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Bailey John
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationBusinessBritish English Coach | IELTS & Business Fluency | Natural Conversation Specialist
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationBusinessBritish English Coach | IELTS & Business Fluency | Natural Conversation Specialist
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in London, United Kingdom (02:58 UTC+08:00)
About Me
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I'm John—a British English coach specialising in helping professionals and exam candidates achieve fluency that sounds natural and confident. My approach focuses on practical application over rigid grammar rules, tailored to individual learning styles. I offer expertise in: IELTS/TOEFL preparation with an emphasis on authentic language use, Business English for effective workplace communication, and conversational skills development to overcome mental translation barriers. My teaching methodology incorporates real-world materials and cultural insights to create engaging, relevant learning experiences.Me as a Teacher
I specialize in practical English for real-world success. What makes my approach unique?
For IELTS/TOEFL:
Examiners want natural responses – I’ll show you how to deliver them
For Business English:
Learn the phrases that create impact in meetings, emails, and negotiations
For Conversation:
Break the translation habit and start thinking in English
I don’t just correct mistakes – I explain the why behind them using:
✓ Clear analogies (grammar demystified)
✓ Relevant workplace/media examples
✓ Targeted feedback that builds confidence
My students gain:
Strategies that work under pressure
Fluency that sounds authentic
Skills that continue growing
Turning your English challenges into strengths! My lessons & teaching style
My lessons deliver immediately useful English—no theoretical fluff, just skills you'll apply the same day. I specialize in:
✓ IELTS/TOEFL Prep - Examiners want natural responses, not rehearsed scripts
✓ Business Communication - From persuasive emails to confident presentations
✓ Conversation Flow - Techniques to stop translating and start thinking in English
What to expect:
Tailored Feedback - I identify patterns in your mistakes to prevent recurrence
Real-World Contexts - Practice with materials from news, workplaces, and exams
Cultural Nuance - Learn the unspoken rules of professional English
My approach balances structured learning with the flexibility to address your priority gaps.My teaching material
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Audio files
- Image files
- Text Documents
- PDF file
- Quizzes
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Flashcards
Certificates
40-Hour Exam Preparation Course - TEFL - 2025
Certificate verified
30 hour Teaching Business English Course - TEFL - 2025
Certificate verified
30-Hour Teaching Young Learners - TEFL - 2025
Certificate verified
40 -Hour Exam Preparation Course - TEFL - 2025
Certificate verified
30-hour Teaching Business certificate - TEFL/TESOL - 2025
Certificate verified
John Jobey - TEFL.ORG - 2024
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2022 - Current
HR specialist
Education
2000 - 2004
Other - English
Work Experience
2020 - Current
English Teacher
5.0
Rating
49
Students
211
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
22 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Improve Your English Communication: Beginner to Upper Intermediate Conversation Classes
A1 - B2Conversation173 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 20% off
Business English Coaching: Meetings, Presentations & Interviews
B1 - C2Business15 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 20% off
IELTS Exam Preparation
B1 - C1Test Preparation1 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (2)
17 Reviews
Michaela
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Exactly what I wanted and needed, Bailey. Cheers for your time and of course for your (British) humor. Love that! Thanks!
Jul 13, 2025
Amanda
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Amazing teacher!
Very patient, respectful and goes above and beyond to help students!
Jun 23, 2025
Daniel Martinez
9 English lessons
Great class. Really take on what I need to work. Always encouraging!
Sep 26, 2025
Riho
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really enjoyed our conversation :) John is super nice and easy to talk to! Thank you for your amazing lesson.
Jul 5, 2025
Eric
2 English lessons
Had an interesting and great conversation with John, and I enjoyed the interaction very much.
Sep 30, 2025
Eric
2 English lessons
Had a great trial lesson with John. He is very friendly, patient and supportive. I enjoyed the interaction very much.
Sep 25, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 10.00
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