English teacher Shimei van der Walt

Shimei van der Walt

Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Native
Passionate English Teacher | Engaging Lessons | Helping Students Gain Confidence & Fluency
From South AfricaLiving in Ethekwini, South Africa (19:52 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 21, 2019
InterestsScienceMusicReadingFoodPets & Animals
Hi! I’m Shimei van der Walt, a bilingual English teacher from South Africa, where 11 languages weave our vibrant culture. Fluent in English and Afrikaans, I’ve helped students worldwide since 2019 master *real* communication—not just grammar, but confidence and cultural fluency. Whether you’re prepping for exams, work, or daily chats, my lessons blend warmth with expertise. Let’s turn language hurdles into victories—together!
5.0
Rating
65
Students
754
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson
21 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
1-on-1 English lessons for adults
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

491 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
1-on-1 English lessons for kids & teens
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

145 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off

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Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (2)

48 Reviews

Student Sofia
Sofia
36 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great lesson as always. I love the materials prepared by Shimei and find the homework interesting; it helps me consolidate new material.
Jan 5, 2024
Student Detion Aliaj
Detion Aliaj
45 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
The lessons we are trying lately are very engaging as I am required to talk and discuss a lot of different topics at once. This is quite a good idea Shimei introduced, and I think I will improve my speaking skills more quickly.
Aug 31, 2022
Student Yang
Yang
16 English lessons
Teacher Shemi is an exceptional English teacher whose lessons are engaging and thought-provoking. She inspires a deep love for the language by encouraging creativity and critical thinking. Her approach makes learning enjoyable and effective. After the talks and learning, my passion for English has flourished.
Feb 28, 2025
Student OCEAN WONG
OCEAN WONG
13 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My son loves the teacher so much and willing to speak and learn in the class.
Sep 12, 2022
Student Yang
Yang
16 English lessons
Teacher Shimei is an exceptional English teacher whose lessons are engaging and thought-provoking. She inspires a deep love for the language by encouraging creativity and critical thinking. Her approach makes learning enjoyable and effective. This learning experience increased my passion for English.
Feb 28, 2025
Student Sofia
Sofia
36 English lessons
Excellent lesson as usual. Thank you, Shimei :)
Dec 4, 2023
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