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Sam van Zyl
Community Tutor
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Native English Communications Specialist & Conversational Tutor
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Native English Communications Specialist & Conversational Tutor
FromĀ United KingdomLiving in Bristol, United KingdomĀ (17:52Ā UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 21, 2021Interest topicFilms & TV SeriesSports & FitnessMusicTravelFood
Hi there! My name is Sam. I'm a 24-year-old digital marketer, 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 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
The last few 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. I have now taught just over 100 classes on italki to over 30 students from around the world!My lessons & teaching style
Mostly informal and conversational in nature, my lessons aim to help students sharpen their English speaking and feel comfortable using the language freely and without restrictions. I believe talking openly is one of the most effective and enjoyable ways of learning a language, and that's what I want to offer to any and every student who chooses me as their tutor. My teaching style can be adapted toward your needs. Do you simply want a native speaker to chat to about different topics? Are you somebody who needs learning materials? Whatever your learning style, I'm here to listen, conversate, guide, and take your English speaking to the next level!My teaching material
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
5.0
Rating
78
Students
345
Lessons
99%
Attendance
98%
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
35 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
English conversations with a native!
B1Ā -Ā B2Conversation Practice309 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 7% off
English Job Application & Interview Prep
B1Ā -Ā C2General1 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 11% off
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34 Reviews
Paul Rothera
1 English lesson
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I really enjoyed my advanced class with Sam. We discussed lots of things related to languages, motivation and learning styles.
Sam patiently answered my questions. Sam is very friendly, listens well and the atmosphere in the class was relaxed and informal. We laughed a lot at times! He confirmed that my level was on the border (cusp) between C1 and C2 . Thank you very much Sam, for time well spent! š
Nov 8, 2023
Nuriya
9 English lessons
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Sam gave me such an amazing and helpful feedback. Itās like he was reading my mind and knew exactly how I wanted to express myself. Thank you so much:)
Aug 26, 2022
Egor
10 English lessons
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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
Chrysanthi
1 English lesson
Sam helped me feel comfortable while learning. I definitely recommend having lessons with him!
Dec 9, 2023
helen
12 English lessons
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Dec 4, 2023
helen
12 English lessons
Wonderful lesson. Sam told me lots of tips to overcome neverous in doing presentation which are so helpful, Thanks a lot.
Dec 2, 2023
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