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Dimpho IELTS
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Sotho
Native
Afrikaans
Specialties
KidsBusinessTest PreparationIELTS coach - Professional English teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Sotho
Native
Afrikaans
Specialties
KidsBusinessTest PreparationIELTS coach - Professional English teacher
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Polokwane, South Africa (17:17 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 12, 2021InterestsSports & FitnessBusiness & FinanceTravelFashion & BeautyFood
My name is Dimpho. I am a native English speaker living in South Africa, and I am a qualified professional English teacher. I am a TEFL certified English teacher with a bachelors degree and a business background.
🏆 LEARN ENGLISH EFFECTIVELY AND GAIN YOUR CONFIDENCE.
🏆I CAN HELP YOU IMPROVE THE FOLLOWING:
⭐Speaking - Conversation English
⭐Pronunciation
⭐Vocabulary
⭐Fluency
⭐Accent Reduction
⭐Reading and Writing
💰 BUSINESS ENGLISH
💰 Interview Preparation
💰 Business language and vocabulary
💰 Presentation preparation
📌IELTS TEST PREPARATION
📌IELTS Speaking and Writing Practice
📌Improve your IELTS band score
🎉🎉Let's have fun while we learn English togetherMe as a Teacher
I cater my lessons to the specific needs of every student. I understand that students are unique and thus have different learning objectives. I am fun, enthusiastic and always have a positive outlook and expectation on my student's performance. I encourage and motivate learners to reach their learning goals. I am able to teach beginner, intermediate and advanced English. I ensure to listen to my students needs and give them as much opportunity as possible to speak and learn the English language. I engage with every student on the level of their language development and always highlight their achievements. I am generally a calm and very patient teacher. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are planned in advance to have a structure. I plan the objectives that will be covered in the lesson time. My teaching style has a good balance of being informal and formal. My goal for every lesson is to ensure that the student meets their learning objectives. I always want to ensure that the lesson outcome is clear so that I can plan the class activities around the overall structure. Planning for different educational activities to keep my students engaged is important to me. I adapt to each learner's unique learning methods which will assist them to reach their highest potential.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
60-hour TEFL/TESOL Certificate - Bridge Education Group - 2025I completed a 60-hour TEFL/TESOL course in teaching English to young learners. It covered lesson planning, classroom management, and methods for making English fun and effective for children. The certificate qualifies me to teach English to kids, both in classrooms and online, and gave me the skills to create engaging lessons that build their confidence and language skills.
Certificate verified
TESOL 60h: Teaching English to Young Learners - Bridge Education Group - 2025I completed a 60-hour TEFL/TESOL course in teaching English to young learners. It covered lesson planning, classroom management, and methods for making English fun and effective for children. The certificate qualifies me to teach English to kids, both in classrooms and online, and gave me the skills to create engaging lessons that build their confidence and language skills.
Certificate verified
120-Hour TEFL Certificate Course - International Open Academy - 2021
Certificate verified
TEFL Certificate - International Open Academy - 2021To earn my TEFL certificate, I completed an accredited program that focused on teaching methodologies, lesson planning, and classroom management. The course included practical assessments to apply these skills in real teaching scenarios. My TEFL certification enables me assist students in exam preparation. I can teach English to non-native speakers of all levels and ages, both online and in-person.
Certificate verified
Financial Modelling and Analysis - University of Cape Town - 2020
Certificate verified
Management Accounting - Chartered Institute of Management Accounting - 2017To acquire my financial management degree, I completed a rigorous academic program that covered key areas such as accounting, economics, corporate finance, and business strategy. This provided me with a strong foundation in business concepts and practices.
With this background, I am well-equipped to teach Business English, as I understand the language and terminology used in professional and corporate settings. My experience enables me to help students improve their communication skills in bu
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2021 - 2024
Professional TeacherI have over three years of experience working as an independent ESL online teacher. My role involves creating customized lesson plans, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a supportive learning environment. I am passionate about helping students achieve their language learning goals and continuously strive to enhance their learning experience.
Education
2016 - 2017
Bachelor’s - Management Accounting
2013 - 2016
Bachelor’s - Financial Management
Work Experience
2019 - 2021
Trainee Accountant
2017 - 2018
Junior Accountant
5.0
Rating
702
Students
6,347
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
274 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
General structured English Lessons ( Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,717 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 6% off
Let's chat (Conversation Practice)
A1 - C2Conversation890 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 6% off
Business English / Interview Preparation / CV editing and drafting
A1 - C2Business919 lessons completed
USD 17.20+
Package with 5% off
IELTS / FCE / CAE / TOEFL
A2 - C2Test Preparation1,529 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 7% off
Fun English Lessons for Kids | Speak, Read & Enjoy Learning
A1 - C2Kids1 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (20)
Quiz (131)
371 Reviews
All
English
Sotho
Simon Künzli
168 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
What ever I come up with, Dimpho chooses always the most convenient method to explain. It’s always pleasant to increase my vocabulary with her and get all my questions precisely answered and explained.
Feb 5, 2025
Tim Au
23 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Dimpho is incredible! With her help, I managed to boost my IELTS speaking score in just one month, reaching the score I needed. She guided me through various tasks step by step, pushing me beyond my limits.
Her clear explanations helped me understand my strengths and areas for improvement, which was a game-changer.
Before her lessons, I felt lost, but now I see a path forward thanks to her guidance. She's like a beacon of light illuminating the way to better English skills!
Apr 17, 2024
Luna Gao
7 English lessons
very helpful to find my problems and to focus to my actual demand.
Jan 31, 2026
Kevin
23 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Dimpho is incredibly patient and encouraging, which makes me feel very comfortable discussing complex topics. Thanks to her guidance, my speaking confidence has improved tremendously. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their speaking skills.
Feb 4, 2025
Luna Gao
7 English lessons
She targeted my goals to practice my speaking skills and she is so patient.
Feb 3, 2026
Loretta Zheng
1 English lesson
You can feel passion and energy from Dimpho！ She is the teacher who will listen to all your problems，your worries and your feelings. Also , she tries to provide more help to ignite your “critical thinking “ !
Dec 30, 2025
Trial Lesson
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