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Teacher Donovin
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Japanese
Confidence building for You to Speak Comfortably and Stress Free!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Japanese
Confidence building for You to Speak Comfortably and Stress Free!
From South AfricaLiving in Other, South Africa (18:36 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 7, 2021Interest topicScienceArtGaming
Hello, my name is Donovin. I come from South Africa and live in the vibrant city of Bloemfontein. I am an energetic well mannered outspoken gentleman. I am passionate about my art and the level I have achieved through hard work and perseverance. I am very adaptive and value honesty. I am well organized and a diligent worker. My wife and I have been together for 13 blessed years. I enjoy spending time outdoors with her at the stables and visiting the horses. My favourite sport is soccer, and I like to play it rather than watching it. I am close with my family and appreciate each day I spend with them, we enjoy having a good barbeque.Me as a Teacher
I have years of self-study experience in art, so I can understand how frustrating learning a subject can be. The experience I gained from this has taught me how to be patient, and learning anything takes time and a lot of practice. We will build a greater understanding of English through conversational practice and a deeper vocabulary. I feel interruptions will only break confidence, so I believe in self-correction and guiding those learning rather than dictating the path. For shy students, I will always have material prepared to help them boost their confidence and create less stress. I cannot wait to meet you, so book right now.My lessons & teaching style
As a teacher here in Italki, I provide my students with plans to select from;
1. Informal lessons focusing on conversational English wherein we can discuss anything you want to. If you are shy, I will always have a range of topics ready for us to talk about, which will improve your confidence and fluency in English. We can also read some articles and view selected videos to help improve comprehension skills. Homework is always optional.
2. Semi-Formal lessons centred on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. I will create lesson plans for you based on your level of English. We can work on essays and comprehension tasks. Business English-based lessons are also available.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Text Documents
- Flashcards
- Image files
Work Experience
2007 - 2007
Sales Clerk Senqu River WearA fly fishing and branded clothing store, Senqu was my first job after graduating from school; needless to say, I gained many skills, learning that though a store looks basic and uninvolved from the outside, it takes many careful steps to maintain.
2008 - 2008
Sales Clerk and Stock Manager Jeep StoreJeep was a whole new ball game, I learned the value of a commission-based sales structure and the role it played in employee motivation and development. At Jeep, I also learned to work on new stock managing applications as well.
2009 - 2010
Sales Metropolitan LifeMetropolitan played a vital role in my job past job career. Here I was subjected to the full extent of the insurance industry. I learned the value of product knowledge, being able to answer client questions professionally.
2011 - 2021
Sculptor, Painter and sales Personal Art Business and StudiesI have been self-studying art for over a decade now, and this has been my primary career. I am a sculptor that loves the challenge I face every time I start a new project. I create original sculptures as well as fan art pieces.
Certificates
International TEFL/TESOL Certificate TEFL South Africa 2023International TEFL/TESOL Certificate
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120 hour TEFL Certificate Teacherrecord.com 2021120 Hour TEFL certification online.
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5.0
Rating
323
Students
2,438
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
143 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversations are fun! Learn by simply talking.
B1 - C2Conversation Practice1,832 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 7% off
Semi-Formal Lessons!
B1 - C2General414 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 8% off
IELTS Speaking Test Preparation
B2 - C1Test Preparation9 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 18% off
Interview Preparation
B1 - C2Business17 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 18% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (6)
121 Reviews
Sergey
20 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Donovin is a great teacher by all means. One of the best on italki from my perspective. I tried to study English with different teachers here. The lessons with Donovin are always relaxed and good sctructured, you will not just talk with each other without any meaning and any plan. Donovin always takes useful notes about your mistakes and never interrupts you in the process. He also is a great person and can keep the conversation going on any themes. It's always a pleasure to have cozy a chat with him :) You will have any activities you want, also Donovin will suggest you new things to do.
Aug 21, 2023
Donika Mishineva
47 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Donovan is incredibly easy to talk with. He's patient and funny. In one word - the ideal teacher! He poses numerous questions, making the hour fly by in no time. I thoroughly enjoy our sessions as they not only help me unwind but also improved my ability to express myself in English.
May 29, 2023
Igor Frąckowiak
32 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I highly recommend Donovin as an English teacher - he has helped me gain confidence in conversation and gets the right balance between correcting my mistakes and keeping the conversation going. Thank you so much!
Dec 10, 2021
胡tiger
1 English lesson
We had a lovely time together，The teacher's expertise in guiding the conversation and providing constructive feedback helped me build my speaking confidence， Thanks very much
Oct 4, 2023
Raciel Hernández 💫
39 English lessons
Donovin is a great teacher. I totally recommend him. With his lessons I have improved my conversational skills.
Oct 3, 2023
Donika Mishineva
47 English lessons
When I started lessons with Donovan, I could barely string a few sentences together. For 4 months, 2 times a week, I can now talk to my teacher about different topics and have a normal dialogue. Donovan is a person with whom you can talk about a variety of topics, the conversation always flows with ease and you do not feel the passage of time. I would say that his natural approach to students gives him plasticity and flexibility in the very method of learning and practicing the language, and I am extremely grateful for the result achieved so far. A live lesson with an English-speaking person is more important than sitting behind textbooks and memorizing new words. Speaking a new language is learned by talking, and Donovan always asks interesting questions that your friends might not have thought to ask, which opens up intriguing discussions and sharing of experiences and funny stories. I 100% recommend him.
Sep 29, 2023
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