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Maryanne J.

Cape Town, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
7 jobs

With a rich background spanning over seven years, I am a seasoned English teacher who has honed the art of educating a varied student demographic, encompassing a wide array of cultural backgrounds such as China, Korea, Latvia, Dubai, Czech Republic, Germany, Russia, Poland, and South Africa. My expertise lies in pinpointing and overcoming learning challenges, ensuring that the classroom atmosphere remains lively and captivating. I take pride in my ability to craft bespoke lesson plans tailored to the individual requirements of each student, thereby guaranteeing a personalized and effective learning experience.

  • ESL Teaching
  • English
  • Life Coaching
  • US English Dialect
  • Articulate
  • British English Dialect
  • Teaching English
  • English Tutoring
  • Conversational Fluency
Vinoshnee N.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$17/hr
5.0
19 jobs

My name is Vinoshnee and I am an English language expert. I have a bachelor's degree in education from the University of South Africa, and I have been teaching English to foreign students for seven years. I am passionate about the English language and its diversity and richness. I enjoy exploring the origins, evolution, and patterns of the language, as well as its social and cultural implications. I also like to share my knowledge and insights with others, and to help them improve their English skills and appreciation. I have a wide range of expertise and experience in the English language. I can teach and tutor English at different levels, from beginner to advanced, and for different purposes, such as academic, professional, or personal. I can also provide consulting and editing services for various types of texts, such as essays, reports, articles, etc. I have a friendly and professional personality. I aim to create a positive and productive learning environment for my students and clients. I also use various techniques and tools to communicate my ideas clearly and accurately, and to help them achieve their goals and potential.

  • Family & Education
  • Educational Exercise
  • Educational Leadership
  • Education Presentation
  • Conversational Fluency
  • Business Language Instruction
  • English Tutoring
  • Public Speaking
  • Leadership Coaching
Joshua W.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

$35/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I design ESL and EFL courses that learners actually finish! These courses are interactive, pedagogically grounded, and built by someone who has spent 6+ years teaching English and 5+ years as a professional instructional designer. Most instructional designers know the tools. I know the learner. For the past five years I have worked as an instructional designer at You Can Speak Ltd, building eLearning content across multiple learner types. These learner types are from young learners to adult ESL learners to corporate English communication programs. In that role I designed the full content pipeline: lesson frameworks, interactive activities, and the production standards my team followed to deliver consistent, high-quality output. The tools I used daily: Articulate Rise 360 and Genially. Alongside that, I currently hold a freelance contract with Easy Peasy English, designing interactive Genially content for their English learning platform. I am also in my third year of a Bachelor's degree in TESOL, so everything I build is grounded in current second language acquisition research, not just instinct. What I build: — SCORM-ready eLearning courses in Articulate Rise 360 — Interactive, game-style ESL/EFL lessons and activities in Genially — AI-enhanced lessons using custom-generated images, voiceover, avatar video, and background audio — Full curriculum sequences, unit plans, and lesson frameworks — Onboarding and communication training for international or ESL/EFL-facing teams — Content levelled to CEFR (A1–C2) — Teacher guides, student workbooks, and supporting resources My tools: Course authoring: Articulate Rise 360 | Genially AI image: Midjourney | DALL-E | Adobe Firefly | Canva AI | Kling AI AI video: Runway | Kling AI AI voiceover: ElevenLabs AI avatar video: HeyGen AI music & SFX: Suno | Udio Production: Google Workspace | Microsoft Office | Canva Why Rise AND Genially: I use Articulate Rise for SCORM-compatible courses that live inside an LMS these are structured, trackable eLearning that corporate clients and institutions require. I use Genially for high-engagement, visually interactive content where learner experience comes first. Having both means I recommend the right tool for your context, not just the one I happen to know. What AI means for your course: Every asset including characters, illustrations, voiceover, scenario videos, background audio can be built specifically for your learners and your brand. No stock photo compromises. No generic narrator voices. No expensive production teams. Cohesive, custom-feeling content produced efficiently. A recent client wrote: "Joshua brought his own experience and expertise as an ESL/EFL teacher and content creator into the work, which significantly improved the final result. Anyone who hires him will be making a great decision." — 5-star review, Jan 2026 I work best with: — EdTech companies building or scaling English language courses — Language schools and training centres developing digital curriculum — Businesses creating English onboarding or communication training for international teams — Entrepreneurs and coaches building ESL products or programs Based in Bangkok. Fully remote. Clear communication throughout every project. If you want interactive ESL/EFL content designed by someone who has actually built it at scale then let's talk!

  • Instructional Design
  • Elearning Design
  • Articulate Rise
  • Articulate Storyline
  • Curriculum Development
  • AI Content Creation
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Elearning LMS Consulting
  • Storyboarding
  • Online Instruction
  • Learning Management System
  • Shareable Content Object Reference Model
  • Genially
  • Canva
Billie Megane T.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$18/hr
4.7
9 jobs

Hello! I'm a dedicated English Teacher and IT Support Technician with several years of experience helping people communicate effectively and solve technical problems efficiently. As an English teacher, I specialize in teaching students of all levels, from beginners to advanced learners. I create engaging and personalized lessons focused on conversation skills, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, business English, interview preparation, and professional communication. My goal is to help learners gain confidence and achieve their language goals in a supportive and enjoyable learning environment. Alongside my teaching experience, I have worked as an IT Support Technician for over three years. My responsibilities have included troubleshooting hardware and software issues, managing ticketing systems, logging and resolving support requests, assisting users remotely, installing and configuring applications, and providing excellent customer service. I am comfortable working with remote support tools and maintaining clear communication with clients and team members. My unique combination of teaching and technical expertise allows me to communicate complex information clearly, provide exceptional customer support, and adapt to the needs of diverse clients. Whether you need an experienced English tutor, customer support professional, virtual assistant, or IT support specialist, I am committed to delivering high-quality work, professionalism, and outstanding results. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals!

  • Teaching English
Stephan J.

Mossel Bay, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
14 jobs

My Father taught me - you either do your best, or leave it be!! Second best is not part of who I am and if I don't do better than best, I walk away - I live and fall by that motto!! To date I have not walked away from any challenge, and I don't plan to either. I have been taught well since starting my (several) careers in 1996 and I have many years of experience in writing to a high standard, I love interacting with people and I also have a very keen eye for detail. I achieved a distinction at High School (1995) and I can converse very well in English, albeit my second language. I presented a Corporate Communications Course with great success for a few years and enjoyed it very much!! I love teaching and seeing people grow! People are my passion and I would love to be of service to my clients as an online English Teacher or Proofreader. I am currently providing my services as a freelance Proofreader and co-author to friends and contacts of mine. You have tried the rest, now work with the best!!

  • ESL Teaching
  • English
  • Fact-Checking
  • Book Editing
  • Teaching English
  • Proofreading
  • British English Dialect
Kavita C.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I help professionals and motivated English learners communicate clearly, confidently, and naturally in both business and everyday situations. As a certified online English tutor from South Africa, I specialize in Business English and conversational fluency training. My lessons are fully personalised and designed to improve real-world communication, not just textbook English. I have worked with students from a wide range of countries, industries, and proficiency levels. My focus is on helping you speak more naturally, expand your vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and build confidence in real conversations. For professionals, I offer targeted support with meetings, presentations, interviews, workplace communication, and international business English. For conversational learners, I help you become fluent, comfortable, and confident in everyday speaking situations. My teaching style is structured, supportive, and practical. Every lesson is focused on progress you can feel and use immediately. If you are looking for consistent improvement, professional communication skills, or greater speaking confidence, I will help you reach your goals step by step with clear, focused lessons.

  • ESL Teaching
  • General Transcription
  • Sales
  • English Tutoring

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