Experienced||TEFL Certified English Tutor- 3+ years
Teaches
English
Speaks
Xhosa
Native
Zulu
Other
Experienced||TEFL Certified English Tutor- 3+ years
From South AfricaLiving in Ethekwini, South Africa (15:46 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 21, 2021
InterestsMusicFoodWritingReadingFashion & Beauty
🇿🇦 Hey there! I’m Neo, a native English speaker with a clear, easy-to-understand accent and a passion for turning conversations into learning adventures. Specializing in **vocabulary building, reading, and conversational English**, I help students from A1 to C1 levels find their voice. My South African roots (and fluency in Xhosa/Zulu!) add a unique cultural perspective to lessons—whether we’re discussing music, food, or global experiences. What makes our chats special? I listen deeply, ask the *right* questions, and adapt to your goals. Let’s make English feel natural, not like a textbook. Ready to start? 💬✨
As a dedicated and experienced online English teacher with over 3 years of experience and a 120-hour TEFL certification,🎓🎓 I specialize in teaching conversational English, vocabulary, and reading.📚📚My approach is centered around creating a relaxed and comfortable learning environment where my students' needs come first. I prioritize building confidence🦸🏼🦸🏾♀️ in my students to speak freely, believing that this foundation is essential to achieving fluency. With a student-centered approach, I strive to help my learners reach their desired English goals and unlock their full potential.💯💯
My lessons will focus on vocabulary building and conversational English to help my students master their spoken English. While we do so, we will be paying close attention to using correct grammar, pronunciation, and articulation. All my lessons will be tailored to each student...
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
My creations
4.9
Rating
64
Students
241
Lessons
95%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
4.9
Rating
64
Students
241
Lessons
95%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
45 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Vocabulary Building
A1 - B1Language Essentials36 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
🗣️Conversational English🗣️
A2 - C1Language Essentials86 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
📖Reading📖
A2 - B2Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 9% off
🌟 Fun & Interactive Kids’ Lessons 🌟
A1 - B1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (2)
Quiz (2)
30 Reviews
massimo papolini
7 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
She is a great teacher, there is only one problem with her, time flies too quickly ;-)
Jun 30, 2025
Celso botelho
18 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Excellent teacher
May 9, 2025
Marc
2 English lessons
Second lesson with Neo, which I really enjoyed. The topics are very interesting and require you to push your memory. Very good exercises.
Aug 28, 2025
Evmorfia Lampirati
9 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
This teacher is excellent at what she does. She uses very useful topics and vocabulary that are both practical and engaging, never boring. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their English
May 9, 2025
Chutima Boonkrong
14 English lessons
I really enjoy learning with this Neo. She is very patient and always creates a comfortable atmosphere during our lessons. One thing I appreciate the most is her great attitude.
I always look forward to our conversations because she always brings interesting topics for us to discuss. We exchange ideas openly, which helps me not only improve my English but also learn more about each other’s cultures.
She is also very open-minded, and I truly enjoy talking with someone like her. Every class feels natural, enjoyable, and meaningful. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to improve their English while having engaging and thoughtful conversations.
May 8, 2026
Marc
2 English lessons
The first lesson with Neo was interesting. She explains clearly, is patient and cheerful. Her curriculum seems appropriate.