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Jake Nalton
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessKids15+ YEARS |NATIVE BRITISH |INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL | KIDS | CONVERSATION SPECIALIST| EXAMS
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessKids15+ YEARS |NATIVE BRITISH |INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL | KIDS | CONVERSATION SPECIALIST| EXAMS
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Funabashi, Japan (14:56 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 7, 2019InterestsGamingPets & AnimalsFoodSports & FitnessTravel
Thank you for checking out my profile learners!
I have 15 years of experience teaching English to all ages, all levels, all around the world!
As an International School Principal, I’ve guided countless children to fluency (even the shy ones!).
I can get a great conversation out of anyone at any level!
When not teaching, I’m lifting weights, studying Japanese (JLPT N2), or chasing my 6-year-old around! Let’s make learning as fun as we can and effectively—your way.Me as a Teacher
I am a natural conversationalist so I can make a conversation with anybody, whether new to English or native level. It is all about catering to you!
With my experience being an International School Principal I have help lots of children reach very high levels of English. I am naturally good with kids and can get even the shyest kid speaking.
Since I can speak Japanese and can understand Chinese, I can help you slowly get used to English using multiple languages if you need. My lessons & teaching style
I have taught many many types of students with many different personalities with English of different levels. All students are different and I understand that, so I will help you and teach you, the way you want to be taught. There are no mistakes when it comes to learning, because it’s all learning so rest assured that you will be in a good learning environment with me.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
EIKEN - EIKEN Foundation - 2023This is a recognition for my school holding and teaching the EIKEN English examination in Japan. I am the principal of the school and the exam manager. The certification is addressed to "Milky Way". School website : https://shorturl.at/hF3Y9
I also have taught over 300 IELTS lessons on iTalki, as can be seen on my profile, with reviews on my profile detailing how I helped them reach their desired score.
Certificate verified
100 Hour Advanced TEFL Course - NFCE - 201240 Hour Teaching English Online
30 Hour Teaching Young Learners
30 Hour Teaching Business English
Certificate verified
50 Hour TEFL course - TEFL/TESOL - 2012In person course
Certificate verified
TEFL 30 Hour Grammar and Language - TEFL/TESOL - 2012Helps understand how to teach grammar
Certificate verified
20 hour TEFL course - TEFL/TESOL - 2012Online course
Certificate verified
ADVANCED TEFL COURSE - ncfe - 2012As part of the 100 hour advanced TEFL course, there was a 30 hour business English course which included tests and coursework.
I have also been teaching on iTalki for 5 years, including many business lessons, though under different Caterogies such as grammar or IELTS (due to not thinking demand was high enough to make individual course)
Certificate verified
ADVANCED TEFL COURSE - NCFE - 2012The certification is a 100 hour advanced TEFL course, which is on top of my 100 hour basic.
In addition, I am also the Principal of an International School where kids 1-12 can come. I have been the principal for 5 years (since April 2020) and part of my job is to train English teachers how to teach children.
I have also taught over 6000 lessons on iTalki, with over 2000 of them being for kids (beginner English, kids English as well as people who sneakily choose free conversation for kids)
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2020 - 2024
Principal/Head teacherRunning an international school and training English teachers
2020 - 2024
iTalki teacher
2024 - Current
Japanese teacherI teach Japanese freelance online to people who are looking to move to Japan.
Education
2009 - 2013
Bachelor’s - Biochemistry
Work Experience
2011 - 2013
Head English TeacherTeaching English to children between 8-16 at Summer and general holiday camps. Two 3 hour lessons everyday. Children from Spain, Germany, Italy, France and China.
2013 - 2015
English teacherTeaching English lessons to classes of 1-12 years between 0 to 18 years old. Levels were all very different and had to be creative with games and activities.
2015 - 2019
KindergartenTeaching big classes of up to 30 students. Had to also communicate with kindergarten staff and parents using English. Their English usually wasn’t so strong so had to adjust my way of speaking and words I used to help them.
2019 - Current
Principal of International SchoolI run an International School just outside of Tokyo. 80 students and 23 teachers.
2013 - Current
Freelance TeacherTeaching private adult students. Preparing for different exams, or to help them with work. Helped with business English, casual conversational English or helping with UNiversity exam preparation.
4.9
Rating
846
Students
8,602
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
495 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Free Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation4,710 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
Beginners and 12+ kids English!
A1 - B2Kids513 lessons completed
USD 16.50+
Package with 13% off
IELTS lesson - Speaking and Writing
A1 - C2Test Preparation890 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 10% off
English Grammar Lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials696 lessons completed
USD 19.50+
Package with 12% off
Lesson for kids 4-9 years old!
A1 - B1Kids1,287 lessons completed
USD 18.50+
Package with 10% off
Business English and Job Preparation/Interviews
B1 - C2Business11 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 14% off
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Podcast (1)
Quiz (8)
320 Reviews
Anna Eg
25 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jake is a great teacher! Jake easily connected with my son. The lessons are always interesting . My son is enjoying his lessons! I can already see progress. I definitely recommend Jake's lessons. We will continue our lessons.
Feb 17, 2026
Hanif
171 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had the privilege of being taught by Mr. Jake on iTalki, and I am pleased to share my positive experience with his English teaching. He has a friendly and patient demeanor, which helped me feel comfortable practicing and improving my language skills.
I also appreciate Mr. Jake's cultural sensitivity. He was considerate of my schedule and any cultural considerations, which made the learning process smoother. His flexibility and understanding contributed to a positive and respectful learning environment.
I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Jake as an English teacher on iTalki. His teaching abilities, personalized approach, and cultural awareness make him an exceptional choice for anyone looking to enhance their English language skills.
Aug 12, 2023
Alex Lebedev
21 English lessons
Thanks! Jake is an amazing teacher. 🎉
Jan 17, 2026
Alberto Fernández
82 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
This guy is the best english teacher I've ever had, by far. His unique blend of humor and teaching skills make the entire learning experience enjoyable and effective. Through our conversation classes he has transformed the way I engage with the English language. He creates a comfortable atmosphere where learning feels like a joyous activity rather than a chore.
Overall, his dedication combined with his humor and patience make him an outstanding educator.
Aug 15, 2023
Maria Azieva
4 English lessons
Thank you Jake 🙏✊
Jan 25, 2026
Maria Azieva
4 English lessons
Thank you for your help! 🙌🙌🙌
Oct 26, 2025
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