Who is Hornbill Fables?
Hornbill Fables draws its inspiration from the majestic hornbill, a symbol of strength and cultural pride in Sarawak, our founder's birthplace. The hornbill represents blessings and unity, values that resonate deeply with our mission.
Much like fables passed down through generations, language and stories connect people, impart wisdom, and inspire growth. At Hornbill Fables, we blend this love for storytelling with a passion for learning, fostering understanding, and bridging cultures worldwide.
Our values shape everything we do:
We are Fearless in embracing challenges, Authentic in honouring your roots, committed to Betterment, and we believe in Liberty, the freedom to explore the world on your own terms. Through Empathy, we strive to foster a nurturing environment that values connection and understanding, making language learning empowering, practical, and human.
Meet your English Tutors
Ms. Arlene A.
Bachelor of Laws, United Kingdom
HRDC Certified Trainer
Arlene, Founder of Hornbill Fables, is a lively and experienced tutor since 2020. Voted Top 10 Most Popular Tutors on Cambly, she's known for her passion and versatility in conversation. From basic English learning to MBA and job interview prep, Arlene has guided students worldwide on their English-learning journey, without forgoing their native tongue.
Proficient in:
1. English
2. Mandarin-Chinese
3. Malay
Ms. Grace L.
Bachelor of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Recruiter by day, English Tutor by night. Grace's vivacious energy and engaging teaching style is irresistible to every young learner. Having a degree in TESL, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her classroom. On top of that, her background in the recruitment industry adds an extra edge, offering valuable insights to help learners navigate the path to their dream jobs.
Proficient in:
1. English
2. Malay
3. Mandarin-Chinese (basic)
What will you learn?
Hear it from our students!
"I'm Arlene's biggest fan - she's incredibly kind and a true friend!
The moment I met her, I knew I had to subscribe to all her classes. Even my family thinks she's the perfect tutor for me. She's helped correct my pronunciation and taught me numerous essential IELTS skills. Passing the IELTS test is crucial for my dream university admission, and she has provided unwavering support. Now, I am proud to be studying at my dream uni!"
Jenny N., Hong Kong
Post-graduate University Student
"Arlene is an excellent tutor and I've been taking her classes for more than a year now. She's patient and professional. Highly recommended!"
Barack M. China,
Programmer
"Arlene is the most charismatic, fascinating, and captivating tutor I have ever met. Our classes are diverse, and she has a unique ability to adapt to students' needs. We discuss different topics in every class, which helps me learn a wide range of words that I try to include in my daily conversations. She also helps me with writing articles and emails."
Antonio C., Brazil
Navy Officer
"I've been taking Arlene's classes for 2 years now. She's incredibly friendly and has been a great help with both my English learning and job seeking."
Katy Y., Taiwan
UX UI Designer
"Been taking Arlene's class for almost 2 years now. She's so much more than a tutor. She's fun, friendly and inspiring. You can never get bored in her sessions!
She helps expand my vocab with new words and expressions. I always look forward to my lessons with her because we always have numerous topics to chat about!"
Buket T., Turkiye
R&D Manager
"I've been studying English with Arlene for more than 2 years. She's very kind and patient. She's the best teacher I have ever met, and she still motivates me to continue learning English to this day!"
Bailey C., Taiwan
Purchaser
"Arlene's a friendly, funny, and patient teacher. She always has good content or topic to discuss even if you're a bit shy."
Ugur K., Turkiye
Software Engineer
"She always goes the extra mile. She spent extra time helping me write our company profile, and also helped me find the right words for pitches to partners, clients, and marketing to overseas agencies."
Calven C., Malaysia
Business Owner
Hear it from our students!
"I'm Arlene's biggest fan - she's incredibly kind and a true friend!
The moment I met her, I knew I had to subscribe to all her classes. Even my familyJenny N., Hong Kong
Post-graduate University Studentthinks she's the perfect tutor for me. She's helped correct my pronunciation and taught me numerous essential IELTS skills. Passing the IELTS test is crucial for my dream university admission, and she has provided unwavering support. Now, I am proud to be studying at my dream uni!"
Jenny N., Hong Kong
Post-graduate University Student
"Arlene is an excellent tutor and I've been taking her classes for more than a year now. She's patient and professional. Highly recommended!"
Barack M. China,
Programmer
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"Arlene is the most charismatic, fascinating, and captivating tutor I have ever met. Our classes are diverse, and she has a unique ability to adapt to students' needs. We discuss different topics in every class, which helps me learn a wide range of words that I try to include in my daily conversations. She also helps me with writing articles and emails."
Antonio C., Brazil
Navy Officer
"I've been taking Arlene's classes for 2 years now. She's incredibly friendly and has been a great help with both my English learning and job seeking."
Katy Y., Taiwan
UX UI Designer
"Been taking Arlene's class for almost 2 years now. She's so much more than a tutor. She's fun, friendly and inspiring. You can never get bored in her sessions!
She helps expand my vocab with new words and expressions. I always look forward to my lessons with her because we always have numerous topics to chat about!"
Buket T., Turkiye
R&D Manager
"I've been studying English with Arlene for more than 2 years. She's very kind and patient. She's the best teacher I have ever met, and she still motivates me to continue learning English to this day!"
Bailey C., Taiwan
Purchaser
"Arlene's a friendly, funny, and patient teacher. She always has good content or topic to discuss even if you're a bit shy."
Ugur K., Turkiye
Software Engineer
"She always goes the extra mile. She spent extra time helping me write our company profile, and also helped me find the right words for pitches to partners, clients, and marketing to overseas agencies."
Calven C., Malaysia
Business Owner