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Miranda Basset

English

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From South Africa

Living in Cape Town, South Africa

"Certified TEFL teacher with over twenty years of experience as a singing instructor." With a B. Mus degree and TEFL certification, I bring a unique blend of music and language expertise to my English lessons. My passion for music, literature, and the arts helps me connect with students who share creative interests. I enjoy exploring new ideas, meeting people from all walks of life, and discussing everything from movies to nature. With over twenty years of teaching experience—mainly as a singing instructor—I’m known for being friendly, patient, and easy to talk to. If you love music, enjoy lively conversations, or want a relaxed and engaging learning experience, I’d love to meet you! I am a more relaxed and informal type of teacher; however, I am also conscientious when it comes to error correction and suggestions of how to improve in weaker areas. I can ascertain the level of each student, and adjust my lesson plan accordingly: if you are an absolute beginner, I will make sure that the lesson is tailored to a beginner's needs, and for more advanced students, the material will naturally be harder. From studying and teaching music, I know that learning anything boils down to repetition and patient practice. I am also an encouraging teacher, as I know from experience how important it is to stay motivated if you want to persist in reaching your goals. My lessons would mainly revolve around conversation practice, which, for me, feels like the best and most natural place to start. I would prepare a list of topics to discuss, which I could email, for example, ahead ...

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