πŸŽ“ TESOL & IELTS Certified

Learn how to speak English as confidently as a native speaker.

Whether you're in a classroom, a meeting, an interview, or traveling somewhere new β€” confident English opens the door. Your journey to fluency begins here.

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5-star reviews and experiences, as shared by past students Β· 4,200+ lessons taught

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What Students Say

Real progress, real confidence

A few of the experiences students have shared along the way.

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Patient, supportive, and explains everything clearly. Lessons that build real confidence in speaking.

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Two years of lessons and counting. A supportive, judgment-free space with steady, visible progress.

itMarzia
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A year of lessons left me far more confident using English. Engaging conversations, always open to what I needed.

plMaΕ‚gorzata
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My daughter connected instantly after trying other tutors. Her exam went well, and I recommend this very much.

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Grew from a shy learner into a confident speaker who dares to use new vocabulary in front of others.

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It's so interesting to talk to Palesa about everything, and improve my English skills at the same time.

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She is a very patient, kind, and supportive teacher. Her lessons are clear and enjoyable, and she always encourages me to speak English.

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Substantive, wide-ranging conversations in a warm, curious atmosphere. A lesson that feels like genuine pleasure, not just practice.

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Lessons feel like real conversation, not a class. Fun, sensitive, and completely worth it.

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A caring, attentive teacher. Every lesson leaves me genuinely happy.

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Every lesson is an interesting experience. She can talk on any topic, with real knowledge of the world and people.

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A great teacher who's genuinely fun to talk to. Glad to have found her.

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Passed my IELTS and went on to graduate from the University of Sydney. Her patience and encouragement before I left made all the difference.

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Your learning journey

From first lesson to full fluency

Four stages, one path. Every learner moves at their own pace, but the route is the same.

1
First lesson
You say your first sentences out loud. We find your starting point together.
2
Empowerment
Grammar and vocabulary start to click. Speaking stops feeling like a risk.
3
Proficiency
You hold real conversations, write clearly, and think in English.
4
Exam & fluency
You pass your exam and speak with the confidence you came here for.
How Would You Like to Learn?

Choose the path that fits you

Multiple ways to build fluency β€” pick what matches your goals, schedule, and budget.

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Trial Lesson

$15 (one-time)

A single 30-minute lesson so you can try Palesa's teaching style before committing to anything bigger.

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Group Classes

$40 ($10/session)

Learn alongside 4 classmates at your English level, 1 session a week β€” live, social, and effective. Worksheets and additional resources included.

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Weekly Lessons

$120 (monthly, $30/session)

Fluency comes from momentum. Real, compounding progress every week β€” without having to think about booking a session yourself.

$100 OFF4 Lessons Free 🎯

IELTS Band Sprint

$300 (β‰ˆ$25/session)

The 12-Pack built for one goal: your target IELTS band, fast. Covers all 4 exam components β€” plus a Band Guarantee that turns it into a 16-Pack if you don't hit your target.

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1:1 Lessons β€” 5 Pack

$150 ($30/session)

Personal guidance with a faster, condensed curriculum β€” worksheets, additional resources, and interactive lessons included, ideal to get started. Sessions per week are customisable and can be personalised to your schedule.

$50 OFF ⭐

1:1 Lessons β€” 10 Pack

$250 ($25/session)

Our best rate, for committed learners ready to go all in β€” worksheets, additional resources, and interactive lessons included. Sessions per week are customisable and can be personalised to your schedule.

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Who This Is For

Built around your real goals

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Business English

Confident client calls, presentations, and workplace conversations β€” polish for professionals who already know English but need fluency under pressure.

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Academic English

IELTS exam prep, university-level writing and speaking, and support for postgraduate and doctoral-level academic English.

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Travel English

Everyday conversational confidence for navigating a new country β€” real situations, not textbook phrases.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Find your fit in 5 quick questions

Answer honestly and we'll point you to the option that makes the most sense for you.

1. What's your current English level?

2. How do you learn best?

3. What's your main goal right now?

4. How much live interaction are you looking for?

5. How ready are you to commit?

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Trial Lesson

$15 one-time

Sounds like trying it out first makes the most sense β€” a single 30-minute lesson to get a feel for how Palesa teaches, with zero pressure to commit further.

See the Trial Lesson
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Self-Study Course

$50 one-time

Sounds like you'd rather learn independently before committing to live classes β€” 10 guided video lessons, worksheets, and quizzes, all at your own pace.

See the Self-Study Course
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Group Classes

$40 for 4 sessions ($10/session)

Sounds like live practice alongside others, grouped by your level, is the right fit β€” an affordable, social way to build real speaking confidence.

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Weekly Lessons

$120/month ($30/session)

Sounds like a steady, consistent rhythm is what you're after β€” one lesson every week, renewing automatically, so progress just keeps happening without you having to think about it.

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1:1 Lessons β€” 5 Pack

$150 ($30/session)

Sounds like personal, one-on-one attention built around your specific goals is what you need β€” a flexible way to get started.

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1:1 Lessons β€” 10 Pack

$250 ($25/session)

Sounds like you're ready for sustained, personalized progress β€” our best per-session rate, for committed learners going all in.

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IELTS Band Sprint

$300 β€” the 12-Pack built for exam day

Sounds like the IELTS exam is the goal β€” this program is built specifically for that. A structured 6-week curriculum covering all four sections, with a Band Guarantee behind it.

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FAQ

Questions, answered

What level do I need to start?

Any level. Whether you're a complete beginner or already conversational and want to refine your fluency, lessons are shaped around where you are.

What if I don't like my first lesson?

That's exactly what the Trial Lesson is for β€” a low-cost way to get a feel for how Palesa teaches before committing to anything bigger. If it's not the right fit, you're not locked into anything further.

What happens during the first lesson?

We start by getting to know your current level and your goals β€” whether that's business English, exam prep, travel, or general confidence. From there, I build your lessons around exactly what you need, rather than a one-size-fits-all script.

Can I switch between tiers?

Yes β€” many students start with the self-study course or a group class and move into 1:1 lessons as they grow more confident.

How do group classes work β€” do I choose classmates?

Group classes are organized into small cohorts of 5 students, assigned by English level β€” a Beginner group (A1–A2) and an Intermediate group (B1–B2) β€” meeting weekly for 4 sessions. It's a great way to build confidence in a more social classroom setting before moving on to personal 1:1 lessons.

What happens after my package ends?

For the Trial Lesson, Group Classes, and 1:1 Packages (5-pack/10-pack), you'll have the option to renew at any time β€” there's no auto-charge, so you're always in control of when you continue. The Weekly Lessons Membership is the one exception: it renews automatically each month until you cancel, since it's designed as an ongoing, structured plan rather than a one-time purchase. You can cancel anytime before your next renewal.

What kind of teaching experience can I expect?

Lessons are interactive and conversational, not rigid or textbook-heavy. I draw on a coaching background to create a comfortable, supportive space where mistakes are simply part of learning β€” not something to be afraid of.

How many lessons would you recommend?

Learning fluency in English requires consistency, so at least 5 β€” that's why each package is tailored to provide multiple classes to maximise your learning growth and opportunities.

Why a Tutor, Not Just an App

3 reasons you may need an English tutor

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Confidence matters as much as correctness

How you sound affects how capable you seem β€” at work, in interviews, anywhere English is on the line.

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Self-study plateaus

Apps and textbooks take you far β€” a tutor pushes you past what practice alone can't.

3

A tutor adapts to you

Not a fixed program β€” lessons built around your specific goal, whatever that is.

Is This You?

This is for you if...

See It In Action

Real-world scenarios

Business meetings, exam rooms, and airport counters all ask something of your English β€” here's what confident, articulate answers actually sound like.

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"What are your strengths?"
"I'd say my biggest strength is staying calm under pressure β€” when priorities shift last minute, I focus on what matters most and communicate changes clearly to the team."
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"Why is it important to keep learning throughout life?"
"Continuous learning keeps us adaptable β€” the skills that matter today may not be the ones that matter in ten years, so staying curious is really an investment in your own future."
✈️ Travel English
"Do you have a reservation with us today?"
"Yes, I do β€” it's under the name Smith, and I booked for two nights starting today."
Prefer To Go At Your Own Pace?

The Self-Study Course

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Self-Study Course

$50

Learn at your own pace with 10 guided video lessons, worksheets, and quizzes β€” for those who may prefer to learn independently before committing to classes.

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Palesa, English tutor

Meet Palesa

I'm an English tutor from Johannesburg, South Africa, with over 10 years of teaching experience and more than 4,000 lessons taught. I hold a BA Honours in Psychology, along with TESOL, IELTS Preparation, and Life Coaching certifications.

My classroom is interactive, flexible, and β€” above all β€” human. I use my coaching background to create a comfortable, supportive space where mistakes are simply part of learning.

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Teaching Approach

Learning that feels different

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Interactive β€” reading and pronunciation practiced through real conversation
Constructive & encouraging β€” mistakes are part of learning, not corrected harshly
Blended curriculum β€” real-life scenarios, video, reading, speaking, flashcards
Personalized to your goals β€” lessons built around your actual reason for learning
Growth-focused feedback β€” builds confidence to keep speaking, even imperfectly
❌ Traditional Classroom
Instructive β€” one-directional lecturing at the student
Rigid & instructive β€” strict correction that discourages speaking up
Textbook-only β€” outdated, hard-nosed classroom drilling
One-size-fits-all β€” same fixed curriculum regardless of why you're there
Correction-focused feedback β€” points out every error, discourages speaking up

Ready to start speaking with confidence?

Pick the path that fits you and book your first lesson today.

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