Certified English Teacher | Business English | 17+ Years Experience
Mamadou Sylla
I am Mamadou Sylla, an English teacher from Senegal with over 17 years of classroom and online teaching experience. I hold a state-recognized teacher training diploma (CAE-CEM) from FASTEF/UCAD and an Ofqual-regulated Level 5 TEFL diploma. I specialize in General English, Business English, IELTS preparation, and communication skills for adults and young learners. I have taught at secondary level as well as at university (IMAN), helping students build confidence, fluency, and strong communication abilities. Passionate about languages, education, and international collaboration, I help learners of all ages reach their academic, professional, and personal goals through clear explanations, structured lessons, and supportive guidance.
- AwaStudent, CEM Keur Massar 1
“Mr. Sylla helped me improve my speaking and grammar faster than I imagined. I now communicate with confidence at work.”
- StudentIMAN
“His Business English lessons strengthened my presentations and emails. Highly recommended!”
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Whether you want to speak fluently, prepare for IELTS, or master professional communication, I will guide you step-by-step with structured lessons.
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My work experience
Middle School / High School / Tertiary Education
- -CEM Ndiawar Diagne, Thiaroye, Dakar, Senegal, English Teacher
Teaching English to middle school students across different levels. Lesson planning, assessment, classroom management, and English club activities.
- -Institut de Management (IMAN), Point E, Dakar, Senegal, Business English Instructor
Teaching Business English and Communication Skills to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Focus on presentations, professional writing, meetings, and workplace communication.
Skills
Teaching / Club Cordination
- English Language Teaching
Experienced in teaching English to learners of all ages and levels. I design structured, engaging lessons that build strong foundations in grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, listening, and writing.
- Business English
Specialized in helping professionals develop workplace communication skills, including presentations, meetings, professional emails, reports, negotiation language, and business vocabulary.
- Grammar & Writing Skills
Able to simplify complex grammar rules and teach them in a clear, accessible way. I help students improve sentence structure, clarity, accuracy, cohesion, and overall writing quality.
- Communication Skills Training
Support learners in improving fluency, confidence, pronunciation, public speaking, debate skills, and everyday communication. Focus on reducing hesitation and building natural expression.
- Online Teaching Tools & EdTech
Knowledgeable in using digital platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, WhatsApp, Moodle, Google Classroom). Able to integrate interactive tools such as quizzes, flashcards, shared documents, and videos.
- Reading & Listening Skills Development (Optional extra)
Help students build comprehension through strategies like skimming, scanning, predicting, summarizing, and identifying key ideas.
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Who do you teach?
Who do you teach?
I teach children, teenagers, university students, and adults of all levels.
Do you offer online lessons?
Do you offer online lessons?
Yes, all lessons are available online via Zoom, Google Meet, or WhatsApp.
What can I learn with you?
What can I learn with you?
Grammar, vocabulary, speaking, writing, Business English, job interview preparation, and IELTS exam preparation.
How long is a lesson?
How long is a lesson?
I offer 30-, 45-, and 60-minute lessons depending on your needs.
Do you provide materials?
Do you provide materials?
Yes. I provide PDFs, worksheets, exercises, and homework.