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Jessica Rebekah
Community TutorTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Hebrew
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
BusinessKidsTest PreparationPractice is the key to success!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Hebrew
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
BusinessKidsTest PreparationPractice is the key to success!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From New ZealandLiving in Dunedin, New Zealand (02:01 UTC+13:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 28, 2018InterestsTravelPets & AnimalsFoodEnvironment & NatureHistory
Hello! I'm Jessica Rebekah, born and raised in South Africa and now living in New Zealand since 2011. I love teaching, and have been teaching on italki since 2018. It makes me happy to see people improving their English!
I have also taught myself Hebrew so I can completely understand what it is like to learn a foreign language. It's taken a lot of dedication and time, but I have experienced a lot of joy and satisfaction in my language learning journey, and that is how it should be.Me as a Teacher
I have been helping people with English online around the world since 2014 (and on italki since 2018) focusing on conversational, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and reading skills. I have a TEFL certificate (Teaching English to Foreign Learners) and IELTS speaking certificate.
Learning English should be enjoyable. There may be days when you might feel discouraged or unmotivated, but that should never stop you from achieving your dream.
Important to note - I teach my students with respect and courtesy and appreciate it when they treat me the same.
I believe in teaching you to expand your vocabulary and communicate appropriately in English so please no swearing or dirty words. My lessons & teaching style
Based on what is best for each of my students I use a variety of teaching methods, materials, and personal experience.
Every person learns differently and is gifted in their own unique ways so whether you are a fast or slow learner if you're determined, you will learn! I'm patient and understanding with my students.
In all of my lessons, there will be grammar and pronunciation corrections - It's okay to make mistakes because that is part of learning, but we don't want to create bad habits.
I like to understand my students' strengths and weaknesses so that I can help you with your language needs.
The best way to improve your skills is to practice. Practice makes a HUGE difference!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
IELTS Speaking - Teacher Training Program - IDP IELTS - 2024An official ielts course for preparing students for the speaking test.
Teflen Training College - Teflen Training College - 2017According to my 150 Teflen Training College course which I completed in 2017, and have been teaching on italki since 2018, allows me to teach Business English as well.
Teflen Training College - Teflen Training College - 2017I had a 150 hours online course to teach English as a foreign language from the Teflen Training College. I studied Essential English, Business English, Classroom English. I am qualified to teach English as a foreign language and to speakers of other language. This certificate is also world recognized. I am also able to teach kids with this certificate.
Teaching experience
2018 - Current
English Tutor
5.0
Rating
1,135
Students
12.1k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
692 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Conversational Speaking Practice - Individual Lessons/or 5 / or 10 / Package Available
A1 - C2Conversation7,041 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 15% off
IELTS Speaking Test Preparation
B1 - C1Test Preparation1,097 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 15% off
Job Interviews, Job Meetings and Presentations
B1 - C2Language Essentials3,261 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 20% off
English for Children - ages between 6 & 15
A1 - B2Kids3 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 20% off
Specific Grammar Lessons - Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Conditionals, Phrasal Verbs plus more!
A2 - C1Language Essentials20 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
1,722 Reviews
Marina E.
35 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am having a great experience learning English with Jessica. I learn English in a fun way. Jessica is incredibly good at asking questions and encouraging me to speak English, and her feedback is invaluable to me. She corrects my speaking, and that is truly a treasure for me.
Sep 13, 2024
ИльяноваСабина
61 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had many lessons with Jessica during this year and without her I wouldn't be able to speak as fluently as I do today. Thank you for all your hard word and for your support in every lesson! I'm so lucky to have you in my life!
Jul 9, 2024
Raanan Ben Ami
20 English lessons
I really enjoy my lessons with Jess. I feel very comfortable speaking with her, and even when I make mistakes, she always makes me feel at ease.
She creates such a positive atmosphere that helps me learn and improve from one lesson to the next.
I can really feel my progress after every class.
Oct 16, 2025
Daniel
149 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
As always... an excellent teacher who is ready to listen and give the right feedback.
Helps in building self-confidence in speaking,
as well as understanding that you can learn and improve from mistakes.
You just have believe in yourself !!
Thanks again
Jul 23, 2024
Valerie Kučerová
61 English lessons
Thank you for a great lesson. It was nice to meet you online again.
Oct 22, 2025
Albert
53 English lessons
Jessica is a great teacher! She taught me how to speak and use English naturally.
Oct 8, 2025
Trial Lesson
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