I am an English teacher/coach/trainer with lots of knowledge in Digital Marketing, Business, Hospitality and the Wine Industry. I have learned about these topics and sought certificates to demonstrate my knowledge. I have also worked in these industries without leaving English aside. Today English has become an essential tool needed in any international job you might take. So, if you are looking for an experienced coach to help you learn the specific English that will take you to the next step on your career ladder, then I am that training partner.

Hi! My name is Christian and I'm from the United States.

I am a TEFL certified Business English coach with a BA in Communications (specializing in Public Relations), AA in General Studies and a degree in IT.

Why should you take lessons from me?
I'm on a mission to change the way global professionals approach Business English and career development. I combine my enthusiastic "go getter" attitude with expert confidence-building techniques to ensure you get the most out of every session with me.

Here's what you can expect:
Dynamic Lessons: Engaging sessions tailored to your specific needs and professional context.
Pronunciation Techniques: Tips and tricks on how to improve your English pronunciation so you can speak clearly in any professional setting.
Confidence-Building Strategies: I'll teach you not only the grammar and business jargon appropriate to your industry, but also the confidence to effectively communicate your new learning.

I'm excited to make your professional goals a reality!

Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa. I am Rifat and I hold a Master's degree in Commerce and have 20 years’ experience in business and the energy sector. Additionally, I have a level-5 TEFL certificate from the TEFL Academy in the United Kingdom.

My industry experience over the years includes training workshops for groups, staff, and management focused on improving business management functions. I enjoy creating relevant teaching materials and coursework tailored to students’ needs. As an educator, I bring advanced research skills with proposals and report-writing experience. These provide a rich resource for English language teaching and make the learning experience more relevant. This journey ensures communication skills and language mastery that’s specific to your career and industry.

My pedagogy and teaching strategies strongly favor a student-centered approach focusing on finding a balance between receptive and productive skills to achieve optimal language acquisition. I rely on advanced online resources in the classroom.

After graduating in 2013, I embarked on a two-year adventure in North America, working in the Travel Amusement industry. In the personnel office, I assisted with hiring and onboarding, managing payroll, and handling administrative duties. Being far away from home for long periods of time, this position taught me to be strong, independent, self-reliant, flexible and resilient.

Upon returning to South Africa, I served as a Personal Assistant to a Managing Director in the Sports & Entertainment sector. This role enhanced my organizational and administrative skills, providing crucial support in a fast-paced industry.

I then transitioned to the automotive industry, where for four years, I thrived as a Sales and Marketing Manager. My responsibilities included leading a sales team, managing sales pipelines, orchestrating both boardroom and virtual meetings, and driving marketing and advertising initiatives across social media platforms. I also kept the company website up-to-date, attended expos, and ensured exceptional client satisfaction. During this position, I learnt various skills such as Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Critical Thinking and Creativity.

For the past three years, I have been dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of 200 first-year students at UNISA's College of Human Sciences. As a Teaching Assistant, I provided comprehensive support in navigating the online learning platform, announced critical assessment deadlines, attended online classes, and addressed student queries regarding the module and their assessments. My main duties included marking online assessments, submitting my marking to the department for moderation, releasing marks to the students and delivering constructive feedback to promote academic success. This position has enhanced my communication and time management skills.

To summarize the above, I bring a wealth of diverse experience and a proven track record of excellence in various fields.