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Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Vietnamese
Other
Master the English Language with Guru English!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Vietnamese
Other
Master the English Language with Guru English!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Johannesburg, South Africa (10:37 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 26, 2021InterestsTravelTechReadingMusicBusiness & Finance
Do you need to speak better English for work or study?
I help non-native English speakers improve their fluency, prepare for exams like IELTS or TOEIC, and feel confident communicating at work.
Whether you're aiming for a higher IELTS score, better business emails, or smoother conversations in meetings—I’m here to coach you.
I’ve helped students across Asia and beyond make real progress, and I’d love to do the same for you.
🗣 Book a trial class with me here: www.guru-english.com
📩 Or message me to learn more.
#IELTS #BusinessEnglish #EnglishCoach #OnlineLearning #TEOFL #JobInterview #EnglishSkills #LearnEglishMe as a Teacher
My students say:
"Teacher Des prepares lessons carefully, correct student’s pronunciation in earnest. He is such an humorous teacher that we can’t stop talking. The classroom atmosphere is so lively, I highly recommend all of you should come to Des’s class." "难得的好老师，耐心又认真，人也很帅哦。我的口语都是他一直教的，进步很大。非常推荐大家都来约。"Yin, 19, China
"Des is an engaging teacher, his topics are related with my interests and he always provides me with brilliant materials to overcome my difficulties and improve my language skills. Thank you Des!" - Valentina, 50, Italy
"Des is well organized and has a clear idea of the lesson plan. However, he is flexible in going off-topic when required. My job opportunities have improv My lessons & teaching style
With a focus on three key areas—Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation—I'm here to help you build a solid foundation and gain confidence in your English skills.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Bachelor - EDU - V2V College - 2025English Communication and Academic Literacy FET phase (Grade 10-12)
Teaching Specialisation - English
Certificate verified
Teaching English as a Foreign Language - T.Q.U.K & Qualifications Wales - 2018Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (RQF) - 'Distinction'
Certificate verified
Education
2022 - 2025
Bachelor’s - EducationSecondary & Further Education
2009 - 2012
Bachelor’s - Archaeology & Ancient History
Work Experience
2018 - 2021
Senior English TeacherResponsible for Teaching & Class Administration, Placement Testing and New Teacher Induction for the international language school Language Link.
2017 - 2021
English TeacherOnline 1 to 1 conversation practice and tutoring.
2021 - 2023
Head TeacherGuru English is an online English Tutoring company dedicated to providing professional quality lessons at an affordable price!
5.0
Rating
168
Students
1,952
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
102 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
FluentCasual: 1-to-1 Conversation Fluency Coaching
A2 - C2Language Essentials260 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
FluentPro: Business English Coaching for Professionals & Jobseekers
B1 - C2Business43 lessons completed
USD 29.99+
Package with 20% off
FluentKid! English (Ages 8-16)
A2 - C2Kids1,130 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
IELTS/PET/KET Exam Preparation and Coaching.
B1 - C2Test Preparation196 lessons completed
USD 13.99+
Package with 9% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
108 Reviews
Miguel Rodrigues
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I totally recommend Des as a teacher.
I just took my first lesson with Des, he was very kind in giving me time to explain the challenges I am facing to improve my English. He used my explanation to assess and recommend what I need to do to enhance my conversation skills.
He showed me the methodology he uses to teach and shared a material and suggested a TV show that I can go through to practice and study until the next lesson.
Aug 23, 2025
Valentina
12 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Des is an engaging teacher, his topics are related with my interests and he always provides me with brilliant materials to overcome my difficulties and improve my language skills. Thank you Des!
Apr 15, 2024
Marco
1 English lesson
Great teacher! He lived in a lot of countries, so he's a very interesting person to talk with. But the most great thing was his advices!! He gave me a wonderful advice about improving my English listening that I was never told, absolutely suggested!!
Nov 13, 2025
Yilia
71 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
难得的好老师，耐心又认真，人也很帅哦。我的口语都是他一直教的，进步很大。非常推荐大家都来约。
Mar 13, 2025
Roberto/Chiara
7 English lessons
Amazing teacher!
Nov 19, 2025
Roberto/Chiara
7 English lessons
Des is a great teacher!
Nov 12, 2025
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