Awethu Tshengu

My name is Awethu, also known as Hope. I am a native English speaker from South Africa. I am passionate about both learning and teaching. Language is pivitol in the art of communication, that's why I invest in teaching language. I am currently working towards obtaining my Masters degree in Theology & Psychology. I enjoy cooking, baking, reading and listening to music. For the past 5 years I have been developing future leaders with the skills necessary to make this world a better place. I participate in several community development programs in South Africa; from charity work to cleaning our cities, as well as offering First Aid training. I am a Cadet Officer and leader under the Order St John Brigade, an international healthcare and welfare NPO. I am a TEFL certified teacher. I have spoken English since I was a child. I am experienced in teaching English informally in townships where students struggle with learning in English, and I have 3 years experience of teaching English as a foreign langua I approach and teach English as a language art; an art of communication. Using creative techniques, I am able to assist students remember grammar rules with ease. I focus on helping intermediate English speakers advance to a level of fluency. I pay close attention to accent, vocabulary and word pronunciation. I structure my classes in such a way that they are informative yet give the student sufficient time to apply what is learnt through practical class exercises. 50% of my lessons are conversational, 25% is reading and 25% writing. This variety ensures holistic English learning and promotes accuracy. I have experience in preparing students for IELTS examinations and job interviews. I offer general conversational lessons, Business English, grammar and reading comprehension, etc., depending on the news of the individual student. My teaching material includes PDF files,test templates and examples, articles and newsImage files, text documents, PPT slides and Homework activities.