MEET OUR NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHERS AT BIE
Teachers are at the core of your learning experience as a student and we have spent a lot of time and energy to assemble best team of native English teachers possible.
All BIE teachers are experienced professionals who have been carefully selected and trained to fully master the specificities of our teaching method.
We are truly proud of the great teaching team we have been able to assemble over the years. They are knowledgeable, passionate, and will do their utmost to help you reach your linguistic goals and encourage you every step of the way.
Would you like to try a free 30-minute trial lesson with a BIE teacher? Then simply sign up here!
BEN | UK
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“I’m a highly qualified native English teacher from the coastal town of Plymouth in the South-West of England. I’ve successfully taught business and conversational English in the UK, France, Austria and Romania. I’m committed to ensuring that each of my students is left with a smile on their face and a richer knowledge of the English language.”
JOVANA | CANADA
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“Hello! I’m a native teacher from Vancouver, currently living in Serbia and finishing my Master’s degree in Psychology. I have over 5 years of experience teaching and motivating both children and adults to fully immerse into English through a fun, hands-on approach adapted to the specific needs and interests of every individual. I like to focus my lessons on enhancing natural speaking skills and comprehension in a spontaneous way, because learning is best when the mind is relaxed and open for new information that is both interesting and enjoyable! Apart from being fully fluent in English and Serbian, I speak a bit of French. Un peu! I look forward to sharing with you the excitement of your progress – your win is a teachers’ best prize!”
BRIDGET | USA
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“Hello, I am from Chicago and have been teaching English for almost 10 years. With a CELTA certification and a B.A. in English, I have worked with students from beginner to advanced levels. I have taught English to children and adults in both the USA and Colombia, South America. My specialty is helping students expand their vocabulary and sharpen their conversational skills. I look forward to helping you improve your English!”
CATHERINE | UK
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“I am a qualified TEFL teacher with a clear British English accent. I have experience of teaching students of all levels and ages in classes at language schools and 1:1 in person and online. I also have qualifications in Business and Marketing and worked for many years in various fields of business. I now live in France and specialise in teaching adults English for their professional lives as my background gives me something extra to offer them. I am a warm, patient and engaged teacher. I love meeting new people and learning about their interests and experiences.”
KENNETH | USA
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“With a Master’s degree in Education and more than a decade of experience as an ESL teacher, I have taught all levels, ages and specialties. I particularly enjoy teaching official exam preparation courses and business English. I’m originally from South Carolina, USA but I’m currently living as a nomad in Southeast Asia.”
SHAY | ZIMBABWE
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“Currently living back home in Zimbabwe, I studied a Bachelors in Education, English and Economics in South Africa. In my final year, I did my TEFL and spent time helping implement English and Art programs, for second language learners, in tsunami effected schools in Asia. I have extensive experience with Montessori, Speech Pathology, Early Literacy Development, Business English and general English. I am equally qualified, comfortable and enthusiastic about working with children as I am working with teenagers and adults. I love most things that include words; reading, writing and questions.”
ASHLEIGH | SOUTH AFRICA
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“I’ve been a teacher since 2013 and have lived in three different countries since then. My passions include philosophy, psychology, fitness, meditation and creative expression; I’m keen to talk about almost anything with you though! I love helping people learn English because I feel that communication is pointless without comprehension. I make it my aim to connect with my students on a personal level, so if you are looking for a friendly and multi-faceted learning experience, I’m your teacher.”
REBECCA | USA
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“I am from Louisiana and studied English Literature alongside Chinese. Communication fascinates me and I love language teaching! I live now in an Ashram in southern Spain where I work with personal development and meditation. I speak Spanish fluently and work locally with English teaching as well.”
TRAVIS | CANADA
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“Hello, My name is Travis and I am CELTA Certified English Teacher specializing in Business English. I have a Finance Degree and many years of experience in the Canadian Real Estate Industry. I enjoy working with motivated business professionals who are wanting to enhance their communication skills. My classes are focused on oral communication with direct error correction and immediate feedback. I enjoy learning new languages, travelling and all sports.”
GARY | SOUTH AFRICA
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“I teach business English to executives, senior managers, entrepreneurs and postgraduate students. I will help you to accelerate your career or business in an international environment. My many years as senior business executive, consultant and facilitator, in diverse industries, make me your ideal choice. I hold degrees in Marketing and an MBA. For the past 20 years I have taught thousands of students, both online and in classroom. As adjunct professor, I facilitated MBA students at US and UK based universities. I customise and develop lessons to suit your requirements and interests. I stay abreast of the latest business news by reading at least 2 hours per day. My interests are travelling, philosophy, disruptive innovation, technology, networking and digital marketing. Come join me on an exciting learning journey.”
FAYE | USA
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“I am a TEFL certified native English teacher from California. I have been teaching children and adults for more than 8 years. My hobbies are reading and writing, and I love to travel. I have a Master’s degree in Business and a Jurisdoctorate degree in Law.”
ANTHONY | UK
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“I’ve been a fully-qualified English teacher for 17 years and have taught a wide range of classes, levels, nationalities and English types. My specialisation would be in the Cambridge First and Advanced exams (and advanced students in general), though I’m a good all-rounder. My focus is first and foremost on helping the student communicate in a friendly environment, but I can also help with specifics like presentations and interview preparation. Outside of work, I’m a writer, musician and podcaster and I also have a keen interest in psychology.”
CERI | UK
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“I started teaching in 2019 after moving to sunny tropical Brazil from Canada. We moved to be closer to family and I am very grateful for the balanced lifestyle that teaching provides. I also love helping many interesting people learn a skill that adds value to their life. I’m experienced in B2B sales, income tax, mining, and construction. My classes are dynamic and ludic and include an end of class review to help you retain and track your learning and progress. I also speak Portuguese, so I understand the challenges that you are facing in learning a second language.”
JAMES | CANADA
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“I started teaching in 2019 after moving to sunny tropical Brazil from Canada. We moved to be closer to family and I am very grateful for the balanced lifestyle that teaching provides. I also love helping many interesting people learn a skill that adds value to their life. I’m experienced in B2B sales, income tax, mining, and construction. My classes are dynamic and ludic and include an end of class review to help you retain and track your learning and progress. I also speak Portuguese, so I understand the challenges that you are facing in learning a second language.”
KARIN | SOUTH AFRICA
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“I live on a game farm in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. I am a former lawyer with almost 25 years of experience in legal and business matters. I have been teaching for a few years, mainly focusing on teaching adults General English (beginners to advanced), Business English, and Legal English. I have a Bachelors of Law (LLB) degree and a TEFL certificate. I am also a qualified Strategic Life Coach. I love helping people, and teaching is one of my favorite ways to do that. Being a dedicated educator, I design and structure my lessons in a way that meets the specific goals of each student. Seeing individuals empowered and their lives enriched through education is truly rewarding.”
MARISA | USA
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“Hello! Learning languages and teaching them have always been passions of mine. I have over five years of experience both in the U.S. and abroad teaching English as a Second Language using a student-centered, interactive teaching method. I am TEFL-certified and have worked in the international education non-profit sector alongside teaching. My family is Italian-American, so I have been a student of Italian and also Spanish for many years. I can definitely relate to the process of learning a second language, because I have been in my students’ shoes (as the saying goes :) ). My goal is to help my students build functional proficiency in English and also enhance their speaking confidence so they are excited to use their skills in real-life situations.”
KIRBY | SOUTH AFRICA
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“I am a patient, kind and certified online ESL Teacher who has a BA and BA Honors degree in Psychology. I have been teaching online since 2012 and specialize in general, travel, business, exam and interview English. I attended school in Dubai for two years where I learnt basic Arabic and French which gave me a lot of insight into learning a new language. My methodology is strongly influenced by this experience, combined with my studies in psychology in adapting my approach and course material to suit the level and pace of the student. I ensure fun, interactive and engaging lessons, as well as consistent and constructive feedback.”
SARAH | UK
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“I live in Wiltshire in the South of England and am a CELTA qualified teacher; I have a background in medicine, having worked as a doctor in the NHS for 10 years. I love teaching students of all ages and abilities, and help them become more confident English speakers. I like to include news articles, Ted talks and links to British culture to make the lessons as interesting and practical as possible.”
LERENTIA | SOUTH AFRICA
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“I strive to bring enthusiasm and curiosity to all my students. I have a 168 hour TEFL certificate, Business English certificate and a BA Ed Arts degree. I have taught for many years to a great number of students, from highly structured to informal classes. I am highly self-motivated, have great general knowledge and I am excited to share my love and command of English with learners from across the world, thereby not only enhancing their prospects but also my own.”
JUSTIN | UK
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“I am from Liverpool in the UK, a graduate of French and Spanish, and a fully qualified Further Education UK Teacher. I live in Spain and I have been teaching languages for over 20 years in colleges, universities, language centres and academies. I have vast experience in helping adult learners pass their Trinity, Cambridge, and Official School of Languages B1,B2, C1 and C2 exams. I believe in not only correcting students, but giving them alternatives to what they have said to increase their level of English. I believe in maximising answers given and helping students reach their full potential.”
KATHLEEN | UK
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“I am an accomplished and dedicated teacher with over 10 years’ experience, primarily with adults and professionals, but also young learners and specific purposes. I have taught students from a range of backgrounds and helped to improve their confidence, fluency and accuracy using dynamic activities. I am CELTA-qualified and have developed myself by regularly attending training. I am flexible and adaptable, customising my lessons to the needs of my students. I have lived around the world, which has helped to build my understanding and patience, along with my awareness of the different struggles students have. Enabling my students to speak comfortably in any situation is what motivates me. ”
SOPHIA | SOUTH AFRICA
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“I am a TEFL certified English teacher who enjoys the challenge of helping my students improve their English. My approach is simple. To speak. I like to focus my students attention on speaking as much as possible, addressing grammatical issues as they arise. I look forward to conversing with you soon!”
JAMES | UK
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“I’m James, a friendly and patient TEFL qualified teacher from Scotland. My lessons are focused on helping you become a confident English speaker, and as material I often use articles from newspapers, YouTube videos and clips from BBC Radio for us to talk about. I have 6 years of experience teaching online and in classrooms in Spain and Vietnam. I’m also a writer and musician and have travelled all over the world. I love learning about other cultures, so I always find it interesting talking to my students. We will never lack something interesting to discuss!”
LAUREN | SOUTH AFRICA
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“Alongside my TEFL diploma, I hold a Bachelors and Honours degree in English Literature. I am a qualified teacher with more than 10 years of experience. I love teaching English, and I take pride in curating lessons that align with the interests and capabilities of my students. I aim to create a learning environment that is supportive, challenging and fun! I have experience teaching General English and Business English, as well as Academic Literacy. What I love most about teaching for BiE is that I get to meet students from different parts of the world. I am also a part time lecturer at a university in South Africa where I work with post graduate students who are training to become English teachers. I try to stay up to date with the latest research and trends in language teaching and learning. I enjoy spending time in nature, hiking, running and doing yoga. I love to cook for my friends and family, and am an avid reader.”
CATHERINE | UK
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“I am a dedicated and attentive teacher, focused on building confidence and fluency skills in my students through dynamic listening, vocabulary and speaking exercises. I am CELTA and TEFL certified with over 5 years teaching experience in public schools and private academies throughout Asia and Europe. Travel and communication is my passion and I have taught in ESL classrooms of Young Learners aged 4 to private lessons in General English with adults over 60. I adapt lesson plans to my students interests and love the sharing of cultures that English Language Teaching brings.”
CARMEN | SOUTH AFRICA
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“I am a TEFL and TESOL certified teacher from South Africa. My hobbies are camping and swimming. I have been an on line teacher for 4 years. I teach both children and teenagers. Teaching has always been my passion. I always encourage students to talk and answer a few questions to make them feel comfortable.”
CHRISTINE | UK
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“Hi, I’m Christine. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in General Medical Studies, and in 2017, I graduated with a Master’s degree from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, London. I pursued my interests in dogs, target shooting, and SCUBA diving and went on to gain some experience in Theatre, TV, film, Radio voice overs and singing.
The best balance of work and satisfaction came through teaching TEFL and, after Summer of 2019, I settled in the UK.
In my Online English classes, I use improvisation to make my lessons interactive and interesting. I help my students with their pronunciation and conversation by giving them confidence in themselves, by applying a positive outlook and engaging with them as a basis for learning.”
The best balance of work and satisfaction came through teaching TEFL and, after Summer of 2019, I settled in the UK.
In my Online English classes, I use improvisation to make my lessons interactive and interesting. I help my students with their pronunciation and conversation by giving them confidence in themselves, by applying a positive outlook and engaging with them as a basis for learning.”
SEAN | USA
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“Hi, my name is Sean Meyer. Born and raised in California, USA. I relocated to South America and I have been teaching English as a second language for about 8 years now. I am TEFL certified and I enjoy teach adults Basic to Advanced English, Business English, and Conversational English. All of my teaching has been one-on-one either in person or by Skype. Life is too short not to have fun, so I like to keep my classes light, fun, humorous, and challenging. I look forward to helping you with your English needs.”
SARAH | UK
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“I’m an experienced native English teacher who now lives and works in Guatemala. I have a degree in International Business Studies and have lived in five countries (England, Kuwait, France, Guatemala and Honduras) and have taught English since 2006.”
JEFF | USA
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“Exciting, Engaging, and Effective English classes with Mr. Jeff! Hello future students! I have several years of experience as an English teacher (Cambridge CELTA), performing artist, and learner of Mandarin and Spanish. While my classes are always focused on the student’s needs and interests, I combine all passions in my teaching approach. This is why I’m a teaching artist. With BiE’s dynamic teaching methodology and my performance background, I use a variety of songs, movie clips, TED talks, role plays etc. to expose students to culture and English in a wide variety of contexts. With me, you will increase your conversational skills, vocabulary, and confidence. This approach satisfies the needs of young learners, teenagers, and adults! I look forward to seeing you in class.”
DAVID | USA
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“I am from California and one of the founders of Break Into English. I’ve done most of my teaching in Madrid (Spain) where I currently live. I’ve taught in-company classes for many years which is where I developed a highly dynamic method focused on listening and speaking activities which I now teach to other teachers.”
ANDREW | UK
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“I am a highly accomplished Lawyer (previously a partner in a London law firm) and Managing Director with extensive experience in, negotiation, facilitation and corporate business development. I am TEFL qualified (Toulouse) and an accredited mediator. I specialise in teaching legal and business English.”
AMY | SOUTH AFRICA
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“I was born in Zimbabwe, Southern Africa, and now live in North London. As well as several years experience teaching English, I have a Masters in French Literature and Translation from the University of Cape Town, where I also minored in Spanish and Mandarin. I employ skills learnt from my background in musical performance and always aim to ensure that lessons are as engaging and interesting as possible, helping you to improve both your professional and informal speaking skills.”
MARK | USA
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“Hi there! I am a native English speaker from Atlanta, Georgia. I have been working full time as an English teacher for years now, and I also worked in sales roles for half a decade at various start up technology companies before that. I use these experiences to teach many students everything about business English, but I also love to teach general English and IELTS, TOEFL, and TOEIC test preparation! I think my students would describe me as someone who is patient, caring, and always looking to solve my student’s specific problems. See you in class!”
JOHANN | SOUTH AFRICA
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“I grew up in the sleepy surfing town of Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, but I currently reside in the heart of the Cape Winelands. I obtained a degree in linguistics at Stellenbosch University and, while aiming to go further in the field, I work closely with a local museum on cultural heritage conservation. Other hobbies and interests include creative writing, painting, gardening, and fencing.”
CAROLINE | AUSTRALIA
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“I am Australian and have been living in Greece for 18 years. I have a strong business background and have been enjoying teaching English to adults and children for 8 years. I have a respectful, professional manner with a general interest in people; always giving 100% effort! My dynamic methods include listening, vocabulary and speaking exercises with the aim at helping students reach their full potential. I specialize in improving conversational skills along with phrasal verbs and idioms use. ”
BILLY | AUSTRALIA
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“I’m an Australian English teacher, living in Germany. I have considerable experience teaching English in a number of contexts, including: primary schools, highschool, language academies and online. I have taught young children, teenagers, adults and businessmen from a wide variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. In addition to this, I have prepared students for the IELTS exam, as well as all levels of Cambridge English assessment.”
SUE | UK
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“I’m a British native speaker currently based in sunny Morocco. With 20 years’ experience in the English training industry, I have specialised in teaching English for Business. I plan lessons around specific business topics such as presentations, meetings, project management, etc. as students need a practical application of their learning objectives. I find it rewarding to help students feel more confident and fluent in using English in an international work environment. I have lived and worked in a number of countries including China, South Africa, France, Switzerland, the USA and the UK. I speak fluent French, Intermediate level Italian and Mandarin and I’m currently taking Arabic lessons so I know how it feels to learn another language! I look forward to meeting you.”
SARAH R. | SOUTH AFRICA
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“My name is Sarah Rawlins and I live in South Africa. I am 26 years old and I have completed a degree and honors in Psychology as well as a postgraduate in teaching. I have many years of experience teaching all age groups as well as teaching those with special needs. I have a passion for education and absolutely love helping and teaching others. I am a friendly and enthusiastic person and I always love meeting new people.”
FILIPA | USA
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“I was raised in the USA and have lived in different countries such as the UK, Portugal and Morocco. I’ve been teaching general and conversational English and Portuguese worldwide for over 15 years to students of all levels including university, as well as preparing them for IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge exams. I tailor lessons to the level and interests of my students enabling them to expand vocabulary, improve grammar and practice communication skills. I have a degree in Languages (English, Portuguese, French) and a Masters in Art. I’m also a writer and an artist who loves to travel and is passionate about other cultures, that’s why I find it fascinating to teach students from different backgrounds. ”
JOHN | SOUTH AFRICA
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“I am a professional teacher with many years of experience both in the classroom and industry. I have a broad spectrum of knowledge and experience in journalism, media, engineering, business and philosophy. I can help you prepare IELTS, TOEFL as well as the Cambridge certificates. I have an engineering degree, a Post-Grad Diploma in Post-School Education, a Masters in Philosophy and a Cambridge CELTA Certificate. I have taught engineering, journalism and English as a foreign language. My experience has been mostly in South Africa, but I have spent two years teaching English in the Middle East. My diverse education and experience places me in a ideal position to help an equally diverse client base with mastering English in their particular context.“
PAMELA | UK & NIGERIA
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“I was born in Nigeria and have lived extensively in the UK and in Nigeria. I speak and teach English and Igbo, and am currently learning German. I possess a TEFL certification and am currently pursuing a certification in Data Science. I studied at the University of Port Harcourt where I obtained a B.Eng in Petroleum Engineering. I also hold an M.Sc in Petroleum and Gas Engineering from the University of Salford, UK. I enjoy watching movies and stand-up comedies. I have a good sense of humor and am always ready to have fun conversations with my students.”
DIANE | USA
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“I am a CELTA certified teacher from the United States, living in Madrid. With a Masters in Public Administration, I have worked in the scientific, non-profit, and academic fields. I have extensive experience teaching 1 to 1 classes online as well as in-company advanced Business English classes. I enjoy gardening, needlecraft, and tabletop gaming.”
JANICE | UK
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“I hail from a small but absolutely perfect jewel called Saint Lucia. I am a native English speaker and I am TEFL and TESOL certified. I have taught students of all levels in Europe and the Caribbean. My goal is to help my students achieve fluency so that they can competently communicate their thoughts and feelings. I look forward to taking this journey with you..”
JORDAN | USA
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“As the daughter of a teacher and the oldest of 4, I’ve always had a love of teaching and children. I have 5 years experience teaching Spanish in a brick and mortar school as well as 5 years teaching English, both online and in person. I lived in Spain for two years where I enjoyed working as a primary school English teacher and private tutor. I love helping to plant the seed of knowledge in others and show them that language acquisition can be a fun, life long pursuit. I am TEFL certified and employ loads of different resources in my classroom, songs and stories, games and puzzles can all be an avenue for learning. I live in Ohio with my husband Mike and our chocolate labrador Trudy and we love to go hiking and exploring together.”
ANNE | SOUTH AFRICA
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“I’m passionate about teaching and love to help students achieve their goals through engaging lessons. I focus on building confidence and fluency by improving speaking and listening skills. I’m a qualified teacher with over 12 years’ teaching experience. I have a level 5 TEFL certificate, TEFL business course, Bachelor of Agricultural Science and I’ve taught English in Japan. I love nature, the outdoors, sport, exploring new places and growing my own vegetables. I live in Zimbabwe on a wildlife ranch with my husband and three children.”
SAM | UK
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“I began teaching English four years ago, when I arrived in Paris speaking no French at all, and had to face all of the difficulties that came with that; making mistakes or feeling annoyed when you can only say simple phrases. I understand all of these challenges and have overcome them in my own life and we can work together to overcome yours too to achieve your goals! I have a CELTA and have worked online/ in person with many different types of students.
I use a very strong speaking/listening approach to learning English, and will push you to use any you have from the beginning – I am an extremely patient person, and always create an atmosphere that is fun and progressive in the classroom!”
I use a very strong speaking/listening approach to learning English, and will push you to use any you have from the beginning – I am an extremely patient person, and always create an atmosphere that is fun and progressive in the classroom!”
ELLEN | UK
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“Hi there, I am Ellen Indigo from the UK but living in Valencia, Spain. I have a passion for language and love creatively helping others to find their passion for it too. I have a degree in English from the University of Leeds and I am a self-taught, C1.2 Spanish speaker. I’ve been successfully working as a teacher and an artist for the last five years – I feel very lucky and I love it! I am also a musician and actress and I’m highly trained in literature which I find fascinating and love to share.”
KELLY | SOUTH AFRICA
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“I am an experienced, dynamic and encouraging English teacher for both adults and children. I thrive at breaking concepts down in unique ways so that learners can grasp the basics of language, as well as at stimulating interesting discussions and debates around a range of relevant topics. I currently live in South Africa, and enjoy reading, writing songs, baking and games nights with friends.”
CRISTYN | CANADA
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“I am a native English speaker from Toronto, Ontario. I have been teaching English for over 11 years. I especially enjoy teaching exam preparation lessons, as I love to see my students succeed! When teaching general English lessons, I motivate my students to do most of the talking, this way my students feel confident using English in their daily lives and in their professional occupations. I deliver lessons that are fun, fresh, and energetic so that my students look forward to their next class.”
CARINA | UK
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“I am TEFL Certified for both Business and General English with a Masters in International Management. I have been teaching both children, adults and university students for over 3 years now. My previous years experience in the Marketing and PR world makes me well suited to any fast paced business environment. I have specialized in working with students with a German or French background and tutoring the skill of academic writing. My approach ensures you have lessons tailored to your needs and areas for improvement. My interests range from innovation and product development, to art and DIY, future technologies, health and fitness and, of recent, gardening.”
TANDYCE | USA
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“A highly motivated, former finance executive, I now successfully teach business English to professionals
and entrepreneurs, applying the same passion and curiosity. I earned a TEFL certificate, B.S. in business
administration, and am a Certified Public Accountant. Lesson plans are tailored to the goals and
interests of my students and involve critical thinking activities related to their specialty (marketing,
project management) or specific job requirements (negotiations, job interviews, writing). I enjoy
teaching pronunciation because students appreciate how it accelerates their fluency. I am a long-time
learner of Spanish. I love laughing, traveling, and volunteering.”
and entrepreneurs, applying the same passion and curiosity. I earned a TEFL certificate, B.S. in business
administration, and am a Certified Public Accountant. Lesson plans are tailored to the goals and
interests of my students and involve critical thinking activities related to their specialty (marketing,
project management) or specific job requirements (negotiations, job interviews, writing). I enjoy
teaching pronunciation because students appreciate how it accelerates their fluency. I am a long-time
learner of Spanish. I love laughing, traveling, and volunteering.”
NANCY | US
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“Hello, I am from Cape Town, South Africa and have been teaching English since 2011. I have a TESOL certificate and a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics. I have travelled to 6 continents and have had the privilege of teaching English to students of all ages and levels in South Africa, South Korea and Indonesia. I have been told that I am a fun, compassionate and patient teacher who creates an enjoyable learning experience for all my students. My focus is on improving student’s communication skills with confidence and fluency in an engaging and fun way.”
SARONE | SOUTH AFRICA
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“I’m a former HR Consultant and Coaching professional with a passion for people. I love working with people to enable them to succeed in everything they do. Effective coaching is key – for everyone. With 10 years’ sports and professional coaching and consulting experience, I’m able to work effectively with individuals and teams. I have a B Hons Degree, Diplomas, and a TESOL certificate. Special areas of focus include: Exam preparation, Medical, Legal, Business and Academic English. I am able to adapt to my students and their needs, working within their learning styles and specific difficulties. I can’t wait to see you in class!”
KAIRA | SOUTH AFRICA
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“Hi there! I am a certified English teacher with 8 years teaching experience. My method of teaching is aligned closely with that of Break into English. This method focuses on listening to you speak the language and helping you to correct your mistakes. If you want to speak English with confidence, I can help you to achieve that goal. I am friendly and enthusiastic. If you choose to learn English with me, you may just wish that the lessons never end.”
WALTER | IRELAND
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“I’m an English teacher with over 2 years of experience teaching students from all over the world. I love creating a fun and friendly environment to help my students reach their full potential.”
LUKE | SOUTH AFRICA
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“Hello, I am from Cape Town, South Africa and have been teaching English since 2011. I have a TESOL certificate and a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics. I have travelled to 6 continents and have had the privilege of teaching English to students of all ages and levels in South Africa, South Korea and Indonesia. I have been told that I am a fun, compassionate and patient teacher who creates an enjoyable learning experience for all my students. My focus is on improving student’s communication skills with confidence and fluency in an engaging and fun way.”
SANDRA | SOUTH AFRICA
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“Born and bred in the beautiful and sunny South Africa, I am passionate about communication, business and philanthropy. I speak 5 languages and thrive from seeing people explore and use different languages. I have taught a wide range of students and have enjoyed interacting with each of them while learning about their cultures, countries and ambitions. After graduating in Business Management and Entrepreneurship, I ventured into Banking then Sales and Service and then into Administration. After acquiring all the necessary skills, I dived into the pool of teaching and I love it here. I have both the TEFL certificate and the Teaching-Coaching IELTS (International English Language Testing System) certificate. I teach, tutor and train students English to enhance their daily life experiences. Each student is special.”
AABIDAH | SOUTH AFRICA
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“Hi, my name is Aabidah Siebritz and I have a Bachelors Degree in English and History and am currently completing my teaching qualification. I enjoy meeting new people and having conversations about fashion, politics and different cultures. I find that I can always learn something from my students. I know that learning a language is a difficult endeavour and I believe in teaching with patience and compassion and that mistakes are good because they facilitate learning. My main focus is on teaching effective communication and conversational skills with good grammar and pronunciation.”
MARTHA | SOUTH AFRICA
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“I started teaching 12 years ago, while travelling around the world. I hold both TEFL and CELTA qualifications, and spent two years working at International House in San Sebastian, Spain – by far the most beautiful place I have lived, and the best food I have eaten! I am patient, compassionate and calm. I have an open mind, after spending many years living and travelling overseas, getting to understanding different cultures and languages. I know it is not easy to learn a new language, and still struggle with my Spanish! I love teaching children of all ages, adults and Business English students. I believe fluency is key and promote this in all my classes.”
SOFIA | USA
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“I am a certified TESOL instructor from Indianapolis, Indiana. I have taught English and Spanish in the U.S., Spain and Australia in schools, academies, and privately – to children through adults. I am passionate about languages and experiencing other cultures. While being a patient, encouraging and friendly teacher, I’m also not afraid to push students to reach their full potential. I specialize in improving conversational skills and vocabulary expansion. I also have experience with Cambridge exam preparation. ”
KERRIE | UK
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“My British mother loved to read and so instilled in me a love of words and languages from an early age. I grew up in Switzerland and so speak fluent French which is particularly useful with my French students as I am able to understand and pre-empt the common mistakes that a lot of them make. I am patient and fun, but pedantic about the correct use of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. I now live in South Africa and I love sharing my love of the English language with my students.”
TAMI | SOUTH AFRICA
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“Hi, my name is Tami, I am a Native English Teacher from South Africa. I have three teaching certifications and over 10 years experience in Education. I am passionate about encouraging a love for life long learning. I am also a mother, who invests in a peaceful lifestyle, filled with joyful moments. I am looking forward to meeting you :)”
MICHELLE | SOUTH AFRICA
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“I’m a native English speaker from South Africa, currently living in Cape Town, SA. I’ve been teaching English to students from all around the world since 2015 and thoroughly enjoy it. I’m certified in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). I have experience in teaching all areas of English -from grammar to conversation and specialize in Business English, as well as preparing students for IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge examinations. I teach all age groups and thoroughly enjoy the interaction in the classroom that leads to learning, and love engaging with students from all countries. I also believe that ongoing education is the key to success and a fulfilled life. Quote I try to live by – “The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.” Brian Herbert”
BRUCE | SOUTH AFRICA
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“I have a Bachelor degree in Philosophy and Journalism, a Linguistics and English Language minor, a TEFL course and ten years of yoga teaching experience in my bag of tricks to converse with you about your passions and ambitions. I encourage you to talk as much as you can, nudging you constantly to increase your vocabulary, improve your grammar and speak with confidence to your colleagues, clients and friends. We will travel the digital world together exploring interesting topics and images. We will expand our knowledge of the world through English and a little pinch of stardust from the Universe.”
WILLIAM | SOUTH AFRICA
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“I am a native English speaker from Cape Town, South Africa with extensive business experience in the technology, financial services and healthcare sectors. I completed a BA degree with English and Psychology majors. Other areas of study include advertising, information technology and payroll systems. I specialize in helping students develop the communication skills, terminology and confidence that will enable them to excel in their professional environments. My students have the opportunity to hone their presentation skills, prepare for a crucial job interview and build overall English competence and fluency. My approach is creative and focused, combined with a strong passion to support students in achieving their goals.”