15 years ESL exp. Specializing in IELTS, Interview, Business, Daily life, pronunciation and Fluency
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Specialties
Business
Test Preparation
15 years ESL exp. Specializing in IELTS, Interview, Business, Daily life, pronunciation and Fluency
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Chon Buri, Thailand (17:05 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 27, 2021
InterestsBusiness & FinanceTravelSports & Fitness
I’m an American businessman, educator, teacher and trainer that’s lived in China and SE Asia for over 15 years. Living in Asia for that many years and being able to understand cultural differences allows me to teach my students from an insiders prospective as I understand what real English speaking and communicating is. I also am fluent in Chinese so I know the ups and downs of learning a second language. At this stage of my life I enjoy helping students reach their goals whether it’s a businessperson involved with a multinational company or a student looking for a 7.5 in IELTS. I do enjoy going to the beach, riding motorcycles, snowboarding and hanging out with friends.
Me as a Teacher
As a teacher with over 15 years experience I am very good at quickly analyzing my students level then matching the students needs and building a lesson plan to suit. I am very picky about pronunciation and oral grammar as well as fluency.
My lessons & teaching style
My lesson style is fun and relaxed while also being challenging and intense at times to give my students the best opportunity for success in real life English situations. I will do my best to activate my students knowledge and push them on fluency, grammar and pronunciation. The classes are always fun and upbeat. Unlike most teachers I am brutally honest in my assessment of your ability as I’ve taught 1000’s of students over the years. If you’re looking for a straightforward teacher and a happy class, I’m looking forward to seeing you in class.
My teaching material
Test templates and examples
Certificates
TESOL - Oxford seminars - 2009This was an in person class.
Certificate verified
Bachelors of arts, Major in English - University of California Berkeley - 1984I am requesting you open my Business specialty option as I've been teaching for well over 14 years with my background have owned many businesses which gives me the knowledge and ability to teach interview English for international employment, Masters and PhD degrees. Not only am I able to help students pass their interviews but also help them with everyday business skills such as, presentations, communication and interactions between international offices to help them further their careers.
Certificate verified
English Bachelors degree - UC Berkeley - 1984I've earned a Bachelors degree in English which allows me to teach IELTS and TOEFL test prep.
Certificate verified
Education
1980 - 1984
Bachelor’s - EnglishUC Berkeley
Work Experience
2009 - 2021
Teacher/ trainerSelf employed - Harbin, ChinaESL Teaching experience (13 years)
Specializing in IELTS, TOEFL, PET, interview, business, travel and daily life English with a focus on pronunciation, fluency and grammar.
5.0
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366
Students
1,832
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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5.0
Rating
366
Students
1832
Lessons
100%
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
255 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
IELTS ( Big Discounts for lesson package)
B1 - C2Test Preparation407 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 23% off
American pronunciation and fluency training **( Big discount for lesson package) ( NO CHILDREN NO BEGINNER LEVEL )
B2 - C2Language Essentials584 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 30% off
Interview and high level customized English lessons for business professionals and students.
B2 - C2Business84 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 28% off
**( NO CHILDREN) Daily life, coffee talk, simple English or presentation practice class for intermediate to advanced students that only want to practice speaking to a native speaker.
B1 - C2Language Essentials11 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
108 Reviews
Ted Yuan
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
REALLY EXAMPLE FROM 7 To 8 On Speaking:
Before I met Jonathan, I have took 4 times real exams and my speaking was unstable, from 6.5 to 7 all the time. The reason I booked package with him because I wanna a solid seven, that’s it. Surprisingly, with his intensive training, I got a 8 at the end, unbelievable!! As he said, he likes “planting seeds” (which means ideas) in our mind, and we will remember them during test. I have proven that is correct, you won’t regret study with him.
Apr 1, 2025
Alexander
72 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jonathan is an exceptional English teacher, bringing a unique blend of expertise, versatility, and dynamism to every lesson. His profound understanding of English's many facets, from literature to everyday language use, creates a rich learning environment that sparks curiosity and builds confidence. His teaching style adapts seamlessly to any topic, fostering not just knowledge, but a genuine appreciation for the language. In a nutshell, Jonathan’s lessons are a transformative linguistic voyage that elevates you from a mere learner to a confident, articulate English speaker. A true game-changer in language instruction.
May 25, 2023
Emily
2 English lessons
Very helpful, professional and humorous.Actually he helped me find my biggest obstacle in preparing IELTS speaking test and gave a good suggestion. Thanks for the lesson:)
Mar 27, 2025
一颗包包菜
13 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
He's a great teacher. My oral English is poor in terms of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and thinking. Originally, I only had a 5.5 IELTS speaking level, but the teacher taught me how to answer the question, idiomatic English expression and confident answer attitude. One month later, I got an amazing score of 6.5 in the speaking test! The teacher has a good understanding of the actual situation of Chinese students, including their learning difficulties and expression habits, which can help you improve your grades