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Olivia
English
Native
Spanish
Russian

From United Kingdom

Living in Cape Town, South Africa

5+ Years of Full Time Teaching Experience - Flexible with my schedule; LET'S MAKE ENGLISH FUN! I was born and raised in London, and am an enthusiastic lover of the English language and culture. Growing up in London has made me feel like a citizen of the world rather than a specific country. I've lived all my life surrounded by people of literally every culture and background imaginable. I am a people person and so love to engage and learn about new ways of life and thinking. Side note, I LOVE singing and am very passionate about all kinds of music, especially jazz and soul. I am very interested in psychology, history and philosophy and many more things! I am a practising Yogi and a Yoga Instructor in my spare time. I am very aware and sensitive to the challenges posed by English pronunciation, grammar and idiom. I am also very switched on to the specific aspects of English that are challenging for speakers of particular languages, in regards to sounds and rules not existing in some languages. My main goal is to make you feel comfortable enough to make mistakes and have fun whilst improving your English speaking skills! I mainly offer conversational classes as this is the most important and efficient way of learning a language as you have to engage in a live discussion and you are offered the opportunity at immediate understanding and replying. I believe the best way to learn a language is by throwing yourself in the deep end and learning to feel confident in expressing yourself as early as possible; this aids progress much faster than studying technicalities. It is mo...
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Julien E.
51 English lessons
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It's been over a year since I started working with Olivia, and she has not only helped me feel more comfortable speaking English, but more importantly, helped me gain confidence in the way I think and express myself. I have rarely come across someone with such an open mind and depth of thought. She is incredibly knowledgeable and her worldview is truly unique. We can freely discuss a wide range of topics, including mental health, religion, global conflicts, sexuality, and our relationship with our bodies. And she doesn't just scratch the surface of these subjects. She explores them in depth and encourages me to think more deeply about them. I am very quiet by nature, and yet I never felt like I was running out of things to say with her. The kind words she shared with me continue to resonate with me, and for that alone I am deeply grateful. I recommend her without hesitation.
Student Arne
Arne
169 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I'll like to share my positive experience with Olivia. She has been a fantastic guide and her teaching style is both effective and engaging. I've seen real improvement in my language skills thanks to her guidance. What I appreciate most is her patience and her ability to create a comfortable space for questions and doubts, which has boosted my confidence. Olivia goes beyond teaching – she is a supportive mentor. Her feedback and genuine interest in my progress make each session feel valuable. If you're in search of a dedicated, adaptable, and knowledgeable English teacher on iTalki, I highly recommend Olivia.
Student Roberto
Roberto
28 English lessons
Olivia is the Absolute Best, she's a tremendous teacher , one of a kind !!! Let me tell you folks... she's absolutely incredible ! Olivia is Making Italki Great Again !
Viktor
35 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Olivia is a wonderful interlocutor. I have no idea how it is possible to be so involved in a conversation as she is. She has an absolutely unique life experience, which turns our classes into something casual and interesting. I do appreciate our lessons because of the ability to have the discussion about everything I want. She manages to naturally adjust herself to you and to your interests. It's insane.
Student Darina Komorowski
Darina Komorowski
35 English lessons
Olivia always puts so much thought into our lessons. She prepared such great materials to help me improve my pronunciation, and I really appreciate how personalised everything feels. Her lessons are always comfortable, relaxed, and genuinely fun. I always look forward to them!
Student Roberto
Roberto
28 English lessons
Folks, let me tell you, Olivia is a TREMENDOUS teacher. Maybe the best. People are saying it. Incredible lessons, incredible energy, tremendous results. The lessons? FANTASTIC. The energy? HUGE. The results? We’re winning like never before. We’re learning faster, speaking better, winning BIG. No boring lessons. No nonsense. No excuses. Just results. And believe me, folks, it’s beautiful to see. We’re putting students FIRST. Language learning FIRST. ITALKI FIRST! Olivia is making italki GREAT AGAIN!