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Nicole Franco
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Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
Test PreparationMedicalBusinessOET/ exam prep/conversational English expert teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
Test PreparationMedicalBusinessOET/ exam prep/conversational English expert teacher
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Cape Town, South Africa (20:30 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 2, 2021InterestsFilms & TV SeriesFoodReading
As a certified English teacher and actor from Cape Town, I specialize in **OET exam prep** and **conversational fluency**, helping medical professionals and learners speak confidently. My acting training brings life to pronunciation and vocal clarity—lessons feel dynamic, not dull! Passionate about cultures and stories (ask me about hiking in Taiwan or teaching in Russia!), Every person is different - so there is no "one size fits all" approach to good language teaching. I will get to know you and work out what will work best for you! And I will help you become a better independent language learner!
I have been teaching English for over 20 years in schools, for business and for fun. I have taught in South Africa, Taiwan and Russia and migrated to online teaching in early 2020. I have the best time with students who become friends and gain insights into the way that the world looks through their eyes. I am also qualified to teach OET.
Learning must be an enjoyable experience. With me, you will feel comfortable chatting about any subject, but you will also learn grammar and useful practice of new vocabulary. Being an actor, I have wide experience working with voice and have helped hundreds of students to improve their pronunciation.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching reference - International House - 2024This is a letter of reference from International House, Cape Town, to attest to my having taught Business English at the school for 4 years.
Certificate verified
OET Interlocuter - OET - 2021I am qualified to invigilate OET exams and have experience helping students prepare for the OET>
Certificate verified
OET Interlocutor - OET - 2021This certifies me as an OET interlocutor.
Certificate verified
OET Interlocutor - OET - 2021This certifies that I am an OET interlocutor,
Certificate verified
CELTA - Cambridge University - 2020
Certificate verified
TEFL - Inlingua Language Centre - 1997
Certificate verified
Education
1990 - 1993
Bachelor’s - English, DramaDramatic arts and English Literature
Work Experience
1998 - 1998
teacherTaught adults - general and business English
1999 - 2004
teacherTaught children 8 - 16 years old.
2004 - 2013
Senior teacherTaught adults - general and business English as well as exam preparation -CAE, FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
2013 - 2015
Head teacherRan the English department and taught adults preparing to enter university.
2016 - 2018
senior teacherTaught adults exam preparation (IELTS, TOEFL), general and Business English
2019 - 2020
senior teacherTaught adults exam preparation (IELTS), general and Business English
2020 - 2021
online tutorI have been teaching very successfully for the last 18 months. I am now confident teaching online.
5.0
Rating
93
Students
856
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
51 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Business English
B1 - C1Business204 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 10% off
General English from Elementary (A2) to Advanced (C1)
A2 - B1Language Essentials260 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 10% off
What's in the news and life around us
A2 - C2Conversation248 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 10% off
Young Learners - 10 - 16 years old
A2 - B2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 10% off
PREPARE FOR OET EXAM
B2 - C2Medical20 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Podcast (32)
Quiz (8)
22 Reviews
Saska Petr
5 English lessons
I was pleasantly surprised how nicely we talked, very pleasantly spent time, we did not forget to improve our use of more advanced expressions and idioms. I can only recommend. Peter
Aug 4, 2025
Antonella
120 English lessons
Nicole is a great teacher and conversation with her is always enjoyable
Nov 4, 2024
Henny
1 English lesson
She is so kind to me, regardless of my poor English.
Sep 27, 2024
Suthan
7 English lessons
She is very good in giving guidance.
Apr 21, 2025
Luke
2 English lessons
Talked a lot. Very good teacher.
Sep 27, 2024
Grace
1 English lesson
体验非常好，很有耐心，感谢
Jul 1, 2024
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