6 years teaching in Taiwan. 13 years teaching online. Bachelor of Arts in English. American accent.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
Test Preparation
6 years teaching in Taiwan. 13 years teaching online. Bachelor of Arts in English. American accent.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in New Orleans, United States (08:48 UTC-05:00)
About Me
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Hello! I’m James, an American English teacher with 13 years of experience worldwide—including 6 years in Taiwanese classrooms. I specialize in helping learners of all ages, from casual conversation to TOEFL/IELTS success. My neutral accent and TESOL certification ensure clarity, but what I love most is seeing students gain confidence. Let’s make English fun and effective together!
My creations
Me as a Teacher
I taught English in Taiwanese classrooms for six years, and my students ranged from ages 6 to 50. I've been teaching all age groups online for twelve years.
Additionally, I have tutored university students in preparation for the TOEFL and IELTS exams.
I really enjoy getting to know my students and hearing them express their thoughts in English. :-)
我是一名亲切且善于引导的老师,始终致力于帮助学生成长。我善于设计生动有趣的课程,并以耐心、学生为中心的方式,努力让学习成为一段轻松愉快、收获满满的旅程。
My lessons & teaching style
My teaching style is thoughtful, engaging, and friendly. In addition, I always encourage my students to be honest with me about their opinions and needs.
My lessons are centered around the goals the student is striving for. My services include speaking, reading, writing, and listening practice. Together, we will focus on determining what learning style works best for you and then move forward with your goals in mind.
我的教学风格细致、生动有趣,并且非常善于理解学生。我鼓励学生坦诚地与我交流想法,营造一个开放的学习环境。我的在线课程会完全围绕您的个人目标展开,全面提升您在听说读写各方面的能力。我们会一起找到最适合您的学习方法,并以此为基础,高效地助您实现目标。
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Homework Assignments
Certificates
IELTS Speaking - Teacher Training Program - IDP IELTS - 2025This certificate requires a training course to be taken with two graded assessments.
It allows me to teach students on how to prepare for the speaking section of the IELTS test.
Certificate verified
TESOL Certificate - Oxford Seminars - 2010
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2018 - 2022
ESL TeacherEnglish Buxibans - Taipei, Taiwan, China
2010 - 2014
ESL TeacherEnglish Buxiban - Kaohsiung, Taiwan, China
Education
2016 - 2018
Bachelor’s - EnglishWestern Washington UniversityLinguistics, Teacher Training, Writing Skills
Work Experience
2010 - 2012
English TeacherGenius English - Kaohsiung, Taiwan, China
2013 - 2014
English TeacherWLS - Taipei, Taiwan, China
2018 - 2022
English TeacherPrivate Language School - Taipei City, Taiwan, China
5.0
Rating
494
Students
3,973
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
494
Students
3973
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
152 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Vocabulary / Grammar / Pronunciation for Everyday Life
A1 - C2Conversation1,995 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Casual Discussion
A1 - C2Language Essentials583 lessons completed
USD 21.00
Package with 10% off
Custom Lessons Designed for You
B1 - C2Language Essentials602 lessons completed
USD 30.00
Package with 7% off
IELTS Speaking Test Preparation
B2 - C2Test Preparation4 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (10)
525 Reviews
Dori Lau
21 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Always inspiring and enlightening talks!
Jun 25, 2023
luna
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very responsible teacher, well prepared before class, very friendly to children, he is the right choice
Jul 5, 2021
Romeo
33 English lessons
a class of joy and insights
Feb 21, 2026
Stella Li
24 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Talking to him expand my vocabs a lot! The topics were interesting, which required thinking and built my confidence when speaking. Highly recommend!
Aug 16, 2021
Tina
4 English lessons
Thank you for such a well-prepared and personalized lesson. I really appreciate it!