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Melissa da Costa

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map_pinSouth Africa
4:23 PM (GMT+02:00)
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English
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5
time
47
class
English
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5
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47

Speaks

Japanese
B2
,
Afrikaans
B1

About Me

I'm passionate about languages, and am currently studying Japanese and Mandarin Chinese. I love to share my language with keen learners, and help students overcome the challenges of learning English, no matter what level they're at.

I've taught students from 3 years old to 80 years old, and I know that at any age, although the difficulties we experience change, it's entirely possible to build our language skill.

I like to keep lessons stress-free, while still helpful and interesting, so I particularly enjoy teaching through casual conversation. Don't be afraid to try and to make mistakes. It's all part of the learning process!
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Teacher Stats

watchWithin a few hours
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class47
class_blackboard22.0 lesson average
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Schedule

Teaching Expertise

Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
British English
South African English

Résumé

schoolEducation

2016 - 2016
TEFL
Stellenbosch University - Stellenbosch, South Africa
2015 - 2016
B.Phil Journalism
Stellenbosch University - Stellenbosch, South Africa
2011 - 2014
B.A Fine Art
Stellenbosch University - Stellenbosch, South Africa
Focus on photography

briefcaseWork Experience

2017 - 2019
Conversational English teacher
Leaf English School - Fukuoka, Japan
2017 - 2019
Nursery school English coordinator
Yakatabaru Nursery School - Fukuoka, Japan
Developed and implemented lesson plans for ages 3-5
2016 - 2017
elementary school ALT
Interac - Sapporo, Japan