Nonkanyiso Maneli, English Teacher

Nonkanyiso Maneli, or Nonka, a young South African residing in Johannesburg, holds degrees in Strategic Communications and Research in Strategic Communications. Starting her teaching journey in 2019 as a media studies tutor, Nonka transitioned to teaching English/Business English in 2020, joining Bridge in June 2022. Committed to continuous learning, she has a 120-hour TEFL Certificate and various teaching-related certificates. Nonka’s teaching philosophy prioritizes adaptability, particularly in Business English, incorporating strategies like assessing student needs, real-world contexts, and active learning. Beyond her specialization, her passion for business, cultivated during high school Business Studies, fuels her desire to positively impact lives through teaching. Employing language acquisition techniques and business-related content, Nonka emphasizes task-based learning, role-playing, vocabulary building, and integrating current business news into her lessons, ensuring effective and engaging teaching practices.