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Jonathan
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
14 years ESL exp. Specializing in IELTS, Interview, Business, Daily life, pronunciation and Fluency
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
14 years ESL exp. Specializing in IELTS, Interview, Business, Daily life, pronunciation and Fluency
From United StatesLiving in Chon Buri, Thailand (09:33 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 27, 2021Interest topicFinanceTravelHealth
I’m an American businessman, educator, teacher and trainer that’s lived in China and SE Asia for over 15 years. Living in Asia for that many years and being able to understand cultural differences allows me to teach my students from an insiders prospective as I understand what real English speaking and communicating is. I also am fluent in Chinese so I know the ups and downs of learning a second language. At this stage of my life I enjoy helping students reach their goals whether it’s a businessperson involved with a multinational company or a student looking for a 7.5 in IELTS. I do enjoy going to the beach, riding motorcycles, snowboarding and hanging out with friends.Me as a Teacher
As a teacher with over 13 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.Work Experience
2009 - 2021
Teacher/ trainer Self employedESL Teaching experience (13 years)
Specializing in IELTS, TOEFL, PET, interview, business, travel and daily life English with a focus on pronunciation, fluency and grammar.
Education
1980 - 1984
Bachelor's - English
Certificates
TESOL Oxford seminars 2009This was an in person class.
Certificate uploaded
4.9
Rating
214
Students
1,048
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
145 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Daily life conversation English ** ( NO KIDS )
B1 - C2Conversation Practice256 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 7% off
IELTS 5.5-6.5
B1 - B2Test Preparation149 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 12% off
IELTS 7-8
B2 - C2Test Preparation92 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 7% off
American pronunciation and fluency training ** ( NO KIDS )
B2 - C2Conversation Practice318 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 11% off
Customized high level lessons for business people, students and non native speakers living in America that need to understand the deeper meaning of the English language and culture for everyday life
B2 - C2Conversation Practice27 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 3% off
Customized Interview prep/ Academic and Business
B2 - C2Business61 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
79 Reviews
Alexander
29 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
Hoan Dao
13 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very cool teacher and class! He might be sometimes brutally honest, but it definitely gives you an extra push to get out of your comfort zone tand take your English to the next level. Jonathan is also very funny and he cracked me up many times during our class. Definitely a positive experience and I'm looking forward to more classes with him!
Feb 12, 2023
RENDIYA
61 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
A big shout out to Jonathan, the best teacher in the world. Just got back my ielts result and got an overall 8 and 7 in speaking. Wouldn't get this score on the first try without the help from Jonathan. Thank you so much!
Nov 18, 2022
yvqi
10 English lessons
老师很专业
Mar 29, 2023
Yingxiang
4 English lessons
Thank you so much. See you next class.
Mar 22, 2023
yvqi
10 English lessons
老师帮助很大！
Mar 19, 2023
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