English teacher Melissa Botha

Melissa Botha

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Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Dutch
German
Portuguese
Specialties
Kids
Business
Test Preparation
TEFL & IELTS Certified
From South AfricaLiving in Cape Town, South Africa (12:03 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 28, 2018
InterestsHistoryFilms & TV SeriesFoodTravelFashion & Beauty
Build your confidence, improve your fluency, and start using English naturally in real-life situations. Hi! I’m Melissa, a TEFL, IELTS, and Business English-certified teacher from Cape Town, South Africa, currently studying a BA in Communications. I have several years of experience teaching children, teenagers, and adults from diverse backgrounds, helping them make real progress in a supportive and engaging environment. My lessons are friendly, patient, and results-focused. I tailor each class to your goals—whether you want to improve conversational fluency, prepare for IELTS, succeed in interviews, or build confidence in professional communication. I also provide optional practice to help you apply what you learn in real life. I teach a wide range of students, from young children, to teenagers and adults, and I adapt my approach to suit different learning styles and personalities. My love for travel brings a cultural and conversational element into my lessons, making them engaging, relatable, and enjoyable. I offer lessons in conversational English, kids’ courses, book-based learning, IELTS preparation, and Business English with interview practice. My goal is to help you feel confident, capable, and comfortable using English every day. Let’s make your English journey enjoyable and successful!
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Image files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Homework Assignments
  • Video files
  • Audio files
  • Test templates and examples
  • Quizzes
5.0
Rating
633
Students
8572
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson
226 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Old Students - Conversational Practice
A2 -  C2

Conversation

3,175 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 8% off
Book Club
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

209 lessons completed
USD 10.50+
Package with 5% off
Kids Course
A2 -  C2

Kids

3,944 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 4% off
IELTS Preparation
B1 -  C2

Test Preparation

69 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Business English and Interview Practice
B1 -  C2

Business

38 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 5% off
Conversational Practice - New Students
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

911 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 9% off

Availability

575 Reviews

Анна
179 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you for the great opportunity to practice English with you, Melissa! Kristina is always happy to see you again and again . And every time she is more comfortable to speak and I'm proud of her!
Jan 29, 2021
Student Katerina
Katerina
69 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was very cool and funny lesson! We were laughing all the time)) My girls always say that you are their friend, they wait for these talkings. Even my younger daughter (she's 2.5) trying to tell stories in English. But first I thought that she is so little)) And I see that English of my oldest daughter is improving) she is trying to speak more and more, because she likes you so much and she wants to tell you everything)
Mar 19, 2019
Student Frédéric F
Frédéric F
11 English lessons
Melissa is a great teacher, caring Communication with her is pleasant and easy I recommend her.
May 4, 2026
Student Katherine
Katherine
71 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Supportive and friendly atmosphere as always. We talked about different impotant things and shared our thoughts❤️
Jan 27, 2021
Student Laura
Laura
1 English lesson
Melissa has been fantastic with interview practice! I feel more confident after talking to her :) Thank you!
May 12, 2026
Student Tamara Cardoso
Tamara Cardoso
8 English lessons
Melissa is a very good teacher. She has a clear accent, which makes it easy to understand her. She is very talkative and polite, and learning with her feels natural. The class goes by very quickly. She made me feel very comfortable during the lesson, even when I made mistakes or forgot words. That made a big difference to me.
Apr 21, 2026