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Teacher Ria
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
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Specialties
KidsFriendly, Experienced Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Specialties
KidsFriendly, Experienced Teacher
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Other, South Africa (13:30 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 1, 2021InterestsFilms & TV SeriesTechFoodHistoryTravel
Hi! I’m Ria from South Africa—a friendly English teacher helping students speak confidently! With 14+ years of teaching (and 4 online!), I specialize in boosting fluency through real conversations. My neutral accent and love for cultures (I’ve lived in London and traveled to 8+ countries!) make lessons relaxed and practical. Whether you’re prepping for travel, work, or daily chats, I’ll tailor lessons to your goals. Let’s make mistakes, laugh, and grow together—book a trial, and let’s chat!Me as a Teacher
Hi! I’m Ria, a qualified teacher with over 14 years of classroom teaching experience and have spent the last 4 years teaching English online. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Drama, an Honours Bachelor’s in Education, and a Level 3 TEFL certificate. My neutral South African accent is clear and easy to understand—perfect for English learners around the world!
I love helping students build confidence, improve fluency. Whether you’re preparing for an interview, improving your conversational skills, or working on grammar and vocabulary, I’ll do my best to tailor our lessons to suit your goals. My lessons & teaching style
I'm a passionate teacher who believes that the best way to learn a language is by using it—a lot! My lessons focus on real conversation and active listening because I’ve seen firsthand how speaking and listening together help students build confidence and fluency faster.
I love to help students feel comfortable to express themselves, even if they make mistakes—that’s how we learn! Every student is different, so I always encourage each student to share their goals and expectations with me. That way, I can try to tailor our lessons to fit your needs and help you reach your language goals in a way that feels natural and enjoyable.
I am looking forward to meeting you!!!My teaching material
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Certificates
Teaching English as a Foreign Language - I - to - I - 2020
Certificate verified
Honours Bachelors - Northwest University - 2008After my Post-Graduate Certificate, I pursued my Honours Bachelor in Education.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2021 - 2024
Professional Teacher
Education
2007 - 2021
Bachelor’s - Drama
2007 - 2008
Bachelor’s - Education
Work Experience
2007 - 2021
Teacher
5.0
Rating
1,392
Students
7,472
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
978 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
"Confident Conversations: Speak English with Ease!"
A1 - C1Conversation3,969 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 24% off
Speak with Confidence – English Conversation Practice for All Ages
A1 - C2Conversation1,170 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 24% off
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330 Reviews
Hailey
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ria is a wonderful listener with endless patience. She would understand you perfectly even though you might not feel like expressing yourself clearly. What’s more, every subject are welcomed to talk with her, ranging from daily life to politics. Anyway, I’m glad to meet such a motivating and knowledgeable teacher like her.
Jan 21, 2023
Zoey
21 English lessons
super recommend Ria!~ My spoken English has improved significantly because of Ria. She is very patient and there are many topics to choose.
Look ing forward to communicating more with Ria in the new year.happy chinese new year ~🧧
Feb 18, 2026
Jana Trnková
61 English lessons
Ria is apatient, kind, and profesional teacher. I highly recommend her courses!
Jan 14, 2026
yuanzi
2 English lessons
ria is a very good teacher, chatting with her doesn't make me nervous~ദ്ദി˶•̀֊•́)✧ and i talked for a long time,get a enough pratice,ria will correct my mistakes.
Mar 2, 2026
Miki
1 English lesson
Teacher is very nice.Well, I just feel very relaxed in the process with my teacher.It is this kind of natural communication that allows me to help me try at first, to communicate in English, and to communicate, so that I feel happy
Feb 5, 2026
Willow🌻
2 English lessons
很有趣！老师很有耐心❤️
Jan 10, 2026
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