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Siphesihle T

Tutor in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

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I am well versed in linguistics, oral, written and colloquially. I speak and understand the majority of South African languages, and am proficient in the respective rules of grammar and spelling.

Zulu English Financial Accounting
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Francesca J

Tutor in Rondebosch, Cape Town

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I’m eager to help English students reach their full potential in the subject. I received 85% for English in matric and I will teach my students all the skills needed to be able to obtain an outstanding mark in this subject.

English History Social Science Business Studies Life Orientation
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Ntokozo M

Tutor in Witkoppen, Sandton

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I really enjoyed English as a subject. In grade 11, we covered Animal Farm which was riveting and in matric we did Nothing but The Truth, a drama by Mr John Kani. I also enjoyed poetry!

English Mathematics Life Sciences (Biology) Civil Engineering Maths
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Tyra W

Tutor in Welcome Glen, Cape Town

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I obtained a good end of year mark when leaving high school. I am a good communicator with a good understanding of the language. You will find me a suitable and patient english tutor. I have experience with tutoring children with learning disabilities such as ADHD.

English Mathematics Physical Science Life Sciences (Biology)
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Karabo M

Tutor in Green Point, Cape Town

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I am an efficient English speaker and did very well in my school English. I always obtained a distinction when it came to languages. I also debate and use English in my every day language. I reached international debate competition level debating in English.

Sepedi English Accounting Mathematics Natural Science Additional Mathematics Conversational English
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Naledi S

Tutor in Auckland Park, Johannesburg

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I have excellent skills in helping learners improve their creative writing skills for paper 3. I will give detailed explanations and provide summaries for all the novels, poems, short stories etc. in paper 2 and prove the relevant tips and tricks for paper 1.

English Economics Accounting Business Studies
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Jacqueline W

Tutor in Rosebank, Cape Town

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I received an A for Matric English but perhaps more importantly, I loved it. Studying English means we can delve into stories and poetry whilst at the same time developing critical thinking skills, certainly a great combination.

English History Chemistry Physiology Human Biology Life Sciences (Biology)
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Reza B

Tutor in Crowthorne AH, Midrand

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I was always the kid that read all the required and non-required novels for class. I matriculated with 87% for English, which reveals my love of the content. I am a law student where perfect English is expected in our documentation.

Rugby English History Cricket Touch Rugby Life Orientation
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Esther M

Tutor in Bramley North, Sandton

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I have a passion for teaching. I have been a Sunday school teacher for more than 20 years. I deliver fun and engaging lessons. I have obtained a TESL certificate in May this year and I would like to teach the English Language face to face or online.

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Sarah A

Tutor in Beacon Bay North, East London

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In Matric my highest mark was for English and it was something I enjoyed but also had to work hard at. I think that I can tutor English at this level because it is something that I am competent in.

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