Afrikaans teacher Teniel Smit

Teniel Smit

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Community Tutor
Teaches
Afrikaans
Native
English
Native
Speaks
Specialties
Business
From South AfricaLiving in George, South Africa (16:48 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 21, 2024
InterestsSports & FitnessReadingTravelFoodBusiness & Finance
Hello! I’m Teniel, your go-to tutor for Afrikaans and English—whether you’re mastering basics or polishing fluency. With 6+ years of experience, I specialize in conversational skills that stick, blending real-world topics into lively lessons. I bring cultural insights and patience to every class. Love chatting but nervous about mistakes? My relaxed, personalized approach ensures you’ll speak confidently—and even laugh while learning! Let’s turn your language goals into victories, one conversation at a time. As a teacher, I strive to create a learning environment that is both engaging and supportive. I believe that every student has their own unique learning style, and I aim to adapt my teaching methods to meet each student's needs. My goal is to make sure you feel confident and motivated throughout your language-learning journey. I focus on real-world language use, helping you build the skills you need to communicate naturally and effectively. Whether you’re working on conversational fluency, grammar, pronunciation, or writing, I will guide you step by step. I am patient and encouraging, and I understand that learning a new language takes time. My teaching style is interactive, student-centered, and flexible. I believe that learning a language should be fun, and in my classes I aim for a relaxed environment. I aim to build real connections with my students, as I believe in creating an environment where y students feel seen and heard. I know that a comfortable, safe class...
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Articles and news
  • Image files
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
5.0
Rating
148
Students
900
Lessons
95%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Afrikaans Lessons

Afrikaans
English
Trial Lesson
49 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Afrikaans Spreekvaardighede
A1 -  C2

Conversation

156 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Package with 28% off

Availability

34 Reviews

All
Afrikaans
English
Student Efra
Efra
71 Afrikaans lessons
Teacher’s pick
Wonderful teacher, very patient ,polite curteaous and knowledgeable . High quality instruction, highly recommended. Can't wait for the next lesson!!
Dec 31, 2024
antonio
10 English lessons
Excellent everything: the teacher,the topics unbelievably interesting,and the improvement I get from ny lessons with Teniel!
Nov 3, 2025
Student Maureen M.
Maureen M.
2 Afrikaans lessons
Today we discussed the topic of travel.
Sep 20, 2025
Ali
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Thanks so much for your help!
Dec 24, 2024
Student Mauro Baldelli
Mauro Baldelli
31 English lessons
Thank you, Teniel! Lots of questions, speaking opportunities, and chances to learn!
Sep 23, 2025
Student Миша Слупко
Миша Слупко
11 English lessons
The very good class. Lots of talking and laughter))
Sep 9, 2025
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