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Brends
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
French
Other
Specialties
TechnologyBusinessMeaningful conversation | Role play | Business success | Employment and Interviews | Fun
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
French
Other
Specialties
TechnologyBusinessMeaningful conversation | Role play | Business success | Employment and Interviews | Fun
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Cape Town, South Africa (11:15 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 16, 2018Me as a Teacher
I specialise in British English.
I correct pronunciation.
I introduce new vocabulary depending on the topic of conversation
I teach you how to speak about specific topics using the vocabulary I have taught you.
I teach you how to ask questions
I create a safe authentic space for you to learn English My lessons & teaching style
In our first lesson we will get to know each other a bit better and you can tell me what your needs are.
My style is gentle and flexible.
My students say that I am kind, friendly, intuitive and encouraging.
Being self motivated, a self starter and very organised ensures I’m prepared for all our lessons.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Flashcards
- Graphs and charts
- Text Documents
Certificates
Master Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (250 hrs.) - International TEFL Institute - 2018
Certificate verified
Master Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (250 hrs.) - International TEFL Institute - 2017
Certificate verified
Certificate of Professional Designation - Estate Agency Affairs Board South Africa - 2012Professional Practitioner in Real Estate. https://www.pamgolding.co.za/property-consultant/makhanda-grahamstown/brenda-cadle/cadb01
Certificate verified
How to build a professional web page - University of Cape Town - 2000Course on html. I can also use WordPress. I have also taught myself how to code in CSS and Javascript.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2018 - 2024
English Teacher● General discussion and informal tutoring via skype
● Most of my students are adults from Europe.
2012 - 2024
MentorTo mentor intern/candidate Real Estate Agents.
Education
2012 - 2012
Other - Professional Practitioner in Real EstateLicensed and qualified to sell real estate/property.
1971 - 2024
Other - LifeI don't have any degrees. I am an entrepreneur and always have been. I started my first business during my last year of high school. Subsequent to that I've always generated my own income somehow. I've met students on italki without degrees who are teaching in Universities. I've met students on italki without degrees who are in business for themselves.
Work Experience
2005 - 2024
Professional Real Estate AgentI have extensive business experience in Real Estate, Website Design, Social Media Management, Layout and Design of major publications including newspapers and academic journals. I am hoping to help English learners improve their business language skills.
2000 - 2014
Website DesignerTo design a full website for a client including all graphics using html, javascript and full CSS and to optimise for website search engines.
2000 - 2003
Layout and Design Artist● Design and layout work for commercial printing including business cards, brochures, pamphlets, letterheads, receipt books, posters, academic text books.
● Design and layout of Grocott’s Mail, including adverts and mastheads.
5.0
Rating
542
Students
4,679
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
151 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
General Informal Tutoring with Brends
A1 - C2Language Essentials101 lessons completed
USD 12.00
Package with 10% off
Conversation Practice with Brends
B1 - C2Language Essentials375 lessons completed
USD 12.00
Package with 10% off
Job applications and interview practice with Brends
B1 - C2Business32 lessons completed
USD 12.00
Package with 10% off
General Business English with Brends
B1 - C2Business70 lessons completed
USD 12.00
Package with 10% off
Reading is the best way to learn English
A2 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 10.00
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Podcast (1)
Quiz (3)
1,005 Reviews
Delphine Bassompierr
15 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had such a great time during our conversation class today! I’m feeling more and more comfortable and confident thanks to her guidance, her attitude, and the way she teaches. Every session with Brends is both inspiring and motivating — I always leave the class with a genuine desire to speak more English.
Can’t wait for our next session! 🌟
Nov 4, 2025
Bernard Gentelet
368 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Brenda is the best English teacher I ever had (and I had a lot of them).
Patiently accompanied by her, and thanks to her great pedagogy, I was able to reach my goal : feeling at ease in any kind of English conversations.
Her way of teaching is precise, lively and well structured.
As a psychotherapist graduated from University, I can assert that Brenda has an inner sense of psychology and human relationship. So she perfectly knows how to attune herself to her student.
I do recommend her to everyone who really needs to improve his/her English
Nov 7, 2019
Aroma Chroma
3 English lessons
It was really useful for me, thank you!
Feb 26, 2026
Elisa
19 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Brends is fantastic! I had a very important job interview where I needed to create and present a full business case in English in front of the entire team. She guided me through every single step of the preparation process, helping me refine my speech, choose the right business terminology, and build the confidence I needed to deliver it successfully.
Thanks to her support and expertise I felt fully prepared and also passed the selection process and got the job!!!
Sep 28, 2025
Francesca Angileri
16 English lessons
The best teacher ever!!!
Apr 2, 2026
Laura Carabotta
3 English lessons
fantastica!
Dec 3, 2025
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