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Melissa da Costa
5.0
South Africa•
1:07 PM (GMT+02:00)
English
5
47
English
5
47
Speaks
Japanese
B2
,Afrikaans
B1
About Me
I'm passionate about languages, and am currently studying Japanese and Mandarin Chinese. I love to share my language with keen learners, and help students overcome the challenges of learning English, no matter what level they're at.
I've taught students from 3 years old to 80 years old, and I know that at any age, although the difficulties we experience change, it's entirely possible to build our language skill.
I like to keep lessons stress-free, while still helpful and interesting, so I particularly enjoy teaching through casual conversation. Don't be afraid to try and to make mistakes. It's all part of the learning process!
Read MoreI've taught students from 3 years old to 80 years old, and I know that at any age, although the difficulties we experience change, it's entirely possible to build our language skill.
I like to keep lessons stress-free, while still helpful and interesting, so I particularly enjoy teaching through casual conversation. Don't be afraid to try and to make mistakes. It's all part of the learning process!
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few hours 
5 years ago 
100.00%47 
22.0 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
British English
South African English
Résumé
Education
2016 - 2016
2015 - 2016
2011 - 2014
Work Experience
2017 - 2019
Conversational English teacher
Leaf English School - Fukuoka, Japan
2017 - 2019
Nursery school English coordinator
Yakatabaru Nursery School - Fukuoka, Japan
Developed and implemented lesson plans for ages 3-5
2016 - 2017
elementary school ALT
Interac - Sapporo, Japan