English teacher Lily

Lily

Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Norwegian
Other
Specialties
Kids
TEFL teacher with 7 years of experience!
From South AfricaLiving in Bergen, Norway (03:28 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 27, 2019
InterestsPets & AnimalsFoodEnvironment & NatureFilms & TV SeriesMusic
Hello, I’m Lily! A South African TEFL teacher with 7 years of experience, now based in Norway. I specialize in helping busy professionals, kids (4-15), and learners overcoming language anxiety—thanks to my psychology background and own struggles mastering Mandarin and Norwegian! Having lived in China, Malaysia, South Africa and Norway, I weave multicultural insights into lessons. Off the clock, I cook global dishes (perfect for casual English!), dissect films (hello, fluency drills!), and practice yoga—because confidence matters as much as grammar. Let’s turn English into your passport to new opportunities!
5.0
Rating
463
Students
2755
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson
240 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversation practice
A2 -  C2

Conversation

561 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Kids (7-15 years)
A1 -  C2

Kids

137 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 9% off
Conversational Group Class
A1 -  C2

Conversation

2 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 8% off
Interview Preperation
B1 -  C2

Conversation

0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 12% off
Pronunciation
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

4 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 12% off

Availability

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359 Reviews

Ella
25 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lily is an exceptional teacher. She is observant, reflective, and has a keen eye for identifying problems. Her pronunciation is perfectly authentic; she not only helps me improve my English conversational skills but also corrects my mispronunciations. Additionally, she is humorous, knowledgeable with a wide range of interests, and conversations with her are always delightful. She is truly a wonderful person.
Nov 16, 2025
Vojtěch Trčálek
12 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Before I started with italki, I had a problem with confidence and every time I had to speak English, it was scary for me because I was really nervous. So I am really glad I've chosen Lily. Conversations with Lily are always relaxed and I would say we always have a really great time. So, I think I've already shaken off most of my anxiety toward speaking English. Now speaking English is really FUN for me, and I am already looking forward to another lesson with Lily.
Feb 23, 2021
Student Maggie
Maggie
1 English lesson
it’s nice to have a lesson form Lily .This was my first time having a class on italki,and the experience was great .(even though the connection is so weak)
Nov 20, 2025
vincenzo
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My name is Vincenzo and I highly recommend this English teacher on italki! She always made the lessons fun and engaging for my daughter, combining conversation, games, and storytelling. She used YouTube videos and interesting readings about animals and prehistoric creatures, perfectly matching my daughter’s passions. The atmosphere was always friendly and supportive. My daughter felt free to speak, make mistakes, and learn naturally. Now she loves watching videos in English and talking about what she discovers. She can’t wait for the next lesson! Every lesson leaves space for curiosity and learning new words in a natural way. The teacher is patient, cheerful, and knows exactly how to keep a child’s attention high. I’ve seen a big improvement in pronunciation and vocabulary in a very short time. I recommend this teacher to all parents who want fun and effective English lessons for their kids!
Jun 15, 2025
Ella
25 English lessons
Lily teaches me to speak naturally and pronounce correctly.She makes me practice constantly. I am very grateful to her—she’s so kind and lovely 😊
Nov 21, 2025
olive
2 English lessons
nice teacher,recommend Lily
Nov 20, 2025
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