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Ray A.
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Native
Turkish
Other
Spanish
Specialties
BusinessSpeak English Confidently & Naturally | Business & Everyday English Mentor
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Native
Turkish
Other
Spanish
Specialties
BusinessSpeak English Confidently & Naturally | Business & Everyday English Mentor
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Cape Town, South Africa (07:56 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 24, 2021InterestsMarketingTravelSports & FitnessScienceTech
Hi, I’m Ray — a certified English coach with 10+ years of experience helping students become confident and natural English speakers. I work with A2–C1 learners, professionals, and IELTS students who want practical English for real-life situations. My background in business and marketing helps me teach clear, useful communication for work, travel, and everyday conversations. My lessons are supportive, structured, and focused on real progress, not just theory. Many students say they feel more confident after only a few lessons. If you’re ready to improve your fluency, I’d love to meet you in a trial lesson 🙂
As a teacher, I focus on practical English that you can use in real life. I help students improve academic and business communication, including emails, presentations, writing tasks, and fluent speaking. You’ll receive clear, honest feedback and step-by-step guidance so you always know how to improve. My lessons are relaxed, supportive, and goal-focused — mistakes are part of progress. Whether you’re preparing for work, studies, IELTS, or everyday communication, I’ll create a learning path that fits your goals and helps you build real confidence in English.
My lessons are practical, structured, and adapted to your personal goals. I combine real conversation with focused exercises so you can use new language confidently in everyday life, work, or studies. You’ll get clear feedback on grammar, pronunciation, and natural phrasing, always explained in a simple and supportive ...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
MBA - ENEB - 2025Having an MBA means I understand the language of business from the inside. I don’t just teach vocabulary—I teach how to use English to pitch ideas, lead meetings, negotiate, and write with impact. My business background ensures lessons are practical, professional, and directly connected to the challenges you face in your career.
Certificate verified
TEYL - TEFL Full Circle - 2020Teaching English to Young Learners
Certificate verified
Advanced TEFL - TEFL Full Circle - 2020
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2021 - Current
ESL coach
2020 - 2022
Head TeacherHead Teacher & Teaching Manager at English Time, where I trained students and tutors, designed curricula, and led student success programs. This experience allows me to combine proven methods with personalized coaching so every learner sees real progress.
Education
2015 - 2019
Bachelor’s - Marketing Management
2024 - 2025
Master's - MBAa postgraduate degree focused on developing leadership, management, and strategic decision-making skills. It covers areas such as finance, marketing, operations, human resources, and entrepreneurship, preparing graduates for advanced roles in business and organizational leadership.
Work Experience
2013 - 2014
EFL Teacher
2019 - 2020
Head Teacher (Education Co-Ordinator)
2020 - 2024
English Teacher
2021 - Current
Independent language coach
5.0
Rating
35
Students
333
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
20 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Speaking Practice - Travel, business or, academic
A1 - C2Conversation248 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 34% off
Speaking and Grammar Lessons
B1 - C2Language Essentials48 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 25% off
Business English Accelerator - Speak like a Pro
A2 - C2Business0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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Quiz (1)
4 Reviews
Samir
16 English lessons
Always perfect!
Mar 17, 2024
Tomas
11 English lessons
Excellent teacher. I can't recommend him enough!
Feb 1, 2022
Samir
16 English lessons
Perfect
Mar 9, 2024
Betül
1 English lesson
Amazing lesson with Ray! He gave me many new resources to reach my English learning goals! He is professional, polite and speaks clearly. I can easily understand everything he said to me. Also he speaks Turkish. Thanks so much!
Dec 18, 2021
Trial Lesson
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