English teacher Tia Fourie

Tia Fourie

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Community Tutor
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Spanish
Other
Portuguese
Certified TEFL tutor with 4 years of experience.
From South AfricaLiving in Ethekwini, South Africa (09:18 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 20, 2021
InterestsFoodFilms & TV SeriesWritingTravelReading
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. 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 and have tutored Biology. In South Africa we study British English in school and I have lived and worked in America so I have a range of knowledge between the two variants. Lastly, my dream is to one day travel the world while teaching English. 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 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 younger than 13.
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Articles and news
  • Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
423
Students
4701
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson
96 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Conversation Practice Lesson
B1 -  C2

Conversation

3,829 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Package with 9% off
General English - Focus: Reading OR Writing
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

654 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 8% off

Availability

196 Reviews

Student Emily
Emily
80 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Tia is an AMAZING teacher—always smiling, engaged, and professional. Her lessons are interesting and held in a very pleasant atmosphere. She is a native speaker from South Africa, BUT SHE SPEAKS WITH A BEAUTIFUL, CLEAR BRITISH ACCENT. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LEARN ENGLISH EFFECTIVELY AND WITH CONFIDENCE.
Dec 19, 2025
Student Julio Abad
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
Flora
9 English lessons
Another interesting topic, as always. Thank you so much
Apr 23, 2026
Student Karolina
Karolina
119 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am absolutely delighted with my English teacher – working with her has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. We’ve been learning together for many months now, and I can clearly see my progress – I speak more fluently and confidently. The lessons are always interesting, tailored to my needs, and conducted in a friendly, motivating atmosphere. She’s not only a great teacher but also a wonderful person who truly inspires me. 🌟
Jun 2, 2025
Dominika
18 English lessons
I have a great experience with Tia. Her communication is excellent, making the material very easy to understand. She is highly reliable and hardworking, staying fully present and focused throughout the entire lesson. I also liked how organized Tia is, she has already presented a solid plan for our future classes. Above all, her patience makes learning a stress-free experience. I highly recommend English with Tia to anyone.
May 15, 2026
Student Aleksei
Aleksei
5 English lessons
I highly recommend this teacher on italki. She is very attentive and always fully engaged during lessons. I especially appreciate how she corrects my mistakes in a clear and supportive way, which really helps me improve. She is also an author and has an excellent command of literary language, which makes her explanations insightful and precise. A truly professional and dedicated teacher
Apr 14, 2026