Unsere Lehrer

What a privilege it is to meet so many incredible people from all over the world and to help them towards achieving their goals.  Preparing students for an exam, discussing South African topics or taking the class to practise their English skills on a wine farm in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, makes my job very rewarding!

Hi! I've been working as an English teacher for over 12 years - first in a South African high school, then in tropical Thailand, and since then at Good Hope Studies. I've made so many fantastic friends from all over the world in TEFL which is surely the best part of my job. When I'm not having fun at school with my classes, you'll find me cooking up a storm in my kitchen with a glass of Cape wine, listening to music or just the wind outside.

Having been bitten by the travel bug shortly after birth, I've made it my life's mission to find a cure. I have found temporary relief in India, Guatemala, Italy, Egypt, Argentina and a few other places. I've had sooo many amazing experiences on our planet and chatting to people from all over the world reminds me of our common humanity. With travelling comes living the sweet life...no, literally: tasting all the sweet things on offer...which means I usually have a bit of extra weight to check in at the airport!!

I’ve been at Good Hope Studies since November 2000. Before that I was a primary school teacher. I absolutely love my job and enjoy meeting and hosting students from all over the world. I’m a proud Capetonian, but have lived in Johannesburg for 5 years and Vancouver, Canada for 3 years. I am passionate about South Africa and especially love watching rugby and cricket. I have two teenagers, a boy and a girl whom I enjoy tremendously.

Passionate about people and what makes them tick, about language and learning - and also about culture, I have been in the EFL industry for more than 12 years and loved every minute of it….well almost! I’ve taught at most of the established schools in Cape Town, been involved in running CELTA courses and been in management, but the undoubted and undisputed highlight so far, for me, was teaching in London for two years. I am also passionate about Europe. I’ve been to every country in Western Europe at least once. Even Lichtenstein! And then there’s  Switzerland -  I think they’re ready to give me citizenship, I’ve been there so many times!  Art, architecture, culture and diversity- and of course the people. Unbeatable!!

I’m our intrepid leader at the City Centre Campus! A native Capetonian, I have a penchant for handbags, my growing family of cats and dogs, and raucous classes. I like to combine serious grammar lessons with loads of fun, and I absolutely love my students. I’m the one to go to if you need a shoulder to cry on, a companion to go to the St George’s Market with or advice on the best entertainment spots in Cape Town.

This is my 5th year at Good Hope Studies, where I help manage the teaching. Born in Johannesburg, I have worked as a teacher and manager at language schools in four different countries (Poland, Russia, Georgia and South Africa). I love Cape Town for its many beautiful hikes and its rich cultural life. And I love Good Hope Studies for its special mixture of friendliness and total professionalism.

I've lived in London, Manchester and Rome but now I call Cape Town
'home'.
I love adjectives, prepositions and verbs, I'm a vegetarian, so I also
like herbs.
Relative clauses? Oh what fun!
Almost as good as South African sun.

I've been teaching at Good Hope Studies since 2004 and I'm still enjoying every aspect of it. My passion for teaching started in 1998 when I volunteered at an Adult Literacy centre in an informal settlement. My aim is to create a fun- relaxed atmosphere in class . The best part of my job is that I don't have to travel around the world learn about other cultures - instead I have been honoured and privileged to be presented with the opportunity to interact, motivate and share my knowledge with people from all walks of life. My motivation comes from the progress made by my students.

I taught in Istanbul for three years - been back in Cape Town for five. It’s always great learning about other cultures and getting to know their people. I hope you will make the most of your time in this complex land.

I’ve been at Good Hope Studies since 2001. I’m an outdoors person and love going on hikes in the beautiful mountains in the Cape. I enjoy meeting and teaching students from all over the world, but the greatest reward is seeing students make progress in their English.