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Teacher Ria
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
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 (14:25 UTC+02:00)
About Me
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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!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
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Homework Assignments
- Image files
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
1,343
Students
6,734
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
942 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
"Confident Conversations: Speak English with Ease!"
A1 - C1Conversation3,576 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 24% off
Speak with Confidence – English Conversation Practice for All Ages
A1 - C2Conversation937 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 18% off
Availability
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Quiz (2)
319 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
Jana Trnková
49 English lessons
Ria is a great teacher!
Nov 5, 2025
Jana Trnková
49 English lessons
Ria is a great teacher!
Oct 28, 2025
Adelina
2 English lessons
因为就老师上次给的材料做了很多准备，所以有一次很愉快的聊天，老师说我进步很大，好感动🥰🥰
Nov 5, 2025
Adelina
2 English lessons
老师一直鼓励我并且让我不要说抱歉，和我说紧张是很正常的，这是我第一次上外教课，甚至是第一次和英语母语者说话，老师和善的态度大大增强了我的自信，老师还有提供一些对话材料让我课后练习，对老师表示衷心的感谢🥹❤️
Oct 29, 2025
Emma
483 English lessons
My lesson with Ria was a delightful experience as always.She is incredibly professional,patient and attentive.I’m always grateful for her support and teaching style.
Oct 27, 2025
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