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Sian Smit
5.0
South Africa•
9:31 AM (GMT+02:00)
English
33
611
English
33
611
Speaks
English
Native
,Afrikaans
B1
,Xhosa
A2
,Portuguese
A1
About Me
If you are looking for a fun, patient, friendly tutor who will develop your English conversation skills and build your vocabulary specific to your areas of interest, I can help! My aim is to guide you to reach your learning goals and to keep you motivated and engaged! During our conversations, I constantly listen to which areas of the language you need more help (be it grammar, vocabulary or pronunciation) and I build this into our lessons.
I have over 13 years teaching experience which includes:
- children from 4 - 18 years old
- business professionals
- General English for travel or relocation to other countries
- IELTS and TOEFL exam preparation
- EAP (English for Academic purposes) i.e. university students who need help with academic writing or editing
My certificates include:
• Honours degree in Social Work (University of Cape Town)
• CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
• CETYL (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Young Learners)
• DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults) Module 1
I look forward to meeting you - please book a trial lesson with me.
Read MoreI have over 13 years teaching experience which includes:
- children from 4 - 18 years old
- business professionals
- General English for travel or relocation to other countries
- IELTS and TOEFL exam preparation
- EAP (English for Academic purposes) i.e. university students who need help with academic writing or editing
My certificates include:
• Honours degree in Social Work (University of Cape Town)
• CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
• CETYL (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Young Learners)
• DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults) Module 1
I look forward to meeting you - please book a trial lesson with me.
My trial lessons
This is a chance for us to get to know each other, for you to share about yourself and any particular needs and difficulties with English and of course for you to get the chance to have a chat with a native speaker. In the process, I get to assess (informally) your English level and to find out about you! My lessons are conversation-based, very interactive and I allow you to have as much talk time as possible so that you get to build your confidence, something that so many students are seeking.
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One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a day 
5 years ago 
100.00%611 
25.1 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
April 21, 2025 - April 28, 2025
All times listed are in your local timezone
(GMT+0000)GMT+0000
Mon
04/21/2025
Tue
04/22/2025
Wed
04/23/2025
Thu
04/24/2025
Fri
04/25/2025
Sat
04/26/2025
Sun
04/27/2025
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
American English
British English
South African English
Résumé
Education
2015 - 2015
Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults (DELTA) Module 1
Good Hope Studies - Cape Town
Examination through Cambridge University
1998 - 2001
BSocSci (Hons) in Clinical Practice in Social Work
University of Cape Town - Cape Town
Honours in Clinical Social Work
Work Experience
2013 - 2020
ESL classes
Good Hope Studies - Cape Town
Teaching group and private classes of adults and teenagers (mixed) ranging from Beginner to Proficiency levels in General English, Business English, English for Academic Purposes and IELTS preparation
2009 - 2009
EFL classes
Shane Corporation, Japan - Nagoya, Japan (5 months)
Teaching group and private classes of children and adults ranging from Beginner to Upper Intermediate levels in General English, Business English and IELTS preparation
2007 - 2008
EFL classes
Shane Corporation, Japan - Chiba, Japan (1 year)
Teaching group and private classes of children and adults ranging from Beginner to Upper Intermediate levels in General English, Business English and IELTS preparation
Certifications
2007 - 2007
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Young Learners (CELTYL)
Shane Corporation, Japan - Japan
35 hours of in-house training with Saxoncourt Teacher Training
2007 - 2007
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
Shane Global Language Centre - Cape Town
1-month intensive course of theory and practice, Cambridge University accredited
Ratings
78
Fun
49
Motivation Guru
28
Excellent Materials
97
Great Conversation
8
Exam Coach
2
Business Expert
9
Writing Coach
12
Great for Beginners
31
Great for Intermediate
56
Great for Advanced
29
Accent Reduction
1
Tech Savvy
48
Goes the Extra Mile
34
Grammar Expert
2
Great for medical professionals
56
Cultural Insights
5.0 Average
285 ratings, 33 students
May 24, 2023 • Lessons: 172
Sian cumple perfectamente mis expectativas y objetivo que es soltarme a la hora de hablar.
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April 6, 2022 • Lessons: 21
The classes are very useful and I believe that I am improving my English skills. At least, I feel more comfortable having a conversation in English.
Sian is a great teacher. Always answering all my doubts and helping me to keep on working.
Read MoreSian is a great teacher. Always answering all my doubts and helping me to keep on working.
August 30, 2021 • Lessons: 11
She is a wonderful teacher. Fortunately I meet with her thanks to verbling. She is a very smart and always listens to you very carefully and corrects kindly. You can have a chat about lots of subject. She is talkative and punctual. You can feel yourself confortable. XXX
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