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Francis O
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Community TutorTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Swahili
Yoruba
Other
Tswana
TEFL certified ESL teacher with over 3 years of experience. English/Mandarin ! See you in class š
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Swahili
Yoruba
Other
Tswana
TEFL certified ESL teacher with over 3 years of experience. English/Mandarin ! See you in class š
About Me
Resume & Certificates
FromĀ NigeriaLiving in Mwanza, United Republic of TanzaniaĀ (23:12Ā UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 8, 2026InterestsMedical & HealthcareEnvironment & NatureReadingTravelWriting
Hi! Iām Francis, an enthusiastic ESL teacher with a passion for helping bilingual learnersāespecially Chinese speakersāmaster English with confidence. My medical background gives me a unique perspective on clear communication, and I love using simple, practical methods to make learning fun and effective. Fluent in English, Chinese, Swahili, and Yoruba, I bridge language gaps effortlessly. Whether youāre preparing for conversations, travel, or work, Iāll tailor lessons to your goals in a relaxed, encouraging environment. Letās make progress together!
As a teacher, I am patient, supportive, and result driven. I focus on helping students communicate clearly and confidently by creating a relaxed and encouraging learning environment. I adapt my teaching style to each learnerās level, goals, and learning pace, ensuring lessons are practical, engaging, and easy to understand.
I emphasize real life communication, clear pronunciation, and active vocabulary use. With experience teaching bilingual learners, especially Chinese students, I use simple explanations and sometimes mandarin to clarify difficult concepts. I provide structured feedback, track progress closely, and motivate students to improve.
I provide interactive and personalized lessons that focus on real life communication, fluency, vocabulary, and pronunciation. I adapt my teaching to each studentās level, goals, and learning pace, ensuring lessons are engaging and effective. I use role plays, guided exercises, and constr...My teaching material
- Image files
- Flashcards
- Quizzes
- Video files
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- PDF file
Certificates
120 hour TEFL certificate - Teacher Record - 2024I hold a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate, which provides comprehensive training in teaching English to non native speakers. The program equipped me with skills in lesson planning, classroom management, grammar instruction, pronunciation coaching and communicative teaching methods. It also emphasized teaching techniques for different age groups and proficiency levels, including one-on-one and group lessons.
Teaching experience
2024 - 2026
ESL TUTORWorked as an online ESL tutor on Preply, teaching English to young Chinese learners using Mandarin for explanations and guidance, and communicating in English with other bilingual students. Designed and delivered customized lesson plans based on studentsā proficiency and goals, focusing on speaking, grammar, and comprehension. Conducted one-to-one and small group sessions, tracked student progress, and provided constructive feedback to ensure measurable improvement.
2018 - 2020
ESL tutorā¢ Taught English to children and adults in classroom settings.
ā¢ Designed engaging lesson plans to improve speaking, listening, and reading skills.
ā¢ Managed classroom activities and assessed student progress.
ā¢ Worked effectively in a multicultural teaching environment.
2021 - 2024
ESL tutorI taught English on Cafetalk, working with students from different cultural and language backgrounds. I focused on improving learnersā speaking confidence, pronunciation, and grammar through interactive, student centered lessons. I adapted each class to individual goals, including conversational English, daily communication, and professional English, while creating a supportive and engaging online learning environment.
Education
2014 - 2022
Bachelorās - Medicine and SurgeryI am also a qualified Medical Doctor (MBBS) with experience in hospital-based clinical practice and tele-health consultation. I have worked as a medical officer and intern doctor, managing patients across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings. My practice focuses on accurate diagnosis, patient-centered care, clear communication, and evidence-based treatment. I also have experience providing remote medical consultations, patient education, and follow-up care via telemedicine platforms.
Work Experience
2022 - 2024
Intern DoctorI completed my medical internship in Tanzania, gaining hands-on clinical experience across major departments while managing patients under supervision in a resource limited healthcare setting.
4.9
Rating
20
Students
64
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
10 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
English Conversational Lesson (Speaking class)
A1Ā -Ā B2Conversation32 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Package with 2% off
English Pronunciation Lesson (BeginnerāIntermediate)
A1Ā -Ā B2Conversation12 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Package with 1% off
Basic English Language for Beginners
A1Ā -Ā A2Conversation10 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Basic English Language for Intermediate learners
B1Ā -Ā B2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 5.50+
Package with 3% off
ENGLISH FOR EXAMS (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, CAMBRIDGE)
A1Ā -Ā C1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Availability
6 Reviews
Siya
1 English lesson
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May 15, 2026
jimmy
6 English lessons
Really enjoy to have class with Mr.Francis. He provides class materials for all level of learner and always with the passion and energy during class.
May 5, 2026
Tina
1 English lesson
good
Mar 24, 2026
Cecilia Chai
2 English lessons
Francis is very patient, and even for the trial class, he prepared materials tailored to my needs. Looking forward to continuing my English learning journey with him
May 5, 2026
Min
1 English lesson
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Apr 25, 2026
Anda
12 English lessons
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Mar 20, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 6.00
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