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Teacher Karen
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Specialties
Certified teacher specializing in fluency and exam preparation, both IELTS and TOEFL
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Specialties
Certified teacher specializing in fluency and exam preparation, both IELTS and TOEFL
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in George, South Africa (08:52 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 21, 2021InterestsHistoryScienceTechReadingMedical & Healthcare
I am a qualified microbiologist and ran my own laboratory for more than ten years. When I left my profession, I decided to pursue my other love and take up teaching. I love reading and learning new things, walking and keeping fit doing Pilates. I am firm believer in a healthy body and an active mind.Me as a Teacher
I am a TEFL level 5 teacher, certified to teach English as a second language. I also am certified to tutor students preparing to write the IELTS exam. I am passionate about the English language and qualified as a teacher in order to be able to share that love with my students. I am relaxed and friendly, never critical when my students make mistakes. My aim is to help them in every possible way to achieve their goals. I specialize in teaching adults both in Business English, Conversational English as well as IELTS preparation. Please note that I do not teach children as the teaching materials I use are not suitable for children.My lessons & teaching style
I tailor my lesson to suit the individual students needs and interest. My teaching style is to present, practice and produce. We discuss the lesson topic, the students practice while I check and correct their understanding if necessary and then the students are allowed to practice what they have learned. I am relaxed and friendly, for my students to learn effectively, it is important for them to feel comfortable and to enjoy what they are learning.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TOEFLx:TOEFL iBT TestPreparation: - ETS - 2024
Certificate verified
Qualifi Level 5 Certificate in Teaching Practice - TEFL Academy - 2023Observed teaching practice
Certificate verified
Teaching TOEFL iBT Skills - ETS - 20236 hour workshop
Certificate verified
Certificate in Teaching TOEFL Preparation - ITTI - 2022
Certificate verified
Top 12 Teachers of 2021 - Off2Class - 2022I am honoured to be selected as one of the top 12 teachers of 2021, by Off2Class
Certificate verified
IELTS Specialist Certificate - Global language Training - 2021Training to assist students in achieving an acceptable bandwidth when sitting the IELTS exam
Certificate verified
IELTS Specialist Certificate - Global Language Training - 2021
Certificate verified
Qualifi Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English - TEFL Academy - 2019168 hours training in teaching English as a foreign language
Certificate verified
Nat. Higher Dip. in Microbiology - Wits. Technicon - 1985Subjects covered, Industrial Microbiology, Quality Control, Analytical Biochemistry and Research Methods and Techniques
Certificate verified
Dip. in Microbiology - Wits. Technicon - 1976Subjects studied: Human Physiology, Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology, Medical Microbiology
Certificate verified
Education
1974 - 1976
Bachelor’s - MicrobiologyHuman Physiology, Microbiology, Virology
1985 - 1985
Bachelor’s - MicrobioloyHigher National Diploma in Microbiology
Work Experience
2021 - 2021
English TutorOnline teaching one on one
2021 - 2024
Online English TutorOne-on-one teaching
5.0
Rating
119
Students
1,263
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
65 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Conversational English
A2 - C1Conversation451 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 15% off
General English
A2 - B2Language Essentials456 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 17% off
IELTS/TOEFL preparation
B2 - C1Test Preparation175 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
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50 Reviews

Daria Gudz
30 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been studying with Karen for five months to prepare for the IELTS exam. She is a very kind and rigorous professor who always does her best to help me improve. She provides valuable insights about the exam and patiently corrects my mistakes, no matter how many times I repeat them. If you want to prepare for the IELTS effectively and comfortably, choose Karen!
May 25, 2025
Nathalie Pinto
20 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am very grateful I booked this 20-hour course with Karen, she used different digital resources that enriched and facilitated the understanding of the treated arguments, she also provided support materials, assigned and corrected the homework for each lesson. In each class, we worked on the different skills for the IELTS exam, especially those I struggled with the most, adapting a program to my needs.
Thank you Karen for being a kind, methodical, and very professional teacher. I recommend her!
Dec 4, 2021
Lanfang Kong
4 English lessons
too much reading in the class, which is not inline with my goals.
Mar 8, 2024
ZIH-SYUN CHEN
61 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
老師很有耐心也很親切,我平常用中文就不太會講話了,更何況用英文,但即便我與老師對話都講得斷斷續續,甚至詞不達意,老師都能猜到我想表達的內容並給與鼓勵,讓我覺得老師非常專業,上起課來也感到非常輕鬆且快樂,每次都很期待下一次的上課時間,推薦給想練習英文或是準備考試的各位。
Aug 25, 2023
Nancy
1 English lesson
An British lady who lives in South Africa with good patience and teaching skills.
Mar 27, 2024
ZIH-SYUN CHEN
61 English lessons
Thank you for being an inspiring and dedicated teacher. Your friendly personality and willingness to help students succeed have made my learning journey full of joy and reward. I would like to express my gratitude for your guidance and assistance.
您是一位鼓舞人心且敬業的老師,非常感謝這將近快一年以來的教導與協助,您的耐心與溫柔使每堂課我都能輕鬆並愉快地學習,未來我會繼續努力,並往目標邁進。
Jan 29, 2024

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