Aurora

I'm from South Africa and I enjoy travelling and meeting new people. I am friendly, relaxed and easy to talk to. I love to read, write, binge-watch TV series and watch documentaries. I love learning about different cultures and the traditional foods they have. I love reading and watching Sci-Fi books and movies, especially if there's a psychological aspect to the story. I was born in a Portuguese-speaking country, and most of my family don't speak English, so I developed the patience and skill to help others learn English from a very young age - my Father was my very first student, actually! So don't be shy, I am happy to help in any way I can. I completed my TEFL certificate in 2016 and immediately began teaching online for two years. My first students were all from different levels and were learning for different reasons like for school, university studies or for professional and business reasons. I also taught in my home country for the past 2 years, and again my students were different ages and were learning for various reasons - I am most proud of the students I was able to teach in corporate settings. My teaching style is very patient and relaxed but I always pay close attention to pronunciation, word choice, and word order. I also believe that it is easier to understand English when we know some of the history behind the language, so I sometimes like to share the lexicology (history of a word) with my students so that they gain a better understanding of the word, its meaning and which contexts are best for using the particular words or phrases. I try to help and adapt my lessons to my students' goals as much as possible.