From CanadaLiving in Toronto, Canada (16:02 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 19, 2021
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My name is Lorraine and I look forward to working with you to ensure that you can speak easily, comfortably and have flow to your conversation. For me, talking comes naturally so conversational English is my focus. Together, we will work hard at making sure that you can use your English as soon as possible. If you looking forward to improving your English go ahead and book a trial session. I was born in South Africa so Afrikaans is my second language. For the past 29 years I have been living in Toronto, Canada (a bilingual city) so I have learned basic French and American Sign Language. A few things that I enjoy in my leisure time are hiking, reading, sewing, knitting and swimming.
Me as a Teacher
For the past 35 years, I have worked in health care treating patients affected by breast, lung and prostate cancer. Instructing radiation therapy students in a hospital setting is part of my daily practice. Teaching students comes naturally to me and I coach them in communication skills to help them deal with sick patients, team skills and their technical skills.
My lessons & teaching style
Remember everyone learns differently so your needs will be assessed on an individual basis in order to progress and achieve your goal. Activities will include everyday discussions, poetry, short stories and games using learning tools such as flash cards and quizzes.
My teaching material
Flashcards
Quizzes
5.0
Rating
365
Students
1,378
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
365
Students
1378
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
71 lessons completed
USD 5.50+
English conversations
A2 - B2Conversation940 lessons completed
USD 6.30
Package with 5% off
Conversational English
A2 - B2Conversation123 lessons completed
USD 6.30
Package with 5% off
Conversational English
A2 - C1Conversation244 lessons completed
USD 6.30
Package with 5% off
Availability
152 Reviews
Brayan Bueno
19 English lessons
I’m with a Lorraine since January 2025! What an amazing teacher. Always prepared to personalize the class according out necessities and so kind to correct the mistakes and help to improve my English skills!
Mar 29, 2026
Liyan
2 English lessons
The teacher provided a practical teaching approach.
Dec 22, 2025
Alyssa
34 English lessons
This was my first independent lesson with Lorraine. She came well-prepared, kept a clear structure, and patiently guided my. By the end, I could clearly feel my improvement—faster responses, smoother sentences, and more confidence.
Dec 5, 2025
Kasia Kolodziejczyk
9 English lessons
Bardzo sympatyczna nauczycielka z bardzo dużą empatią i zaangażowaniem. Bardzo polecam!!!
Jan 3, 2026
Alyssa
34 English lessons
Lorraine is very patient and adapts the lesson to my pace and needs. I can now take the class independently without anyone translating—clear progress. Highly recommend!
Dec 14, 2025
Sawsan Yahya
24 English lessons
I love talking with Lorraine, her lessons are very effective and helpful. I will give her a full mark for her effort.