Marienita N.

    Marienita N.

    South Africa

    Expert with 24 years experience: IELTS (Examiner) /TOEFL (Achieved 120) / CAE / GMAT / Conversational language based acquisition/ Business English & Interview Prep

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    About me

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of the most highly rated top teachers on Preply, with a plethora of reviews. ⭐️⭐️⭐️


    ⚡️⚡️I have had the sheer privilege of teaching students living in over 217 countries; with 184 different nationalities speaking 93 different native languages, across all 6 continents⚡️⚡️ My students are my passion.


    Over 40 000 hours taught on online platforms in 24 years - coupled with a master's degree - my reviews speak for themselves.



    Highly experienced and educated: IELTS (Examiner) /TOEFL (Achieved 120) / CAE / GMAT / Conversational language based acquisition/ Business English & Interview Prep



    Want to Learn English?

    Today – more than ever – English is key to being successful in a highly competitive environment.

    Learning English is much more than learning words, it is culture, eloquence, understanding and most importantly speaking the language like a native, with the confidence that teaches you the spoken interpretation of English, not just dictionary meanings.


    To speak English, it is imperative to think in English, and not to merely translate your native language to English. This is my intention for you. Specialising in teaching English at all levels and ages enables me to create a fun learning experience for my students through conversational based language acquisition.


    Having attained a perfect score on TOEFL I can help you reach your TOEFL, GMAT & IELTS (General – Immigration & Academic – University application) goals with guaranteed results. I have prepared more than 300 students for the GMAT test, ie: Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning. I have taught TOEFL prep courses to over 700 students. Over 600 of these students have achieved a band score of 110+ scores. In addition, I have taught IELTS prep courses to over 1000 students. Over 600 of these students have achieved a band score of 8-9 (especially in writing and speaking), with over 180 of these students achieving their desired band score. And Your first attempt should be your last attempt. In this course, I will use original material (which will be shared with you) and I will provide strategies on how to answer step by step each section of the TOEFL and IELTS tests, i.e.: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking with a focus on the section you have the most difficulties with. You’ll receive instant feedback from me, and I will evaluate your progress over time. Additionally, I will mark your task 1 and 2 writings and grade them. The number of lessons I suggest after the trial lesson depends on your current level of English and the score you would like to achieve. Please ask me any more questions you might have. All lessons are conducted online and can be done on the Preply platform. I would love the opportunity of being your designated English Tutor.


    However, if you are not fluent or have never spoken English before, do not fear, help is near. In fact, that is a great reason to be here. Just be ready to talk about your favourite topics. Through conversational language-based acquisition, all my lessons are tailored to your specific requirements. You will get powerful and effective classes with lots of tips and suggestions for improving your English. Improve your conversational technique with social dynamics, improved meeting performance, writing emails, writing resumes, reports, and even interview skills.


    As a native English speaker, I can certainly assist you with all your English requirements, from Business English & presentations to public speaking to writing (proofreading/editing including feedback), grammar (Collocations and Idioms/phrases), intonation, pronunciation & enunciation and help you increase your lexical resource/vocabulary (synonyms/antonyms etc.) through fun interactive conversation. I am also able to assist you with your job interviews. With all original material (which will be shared with you) you will be speaking English (on an interesting range of topics) confidently in no time at all. With a neutral accent, I can assist with accent reduction too. I have a master’s degree in IT and Strategic Management in addition to a wealth of Marketing & Communications experience and as a CEO I have sat through many interviews and candidate deliberations. I would certainly love to help you with your interview preparation. Many of my students have referred to me as the interview specialist. I can assist with CV / Resume and cover letter preparation (analyse your responses over common interview questions/situational questions/behavioural questions and job-specific questions and then guide you to perform your best in an interview. I can assuredly help you reach your goals, in this case, successfully landing the job that you have applied for.


    With an innate love of travel, I have had the pleasure of various interactions with people from almost all over the world. I love meeting new people and would never want the language to be a barrier. I love languages. I love meeting new interesting people. And I’m passionate about helping other people learn new things.

    I understand the difficulties of learning a new language. I am learning Spanish now - it makes me very patient knowing the avdersities experienced first-hand.


    I have been tutoring for over 20 years. Once you have booked your trial lesson, I will give you a pre-lesson test to complete to ascertain exactly what level you are on. This information will help me prepare a tailored lesson just for you based on your individual requirements as well as determine the teaching style you are most productive in and comfortable with. I am available for lessons anytime you are ready to learn. I can assure you that you will have my full dedication and commitment until we have reached your goals.

    Now, do you want to improve your English?


    If so, please book a lesson and let's get started. I hope to see you in class - soon!!

    Regards Marienita


    I have spent over 40 000 hours on online platforms in 24 years - coupled with a master's degree, - my reviews speak for themselves.


    Now, do you want to improve your English?


    If so, please book a lesson and let's get started. I hope to see you in class - soon!!

    I speak

    English

    Native

    Dutch

    Upper-Intermediate B2

    German

    Pre-Intermediate A2

    Spanish

    Beginner A1

    Ukrainian

    Beginner A1

    Hungarian

    Beginner A1

    Russian

    Beginner A1

    Italian

    Beginner A1

    French

    Beginner A1

    Portuguese

    Beginner A1

    Polish

    Beginner A1

    What my students say

    4.9

    322 reviews

    • Anisa

      Anisa

      August 1, 2024

      Marienita was amazing in helping me prepare for the TOEFL iBT writing section! She gave me tons of great advice and was super patient throughout. Our sessions were always friendly and smooth, which made learning so much easier. Thanks to her, I feel much more confident in my writing. Highly recommend her!
    • Laura

      Laura

      June 24, 2024

      I paid for a week of classes with Marienita, enough time for an objective opinion. I have had more than 5 English teachers, so in my experience Marienita is a good teacher, however, she did not meet my expectations for IELTS preparation training, I felt He wanted to rebook and schedule more lessons without listening to my requests, sometimes I felt like he was talking about his personal life and his personal opinions, good for my listening, however he didn't focus on what my weaknesses were like my speaking, I feel like he didn't have a proper guide and materials so I feel wasted time and she needs more active listening!
    • Noemie

      Noemie

      June 1, 2024

      Marienita is very specific and organized in her teaching method. She explains very well and with a lot of details. This is why sometimes she takes a lot of time to explain one topic, but at least you understand everything.
    • Hilal

      Hilal

      May 14, 2024

      Marianita is a great teacher, it was very productive to work with, I highly recommend.
    • Rebecca

      Rebecca

      May 8, 2024

      Marienita is an exceptional teacher. Patient and very accommodating to your needs.
    • Michelle

      Michelle

      May 2, 2024

      I'm more than happy with my tutor choice. Marienita helps me with my IELTS Test preparation. I can recommend her a 100%.

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    Resume

    • 2018 — Present

      Preply

      Full Time Permanent Tutor

    • 2010 — 2020

      IELTS

      IELTS Examiner

    • 2009 — Present

      GreenArc The Mortgage Company

      Chief Executive Officer

    • 2007 — 2010

      Barclays Bank Ltd

      Vice President - Governance Report & Management Information

    • 2003 — 2007

      Absa Bank Litd

      Competitive Intelligence Analyst

    My specialties

    As a native English Speaker i am able to teach you conversation English, structured topical discussions on any topic of interest in addition to those topic with which you may find hard to express your opinions. I have designed a multitude of lessons specifically designed to create conversational classes focused on pronunciation, cognitive thinking and reasoning using the English language.


    i have in excess of 20 years corporate business experience I am highly proficient in written and verbal English and I can assist you reach your objectives. I can assist you with your writing (proofreading/editing including feedback), grammar (Collocations and Idioms/phrases), intonation, pronunciation & enunciation and help you increase your lexical resource / vocabulary (synonyms / antonyms etc.) through fun interactive conversation. I teach Business English and prepare people for meetings, interviews, advanced topics regarding business management, ethics, workplace and intra office tactics formal speaking, I also give people confidence in themselves and the ability to feel comfortable while dealing with multiple speakers.


    I can help you reach your IELTS (General – Immigration & Academic – University application) goals with guaranteed results.I have taught IELTS prep courses to over 800 students. Over 600 of these students have achieved a band score of 8-9 (especially in writing and speaking), with over 180 of these students achieving their desired band score. I can assist you with your writing (proofreading/editing including feedback), grammar (Collocations and Idioms/phrases), intonation, pronunciation & enunciation and help you increase your lexical resource / vocabulary (synonyms / antonyms etc.) through fun interactive conversation.


    i am patient and enjoy teaching English to people who have not spoken English before. I welcome students at all levels and ages. I can train and help you with your vocabulary and grammar.


    I am a native speaker with a multitude of background experience. I teach pronunciation, grammar, conversation, preparation for tests (IELTS, TOEFL, CAE, and any other exam)


    AS a native English Speaker i can assist you with all your Intensive English requirements. I have taught intensive course at an English immersion camp and am aware of the demands that are associated with teaching classes that last for up to 16 hours a day.


    I am a native speaker with a multitude of background experience. I teach pronunciation, grammar, conversation, preparation for tests (IELTS, TOEFL, CAE, and any other exam)


    i loved learning Spanish and Portuguese when i travelled and would really like to teach someone English for travelling. it is so much fun.


    AS a native English Speaker i can assist you with all your English TOEFL requirements. I have taught TOEFL prep courses to over 400 students. Over 300 of these students have achieved a band score of 110+, with over 200 of these students achieving their desired score. I can assist you with your writing (proofreading/editing including feedback), grammar (Collocations and Idioms/phrases), intonation, pronunciation & enunciation and help you increase your lexical resource / vocabulary (synonyms / antonyms etc.) through fun interactive conversation.


    People often refer to me as the "Interview Specialist".After I assist you with your interview preparation you will definitely ace that interview. Not only do I offer you insight into your perspective but also the perspective of your potential employer. All you will need is experience and qualifications to secure the job


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