Tia Fourie
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Tia Fourie
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Spanish
Other
Portuguese
Certified TEFL tutor with 3 years of experience.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Spanish
Other
Portuguese
Certified TEFL tutor with 3 years of experience.
From South AfricaLiving in Ethekwini, South Africa (09:51 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 20, 2021Interest topicFoodFilms & 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 English in Creative Writing and Literature. 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.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 younger than 13.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Teaching experience
2021 - 2022
English TutorI followed a set teaching curriculum based on that student's needs and taught general English lessons to students multiple times a week as a volunteer job for underprivileged women in the Middle East. I also prepared them for tests and corrected any homework tasks.
2021 - 2022
Biology TutorI taught a girl Biology in my city twice a week for a year. I prepared each lesson and material, taught the lesson, prepared her for tests and corrected any homework assignments I gave her.
Education
2021 - Current
Bachelor’s - English Creative Writing and LiteratureI am currently studying an English degree in university that will better my writing and literary abilities and will one day allow me to teach English in both English speaking countries and non-English speaking countries.
2021 - 2022
Other - English TeachingI received my level 5 TEFL certificate from i-to-i TEFL which allows me to teach English as a second language to all ages both in person and online.
Work Experience
2024 - Current
Camp CounselorI looked after children in an American summer camp from the 28th of May 2024 to the 3rd of August 2024. I was both a rock climbing instructor and a counselor for children ages 6 - 17 years old. I have looked after children from the U.S, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Canada and France. I have also worked with many colleagues from Poland, the UK and Columbia. This experience has helped me better communicate with others of different nationalities and given me confidence working with children.
5.0
Rating
310
Students
3,143
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
74 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversation Practice Lesson
B1 - C2Conversation2,427 lessons completed
USD 6.50+
Package with 7% off
General English - Focus: Reading OR Writing
A2 - C2Language Essentials520 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 12% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
168 Reviews
Juraj Králik
50 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
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
Dusan
4 English lessons
Tia is a very friendly and attentive teacher. I was honestly very surprised at how smoothly the lessons went. And I really enjoyed it! Thank you and see you soon!
Oct 10, 2024
Maksym
1 English lesson
It was a pleasure speaking with Tia. She was punctual, kind, and an attentive listener. Her pronunciation is clear and beautiful, which made the conversation even more enjoyable. I highly recommend taking lessons with her.
Oct 9, 2024
Emily
33 English lessons
I wholeheartedly recommend teacher Tia. She is professional in every way, and her lessons take place in a great atmosphere. With her guidance, I’ve seen significant progress and always look forward to our next lesson.
Oct 3, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 5.00
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