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Dr Annie
Professional TeacherProfessional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Afrikaans
Xhosa
Dutch
French
German
British Sign Language (BSL)
Hindi
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsBusinessEnglish Teacher (CELTA) |Sociologist (PhD) | 25+yrs exp| General & Specific Purposes | Child & Adult
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Afrikaans
Xhosa
Dutch
French
German
British Sign Language (BSL)
Hindi
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsBusinessEnglish Teacher (CELTA) |Sociologist (PhD) | 25+yrs exp| General & Specific Purposes | Child & Adult
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Cape Town, South Africa (01:11 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 19, 2019InterestsTravelEnvironment & NatureHistoryFoodScience
From the English countryside to the Spanish Metropole now embracing South Africa’s wild savana, I bring a global perspective to teaching.
A CELTA-certified English teacher with a PhD in Sociology and 25+ years teaching experience, I specialise in English for all ages, general, academic and professional English—enabling overall skills development.
My life is lively: guarding fruit trees from baboons, admiring sunsets with my family and dogs, and staying curious about the world. But my true joy? Learning from others and enabling others to shine, whether for educational, professional or academic purposes.
Let’s turn hurdles into stepping stones—with practise, refinement and a touch of fun!Me as a Teacher
Clients say I'm kind, nice, sophisticated, compassionate, encouraging, nurturing, positive and culturally aware; I put you at ease, quickly identify weaknesses, give helpful feedback, use great materials and posit all the competencies expected of the best of teachers.
Native British Speaker with Received Pronunciation
English Teacher for adults (CELTA) & children (YLT)
General and Specific Purposes (ESP)
Blended Teaching & Learning (BTL)
+16 years experience
Teacher & Examiner
Levels A1-C2
Adults & Children aged 3+
Sociologist
+10 years experience
Sociology PhD, MA*, BAHons* (cum laude*)
Humanities BA* (Sociology, Linguistics, Xhosa)
Lecturer, Social Researcher, Evaluator & MonitorMy lessons & teaching style
ONE-OFF & REPEAT consultations:
Based on your NEEDS and ABILITIES, I develop you a tailored SKILLS PLAN that works!
CONSULTATIONS:
1) Practice your FLUENCY in CONVERSATION lessons. Practice assignments & tests optional.
2) LEVEL UP your GENERAL English with a COURSE. Practice assignments & tests optional.
3) Develop SPECIFIC English skills: PRONUNCIATION, VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR, ACADEMIC and/or BUSINESS. Practice assignments & tests optional.
4) Rehearse for a PRESENTATION, INTERVIEW and/or EXAM.
5) Refine a PROPOSAL, REPORT, ESSAY, THESIS, DISSERTATION and/or JOURNAL ARTICLE.
6) Review your RESEARCH, DESIGN and/or METHODOLOGY.
7) Other services available subject to request.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Blended Learning and Teaching - Stellenbosch University - 2018
Certificate verified
Proof of Employment - AngloAmerican/Stellenbosch University - 2014AngloAmerican: Research Consultant & External Moderator. Stellenbosch University: Indexing Transformation Project Manager
Certificate verified
Language Didactics Teaching for Specific Purposes - European Foundation for Education & Freedom - 2003
Certificate verified
Young Learners Teaching - European Foundation for Education & Freedom - 2003
Certificate verified
Exam Preparation Teacher Training Course - European Foundation for Education & Freedom - 2003
Certificate verified
Young Learners Teacher Training Course - European Foundation for Education & Freedom - 2003
Certificate verified
Teaching a Foreign Language to Adults - University of Cambridge - 2000
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2024
English Teacher
2005 - 2010
English Teacher
2000 - 2006
English Teacher
Education
2016 - 2024
Doctorate - Sociology
2014 - 2016
Master's - Sociology (Cum Laude)
2013 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Honours Sociology (Cum Laude)
2010 - 2012
Bachelor’s - (Cum Laude)Majors: Linguistics, Xhosa and Sociology.
Work Experience
2018 - 2021
Project Manager
2014 - 2019
Sociology LecturerUndergraduate lecturer for second-year Industrial Sociology, and third-year Sociology of Work.
2014 - 2017
Research Consultant & External Moderator
2012 - 2012
Xhosa LecturerLecturer to third-year undergraduates.
5.0
Rating
1,171
Students
9,062
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
751 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Sound British: Received Pronunciation 😎
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,414 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 21% off
Level Up: General Courses and Specific Purposes 🌈
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,977 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 21% off
Parental Guidance: Young Scholars 🎓
A1 - C2Kids515 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 21% off
Be Prepared: Tests & Exams 📚
A1 - C2Test Preparation1,004 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 21% off
Specialise: Academic & Professional Purposes💼
A1 - C2Business1,804 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 21% off
Fluency Boost: Confident Conversation ✨
A1 - C2Conversation1,596 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 21% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
658 Reviews
Anna Ursu
82 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Annie is adorable! Very open minded and friendly teacher with a beautiful British accent 🙏🏻 I feel my progress 🚀
Nov 2, 2023
Hasan A.
61 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Enjoyable and instructive first lesson with Annie with a clear structure and plan . I have already learnt things/nuances which I was not aware of. Looking forward.
Jun 13, 2023
Nomi_Koh
26 English lessons
I have learnt a lot from Dr Annie's lessons on pronunciation ! Of course, practice after class is necessary and it takes time to form new muscle memories. Dr Annie can help you in this process to achieve your goals more efficiently. Starting with the basic vowels, it's a rigorous journey of pronunciation correction. But there's no need to be nervous, as the Doctor will always make the class fun.
Recommended for Asian students struggling with pronunciation!
Jul 19, 2025
Hooi
51 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Annie is a wonderful English teacher! My kids has been benefitting from her speaking and grammar classes, and enjoyed them very much. Thank you Annie 😊
Oct 9, 2023
Megan
3 English lessons
She is full of patience and keeps smiling.
Aug 8, 2025
Alexander
2 English lessons
Great experience (as always)!
Jul 6, 2025
Trial Lesson
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