Certified level 5 TEFL tutor with 2 years of experience.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Spanish
Other
Portuguese
Certified level 5 TEFL tutor with 2 years of experience.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From South AfricaLiving in Ethekwini, South Africa (20:15 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 20, 2021
Interest topicTravelWritingReading
Hello! My name is Tia and I'm a qualified TEFL teacher from South Africa. I am currently studying for a Bachelor of Education in teaching English and Life Orientation. I am a native English speaker who enjoys learning other languages such as Spanish, Portuguese and Afrikaans. I am experienced in tutoring both conversational and general English. I have also tutored Biology. My dream is to one day travel the world while teaching English.
Me as a Teacher
I'm a friendly and open-minded tutor who will cater to your English goals. I enjoy talking about most topics and will go the extra mile to find out more about a topic or grammar point for you. My main aim as your tutor is to build on your accuracy, fluency, and confidence.
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are student-centered, communicative, full of materials, and include lots of constructive feedback. During our 'Conversation Practice' lessons, we will discuss your favorite topics while practicing pronunciation, fluency, and building your confidence. However, during our 'General English' lessons we will focus on developing your skills (reading, writing, listening) and practicing your sub-skills (pronunciation, spelling, grammar). I mainly work with intermediate and advanced English students, but I can cater to beginner (A2) students as well. Please note, I do not teach children. 17 years old +
Tia is both, a wonderful talker and an attentive listener. On top of that, she is a smart, highly-eloquent and bold young woman who is ready to pursue her dreams. I'm pretty sure that she will be successful at everything she wants strongly enough. There is an awfull lot that one can be inspired by when in her presence. The best word that pops up in my head that describes her personality is authentic.
Feb 16, 2023
Max
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
As always, 60 minutes flew by very quickly, super interesting and informative conversation. Thanks to Tia for being able to build a meaningful conversation on various topics and for being able to fully concentrate on the student and their needs when learning the language.
Mar 11, 2022
Julio Abad
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was a completely entertaining and enriching first lesson. Her attitude is very attentive, professional and full of energy, always looking to help you correct your mistakes.
Nov 16, 2021
⭐️Alex
87 English lessons
It is a good idea to talk about Traffic Laws and how it differs from country to country.
Nov 24, 2023
Malin
4 English lessons
Thank you .,Tia. ,for your help .So much appreciated.See you next lesson.
Nov 20, 2023
Kris
2 English lessons
Thank you, Tia, for the niece conversation. It's been great chatting with you:) See you next time.