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Jillian G. Akinyi

Jillian G.

Verified teacher, moderated by the Classgap team
South Africa

0 lessons

French, English

+ 5 years of exp. teaching online classes

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About me

✅️Certified Language Expert, Educator and Language Instructor | Head of Dept | Master French & English with a Pro!✨️🎉 🎀Hello there! I am so excited to embark on this language-learning journey with you. My name is Jillian, and I am a professional language educator with a Bachelor of Education and over four years of experience in the classroom. Having served as a Head of Department, I have spent my career mastering the art of making language acquisition both structured and incredibly fun. I specialize in bridging the gap between English and French for learners of all levels. I don’t believe in dry, textbook-only lessons. Language is a living, breathing tool for connection, and my classroom reflects that. My methodology is built on three pillars: The 80/20 Rule: My goal is to get you talking. I act as your linguistic coach, providing the framework and support so that you spend 80% of our time practicing and only 20% listening to lectures. Creative Immersion: I love bringing the arts into our sessions. Whether we are using music to perfect your rhythm and phonetics or using drama-based techniques to build your conversational confidence, I ensure every lesson is dynamic and memorable. One of my proudest achievements is my rapid progression to Head of Department within four years, where I lead curriculum design and teacher mentorship. I am equally proud of successfully integrating music and drama into my language lessons, which has transformed hesitant students into confident, fluent speakers who truly enjoy the process of learning. My approach is rooted in modern pedagogy—I don't just teach you words; I teach you how the language functions. Having managed diverse classrooms, I am an expert at identifying individual 'learning gaps' and creating structured roadmaps to fix them. Whether you are preparing for the DELF/TCF Canada exams or starting from zero, my goal is to provide a high-energy, professional environment where you feel confident to speak from day one. Let’s turn your language goals into reality!

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I teach

  • French
    • DELF Exam Preparation
    • Grammar
    • TCF
    • Conversation
    • Writing
    • Reading comprehension
  • English
    • Grammar
    • Informal English
    • Vocabulary
    • Conversation
    • Reading comprehension
    • Writing

Languages I speak

EnglishNative
FrenchNative
SpanishBasic
ItalianBasic

Education

B.Ed Education Arts

Degree

Tefl Certificate

Certification

Modern Foreign Languages

Certification

Diversity In The Workplace

Certification

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