Fiona B.

Fiona B.

South Africa

Experienced ,qualified and fully certified Business English, IELTS and TEFL Level 5 English Coach. Learn at your own pace. Learn to speak and use English with confidence in real life situations.

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Gulzhan

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Fiona is a competent, friendly and experienced tutor. I really enjoy our lessons with her. I plan on continuing English sessions with her. Highly recommended!

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About the tutor

I am an experienced full-time Business English coach, working daily with corporate professionals worldwide. I am a qualified high school teacher with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a B.Ed. Honors Degree (Graduate Degree) in Educational Psychology.

I have a backup power supply (UPS) in case of a power outage.

I have experience in online teaching for different ages and cultures. My students range from young children to adults busy preparing for the IELTS exam and job interviews, presentations, emails, etc. My IELTS students get the band scores they need.

I can help you with your pronunciation, reading, grammar, writing, and fluency in English. Together, we will work out a lesson plan just for you.

Please book your trial lesson now; I can not wait to meet you!

I am also a devoted mother of 2 boys, 18 and 22. My 22-year-old son was diagnosed with Asperger's at age four, which has been an uphill battle. Doctors, teachers, therapists, and specialists told me to accept that he would not amount to much, but I coached and taught him patience and perseverance. He attended a public and mainstream primary and high school, played sports, and was not treated differently than other children. He is now a second-year Management Accounting Student with two part-time jobs. If one is aware that people have different learning styles and, as a result, learn differently, then nothing is impossible. That is also the motto I live and teach by.

I worked as an Administration Assistant in Real Estate and Bond Origination, and l gained experience in customer service. My duties included loading properties on systems and websites, listing sheets, synopsis preparation, printing, valuation packs, and attorney follow-ups. I can work under pressure, be diplomatic, and pay attention to detail.


Aside from reading, cooking, gardening, and enjoying the small things in life, teaching online is my absolute passion. Building rapport with students and seeing how they progress is what I want to do every day. I am a friendly, positive tutor with lots of energy.


Remember to watch my YouTube video, and please book a trial lesson.


I am an experienced, certified Business English, IELTS, and Level 5 TEFL English Coach. My students range from children learning to read to professionals seeking help with business English (writing, job interviews, negotiations, etc.). I also prepare students for the IELTS exam with excellent results. Or I can also help you have a conversation in English.

It is essential to first assess your level of English by taking the Placement Test. This information helps me to prepare for your lessons.

Correct grammar is the foundation for fluency and good communication. Together we will discuss your needs and choose a Preply learning plan. As we progress, I will make adjustments and create PowerPoint lessons to help you understand better. I pay attention to detail and know that everybody has their unique learning style.


Take a chance and book a trial lesson with me. I cannot wait to meet you and start this journey of learning.

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May 19–25, 2024

May 19–25, 2024

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Resume

  • 1995 — 1995

    University of Stellenbosch

    B.ED Honors

    Diploma verified

  • 1994 — 1994

    University of Stellenbosch

    Higher Education Diploma HED

    Diploma verified

  • 1991 — 1993

    University of Stellenbosch

    Bachelors

    Diploma verified

Specialties

  • Conversational English

    I have approximately more than 400 hours of experience in teaching a 12-year-old Korean boy, a Russian accountant in her forties, and a Spanish student in his twenties. In my lessons, we focus on vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, and having a short discussion relevant to the reading text. The aim is to improve fluency. Students' levels vary from A1- B2, and lessons are adapted accordingly.

  • Business English

    I am certified to teach Business English through i-to-i and am currently teaching 2 Russian Students,2 French Students, and a German chemical engineer.

  • IELTS

    I am certified to teach IELTS through i-to-i and am currently preparing Students to take their exams next year in February. My one student also achieved excellent band scores in his IELTS exam in November 2021.

  • English for work

    Most of my students are taking English lessons to improve their English and be more fluent in the workplace.

  • English for beginners

    I am a qualified High School Teacher with a B.ED Honors degree in Educational Psychology and have a Level 5 TEFL certificate. I currently teach an A1 Level Spanish Student pro-rata and have made a lot of progress over four months with pronouncing the ed sound at the end of words, the s sound, to name a few examples. His reading and speaking skills have also greatly improved.

  • American English

    When you teach English, you as the teacher need to know and keep up to date with American English words, spelling, and phrases. You need to know the difference between American and British English. Your Students will ask you.

  • British English

    When you teach English, you as the teacher need to know and keep up to date with British English words, spelling, and phrases. You need to know the difference between American and British English. Your Students will ask you.

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15

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