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Sam van Zyl
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Native English Communications Tutor/Coach
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Native English Communications Tutor/Coach
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Bristol, United Kingdom (21:33 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 21, 2021InterestsFilms & TV SeriesSports & FitnessMusicTravelFood
Hi there! My name is Sam. I'm a 26-year-old creative communicator and continuing cultural explorer. I'm natively English, and grew up in the South-West of England, near Bristol. When I was 18-years-old, I decided to leave the UK and go and study abroad. I've been on-the-go ever since. I've lived, studied and worked in several countries including The Netherlands, Slovakia, and Spain, and for now I'm back in England. My biggest passions in life are writing/recording music, food, film, travel, and meeting new people from foreign cultures :)Me as a Teacher
Several years living, studying, and working abroad have taught me a lot about how to communicate, interact, and adapt. I am well-versed in engaging with non-native English speakers and know how to accommodate my language and approach for their benefit. Meeting so many people from different corners of the world has helped me to understand that each of us has a story to tell, and that story provides a set of lenses through which we see the world. As a teacher, I try to listen to that story, understand the student, and use it to help connect with them on a level that resonates.My lessons & teaching style
I offer different types of lessons depending on what my student needs. My 'English Conversations with a Native' class is mostly conversational, focusing on improving your fluency and confidence speaking English as well as expanding your vocabulary. This can be as structured or unstructured as you need.
My 'English Application & Job Interview Prep' class, on the other hand, is specially designed to help you find, apply and interview for English speaking jobs, involving CV optimisation, cover letter writing, and interview rehearsal.
In any case, regardless of which class you choose, my teaching style will always be informal and relatable, and you can feel free to drop me a message whenever!My teaching material
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
Teaching experience
2021 - Current
English Tutor/Communications Coach
Education
2017 - 2021
Bachelor’s - Marketing Management
5.0
Rating
186
Students
867
Lessons
97%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
90 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
English conversations with a native!
A2 - C2Conversation722 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
English Job Application & Interview Prep
B1 - C2Language Essentials55 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 7% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
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Quiz (194)
52 Reviews
Nuriya💯📈
9 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sam gave me such an amazing and helpful feedback. It’s like he was reading my mind and knew exactly how I wanted to express myself. Thank you so much:)
Aug 26, 2022
Michal
21 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Again an amazing discussion, it is always interesting and completely relaxing to talk to you without any formal topics. The nice talk I liked, thank you.
Jan 20, 2022
Jasmine Swiftie
12 English lessons
Sam is a responsible and professional teacher who can help you achieve your goals.His excellent teaching methods comprise making notes of your expressions then offering better ones to substitute after guiding you into some topics for warm-up exercises,rendering detailed interpretations of the contents you want to learn,and leaving you a document that contains the notes you need to take.He is a perfect tutor that you can’t miss if you want to achieve your goals.
Aug 6, 2025
Egor
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
If you are in two minds and can't pick up a tutor on italki, I encourage you to book a lesson with Sam and you will never regret. I very highly recommend this tutor if you strive to perfect your English!
Feb 9, 2022
Maksymilian Kłos
1 English lesson
Highly recommend 10/10
Aug 15, 2025
Jasmine Swiftie
12 English lessons
Sam is a responsible and professional teacher who can help you achieve your goals.His excellent teaching methods comprise making notes of your expressions then offering better ones to substitute after guiding you into some topics for warm-up exercises,rendering detailed interpretations of the contents you want to learn,and leaving you a document that contains the notes you need to take. I think he is a perfect tutor that you can’t miss if you want to achieve your goals.
Aug 6, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 9.00
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