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Terry
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English
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Afrikaans
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Swahili
Specialties
BusinessFriendly, professional teacher! Feel comfortable and relaxed speaking English. 😊
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
German
Zulu
Other
Swahili
Specialties
BusinessFriendly, professional teacher! Feel comfortable and relaxed speaking English. 😊
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Msunduzi, South Africa (21:45 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 19, 2020InterestsReadingFoodEnvironment & NatureBusiness & FinanceTravel
Do you want to learn in a relaxed and natural way?
I can help you!
I have experience teaching students in many countries in the world. I've lived in South Africa, Canada, the USA, Australia, and England and I'm looking forward to helping you to improve your English.
If you want to speak English on your travels, at work, or in social situations, I can help you. We'll keep things simple and enjoyable and take one step at a time to get you to your goals.
I look forward to meeting you and working with you to achieve your dreams. 😊My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching IELTS Preparation Course - Premier TEFL - 2021
TESOL - ITT International TEFL and TESOL - 2019
TEFL - ITT International TEFL and TESOL - 2019
Bachelor's Degree - University of Stellenbosch and Natal, South Africa - 1983Economics and psychology majors at University of Natal.
Business Economics undergraduate subject studied at University of Stellenbosch 1980
Teaching experience
2020 - 2024
TeacherI have taught in the formal education system, tutored students at university and worked as a career counsellor in a business college.
More recently, I discovered the joys of online teaching on italki and have taught students in more than 50 different countries. I love helping students to improve their English skills and thereby, achieve their dreams.
1988 - 1990
TeacherTeacher of mathematics and music to English second-language learners in the public school system of my country.
1986 - 1987
Career CounsellorAssisting students embarking on post high-school studies to find their career direction and choose suitable training and studies to match their future goals.
Education
1981 - 1984
Bachelor’s - EconomicsThis degree included a study of linguistics.
Work Experience
1991 - 2003
COBOL & NATURAL /ADABAS programmer
2012 - Current
AuthorI have written several fiction novels and short story compilations which are available online and in print.
5.0
Rating
451
Students
13.4k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
154 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
Speak better English. Speak more English.
B1 - C1Language Essentials8,604 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 28% off
English conversation in any subject of your choice!
B1 - C2Conversation2,541 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 28% off
Celebrating over 13.3K lessons on italki. 10-lesson and other packages.
B2 - C1Conversation1,781 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 28% off
Let's read a book or article together!
B2 - C2Language Essentials159 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 28% off
Availability
1,349 Reviews
Rachel Leduc
98 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today, Terry helped me for a job interview asking a lot of pertinent questions and giving me tips and feedback. I feel more prepared now.
Oct 10, 2024
Karolina
94 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Terry is an incredibly patient person and very warm which makes me not so stressed during the conversation and I am already looking forward to my next lesson with her 😉 And I love her stars! They are very motivating!✨️
Mar 20, 2024
Nicole C
23 English lessons
Perfect as usual.
May 15, 2026
Susanne
126 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I‘ve been learning English with Terry for one year now. In the beginning it was difficult to find the right vocabulary and expressions from my thoughts. Terry always created a positive learning atmosphere in which my speaking blocks were overcome. Her calm and warm manner gave me more confidence to speak. Terry tailored each lesson to my needs and I felt welcome. She is a professional teacher, she explains the grammar and helps me with my pronunciation. And I enjoy the fact that you can laugh with her. The lessons are a gift for me. I always look forward to our next lesson. I think it is important to know that she is very reliable and her technology works well.
Oct 7, 2024
Nicole C
23 English lessons
Perfect
May 17, 2026
Nicole C
23 English lessons
Perfect as usual.
May 12, 2026
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