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Since February 2021
Instructor since February 2021
Conversational English for all ages and all levels
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General English - Conversation practice

Focus: learning new vocabulary, understanding sentence structures
Pronunciation practice
Identifying areas of difficulty and putting in measures to overcome challenges in English speaking
Topics - All topics from culture to food and business, we will use articles and other media during the lesson.

Let's explore the world through the Lens of English and have fun while doing so :)

Extra information
English Via Skype or Zoom is preferable
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Online from South Africa
About Me
Michelle is a native English speaker from South Africa and is currently living in Cape Town, SA.

She has been teaching English to students from all around the world since 2015 and thoroughly enjoys it. She is certified in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). She has experience in teaching all areas of English -from grammar to conversation and specializes in preparing students for IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge examinations. Michelle teaches all age groups and thoroughly enjoys the interaction in the classroom that leads to learning, and loves engaging with students from all countries.

Michelle also believes that ongoing education is the key to success and a fulfilled life.

Quotes she tries 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
Education
Currently completing a degree at the University of South Africa (UNISA)
Bachelor of Social Work. Major: Psychology
Completed my TEFL Teaching qualification with over 4 years of teaching experience.
Experience / Qualifications
TEFL, IELTS,


• K-12 Curriculum. Standardized and series-based teaching for the K-12 Curriculum. (Juniors and teens)
• IELTS and TOEFL preparation for students who are completing the IELTS and TOEFL examination (All countries)

• Conversational English for adults - German, Swiss, Spanish, French, and Chinese students
• Business English for Adults (French students)
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Skills
English as a second language (esl)
English for adults
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
General English - Conversation practice

Focus: learning new vocabulary, understanding sentence structures
Pronunciation practice
Identifying areas of difficulty and putting in measures to overcomeG challenges in English speaking
Topics - All topics from culture to food and business. It's up to you

Let's explore the world through the Lens of English and have fun while doing so :)
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