Emily says: "Maddy is the best teacher I’ve ever met. The atmosphere in her class is relaxed yet professional. She’s always smiling, and whether I make mistakes or don’t know how to respond to a question, Maddy patiently guides me through it." Another student says: "I had a trial lesson with Maddy today, and it was a great experience. For anyone who feels nervous or lacks confidence when speaking English, Maddy is the perfect tutor. She’s excellent at facilitating conversation and creates a warm, welcoming environment that helps students feel at ease. I really enjoyed the lesson and am excited to continue this journey with her!" ✨Communication is my LIFE, not just my JOB✨ I am not just a tutor. Outside of teaching, I work as a Pilates & Fitness Coach and Gym owner / I guide clients in all areas of their lives whether that be in communication or health while also navigating the exciting world of entrepreneurship. I have been working full time on Amazing Talker since 2021 and in between my journey on here I also lived abroad in the Netherlands for 2 years. During my travels I had countless opportunities to meet and communicate with people from all over the world, further fuelling my excitement to teach and help people communicate. I also taught English in person whilst travelling and living overseas. My goal is simple, to help you Find your voice and learn with me how to communicate clearly, confidently, and be SUCCESSFUL🥇 🔥 Overcome your fears | 🚀 Boost your confidence | 🌈 Find your voice |🥇Speaking Expert |📚 IELTS & Exam Prep | 🔥 Critical Thinking | 🎉 5 years tutoring experience | 🤓 BCom Financial Management Degree from Stellenbosch University, Cape Town | ✨Business Owner & Pilates Instructor alongside being a fulltime Tutor | 🌈 Specializing in Business English & Conversational English for all ages. | 🎉Children from the age of 6+ only 🌈Welcome to my profile! Times not listed can be requested, just send me a message. INSTAGRAM: @Maddys.englishclass for English tips & tricks for busy adults and teens! 🤗 WHO IS MADDY🤗 ✔️ I am a South African Entrepreneur, Coach & Business owner from Cape Town. ✔️ I have a passion for people, I work with individuals from all over the world on Amazing talker in an online capacity as well as working with in person clients in Cape Town. ✔️ I lived in all over South Africa as well as in the Netherlands ✔️ I have prepared countless students for various academic tests, Interviews, Panel discussions etc. With great results ✨ MY CLASSES ARE FOR ✨ ✔️ Individuals who want to improve their overall communication skills & build confidence ✔️ IELTS candidates who want to get top grades. ✔️ Learners who want to prepare for interviews, panels and or presentations ✔️ Individuals who will be moving abroad for work or study. ✔️ Professionals who are ready to advance in their career. ✔️ Professionals and students who want to learn soft skills, become more personable and overcome their fear of speaking English. 💎MY TEACHING STYLE💎 ✔️ Friendly but professional: I like to get to know my students and I always start the class with a short conversation practice to get to know you better. ✔️ Patient: take all the time you need, remember this is my job and my classroom is a safe space where mistakes are treated as learning opportunities. ✔️ Efficient: I am committed to help you reach your objectives quickly and swiftly. ✔️ Practical: My classes are packed with exercises to make sure you expand your knowledge. ✔️ Functional: I will focus on the skills and elements you really need to ensure you will achieve your goals. MY COURSES Academic: 🌐 IELTS Preparation ▪️ Tailored practical classes and homework so you can progress swiftly. ▪️ Constructive and personalized feedback for all the assignments/homework. ▪️ Lifetime access to a dedicated Google Drive folder ▪️Practice the most common IELTS topics. ▪️Refine your sentence structure. ▪️ Interactive lessons with video and audio, covering all exam sections—listening, reading, writing, and speaking. 🌐PET (Pre-intermediate A2-B1) For Children ▪️ Crafted for young teenagers aiming to excel in the Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET). ▪️ This comprehensive course is tailored to equip students with the necessary skills to pass the exam which can be a vital stepping stone in their English language journey ▪️ Includes lots of interactive materials for young English learners. 🌐Elementary English for students 6-9 years old ▪️ Jump right into the delightful world of English with our fun-filled course tailored specifically for children aged six and higher. ▪️ Enjoy Fun educational games and other resources ▪️ Build the perfect English base for your children 🌐Business English ▪️ The course is aimed at learners who want to improve their ability to communicate effectively in professional settings. ▪️ Throughout the course, the focus is on developing business vocabulary and language skills ▪️ We will look at a broad range of topics centered around current affairs and breaking news. ▪️ Dive into articles, surveys, data driven topics linked to business, tech and finance ▪️ Students will also learn about the cultural aspects of doing business in English-speaking countries. ▪️ Focus on agreeing & disagreeing in a professional environment with the use of debating activities ▪️ Listen & discuss Ted Talks to develop your listening skills and express your opinions clearly 🗣 Interview Preparation - For professionals who want to shine (5 or 10 classes): ▪️ Mock Interviews ▪️ CV review & feedback ▪️ Learn how to present yourself best. ▪️ Practice the questions you will be asked. ▪️ Get immediate and personalized feedback. 🌈 News | Culture | Travelling - For anyone who wants to broaden their horizons: ▪️ Discuss current affairs and news to broaden your perspective. ▪️ Learn idioms and fun facts about countries around the world. ▪️ Familiarise with different cultures through interesting and constructive conversations. ▪️ Conversations focussed on literature, music, arts and cuisine, health & wellness, sport, business etc. ▪️ You are welcome to REQUEST any topics as well 🔥Crash Course to Travelling abroad (5 lessons) ▪️ Conversations at the airport ▪️ Airport Customs & Mock examples to practice ▪️ Eating out and ordering food at a restaurant ▪️ Small talk conversations and asking common questions ▪️ Hotel Reservations, check in’s etc. ✨ Tell me your goals 👉🏼 I will create a plan for you 👉🏼 🔥 My timetable is filling QUICKLY so book your trial TODAY 🔥 ✨ Please note that the trial is to: 1. Discuss your needs 2. Assess your current level of English 4. Show you templates of the material we will use 5. Agree on what we will work on together and make a plan If you need anything else, please send me a message before you book the trial to avoid disappointment 😊 Classroom rules: - If you need to cancel or move your class, please do so 12 hours prior the beginning of the class. - If you are late for our class, please let me know in advance. No shows will be reported, and the class will be charged in full. - Use your computer, laptop or iPad. Try not to use a smartphone. - Check your Internet connection is working smoothly. - A working camera is essential as well as being able to use Zoom on your device.