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Terry
Community TutorTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
German
Zulu
Other
Specialties
BusinessFriendly, professional teacher! Feel comfortable and relaxed speaking English!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
German
Zulu
Other
Specialties
BusinessFriendly, professional teacher! Feel comfortable and relaxed speaking English!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Msunduzi, South Africa (11:42 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 19, 2020InterestsReadingFoodEnvironment & NatureBusiness & FinanceTravel
If you want to increase your English vocabulary and fluency and you already know a little bit of English, I can help you!
I will help you to feel very comfortable and we will have a relaxed and fun lesson where you can increase your English skills and become more confident to speak better English.
I am a patient and friendly person and love meeting people from all over the world. I am looking forward to helping you with your goals to speak better English.
My home is in South Africa but I have also lived, studied and worked in Canada, The USA, Australia and England.
Start your italki adventure today! I look forward to meeting you. 😊Me as a Teacher
I am a TEFL/TESOL qualified native English speaker from South Africa and I have taught English Second-language students in many different countries like Poland, China, Italy, France, Korea, Germany and others. I have also taught in my own country.
If you know some English and want to improve or maintain your level, please send me a message to tell me what you need help with. Then book a trial lesson so that we can work together and see if we are a good match.
I like to keep things simple and teach one thing at a time until the student is very certain and confident, then teach something new. That way, we build upon knowledge, confidence and certainty; and the student will not get confused. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are relaxed and I am very patient. I like to keep the lessons interesting and fun. We use a lot of real examples of things to help with increasing vocabulary. We can role-play and practise conversations or different scenarios like job interviews or just speaking English in social life, business or travel.
I have a Bachelor's in Economics, studied linguistics and am TESOL and TEFL certified. I teach via conversation. I’ve taken basic courses in Zulu, French & German and I speak Afrikaans as a 2nd language in my own country. So, I know what it feels like to learn a new language!
I will help you to learn English in a natural, relaxed way. I am looking forward to meeting you!My teaching material
- 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
432
Students
12.3k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
142 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Speak better English. Speak more English.
B1 - C1Language Essentials8,070 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 30% off
English conversation in any subject of your choice!
B1 - C2Conversation2,258 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 30% off
Celebrating over 12K lessons on italki. 10-lesson and other packages.
B2 - C1Conversation1,600 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 30% off
Let's read a book or article together!
B2 - C2Language Essentials64 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 31% off
Availability
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1,323 Reviews
Rachel Leduc
79 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
85 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
Chloe cc
20 English lessons
Really excited to share news with you! We discussed something important for traditional stuff that inspired me a lot. Looking forward to seeing you in the next lesson!
Dec 21, 2025
Susanne
111 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
Rachel Leduc
79 English lessons
Last lesson of the year, it's the first time I practiced twice a day with Terry. I feel I caught some new pronunciations we saw previously, even if I'm not yet sure about them. I always have a nice time with Terry who is totally immersed in the story of The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall. I recommend it to everyone who wants to read in English. Happy new year to all of you!
Dec 22, 2025
Gabriella
274 English lessons
Terry is a fantastic teacher who guides me through my English reports with endless patience every time, and I never feel stupid. That's important. It's very inspiring because she asks me what I know, or knows that I know.
Dec 21, 2025
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