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Marissa
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Sotho
Other
Zulu
Experienced English Teacher | Supportive & Dynamic Online Lessons
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Sotho
Other
Zulu
Experienced English Teacher | Supportive & Dynamic Online Lessons
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Tshwane Metro , South Africa (05:54 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 18, 2021InterestsFoodFilms & TV SeriesBusiness & FinanceEnvironment & NatureMusic
I’m a professional English teacher and bilingual South African, specialising in conversational English and passionate about meaningful dialogue and lifelong learning. With a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pretoria and a diverse background in teaching, IT, and communications, I bring both expertise and empathy to every session.
My lessons focus on real-world communication,helping you speak naturally, confidently, and fluently. I break down complex language into clear, practical insights, always tailored to your goals whether you're preparing for travel, business, interviews, or everyday conversation.
As your coach and mentor, I create a relaxed, supportive space where you can thinkMe as a Teacher
I am a certified TEFL instructor and bilingual South African with a BA from the University of Pretoria. I specialise in conversational English and have experience in teaching, corporate training, IT and communications. My lessons are practical and tailored to your goals for business, travel or everyday conversation. I focus on real-world communication and building confidence through meaningful conversation. My style is friendly, patient and flexible. I create a relaxed space where you can speak freely, learn from mistakes and grow.cs from nature, literature and global culture to keep lessons engaging and relevant. My lessons & teaching style
My teaching style focuses on real conversation and making language come alive. Inspired by Stephen Krashen, I create fun and personalised lessons that help you learn naturally and speak with confidence.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching English as a foreign language - learnTEFL - 2021Teaching English as a foreign language
Certificate verified
Visual Basic 6 - Bryntirion Computer College - 1999
Certificate verified
Education
1995 - 1999
Bachelor’s - Drama
5.0
Rating
141
Students
692
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
49 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Learn Conversation Skills
A2 - C2Conversation550 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Prepare for an interview
A2 - C1Language Essentials50 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
English lessons for Spanish Students
B1 - C2Language Essentials27 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
49 Reviews
Luca Nicolini
1 English lesson
Simpaticissima!
Oct 21, 2025
Jordi
30 English lessons
Marissa is very patient and always eager to help and teach the class. We can talk about any kind of topic.
Apr 17, 2025
Axel van Goud
3 English lessons
Always prepared, kind, responsive and competent!
Dec 9, 2024
Tiger Hu
2 English lessons
I had a very enjoyable conversation during the class. The teacher's ability to create a comfortable and engaging environment made the learning process enjoyable
Jun 20, 2025
Axel van Goud
3 English lessons
Always an outstanding experience!
Dec 11, 2024
Axel van Goud
3 English lessons
Marissa is mind, supportive and attentive. She customizes her lessons to best suit your needs and is easy-going in all things. Truly the best possible experience you could have with a language teacher!
Dec 2, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 6.00
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