English with Kate

English with Kate

Master the IEB Syllabus

Expert guidance for exam-ready confidence, top marks, and distinction-level essays.

20+

Years Teaching

200+

Distinctions

About Kate

  • Over 20 years of experience teaching English
  • 200+ distinctions achieved by students under her guidance
  • SACE-registered educator
  • Experienced matric examination marker with deep insight into marking criteria
  • Specialist in essay writing, prescribed texts, poetry, language and comprehension
  • Focused on improving results through targeted, structured support
  • Dedicated to developing clear thinking and structured writing
  • Committed to literary analysis and helping each student find and refine their unique voice
  • Builds confidence, independence, and critical thinking in every student
“I don't just teach English — I teach students how to think critically, how to construct arguments, and how to write with clarity, precision, and authority.”

Category: Setworks and Poetry

What You Will Master

Master every IEB setwork, including The White Tiger, Brave New World, and Othello, with in-depth video analyses and clear explanations. Access PowerPoints packed with exam-style questions and expert guidance on how to answer for top marks. Analyse all matric poetry, unpack unseen poems, and develop the confidence, insight, and skills to write high-scoring, structured responses.

To access the instructional videos and PowerPoints, subscribe to the sections of your choice… or all sections with a discount.

Literature

Prescribed setworks · Videos and PowerPoints

The White Tiger

The White Tiger

Aravind Adiga

19 lessons
Brave New World

Brave New World

Aldous Huxley

18 lessons
Othello and Desdemona in Venice by Théodore Chassériau

Othello

William Shakespeare

12 lessons

Category: Language and Textual Editing

What You Will Master

Master every aspect of IEB Language and Textual Editing with clear, structured lessons and targeted practice. Learn how to identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and usage, including sentence structure, concord, word order, ambiguity, and tense consistency. Develop precision in editing through focused work on commas, apostrophes, colons, semicolons, hyphens, dashes, and ellipsis. Strengthen your understanding of active and passive voice, direct and indirect speech, word forms, prefixes and suffixes, and commonly confused words.

Gain confidence in tackling exam-style textual editing passages with step-by-step strategies, detailed explanations, and PowerPoints packed with practice questions and guidance on how to secure top marks.

Grammar & Usage

  • Sentence structure
  • Concord & word order
  • Ambiguity
  • Tense consistency

Punctuation

  • Commas & apostrophes
  • Colons & semicolons
  • Hyphens & dashes
  • Ellipsis

Voice & Speech

  • Active & passive voice
  • Direct & indirect speech

Word Forms

  • Prefixes & suffixes
  • Commonly confused words
  • Word formation

Editing Practice

  • Exam-style passages
  • Step-by-step strategies
  • Detailed explanations

PowerPoints

  • Targeted practice questions
  • Guidance for top marks
  • Model answers

How It Works

Four Simple Steps

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Select Your Package

Choose from 1 category, 2 categories, or the full package.

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Secure Payment

Pay securely and conveniently.

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Access Your Content

Get immediate access to PowerPoints and video lessons.

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Master the Exam

Learn, practice, and master the questions like a matric expert.

Pricing

Choose Your Package

Select the package that suits your needs. All packages include PowerPoints and video lessons you can access immediately.

Language & Textual Editing

Stand-alone Language Package

Purchased separately from the Setworks & Poetry packages below.

Language & Textual Editing

Grammar, punctuation, voice, speech, word forms, and exam-style editing passages — with step-by-step strategies and PowerPoints.

  • Sentence structure & concord
  • All punctuation rules
  • Active/passive & direct/indirect
  • Prefixes, suffixes & confusables
  • Exam-style editing passages
  • PowerPoints with practice questions

Setworks & Poetry

Setworks & Poetry Packages

One Category

Pick one area to master

R200

Choose from:

  • IEB Poetry (all 16 prescribed poems, comparison & unseen poetry)
  • Othello
  • The White Tiger
  • Brave New World

Includes:

  • Videos of explanation
  • PowerPoints with exam-style questions
  • Step-by-step guidance on how to answer
  • Model answers with key literary devices explained
  • Common mistakes to avoid
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Two Categories

Combine any two categories

R300

Choose from:

  • Poetry + Othello
  • Poetry + The White Tiger
  • Poetry + Brave New World
  • Othello + The White Tiger
  • Othello + Brave New World

Includes:

  • Everything from 1 category, applied to both areas
  • More content, more exam preparation
  • More confidence in multiple areas
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Full Package

Master all your IEB English setworks

R450

Choose from:

  • Poetry + Othello + The White Tiger
  • Poetry + Othello + Brave New World

Includes:

  • Master all your IEB English setworks
  • Exam-ready across multiple categories
  • Best value — full coverage
  • Complete PowerPoints for every prescribed text
  • Confidence across all poetry, drama and the novel
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Testimonials

What Parents & Students Say

Kate was a lifesaver for my son in his Matric year. English Home Language isn't easy, but she supported him every step of the way. It wasn't just about improving his marks; you could see his confidence grow with each session. She really understands the exam requirements and has the patience to break things down so he could know and get to grips with what he struggled with. He finished Grade 12 with a distinction he's really proud of, and a big part of that is thanks to Kate's knowledge and calm, supportive approach. If you're looking for a tutor who genuinely cares and delivers results, I'd definitely recommend her.

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Andrew

Pretoria · Grade 12, 2025 · Parent

Kate is truly a master of English across every level. She teaches with heart and depth. Her real experience and genuine commitment to her students' success are evident in the brilliant results she never ceases to produce. A worthwhile investment for anyone at any level.

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Sizwe

Johannesburg · Grade 12, 2017 · Student

After years of struggling to achieve a distinction in English, mere months of classes with Kate made this feat seem both enjoyable and straightforward. Through sharing her own passion for English, and by teaching me a deeper understanding of the subject, I confidently achieved a distinction in matric. I will be forever grateful for her dedication and exceptional approach to teaching.

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Arjun

Pretoria · Grade 12, 2025 · Student

Kate is a gifted English teacher, who not only loves her job but truly has the ability to instill the love of English and the study of the language into all her students. Learning under her was a privilege, and laid the foundation for a grasp of the English language which has continued to serve me in every professional sphere. Her experience coupled with her extensive knowledge of the syllabus will guarantee not only excellent grade results, but will also pave the way for successful articulation and communication in every avenue of life. Undoubtedly the best English teacher I ever had!

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Aayesha

Cape Town · 2018 · Student

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Why Start Now

Every question has a strategy, every answer has a formula

Time is Limited

Don't waste hours guessing what to write before exams

Get Clarity

Structure and confidence in every answer you write

Impress Markers

Step into your exam knowing exactly how to score top marks

“Every question has a strategy, every answer has a formula, and every student has the potential to achieve.”

Personalised Support

1-on-1 Tutoring

Fully personalised sessions focused on your specific weaknesses and goals. Essay writing, comprehension, prescribed works, language — or all of it.

To book an individual lesson, please email Kate directly.

Email Kate

What we can cover:

  • Essay writing
  • Comprehension
  • Prescribed works
  • Language & editing
  • Oral preparation
  • Exam strategy

Coming Soon

More Categories on the Way

We're expanding our resources to cover even more of the IEB English curriculum.

Comprehension

Visual Literacy

Transactional Writing

Dedication

He found his home in words and music — and here, his love for English lives on in every lesson learned and every voice found.

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