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Jonathan
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Conversation practice, Business English, Exam Prep (IELTS, TOEFL) with a patient, friendly tutor!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Conversation practice, Business English, Exam Prep (IELTS, TOEFL) with a patient, friendly tutor!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United KingdomLiving in Leeds, United Kingdom (00:37 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 24, 2018InterestsMusicTravelBusiness & FinanceSports & FitnessTech
Hi! I’m a UK native with a background in finance (Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Bank of America). I also spent over five years in China studying Mandarin, so I truly understand the ups and downs of learning a language.
I’m TEFL-qualified with additional certificates in Business English and Exam Preparation. I've successfully helped many adult learners improve their speaking skills, pass job interviews and tests (IELTS), and build confidence using English in everyday and professional situations.
I’m known for being patient and supportive, always keeping lessons relaxed and enjoyable. Outside of teaching, I love spicy food, hiking, cycling and travelling.
Adults only – no children, sorry!Me as a Teacher
I'll support you by correcting your grammar and pronunciation, and teaching you natural, native vocabulary, phrases and idioms. Whether it's general speaking, Business English or preparing for tests like IELTS, I've got you covered!
I am a patient, friendly and supportive teacher, so if you feel anxious about speaking English – especially with native speakers – don’t worry! I’m certain you will feel comfortable talking with me. Just check my feedback to see what my existing students say.
I believe learning should be enjoyable and that everyone is different. I'll help you build your confidence in a personalised way so you can use your English skills effectively out there in the real world. My lessons & teaching style
I offer four class types:
1. Intermediate to advanced level conversation practice.
I can help you by correcting mistakes, suggesting new phrases, vocabulary and idioms, and helping you improve your pronunciation or British accent.
2. Business English classes
From CVs, cover letters and interviews to networking, negotiating and presenting, I can help you to get ahead in an English business environment.
3. Test preparation classes
I can help you prepare for IELTS, TOEFL and other English tests, and have helped many students achieve their goals.
4. Language essentials / freeform class
We can dive into grammar, vocabulary, idioms and phrases, or work on anything else you need help with.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- PDF file
5.0
Rating
1,334
Students
8,218
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
852 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Conversation practice (receive feedback on your grammar and pronunciation and learn new words, expressions, phrasal verbs and idioms that native speakers use in real life)
B1 - C2Conversation4,733 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 17% off
Business English (job interviews, CVs and cover letters, negotiating, networking, presenting and more)
B1 - C2Business1,075 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 17% off
Test preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC and other exams)
B1 - C2Test Preparation235 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 17% off
Freeform language class (grammar, vocabulary, expressions etc.)
B1 - C2Language Essentials50 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 17% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (5)
Quiz (24)
1,318 Reviews
CN2159
12 English lessons
老師非常好，給我准備了很多作業與topic。我做了准備，所以上課交流時非常順暢。謝謝老師。
Feb 20, 2026
Giuseppe
160 English lessons
Today we looked at an article about TCM integrated in a AI system developed in China.
Thanks a lot Jon!
Feb 4, 2026
Vicki C
1 English lesson
Jonathan gave me some perspectives, inspiration of UK business English and provided some advices on vocabularies which are practical, sound substance in British way.
Jan 30, 2026
CN2159
12 English lessons
很滿意，給了我很多要准備的課程內容
Feb 13, 2026
CN2159
12 English lessons
每次有一个主题
Feb 2, 2026
Giuseppe
160 English lessons
Today we looked at an article about the Cyclone Harry and the damages caused in the southern of Italy.
Thanks a lot Jon!
Jan 27, 2026
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