From South AfricaLiving in Other, South Africa (09:57 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 1, 2021
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Hi!
I am Ria and I am from Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
I love traveling and exploring different cultures. I spent two years living in London, and I've also visited Brazil, Spain, Australia, Zambia, Malawi, Mosambique, and the USA. My next dream destination? Finland and San Clementé(CA)!
I have friends from all over the world, and I love learning about their cultures.
In my free time, you’ll find me sewing my own clothes or getting lost in a jigsaw puzzle. I also enjoy hanging out with friends and meeting new people.
I’m really excited to get to know you and help you to grow confident at speaking English!
My creations
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 TeacherItalki - Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Education
2007 - 2021
Bachelor’s - DramaTswane University of Technolody
2007 - 2008
Bachelor’s - EducationNorthwest University
Work Experience
2007 - 2021
TeacherEljada-Kairos School - Oudtshoorn, South Africa
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Students
7044
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
953 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
"Confident Conversations: Speak English with Ease!"
A1 - C1Conversation3,741 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
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Speak with Confidence – English Conversation Practice for All Ages
A1 - C2Conversation1,036 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
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323 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
Maggie
6 English lessons
it’s nice to have a conversation with Ria~
很耐心并且非常理解我的意思,推荐