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Natalie
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Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Russian
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsQualified teacher with more than 12 years of experience. Over 15 000 lessons taught on Italki
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Russian
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsQualified teacher with more than 12 years of experience. Over 15 000 lessons taught on Italki
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Nelson Mandela, South Africa (18:15 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 8, 2014InterestsTravelFoodEnvironment & NaturePets & AnimalsSports & Fitness
I am a native English speaker from South Africa with over 12 years teaching experience. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a TEFL certification, and I have taught more than 15,000 online lessons.
I teach children and adults. For children, I create fun lessons covering reading, writing, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary. For adults, I offer conversation practice, grammar lessons, and exam preparation for IELTS, CAE, FCE, and TOEFL.
My teaching style is relaxed and supportive, helping students feel comfortable, confident, and learning at their own pace. I am also learning Russian, so I understand the challenges of language learning
I have completed a Bachelor's degree in Education, as well as, a TEFL teaching course.
I started teaching English online in 2012 and have experience teaching students of different levels ranging from intermediate right up to advanced. Since I started teaching English I have met and taught people from all around the world.
I have experience teaching in a classroom and online. I have taught many ages groups starting from as young as four years old right up to adults in their seventies.
I have a relaxed approach to teaching and learning. My goal is to create a positive learning experience where students feel comfortable, confident, and able to progress at a natural pace that suits them best.
For children, I offer specialized lessons that cover comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking. I design these lessons accor...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching TEFL Preparation Certificate - Bridge Education Group (Bridge TEFL) - 2024
Certificate verified
BEd degree - Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 2013I have a four year degree in Education, I specialized in Foundation Phase teaching.
Certificate verified
Bachelors Degree In Education, Foundations Phase - Nelson Mandela University - 2013
Certificate verified
TEFL/ TESOL - i-to-i - 2012
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2012 - 2015
English TeacherOnline TEEFL teacher
2013 - 2014
School TeacherPrimary school teacher
2014 - 2015
Grade 1 TeacherFrist Grade teacher. Teaching a variety of subjects, including English, to learners aged 6 to 8 years
Education
2009 - 2013
Bachelor’s - Education
Work Experience
2012 - 2014
Online English TeacherI have experience teaching English online to students from all around the world.This experience has helped me become confident teaching on online platforms and communicate with people of different languages.
2013 - 2015
First Grade TeacherTeaching in a South African classroom has helped me acquire many of the skills needed to overcome language barriers to learning. My teaching experiences have also made me confident teaching young children.
2013 - 2014
Professional TeacherMy previous teaching experience on italki has made me familiar with the process of students booking lessons and confirming them. Teaching on italki has helped me become creating my own learning materials and teaching students on Skype. I feel confident and excited to teach on italki again.
5.0
Rating
1,257
Students
16.0k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
542 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
General Conversation Lessons
A2 - C2Conversation4,543 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 12% off
Exam preparation FCE, CAE, IELTS and TOEFL
A2 - C2Test Preparation1,554 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 13% off
Childrens Lessons
A1 - C2Kids6,782 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 13% off
Grammar Lessons
A2 - C2Language Essentials775 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 19% off
Regular Children's Lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,639 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 13% off
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (23)
Quiz (47)
511 Reviews
Marc
60 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Natalie does a great job helping me understand the finer points of English grammar. The exercises she provides are always both informative and enjoyable, and I’ve already learned a lot. Our conversations are engaging and fun, and she is always patient and well-prepared. I can warmly recommend her to anyone who wants to improve their English in a structured yet relaxed way.
May 26, 2025
Jos
144 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today I had my 11th lesson with Natalie. Natalie has a very pleasant and relaxed approach to her teaching. We have smooth, pleasant and very interesting conversations. She corrects me and guides me in a very gentle and pleasant way. I always enjoy our conversations and time flies. Natalie is an excellent teacher. She has helped me to make a lot of progress. I find it much easier now to participate in professional conversations in English. Thank you Natalie. I look forward to our next talk!
Aug 26, 2020
Zona
17 English lessons
My conversations with Natalie were very relaxed; she always had a smile on her face, and her tone of voice made me feel at ease. When I encountered unfamiliar words or phrases, she clearly explained the synonyms and appropriate usages. I immediately enrolled in her formal course. I look forward to significant progress. Thank you, Natalie.
Dec 19, 2025
Gus
20 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Natalie is a good teacher, she provides targeted feedback and suggests strategies for continuous improvement.
Jan 4, 2025
Jasmine
4 English lessons
老师很耐心，上课的时候会引导学生怎么去思考怎么去回答问题，也很贴心的准备了教材，能够帮助课程更好地进行
Jan 19, 2026
nguyen
42 English lessons
Excellente prof . Les enfants de 10 et 14 ans l’adorent merci beaucoup
Dec 15, 2025
Trial Lesson
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