Thabo Maluleka - Online Language Tutor

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Thabo Maluleka

South Africa

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Unique students
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Teaches: English

Speaks: English

Native language: English

Member Since: March 11, 2024

Law/literature

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from €5

As an ESL tutor, I employ a communicative approach in my teaching practice, focusing on real-life communication skills. I use a variety of methods and tools such as interactive activities, role-plays, games, multimedia resources, and authentic materials like news articles and videos to engage learners and make the learning experience enjoyable and effective.


I am passionate about teaching because I believe in the transformative power of language learning. It opens doors to opportunities, broadens perspectives, and fosters connections with people from diverse backgrounds. I strive to create a supportive and encouraging learning environment where learners feel motivated to take risks and communicate confidently in English.


My lessons are structured around meaningful communication tasks that simulate real-life situations, such as ordering food at a restaurant, making travel arrangements, or participating in group discussions. This approach helps learners develop practical language skills that they can immediately apply outside the classroom.


The benefits of my methodology include improved fluency, accuracy, and confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. By using authentic materials and incorporating cultural elements into lessons, learners also gain cultural insights and develop intercultural competence.


In addition to teaching language skills, I also focus on building learners' critical thinking skills, creativity, and collaboration through interactive activities and project-based learning.


I have experience teaching learners of various proficiency levels and cultural backgrounds, and I tailor my lessons to meet their specific needs and learning styles. I believe in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where every learner feels valued and supported in their language learning journey.


As a language teacher, I am patient, empathetic, and dedicated to helping my students succeed. I am committed to continuous professional development and staying updated on best practices in language teaching.


I am happy to provide a lesson plan as an example or discuss any other details about my teaching practice and experience that may be of interest to potential learners.


If you really want to learn a foreign language, open new horizons for your personal growth and increase your life opportunities, you can do it!
Thabo Maluleka is intended to be your faithful companion on this challenging, but truly rewarding journey.
Fall in love with language learning.
Discover a new language. Hear it, read it, sing it, dance it, feel it, speak it…. just live it!

Levels I teach :
  • All levels
I teach :
  • Kids
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
Types of lessons :
  • Technical terminology
  • Conversational for everyday purposes
  • Conversational for traveling
  • Specific vocabulary
  • Business / Professional
  • Exam preparation
  • Preparation for job interview
  • Grammar focus
  • Vocabulary focus
  • Pronunciation focus
  • Reading comprehension
  • Listening skills

Course books :

Teaching materials :
  • PDF files
  • Audio files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Test templates and examples
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides (PPT)
  • Quizzes
  • Homework assignments

Certificates : Tefl

Online tools I use for lessons :
  • Zoom
  • Google Hangouts
  • Skype

My lesson plan :

I am passionate about teaching because I believe in the transformative power of language learning. It opens doors to opportunities, broadens perspectives, and fosters connections with people from diverse backgrounds. I strive to create a supportive and encouraging learning environment where learners feel motivated to take risks and communicate confidently in English.