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Lara
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
German
Portuguese
Specialties
KidsNative English speaker and teacher - experience with adults and children of all ages.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
German
Portuguese
Specialties
KidsNative English speaker and teacher - experience with adults and children of all ages.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Cape Town, South Africa (12:21 UTC+02:00)
About Me
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Hi, I’m Lara, a passionate English teacher from Cape Town, South Africa, with 10 years of experience helping students ace exams like IELTS, CAE and TOEFL. My secret? Making learning feel like an adventure, just like my love for travel and exploring cultures!
When I’m not teaching, I’m buried in fantasy novels or practising Portuguese (I’m learning too, so I *get* the struggle!). Let’s turn your English goals into a fun, confidence-boosting journey, whether it’s acing an essay or chatting fluently over *virtual* coffee. Ready?Me as a Teacher
I am a fun, engaging and patient English teacher with great methods and exciting content. I am also able to assist you with perfecting your pronunciation and intonation of the English language.
I am a well-organized professional with proven teaching and guidance skills and over 10 years of experience in the field.
I have worked as a primary school teacher, a special needs facilitator and a high school History and English teacher. The varying levels of my experience allow me to use the right methodology and approach to help you grow confidence while using English.
I have been teaching English online for over 5 years to people of all ages. My lessons & teaching style
I like to use a variety of teaching styles to find out what works best for each learner, these include:
Visual - images, flashcards and graphs to spark conversation and improve vocabulary.
Audio - audio clips and short videos that enhance classroom topics.
Written - once writing, I encourage learners to write and practice as much as possible.
Movement - sometimes jumping, clapping and acting helps us learn quicker.
Games - I enjoy turning learning activities into games so that we can learn without even noticing it!
If you have any questions please message me.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Facilitators Course - Pinelands North Primary School - 2019I was awarded this certificate for completing the August 2019 Facilitation course offered by our school. I looked closely at learning barriers, such as; Audio-processing disorder, Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia etc and how to overcome them in a classroom and learning environment.
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Post Graduate Certificate in FET Teaching - The University of Cape Town - 2014I graduated with my Post Graduate Certificate in Education from The University of Cape Town in December 2014.
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Post Graduate Certificate in Education - University of Cape Town - 2014This was a formal university degree in teaching school level, given by the University of Cape Town.
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Education
2011 - 2014
Bachelor’s - History and Public AdministrationI studied my undergraduate degree at the University of Cape Town (UCT). I majored in History and Public Policy and Administration (Politics). I had English Etymology and media studies courses that allowed me to express myself creatively using the English language.
2014 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Post Graduate Certificate in EducationI completed my Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at the end of 2014. I focused my studies on teaching English, Life Orientation and High School History.
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
Foundation Phase Mentor FacilitatorI have worked as a the Foundation Phase Mentor Facilitator at a local primary school, Pinelands North Primary School (PNPS) for over a year. My duties include teaching children between the ages of 6 and 10 to read and write, as well as maths skills. I work one-on-one with learners within the larger classroom setting of up to 32 learners. I like to use phonetics (Jolly Phonics) and other fun teaching techniques to encourage good English skills.
5.0
Rating
132
Students
3,254
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
92 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Conversation for Kids and Teenagers including: KET, PET training.
A1 - A2Kids347 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 25% off
Conversation/Speaking - adults (English advanced exam preparation; CAE, IELTS, TOEFL)
B1 - B2Language Essentials1,109 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 25% off
Writing - Kids and Teenagers
A2 - C2Kids714 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 25% off
Writing for adults: University level academic essays, work projects, advance English exams (IELTS, CAE, TOEFL) )
B1 - C1Language Essentials50 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 22% off
Loyalty package - over 20 lessons completed
A1 - C1Language Essentials913 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 27% off
New Year (2026) special! Book now!
A2 - C2Conversation14 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 27% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (4)
Quiz (8)
175 Reviews
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233 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
老师太棒了，太好了，太牛了👍
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Sep 10, 2025
Eva
13 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lara is a considerate and thoughtful teacher. She has kept every class well-organized. Her patience and encouragement boost my English learning. I recommend her to anyone who wants to learn English in a relaxing and thrilling way.
Apr 11, 2025
Laura
20 English lessons
Lara has been supportive during the lesson. Her detailed notes are helpful in reviewing and revising drafts.
Nov 30, 2024
Dalia
98 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lara teacher is very understanding and always kind to the children, explaining things in an interesting and easy to understand way.
Jun 19, 2025
Dalia
98 English lessons
She is the best teacher ever!!
Feb 3, 2025
Laura
20 English lessons
Lara offered useful teaching materials and structured curriculum to help students build up their own organised works.
Nov 27, 2024
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