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Jon Poelman
Community TutorTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Chinese (Other)
Russian
Spanish
Korean
Japanese
Your language learning journey begins here ;)
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Chinese (Other)
Russian
Spanish
Korean
Japanese
Your language learning journey begins here ;)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United StatesLiving in Seattle, United States (12:26 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 12, 2020InterestsSports & FitnessMusicFoodTravelBusiness & Finance
Hello, my name is Jon. I'm from USA. I love traveling, hiking, photography, and writing music and of course, learning languages like French and Chinese! Exploring new cultures and connecting with people around the world is something I'm truly passionate about. Language learning has opened so many doors for me, both personally and professionally. I enjoy experimenting with fun, creative, and effective ways to learn. Whether it’s through music, storytelling, or real-life conversation, I believe learning should be engaging and meaningful. I'm always happy to share tips and methods that have worked for me. Let’s enjoy the language journey together and make it something you truly look forward to!Me as a Teacher
Over 13 years of teaching experience. English for travel, interviews (job or graduate school), IELTS, business or casual/ daily conversation. Beginner, intermediate or advanced. Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing from Western Washington University up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest USA. TEFL 100 hours online, 8 years in class experience, 5 years online at companies and private. TKT young learners certificates. My lessons & teaching style
Over 13 years of teaching abroad to young learners, teens and adults. I can teach anywhere from beginners level classes, intermediate, advanced to even business english or even test prep. My students range from a variety of backgrounds and professions. Doctors, Chemists, Business Executives, many adults doing trade in a variety of companies (steel, clothing, etc) university students, travelers, and simply those wanting to just speak for fun. So what are you waiting for, let's get started :DMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
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Rating
2,244
Students
14.0k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
959 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Real-Life English Conversations (Adults 18+) 🌍 **For New Students**
B1 - C1Conversation10.7k lessons completed
USD 5.00+
**For Returning Students**
A1 - C2Conversation2,334 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
579 Reviews
Elena
79 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
The classes are always engaging and useful. I’ve learned a lot and feel more confident with my english. I definitely recommend these lessons to anyone who wants to improve.
Aug 28, 2025
Christine
108 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jon is so friendly and experienced.
The lesson was just like a friend's chat so you won't be nervous or shy.
He will encourage and inspire you to express your opinions.
very nice lesson.
Aug 1, 2022
Ada
2 English lessons
Jon is a really good teacher. He is punctual for classes and very patient. He takes the initiative to ask about my learning goals and provides me with many discussion topics and materials. He seems very experienced, and I feel relaxed talking with him!😊
Feb 10, 2026
Paulo Amorim
274 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jon é um ótimo professor! Sempre muito atento, interessado e com ótimos temas! Recomendo.
Jon is a great teacher! Always very attentive, engaged, and brings excellent topics! I highly recommend him.
Jul 14, 2025
Matisse Dubromer
61 English lessons
Jon is a great English teacher. The lessons are conversation-focused and truly engaging. Highly recommended!
Feb 13, 2026
Rami Moussa
1 English lesson
I enjoyed my class with Jon. He listened to me and was eager to know my problem so he can solve it and he made me practice speaking which is my main problem.
Jan 31, 2026
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