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English TeacherSmith
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese (Okinawan)
Afrikaans
French
German
Korean
Portuguese
Spanish
Looking for an all-rounder teacher? I've got you! I'm certified and ready to solve you problem!
Teaches
English
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese (Okinawan)
Afrikaans
French
German
Korean
Portuguese
Spanish
Looking for an all-rounder teacher? I've got you! I'm certified and ready to solve you problem!
From South AfricaLiving in Cape Town, South Africa (14:52 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 12, 2021Interest topicBusiness & FinanceTravelMusic
Hey, English students! Teacher Smith here. I'm a certified TEFL teacher, and I'm a graduate in Psychology. No, I can't read minds, but I've got a good grasp of how our brains, and it's super useful for your learning process. I'm an all-rounder, quick on my feet and love a good challenge. Problem-solving is my jam, and I've got my awesome family to thank for that trait. We're all about finding solutions and adapting to any situation.
Meeting students with unique challenges really fires me up. Figuring out how to help you step up your English game gets me grinning from ear to ear. Don't forget to book a trail lesson.
PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO TO GET FULL CONTEXTMe as a Teacher
I do not want to bore you with the basics- I'm patient, understanding etc. speech because those are must have qualities for teachers. How I look at teaching is from the very same perspective a doctor would diagnosing his/her patient. I believe every student wants to improve their English level and before every level there are some challenges that need to be faced. With that said, I allow my students to be themselves but the best version of themselves by balancing comfortability with solutions that encourage them to take on each challenge head on. This also means my ways of teaching are student centred. Afterall, you are the main character.
NB- I only give homework if you schedule allows itMy lessons & teaching style
Yes, my lessons are engaging. As you already know my teaching style highly focusses on your needs and how to fulfil them so that you leave each lesson with a sense of achievement. I use a broad range of sites, communities of teachers companied by AI to personalize your lesson material and create a lesson plan that is not only the best but flexible to your liking, pace and progress. In class I usually lead the lesson unless you want to(you don't have to verbalise this, I have gained experience on how to sense). All in all I make sure you don't just focus on the quantity (unless you have a deadline) of work covered but quality of the work which leaves you understanding not just memorising it.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
Work Experience
2021 - 2023
Community tutor italki
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2022 - 2023
Live stream Tutor HelloTalk
2022 - 2022
English Teaacher HelloTalk
2022 - 2023
Intern teacher Qamu Combined School
Education
2018 - 2021
Bachelor's - PhyscologyDuring my first year, I studied introduction to psychology, political science, and sociology. These courses provided a broad understanding of human behavior, political systems, and social structures. It was a fascinating journey exploring the complexities of the mind, analyzing political ideologies, and examining the dynamics of societies. The knowledge gained in these subjects laid a strong foundation for my academic and intellectual growth.
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Certificates
Test Report Form (TRF) www.ielts.org 2022
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italki Language Test italki 2023
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TEFL i-to-i 2021With a 300-hour TEFL certificate from i-to-i, I obtained the necessary qualification to teach Business English, General English, and specialized exam preparation for IELTS and TOEIC. This certification empowered me to teach both young and adult students, guiding them to improve their language skills. It enhanced my job prospects, enabling me to offer comprehensive English instruction for academic and professional success.
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5.0
Rating
45
Students
560
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
10 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Beginner-Proficient (Everyday topics) Conversational English
A1 - C2Conversation Practice202 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
BE- Business English
A1 - C2General123 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
IELTS- How to score 7 and above
A1 - C2Conversation Practice225 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 13% off
Group Lesson (FAMILY and/or FRIENDS)
A1 - C2General0 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 25% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (3)
Podcast (17)
Quiz (103)
107 Reviews
Suggy
14 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Although I was a little exhausted in the evening , I was really satisfied to talk with Slee. She’s good at guiding me and encouraging me to have a try. Thank you☺️
Sep 18, 2023
Sita
80 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It is almost am year with TeacherSmith... if you are a grown up you are in best hands for perfect guidance.... if you are a kid you are lucky to get a best teacher-friend
Aug 15, 2023
Irina Naidina
36 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
This is a great teacher! It individually approaches each student, clearly defines his interests, strengths and needs for mastering the language, has a wide range of forms and topics of work. Always gives feedback after the lesson, useful and feasible homework assignments. Punctual, stable, friendly, involved, emotional and very professional.
Jul 28, 2023
CN5366
9 English lessons
had a nice free talk today!!! thank you simith!
Sep 23, 2023
Martina
9 English lessons
Great personality and best teacher ever. :-)
Sep 19, 2023
CN5366
9 English lessons
good essay I learned，thank you for preparing it！！！
Sep 16, 2023
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