TEFL-certified English Tutor for Social & Professional Communication
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Dutch
Native
Afrikaans
French
Hebrew
Specialties
Test Preparation
TEFL-certified English Tutor for Social & Professional Communication
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From NetherlandsLiving in Nice, France (02:42 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 19, 2025
InterestsMusicReadingFilms & TV SeriesEnvironment & Nature
*Note 1: Back from a brief hiatus with a different range of more focused and personalized courses :)
*Note 2: My cancellation policy aligns with iTalki's policy: no refund issued for lessons cancelled/postponed within 24 hours
*Note 3: Not teaching students under 16
Greetings iTalkers!
I’m a Dutch-South African living in France with a background in music, psychology, and language education. Having lived on three continents, I understand the challenges of learning new languages and adapting to new cultures.
I focus on conversation practice, job interview prep, accent reduction and exam prep.
🌞I’m passionate about languages, culture, and how communication shapes our connections.
Me as a Teacher
I bring creativity, empathy, and structure to every lesson, drawing from my experience in music and psychology.
🇬🇧As an English tutor (TEFL-certified): I guide learners to communicate with the right tone, vocabulary, and confidence in professional, creative, or everyday settings.
🌞My teaching philosophy: the quality of your communication shapes the quality of your relationships.
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are student-focused, practical, and relaxed. I use real-life examples, roleplays, and your personal interests to make learning engaging. Mistakes are encouraged — they’re a natural part of growth.
🇬🇧In English lessons: I tailor sessions to your goals, whether it’s workplace communication, fluency practice or exam preparation skills and techniques.
My teaching material
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Text Documents
Quizzes
PDF file
Image files
Presentation slides/PPT
Certificates
40 -Hour Exam Preparation Course - TEFL - 2026
Certificate verified
168-hour Level 5 Online TEFL course - TEFL - 2018
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2024 - 2025
English teacherLes Ateliers - France
Work Experience
2021 - 2024
TeacherVarious - Netherlands
5.0
Rating
47
Students
221
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
47
Students
221
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
9 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Personalized Spoken English Fluency Course
A2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 32.00+
Package with 10% off
Personalized English Exam Preparation Course [IELTS · TOEFL · TOEIC]
A2 - C2Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
22 Reviews
All
Dutch
English
Marcia Garofolo
6 English lessons
When you find an English teacher who motivates you and helps you work toward your goals, it is truly a privilege. Bella always listens carefully and points out the areas I need to improve. She prepares our classes with a clear focus on my gaps or on the topics I want to develop. Our classes are very dynamic, with a positive environment and great energy.
Dec 10, 2025
Stanislav Varganov
2 English lessons
Excellent!
Nov 23, 2025
Yee61
5 English lessons
Bella is an excellent teacher and her teaching methods are very beneficial to me!
Nov 18, 2025
Zhanna Rogashko
11 English lessons
Bella is the perfect and patient teacher.
Nov 26, 2025
Aydin Yilmaz
16 English lessons
She is an exceptionally good teacher!
She is highly educated, genuinely intelligent, and explains everything with great clarity. Her examples are always spot-on, and her lessons are well-structured, engaging, and filled with interesting topics. I really appreciate her patience, her positive energy, and the way she adapts each lesson to my needs. I always feel motivated and learn something valuable every time.
Highly recommended – a fantastic teacher!
Nov 21, 2025
Agata Dyrda
6 English lessons
Bella is always well-prepared to the lessen. She listens very carefully. She corects mistakes but she doesn't interrupt . I highly recommend her.