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Natalie
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Russian
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsQualified teacher with more than 12 years of experience. Over 14 000 lessons taught on Italki
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Russian
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsQualified teacher with more than 12 years of experience. Over 14 000 lessons taught on Italki
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Nelson Mandela, South Africa (09:35 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 8, 2014InterestsTravelFoodEnvironment & NaturePets & AnimalsSports & Fitness
As a native English speaker from South Africa’s vibrant "rainbow nation," I bring 12+ years of teaching experience and a passion for connecting cultures through language. My degree in Education and TEFL certification help me specialize in exam prep (IELTS, TOEFL) and engaging lessons for children—tailored to their age and interests.
Having taught over 11,000 online lessons, I understand the challenges learners face. Like you, I’m a language student too—currently exploring Russian! When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me running, gardening, or reading, always curious about the world. Let’s make your English journey confident and fun!Me as a Teacher
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. My lessons & teaching style
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 according to each child’s age, level, and interests to keep learning both effective and fun.
I also provide conversation classes, grammar lessons, and exam preparation for IELTS, CAE, FCE, and TOEFL.
Whether you’d like to practice speaking, strengthen your grammar, or prepare for an exam or business meeting, I would be happy to support you.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
1,209
Students
15.1k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
520 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
General Conversation Lessons
A2 - C2Conversation4,302 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 12% off
Exam preparation FCE, CAE, IELTS and TOEFL
A2 - C2Test Preparation1,508 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 15% off
Childrens Lessons
A1 - C2Kids6,565 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 12% off
Grammar Lessons
A2 - C2Language Essentials732 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 12% off
Regular Children's Lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,297 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 13% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (19)
Quiz (43)
522 Reviews
Marc
49 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
142 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
nguyen
20 English lessons
Excellente prof . Les enfants de 10 et 14 ans l’adorent merci beaucoup
Dec 15, 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
Zona
3 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
Anna Korzhavina
14 English lessons
The teacher used a presentation on the topic of the lesson. The teacher inserted pictures and text on the requested topic of the lesson. This is a very high price and a big thank you to the teacher
Nov 1, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 10.00
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