aug 12, 2024
Bohdan Velykyi
8 English lessons
I really liked her English pronunciation. Phillipa has her own speaking style. We had an interesting dialogue about life in Ukraine and South Africa.
Jun 5, 2024
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