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Johan
Professionelle LehrkraftUnterrichtet
Afrikaans
Muttersprache
Englisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Spanisch
Portugiesisch
Andere
Spezialgebiete
GeschäftlichPassionate about business English. 15 years experience working for US industry giant.
Unterrichtet
Afrikaans
Muttersprache
Englisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Spanisch
Portugiesisch
Andere
Spezialgebiete
GeschäftlichPassionate about business English. 15 years experience working for US industry giant.
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Lebenslauf und Zeugnisse
Aus SüdafrikaLebt in Other, Ecuador (16:54 UTC-05:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 30. Mar 2021Thema von InteresseSportEssenTech
Passionate Business English specialist with 15 years at a US industry giant! I transform professionals through targeted lessons in negotiations, presentations, and corporate communication. My tech-savvy, sports-loving approach makes learning dynamic – whether you’re mastering emails or Afrikaans conversations. Let’s achieve your goals with real-world strategies and a splash of fun!Ich als Lehrkraft
Adept at managing any age or proficiency level of students in a classroom to ensure effective learning
Proficient in developing activities, tools, and methods to help students learn English in unique ways
Excellent ability to connect with students and encourage them to excel
Dedicated to helping students master English despite learning disabilities or other challenges
Ability to work with students individually or in groups to increase language development Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
We are unique. I understand this. My lessons and teaching style are unique for every individual based on their abilities and personality.
My teaching style mostly incorporates:
Connect with my students.
Create a safe, fun learning environment.
Establish routines.
Speak slowly and enunciate words based on the student's level
Use non-verbal communication.
Make things visual.
Check for understanding.
Adaptable.
Create engaging lessons.
Introduce new vocabulary before use in lessons.
Practice differentiated teaching strategies.
Learn about my students’ cultural backgrounds.
Incorporate the latest technology.Mein Unterrichtsmaterial
- PDF-Datei
- Testvorlagen und Beispiele
- Grafiken und Diagramme
- Hausaufgaben
- Textdokumente
- Präsentationsfolien/PPT
- Audiodateien
- Bilddateien
- Videodateien
- Karteikarten
- Artikel und Nachrichten
- Quizze
Zeugnisse
TEFL - 120 Hour - TEFL Professional Development Institute - 2020
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TESOL - 120 Hour - International Open Academy - 2020
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IELTS - The British Council - 2007
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N. Dip Mechanical Engineering - Technikon Pretoria - 1994I have worked from 1994 until 2021 for General Motors as a mechanical engineer and a project manager. It is a global company. We used business English every day. Additionally, I have been working for Business English2 Go as the lead teacher for the last 2 years. We use the Off2Class paid platform to teach our students. It is a great system, and I have also subscribed to the service to teach my Italki students. Attached is a copy of my degree.
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Lehrerfahrung
2021 - 2024
Online English teacherUnleash your potential on Italki! I'm your guide to mastering English for business, acing the IELTS & TOEFL, or nailing your job interview. Learn conversational Afrikaans or English, and connect with the world. Let's embark on this rewarding language journey together!
2022 - 2024
Online Teacher
2022 - 2024
Lead Teacher and CoordinatorI lead engaging Business English group classes tailored for global companies, equipping teams with the communication skills they need to thrive in the international marketplace.
Ausbildung
1990 - 1994
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Arbeitserfahrung
1996 - 2016
Lead EngineerLead global sourcing team during new vehicle development. Daily corporate style online meetings with global team members taught me different cultures, speech styles, business English and techniques on how to eliminate communication gaps.
2009 - 2014
Chess coach - Junior provincial teamChess coach for the junior provincial team taught me how to prepare captivating lessons for kids aged 6 - 16 years. I did this as a hobby without compensation - just passion. Seeing my students succeed is the top priority and super rewarding.
2020 - 2021
Online TutorSince the start of the COVID pandemic, I started teaching English online for various companies.
5.0
Bewertung
129
Schüler
2,136
Stunden
100%
Teilnahme
100%
Antwort
Afrikaans Unterrichtsstunden
Afrikaans
Englisch
Probestunde
61 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 5.00+
Afrikaans - General communication - Structured lesson plans with learning materials.
A1 - C2Sprachgrundlagen438 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 10.00+
Paket mit 25% Rabatt
Verfügbarkeit
Auf Grundlage Ihrer Zeitzone (UTC+00:00)
184 Bewertungen
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Afrikaans
Englisch
Verena Rostek
231 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Thank you Johan :-) I've really enjoyed the lesson with you today, as always. Every lesson is well prepared, funny and I learn a lot.
24. Apr. 2021
Angel Rachel
79 Afrikaans Unterrichtsstunden
Johan is the best Afrikaans teacher you can have. He’s a very attentive person and he’s really invested in his students’ progress
5. März 2026
Oliver
11 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Dear Johan,
Thank you so much for your detailed, warm and encouraging feedback. It means a great deal to me.
I am truly happy to see my progress in English, but I want you to know that none of this would have been possible without your excellent teaching.
Your careful guidance, patient explanation and constant encouragement have given me the confidence to express myself in English. You not only teach me grammar and rules, but also help me truly understand how to use English to communicate and share my thoughts. That is the most valuable part of my learning.
I will keep working hard, pay attention to the details you mentioned, and continue to practice. Thank you for being such an inspiring and dedicated teacher.
Best regards,
Oliver
24. Feb. 2026
Sergey Golikov
30 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
It was an interesting lesson filled with new words on the topic of geopolitics.
6. März 2026
Sergey Golikov
30 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
¡Excelente como siempre!
27. Feb. 2026
有希 井坂
8 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
いつもテンション高くて沢山褒めてくれます。難しいことを伝えたらすぐに理解できるよう話してくれます
19. Feb. 2026
Probestunde
USD 5.00
Ihre letzte Zahlung wird in US-Dollar getätigt