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Karen Forssman

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Teaches

English

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Speaks

Other

Specialties

Business

I hold a university degree as well as a TEFL diploma - with over six years of teaching experience.

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Other

Specialties

Business

I hold a university degree as well as a TEFL diploma - with over six years of teaching experience.

About Me

Resume & Certificates

From United KingdomLiving in Johannesburg, South Africa (08:39 UTC+02:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Sep 25, 2019

InterestsHistoryWritingTravelTechReading

On a personal note I live in South Africa and have been fortunate enough to have travelled extensively with my husband. I am a mother of three grown up children who have degrees and are now all working. I am truly passionate about education and helping people grow. I come from a teaching background and majored in English and Psychology at University. I also have a TEFL 300hr Certificate which is for General on-line and Business English training. Together we can establish what your desired learning outcomes are and how we can reach those. Having certified as a TEFL teacher I am able to use my skills to accurately assess the level of a potential student as well as the needs and aims they have. I prefer to teach using the PPP style as it allows for a careful and thorough flow throughout a lesson. I am however, of the belief that lessons should be flexible and adjust according to the situation at hand. A conversational style with the intention to extend your vocabulary may work best for you. There are many ways to create a 'lesson' that involves you and helps you to benefit. Once you schedule a lesson with me we can work out what works for you!

Certificates

TEFL - i-toi 603/3955/X - i-to-i TEFL (gatehouse awards) - 2019English Language Teaching & Learning in Context Level 5 F/617/4048 6 credits Lesson Planning & Resources in English Language Teaching & Learning Level 5 J/617/4049 6 credits Teaching English Language: vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation level 5 A/617/4050 6 credits Teaching the four skills: Speaking, listening, reading & writing Level 5 F/617/4051 6 credits Teaching English One-to-One & Online Level 5 H/617/4110 6 credits Teaching Business English Level 5 M/617/4112 6 cre

Certificate verified

300hr TEFL - i-to-i TEFL Course - 2019GA level 5 Diploma in Teaching: English Language teaching & Learning in Context/ Lesson planning & Resources in English/ Teaching English language, vocabular, grammar and pronunciation/ Teaching the Four skills / Teaching English one -to-one and online/Teaching Business English

Certificate verified

Education

2000 - 2004

Bachelor’s - English and PsychologyUNISAUniversity of South Africa Bachelors majoring in English and Psychology sub-major Coms

Work Experience

2013 - 2018

Owner and co-directorLavish Projects - Jhb, South AfricaI was a co-director of this small business. The two areas of business we focused on were event planning and team building; and training of soft skills in corporate businesses to their interns

5.0

Rating

314

Students

1,841

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

99%

Response rate

5.0

Rating

314

Students

1841

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

99%

Response rate

English Lessons

English - Focusing on your needs

A1 - C2

Language Essentials

1,841 lessons completed

USD 12.00+

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98 Reviews

Mohammad

2 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Karen is so patient and professional. Thanks a lot Karen and see soon.

Jan 8, 2021

Marcin

1 English lesson

Teacher’s pick

This was my first lesson with Karen and definitely not the last one :) Karen is a very kind and patient person. Her pronunciation is great and easy to understand. We talk a while about us, our countries, and the current world situation. After that Karen gave me nice feedback and then we planed the next step in my learning path. Thanks, Karen!

Sep 3, 2020

Oksana

21 English lessons

Brilliant teacher. She explains everything clearly and provides loads of examples, which really help to expand your vocabulary. I highly recommend her.

Mar 3, 2026

Wojciech

39 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

A great, experienced teacher, very committed with an interesting approach. After a lesson with Karen, you feel very motivated to continue learning English!

Sep 15, 2020