English teacher John

John

Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Korean
French
Spanish
Specialties
Test Preparation
Business
Highly Qualified ESL/IELTS Professor (MA TESOL, CELTA) with over 17 years experience teaching ESL.
From United KingdomLiving in Seoul, Republic of Korea (04:53 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 18, 2018
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Native British English teacher with 17+ years’ experience, specializing in **conversational fluency**, **IELTS success**, and **Business English**. My MA in TESOL and CELTA ensure expert guidance, whether you’re preparing for exams, work, or daily life abroad. I blend structured learning with a relaxed style, helping adults gain confidence in using English fast. With my knowledge and experience, I understand language-learning challenges firsthand. *Note: Currently teaching adults only.*
5.0
Rating
182
Students
2634
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson
82 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
English Conversation for Intermediate Students
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

503 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Package with 12% off
Language Arts-For Teenagers & Adults
B1 -  C2

Conversation

243 lessons completed
USD 60.00
Package with 17% off
English Conversation for Upper Intermediate Students
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

898 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Package with 12% off
English Conversation for Beginners
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

263 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Package with 12% off
Business English (Pre-Intermediate to Advanced)
B1 -  C2

Business

178 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Package with 12% off
IELTS Test Practice & Guidance (Speaking, Writing, Listening & Reading)
A1 -  C2

Test Preparation

458 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Package with 12% off

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302 Reviews

Student MáriaV
MáriaV
20 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
The lesson was perfect. I had been looking for a really good teacher for a long time and was disappointed because I had taken a lot of classes and didn't progress. I finally found one. It's John. Everything I learn during the lesson helps me in my work and I am really satisfied. I learned in the last lesson: "Good things come to those who wait (who seek and are patient)." It's true.
Mar 24, 2024
Student Serin Cheu
Serin Cheu
28 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
John is a great teacher. I took emergency IELTS classes from him and in just 9 days (28 classes) he taught me a lot of exam strategies and gave me good advice. We focused on my needs and it really helped! We studied around 3 hours a day but I never got bored because the lessons were so fun and he had a lot of high-quality learning materials. He was prepared and that made me feel more relaxed cause I knew that I found the right teacher for my needs. I know that it's really hard for a teacher to teach the whole IELTS in 9 days but he didn't hesitate and he took the risk with me! I took the test yesterday and if I hadn't studied with John I could've failed it. I haven't received my IELTS results yet but I know that I did well and I'm not stressed about it at all. He's definitely the BEST teacher you can find on italki, I feel so lucky to have a teacher like John and I hope to learn more from him in future!
Sep 15, 2021
Student Esti
Esti
10 English lessons
John is a very professional teacher, I have been taking his class for a month! He is patient and pays attention to details, covering everything from IELTS preparation to useful expressions. Students get ample opportunities to speak and improve their English. I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my speaking skills since I started his class! The way he teach have made learning English more enjoyable and less daunting👍🏻
Mar 22, 2025
Student Justin
Justin
21 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
John is a great teacher who is patient, professional and knowledgeable. I’ve taken his IELTS lessons for more than a month and successfully improved my IELTS speaking score from band 5.5 to band 6.5. I’m so grateful!
Dec 23, 2022
Student Артём Дьяченко
Артём Дьяченко
10 English lessons
Explains everything clearly, answers all questions patiently, and makes online lessons effective. Highly recommend! 🚀
May 20, 2025
Student Tatiana
Tatiana
32 English lessons
I’m a lucky student to have John as my teacher. I’m taking classes to prepare for the IELTS exam, and I can say that John is really an amazing person with strong teaching skills. Our classes are easy, interesting and effective. I’m pretty sure John can explain any topic in the best possible way. Also, I feel how my English is improving with each class, so I’d rather take an additional lesson with John than watch some educational content on the Internet. Thank you so much!
Mar 18, 2025
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