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Hoda Zekavat

@hoda777

University of Toronto
TEFL Certificate
Germany
Canada

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Language Skills

  • English (US): Native
  • English (Canada): Native
  • Persian: Advanced
  • German: Elementary

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Introduction:

Over 2 Decades of Rich Cross-cultural Experience, Fusing Language & Confidence Building

Hi, I’m Hoda — a Canadian-raised English coach with 20+ years of experience helping adult learners speak confidently, clearly, and naturally. I started teaching at age 16, and by my early twenties, I was training teachers and designing one-on-one courses tailored to real-life needs: Business English, IELTS, English for Immigrants, Advanced Vocabulary, Listening Made Easy, and more.

Students often call me the "bringer of energy!" I combine structured guidance with the expressive skills of a trained voiceover artist to make grammar and vocabulary unforgettable — through realistic examples, contextualisation, and joy.

Whether you're preparing for immigration, a global job interview, or just want to sound more natural, I’m here to guide you. Let’s talk — and learn in the most engaging way possible!

Teaching Specialty:

English Basics › Pronunciation / Phonics

I use linguistic rules and formulas for correct and natural pronunciation and enunciation. We use simple written stories as practice material. As a VoiceOver artist, I also read short texts aloud for you to transcribe once you've mastered the rules we've covered.

Everyday English › Slang

For this, I have utilised the books: English Idioms in Use and Essential Idioms in English.

English Basics › Vocabulary / Useful Phrases

I have taught vocabulary for over two decades utilising the following resources: 504 Essential Words in English - Essential Vocabulary in Use and Essential Idioms in English.

Everyday English › General

Whether your level is pre-intermediate or Advanced, I bring knowledge, experience plus several resources such as the Intermediate/Upper-intermediate and Advanced English In Use series.

Everyday English › Situational Conversation

Through dramatisation, theatricality, contextualisation, and topic-based communication, we have fun building both your skills and your confidence.

Topics › Discussion

Through dramatisation, contextualisation and situation-based communication, we have fun building both your skills and your confidence in discussing topics of your choice based on your revealed language needs over time.

Business Skills & Knowledge › Other

Whether it is Presentation, Interview, Negotiation, Discussion & Debate, or Public/Keynote Speaking skills you seek, I have trained businessmen and women of all backgrounds, from large corporate companies to small entrepreneurial settings. I have done several years of public speaking and workshop facilitation myself, and have trained many students for the above skills.

Everyday English › Situational Conversation

Besides a communicative method that relies heavily on teacher experience and topic-based communication and learning, we may use a rich variety of online resources according to student needs.

Résumé:

Education:
2015 - 2016
University of Toronto
Education › TEFL Certificate
2018 - 2025
Freie Universität Berlin
English / English Literature › Language and Culture (Master)

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