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Michael PonceDeLeon
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Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Experienced NET teacher living in Hong Kong
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Experienced NET teacher living in Hong Kong
From United StatesLiving in Hong Kong, Hong Kong (20:55 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 4, 2021InterestsSports & FitnessAnimation & ComicsGamingTravelFilms & TV Series
✔️ Over 5 years of online tutoring experience. Including test prep such as IELTS,TOEFL,OET.
✔️ Native English and Spanish speaker, intermediate level in Mandarin.
✔️ Specialized in teaching with Mandarin / Cantonese-speaking students at intermediate B1 to advanced C1 level, and can identify their common pitfalls in learning English
✔️ An easy-going personality. Friendly, encouraging environment for students to learn from their mistakes
✔️ Born and raised in San Francisco🚎. TEFL level 5 certified private English tutor.
✔️ Employed as a Native English Tutor in Taiwan HESS for a year
✔️ Currently working as a NET in Hong Kong
My greatest strength and passion are teaching conversational English, but I am also capable of creating structured lesson plans based on TEFL teaching. Going over grammar, writing, IELTS exams with you.
【#1 Interest-driven】 Topics that YOU love to talk about, formal or casual, factual or controversial: culture🌎, careers💼, world news📰, technology🦿, health🧪, environment🏞️, entertainment (Hollywood🎬, music🎶, gaming🎮YouTube🎞️,TED Talks…), travel ✈️, sports💪,etc. Or focus on TOEFL/IELTS Speaking or topics related to your job, on your request.
【#2 Flexible plan】 Authentic materials for students uncertain about what to start with. If you bring along your favourite materials, it is also very welcomed👍. After-class exercises? It’s up all to you. ZERO pressure.
【#3 100% Interactive】 Improve your active listening 🎧 and speaking skills🗣️: loads of op...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
5.0
Rating
122
Students
710
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
84 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Conversational English
A2 - C2Conversation576 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 25% off
Test prep
B1 - C2Language Essentials48 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 14% off
Homework Help
A1 - B2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 13.50+
Package with 15% off
Availability
55 Reviews
Doris Parra
16 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great start! excellent method and approach, he is really organized, has material prepared, he transmits confidence, we cover many topics in a short period of time. I will definitely take sessions with him.
Thanks for your commitment!
Oct 12, 2021
Ilona Kursitys
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
A great practice of English with Michael, we discussed a lot of interesting words and expressions. Michael is very careful about the learner's needs.
Aug 31, 2021
Felipe
1 English lesson
Friendly teacher, he asks students about what things want to improve
Jan 24, 2024
Graciela Arana
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really liked the class with Michael your class is very well organized, clear and productive, I really recommend it.
Oct 3, 2021
Tianjiao Sun
9 English lessons
Michael Ponce De Leon is an excellent English teacher. He is very patient with me, helping me correct my pronunciation errors, explaining new vocabulary through spoken English, carefully walking me through past tense grammar, and boosting my confidence in speaking English. I truly appreciate him.
Apr 22, 2026
AaronTsui
61 English lessons
Nice lesson
Jan 23, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 9.00
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