An online teacher
My name is Jonathan and I’m an English teacher from the UK. I started teaching English in 1995 and then moved to online teaching in 2005. I am passionate about high quality online education and I have helped many learners from all over the world improve their English.
I have helped students to pass job interviews, to pass English exams like IELTS, to emigrate to other countries and even to help someone propose to their future wife! Contact me a for a free consultation to discuss your learning objectives!
Lesson with Thomas from Greece
About me
- British native speaker
- University graduate (English)
- Qualified CELTA teacher
- 15+ years online teaching experience
- Super clear British accent
A classroom teacher
After a long time away from classroom teaching, I returned to it in January 2019 because I wanted to test myself with a new challenge. I started teaching at Capital School of English in Cardiff. I began to enjoy classroom teaching with the same passion as when I was doing it back in the 90s.
My philosophy is that every lesson must be interesting, challenging and fun. I believe in making my lessons natural learning experiences and not boring and grammar-focused. I try to communicate with my learners in a natural, warm and friendly way!
Lesson with Ksenia from Russia
About the lessons
- Study on Zoom (or Skype if you prefer)
- 60 minute lessons
- You choose when to study
- General English or Specialist English
- Pay via Paypal or credit card
How it works
Lessons
One-to-one lessons
Learning one-to-one is the fastest and most effective way for someone to learn a language. In my one-to-one lessons, you learn about English and practise it at the same time because you are talking with me in your lessons. This makes one-to-one lessons very practical. Learning this way is very intensive but it soon becomes a very enjoyable and natural way to learn. In a one-to-one lesson you only focus on what you need to learn not what the course book thinks you need to learn. Contact me for more information!
One-to-one study options
Group lessons
Do you have friends or family you would like to study with? Group lessons can offer you a more cost effective way to study English that is more social too. With group lessons you can get 30-50% discounts on the price of group lessons compared to one-to-one lessons. A minimum of two and a maximum of four students can study together in a group using Zoom software which lets you see everybody else in the group by video. I am a very experienced group teacher so I know how to make sure everybody in a group gets a chance to speak and share the time equally with everybody else. Contact me for more information!
Group Study options
Business English
Do you find it difficult to communicate as you would like in the workplace? Is your English holding back your career development? Why not try online Business English lessons with me? I am a highly experienced Business English teacher who has helped many English learners improve their language skills for the workplace. I can help you to write better emails and reports, to communicate more effectively in presentations and meetings and to learn how to master effective communication for work. Business English lessons are available one-to-one or in a group format with a maximum of four students. Contact me for more information!
One-to-one Business English lessons
- 5 lessons = £250 (no saving)
- 10 lessons = £450 (save 10%)
- 15 lessons = £600 (save 20%)
Group Business English lessons
- 2 students = £70 per lesson (save 30%)
- 3 students = £90 per lesson (save 40%)
- 4 students = £100 per lesson (save 50%)
English for under 18s
If your son or daughter needs help to improve their English I can help. I am experienced at teaching younger learners and knowing how to make online English lessons interesting and fun. I can help with grammar and vocabulary or just giving your child the confidence they need to speak English. You need a specialist teacher who really knows how to communicate with young people. English for Under 18s lessons are available one-to-one or in a group format with a maximum of four students. Contact me for more information!
One-to-one Under 18s lessons
- 5 lessons = £250 (no saving)
- 10 lessons = £450 (save 10%)
- 15 lessons = £600 (save 20%)
Group Under 18s lessons
- 2 students = £70 per lesson (save 30%)
- 3 students = £90 per lesson (save 40%)
- 4 students = £100 per lesson (save 50%)
Exam English
Preparing one-to-one for an exam like IELTS or First Certificate is better than studying in a group in a classroom because it’s much more intensive. Studying in one-to-one exams lessons mean you only focus on what you need to learn. And it’s better than studying alone because I can help you find focus and structure in your learning by offering expert advice and tips to help you pass your exam with confidence. Exam English lessons are available one-to-one or in a group format with a maximum of four students. Contact me for more information!
One-to-one Exam English lessons
- 5 lessons = £250 (no saving)
- 10 lessons = £450 (save 10%)
- 15 lessons = £600 (save 20%)
Group Exam English lessons
- 2 students = £70 per lesson (save 30%)
- 3 students = £90 per lesson (save 40%)
- 4 students = £100 per lesson (save 50%)
General English
My General English lessons are designed for English learners who want to focus on general communication skills while brushing up on vocabulary and grammar at the same time. You can choose to follow the Life coursebook in your General English classes or take a more organic approach. General English lessons are available one-to-one or in a group format with a maximum of four students. Contact me for more information!
One-to-one General English lessons
- 5 lessons = £150 (no saving)
- 10 lessons = £270 (save 10%)
- 15 lessons = £360 (save 20%)
Group General English lessons
- 2 students = £42 per lesson (save 30%)
- 3 students = £54 per lesson (save 40%)
- 4 students = £60 per lesson (save 50%)
Life General English course
If you want to use a coursebook for your General English lessons, we can use the amazing National Geographic Life coursebook. This modern course offers interesting lessons that focus on the real world and on learning to use 21st century English. After every lesson you will get all the Life materials and the workbook exercises to practice at home. Contact me for more information!
Course levels
The Life course is available at five different levels.
- Beginner
- Elementary
- Pre-Intermediate
- Intermediate
- Upper-Intermediate
Price
You pay for one unit of the coursebook at a time. One unit has 15 lessons and is available at a 20% discount price of £360 or £24 a lesson.
Intensive 20
Intensive 20 is a learning system designed for students who want to study online as intensively as possible to make the maximum progress in the shortest possible time. In Intensive 20, you will study at the same time every weekday. For example, you would have one lesson every day at the same time from Monday to Friday. That means five lessons in one week. Contact me for more information!
How it is scheduled
You will need to choose a fixed regular daily study time for your intensive 20 course. Possible weekday times are 9.00am, 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm, 4.30pm, 6pm and 7.30pm UK time. As soon as a space becomes available where no student has this time it will become your fixed time for one month or for 20 lessons.
Intensive 20 General English lessons
- 20 lessons = £420 (save 30%)
Intensive 20 Specialist English lessons
- 20 lessons = £700 (save 30%)
Online teacher training
My online teacher training is for English teachers who are interested in learning more about how to teach English online. You may have classroom teaching experience but be unsure about how to teach English over the Internet. I have been doing online teaching since 2005 so have built up a wealth of knowledge about best online teaching practice. My online teacher training sessions are intended to be highly practical and focus specifically on your knowledge gaps which we will identify before starting. Contact me for more information!
One-to-one online teacher training lessons
- 5 lessons = £250 (no saving)
- 10 lessons = £450 (save 10%)
- 15 lessons = £600 (save 20%)
Group online teacher training lessons
- 2 students = £70 per lesson (save 30%)
- 3 students = £90 per lesson (save 40%)
- 4 students = £100 per lesson (save 50%)
Services
Proofreading
I check your written English for you and send it back to you corrected. You will need to send me a file first so I can review your writing. We will agree a deadline for returning the file and I will return your file to you before your deadline. After that you will then pay for the cost of the proofreading work. Contact me for more information!
How much does this service cost?
- £40 any job under 1000 words
- Over 1000 words £0.04 per word
- Example: 1500 words = £60
English 999
In the UK, 999 is the emergency service number to call when you have a problem. And my 999 service is for English learners who have a question about English and they need a native speaker’s help! Got a question? Ask me on Skype or Whatsapp! Contact me for more information!
How much does this service cost?
- £19.99 a month
- Unlimited questions
- Cancel at any time
Get a free trial question!
Not sure about English 999? No problem. You can ask me a free trial question to see if you like the service or not. If you are satisfied with my answer, you can start a subscription; if not, you don’t lose anything.
Exam speaking practice
My exam speaking practice lesson is one complete speaking practice test for Key First (KET), B1 Preliminary (PET), B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE) and IELTS exams. In the practice lesson, we will do one full speaking test from your exam. In the second part of the lesson, we will do a full review of your speaking focusing both on your mistakes and on what you could have done better to improve your mark in the real exam. A recording of the lesson will also be made available to you. Contact me for more information!
How much does this service cost?
- £50 for one 60 minute lesson
What is included?
- One full speaking test
- Full review including feedback on your speaking
- Recording of the lesson for review