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Jonathan
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Specialties
15 years ESL exp. Specializing in IELTS, Interview, Business, pronunciation and Fluency
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Specialties
15 years ESL exp. Specializing in IELTS, Interview, Business, pronunciation and Fluency
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Other, United States (15:53 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 27, 2021InterestsBusiness & FinanceTravelSports & Fitness
I’m an American ESL specialist with 15+ years in Asia currently working for a multinational publicly held company in America. I enjoy helping professionals and students master *real* English for IELTS (7.5+), business, and flawless pronunciation. Living abroad taught me the cultural nuances of communication—plus the grit to learn languages (I’m fluent in Chinese!). Whether you’re negotiating deals or acing exams, I’ll tailor lessons to your goals with honesty and energy. Off-duty, you’ll find me chasing waves, mountain slopes, or motorbike adventures. Let’s make English *work* for you!Me as a Teacher
As a teacher with over 15 years experience I am very good at quickly analyzing my students level then matching the students needs and building a lesson plan to suit. I am very picky about pronunciation and oral grammar as well as fluency.My lessons & teaching style
My lesson style is fun and relaxed while also being challenging and intense at times to give my students the best opportunity for success in real life English situations. I will do my best to activate my students knowledge and push them on fluency, grammar and pronunciation. The classes are always fun and upbeat. Unlike most teachers I am brutally honest in my assessment of your ability as I’ve taught 1000’s of students over the years. If you’re looking for a straightforward teacher and a happy class, I’m looking forward to seeing you in class.My teaching material
- Test templates and examples
Certificates
TESOL - Oxford seminars - 2009This was an in person class.
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Bachelors of arts, Major in English - University of California Berkeley - 1984I am requesting you open my Business specialty option as I've been teaching for well over 14 years with my background have owned many businesses which gives me the knowledge and ability to teach interview English for international employment, Masters and PhD degrees. Not only am I able to help students pass their interviews but also help them with everyday business skills such as, presentations, communication and interactions between international offices to help them further their careers.
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English Bachelors degree - UC Berkeley - 1984I've earned a Bachelors degree in English which allows me to teach IELTS and TOEFL test prep.
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Education
1980 - 1984
Bachelor’s - English
Work Experience
2009 - 2021
Teacher/ trainerESL Teaching experience (13 years)
Specializing in IELTS, TOEFL, PET, interview, business, travel and daily life English with a focus on pronunciation, fluency and grammar.
5.0
Rating
373
Students
1,938
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Professional IELTS training and proven techniques to reach your 6.5-7.5 speaking goal
B2 - C2Test Preparation467 lessons completed
USD 70.00
Package with 15% off
American pronunciation and fluency training ( NO CHILDREN NO BEGINNER LEVEL )
B2 - C2Language Essentials621 lessons completed
USD 60.00
Package with 17% off
Interview and high level customized English lessons for business professionals and students.
B2 - C2Business86 lessons completed
USD 70.00
Package with 15% off
Availability
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109 Reviews

Ted Yuan
21 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
REALLY EXAMPLE FROM 7 To 8 On Speaking:
Before I met Jonathan, I have took 4 times real exams and my speaking was unstable, from 6.5 to 7 all the time. The reason I booked package with him because I wanna a solid seven, that’s it. Surprisingly, with his intensive training, I got a 8 at the end, unbelievable!! As he said, he likes “planting seeds” (which means ideas) in our mind, and we will remember them during test. I have proven that is correct, you won’t regret study with him.
Apr 1, 2025

Alexander
75 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jonathan is an exceptional English teacher, bringing a unique blend of expertise, versatility, and dynamism to every lesson. His profound understanding of English's many facets, from literature to everyday language use, creates a rich learning environment that sparks curiosity and builds confidence. His teaching style adapts seamlessly to any topic, fostering not just knowledge, but a genuine appreciation for the language. In a nutshell, Jonathan’s lessons are a transformative linguistic voyage that elevates you from a mere learner to a confident, articulate English speaker. A true game-changer in language instruction.
May 25, 2023

Emily
3 English lessons
Great!
Mar 30, 2025
一颗包包菜
13 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
He's a great teacher. My oral English is poor in terms of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and thinking. Originally, I only had a 5.5 IELTS speaking level, but the teacher taught me how to answer the question, idiomatic English expression and confident answer attitude. One month later, I got an amazing score of 6.5 in the speaking test! The teacher has a good understanding of the actual situation of Chinese students, including their learning difficulties and expression habits, which can help you improve your grades
Sep 13, 2024

Emily
3 English lessons
Fantastic!
Apr 6, 2025

Emily
3 English lessons
Very helpful, professional and humorous.Actually he helped me find my biggest obstacle in preparing IELTS speaking test and gave a good suggestion. Thanks for the lesson:)
Mar 27, 2025

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