Jessie
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Jessie
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Xhosa
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationHi :) I am a certified and experienced teacher with over 14 000 lessons on italki.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Xhosa
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationHi :) I am a certified and experienced teacher with over 14 000 lessons on italki.
From South AfricaLiving in Other, South Africa (21:38 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 2, 2013Interest topicSports & FitnessPets & AnimalsFoodEnvironment & NatureTravel
Hello,
I'm a native English speaker from South Africa, and I've been teaching English online since 2012. I can help you with grammar, vocabulary, and exam preparation. I also enjoy having casual conversations and asking questions. I'm a curious person, so I'm happy to talk about almost any topic.
Growing up in South Africa, where there are 11 official languages, has given me experience with different cultures and languages.
In my free time, I like hiking, cycling, gardening, doing yoga, surfing, and reading. Let's have a chat and explore new topics together! 😊Me as a Teacher
I like to customize my sessions based on what my students need, and I use online materials instead of relying on a set textbook. During our conversations, I'll gently provide corrections, both spoken and written, without disrupting the natural flow of our discussion. This way, learning feels more comfortable and fluid. One of my biggest assets as a teacher, is my curiosity and ability to come up with questions to keep you speaking.My lessons & teaching style
*Informal Tutoring:
Conversation practice (helpful for improving confidence and fluency) with corrections and feedback on areas such as; grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
Materials: articles or videos.
*Exam preparation:
Focus on speaking and writing which includes samples of exam questions and detailed feedback and suggestions on how to improve.
*Grammar:
These sessions are to work on specific grammar structures such as; articles, conditionals, prepositions, verb tenses and word order.
*Vocabulary:
We can work on specific vocabulary such as descriptive language, idioms or phrasal verbs.
*Business Language:
We can get you feeling confident in business settings.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
20 Hour Teaching Business English Certificate - TEFL.CO - 202420 Hour Teaching Business English Course includes the following: The Business Arena, The Business English Learner, Business English Teaching Contexts and Opportunities, Assessing Needs, Teaching Business English Speaking Skills, Teaching Business English Writing Skills
Certificate verified
Teaching IELTS Exam Prep - BridgeTEFL USA - 2024A 20-Hour
reading and discussion-based course on
effective, current methodology for
teaching English to adult speakers of
other languages with emphasis given to
teaching in classrooms in countries
where English is not the dominant
language – an English as a foreign
language context.
In this Teaching IELTS course, trainees
gain a comprehensive understanding of
the IELTS exam, including the scoring
criteria and question types.
Certificate verified
120 HOUR TEFL - i-to-i - 2012I have completed my 120 hour training in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
This includes modules on: Classroom management, Teaching Grammar, Cultural Sensitivity, Giving Feedback and Learning New Language.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2011 - 2015
Online English TeacherI taught both group and private lessons, both following a course or giving customized lessons. I managed to teach over 3000 lessons during my time at EF.
Education
2009 - 2012
Bachelor’s - Media, Communication & Culture
Work Experience
2013 - 2015
Teacher Quality AssessorI carried out quality assurance on teachers' performance, and provided training to improvement teacher and lesson quality
2022 - 2024
Yoga InstructorI have experience teaching yoga to a diverse range of individuals, including groups of 5 to 20 participants
2011 - 2012
Film editorI have experience working in media and film, shooting and editing film and TV productions.
5.0
Rating
1,268
Students
15.3k
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
559 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
General Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation7,822 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 9% off
Grammar lessons
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,539 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 13% off
FCE, CAE, IELTS & TOEFLexam preparation
A1 - C2Test Preparation2,949 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 8% off
Job Interview Preparation & Business English
A1 - C2Business176 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Vocabulary
A1 - C2Language Essentials991 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 13% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (5)
Quiz (16)
1,666 Reviews
Simon Künzli
122 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Whatever I come up with, you are always capable to explain every detail accurately and with great educational patience. You tailor each lesson meticulously and if necessary spontaneously to me need. Your skills as a teacher impresses me in every class. Thanks for being my teacher for years and dozens of hours
Aug 9, 2023
gerhard
22 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My one-on-one English class with Jessie was simply amazing! Her expertise and personalized approach made every session valuable. She explained grammar and vocabulary with clarity, boosting my understanding. Jessie's warm and supportive environment encouraged my growth. Her dedication and creative activities enhanced my proficiency. I highly recommend Jessie as an exceptional one-on-one English teacher. Thank you, Jessie, for the incredible learning experience!
Jun 9, 2023
Dominique
248 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I took a lot of lessons (more than 100) and I had many teachers (more than 15) and I can tell that Jessie is one of my favorite teachers.
Why? Because she is very attentive, she always gives me the floor when I want to speak. She speaks but not too much (some teachers are too talkative!)And what I prefer she asks me a lot of questions.
We had many discussions about different topics (travelling, dating on line, tourism, South Africa…) and it was always interesting.
Thank you SUPER Jessie.
May 2, 2017
Michael Abril
8 English lessons
Great teaching experience again, as it has been in every one of our classes so far. Jesse is a great teacher. I am very satisfied with her work.
Oct 3, 2024
Claudia
13 English lessons
Jessie is a great teacher! Thanks for the class :)
Sep 30, 2024
Michael Abril
8 English lessons
Jessie gave me very pertinent assignments to do before class. We corrected them during our class, and she gave me very valuable input and corrections. She's a very dedicated teacher.
Sep 27, 2024
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