Terry
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Terry
Community Tutor![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
German
Zulu
Other
Specialties
BusinessQualified teacher with over 10 years teaching experience!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
German
Zulu
Other
Specialties
BusinessQualified teacher with over 10 years teaching experience!
From South AfricaLiving in Msunduzi, South Africa (14:42 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 19, 2020Interest topicEnvironment & NatureFoodTravelReadingBusiness & Finance
If you want to increase your English vocabulary and fluency and you already know a little bit of English – even just a few words, I can help you! I will make you feel very comfortable and we will have a relaxed and fun lesson where you can increase your English skills and become more confident to speak better English.
I am a patient and friendly person and love meeting people from all over the world. I am looking forward to helping you with your goals to speak better English.
Start your italki adventure today! I look forward to meeting you. 😊Me as a Teacher
I am a native English speaker from South Africa and I have taught English Second-language students from many different countries like Poland, Czech Republic, China, France, Italy, Germany and many others. I have also taught in my own country.
If you know some English and want to improve or maintain your level, please send me a message to tell me what you need help with. Then book a trial lesson so that we can work together and see if we are a good match.
I like to keep things simple and teach one thing at a time until the student is very certain and confident, then teach something new. That way, we build upon knowledge, confidence and certainty; and the student will not get confused.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are relaxed and I am very patient. I like to keep the lessons interesting and fun. We use a lot of real examples of things to help with increasing vocabulary. We can role-play and practise conversations or different scenarios like job interviews or just speaking English in social life, business or travel.
I have a Bachelor's in Economics, studied linguistics and am TESOL and TEFL certified. I teach via conversation. I’ve taken basic courses in Zulu, French & German and I speak Afrikaans as a 2nd language in my own country. So, I know what it feels like to learn a new language!
I will help you to learn English in a natural, relaxed way. I am looking forward to meeting you!My teaching material
- Articles and news
- Image files
- Video files
Certificates
Bachelor's Degree - University of Stellenbosch and Natal, South Africa - 1983Economics and psychology majors at University of Natal.
Business Economics undergraduate subject studied at University of Stellenbosch 1980
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2020 - 2024
TeacherI have taught in the formal education system, tutored students at university and worked as a career counsellor in a business college.
More recently, I discovered the joys of online teaching on italki and have taught students in more than 50 different countries. I love helping students to improve their English skills and thereby, achieve their dreams.
1988 - 1990
TeacherTeacher of mathematics and music to English second-language learners in the public school system of my country.
1986 - 1987
Career CounsellorAssisting students embarking on post high-school studies to find their career direction and choose suitable training and studies to match their future goals.
Education
1981 - 1984
Bachelor’s - EconomicsThis degree included a study of linguistics.
5.0
Rating
344
Students
9,029
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
108 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Speak better English. Speak more English.
B1 - C1Language Essentials6,091 lessons completed
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English conversation in any subject of your choice!
B1 - C2Conversation1,824 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
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10-lesson package. Celebrating 9,000+ lessons on italki.
B2 - C1Language Essentials879 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
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1,160 Reviews
Rachel Leduc
33 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today, Terry helped me for a job interview asking a lot of pertinent questions and giving me tips and feedback. I feel more prepared now.
Oct 10, 2024
Susanne
62 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I‘ve been learning English with Terry for one year now. In the beginning it was difficult to find the right vocabulary and expressions from my thoughts. Terry always created a positive learning atmosphere in which my speaking blocks were overcome. Her calm and warm manner gave me more confidence to speak. Terry tailored each lesson to my needs and I felt welcome. She is a professional teacher, she explains the grammar and helps me with my pronunciation. And I enjoy the fact that you can laugh with her. The lessons are a gift for me. I always look forward to our next lesson. I think it is important to know that she is very reliable and her technology works well.
Oct 7, 2024
Karolina
42 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Terry is an incredibly patient person and very warm which makes me not so stressed during the conversation and I am already looking forward to my next lesson with her 😉 And I love her stars! They are very motivating!✨️
Mar 20, 2024
Franziska Herl
1 English lesson
The rehearsal hour with Terry was very inspiring. I felt understood and am motivated to continue improving my English with Terry. Thank you Terry for your patience and the interesting new information about both our first names.
Oct 19, 2024
DAMS PHIL
215 English lessons
Even if the wifi connection was power that was a nice lesson ... we spoke about very interesting and funny topics ... thanks terry for your disponibility and your patience ....
See you next week ....
Oct 13, 2024
Gabriella
217 English lessons
It's a great opportunity to talk to Terry every time, because the lessons always polish my English and teach me many new phrases.
Oct 13, 2024
Trial Lesson
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