Improve your English skills with highly experienced tutor

Hi! My name is Marlize. I am a native/bilingual speaker from Cape Town, South Africa.
I also speak French (working proficiency) and am currently improving my Arabic too.
I have gained 15 years experience in the industry in London, Cape Town and the UAE, and have taught in language and business schools, mainstream schools, and privately online and onsite.
My students have ranged from Russian civil engineers to 6 year old beginner students to refugees in England.
I graduated from the University of Cape Town with an English Language and Literature major degree, and a professional teaching qualification (post-graduate).
I completed my TEFL certificate with ITTT and IELTS Academic with IDP Australia (8.5 score).
Additionally I've completed a number of professional development courses with Futurelearn and IDP Australia to keep my skills updated. These include Pronunciation skills with Language Fuel New Zealand and Applied Linguists at the University of Leeds.

I focus on the following skills in my teaching;

* speaking (fluency and accuracy)
*pronunciation (phonics)
*spelling and writing
*reading

As a creative with a great passion for the English language and its cultural background, I use highly immersive and engaging strategies to teach the language. Speaking and listening skills, along with vocabulary acquisition, are a primary focus in my lessons as they are the true measure of mastery. I am very good at designing strategies that address each student's unique challenges. My Performing Arts background helps me bring a vibrant and theatrical touch to my online teaching especially.

Online teaching need not be the poor cousin of face-to-face lessons!
I use Zoom conferencing tools, Google Drive, and a wide range of popular media and online resources, and will also help you find your way around technology. Practical usage and real-life connection are always major points of focus.

Learning English can be exciting and inspiring! Let me help you broaden your horizons by tailoring lessons to your specific needs and helping you master this world language.

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