1st lesson free
Jake
- Rate R550
- Response 1h
R550/h
Contact
1st lesson free
- English
- Grammar
- Creative writing
- Spelling
- Test prep
With 3 years of experience and over 60 students taught, I offer guidance in grammar mastery, vocabulary building, and spoken fluency. Suitable for all learning goals!
- English
- Grammar
- Creative writing
- Spelling
- Test prep
Lesson location
About Jake
I’m an English tutor with over 3 years of experience and a PhD in Postcolonial English Literature. My teaching specializes in English for scientific writing, technical reports, and clear documentation. I help engineers, researchers, and technical professionals express complex ideas with clarity and precision. Whether you're drafting a research article or writing product documentation, I focus on making your communication accurate, structured, and easy to follow. I work closely with students to reduce jargon, choose precise terminology, and organize ideas into well-formed reports. We practice sentence clarity, paragraph structure, and logical flow to ensure your message is understood. My lessons include real-world examples and editing strategies tailored to each field. I’ve supported professionals preparing publications, grant applications, and user manuals—helping them achieve confidence in both content and tone. I break down writing into manageable steps and provide practical tools for revision and refinement. You’ll learn to write not just correctly, but effectively. Whether English is your second language or you're aiming to polish your technical voice, I offer clear guidance and steady support. Together, we’ll make your technical English powerful, professional, and precise.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
- +7
levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTech
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
MBA
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My English teaching style is fun, friendly, and full of creativity. I believe that learning is most effective when it’s joyful and interactive. That’s why I use grammar games, storytelling, visual aids, and repetition-based activities to make each lesson exciting and memorable.
Whether we’re playing with word puzzles, acting out short stories, or building sentences with colorful cards, every lesson feels more like play than work. I use visuals to support understanding and repeat key points in different ways so they really stick. This helps learners feel confident and motivated, even if they’re just starting out.
I’m especially good at working with newcomers and hobby learners who want to improve their English in a relaxed and encouraging space. I understand that everyone learns differently, so I adapt each session to fit your pace and interests. Together, we’ll build grammar skills, grow vocabulary, and practice speaking in ways that feel natural and fun.
There’s no pressure here—just progress and plenty of smiles along the way. My goal is to help you enjoy learning English and use it with confidence in real life. Let’s make every lesson something you look forward to!
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Rates
Rate
- R550
Package rates
- 5h: R2750
- 10h: R5500
free lesson
The free first lesson with Jake allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
online
- R550/h
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