What students say

"My name is Manhal and I am from Syria. My plan was to emigrate to Canada but for a long time I was afraid about getting the scored I needed on IELTS (6.5). But after my lessons with Jonathan I've now got a 6.5 (Writing 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Writing 5.5) and now I am completing my documents for emigration. Really  I appreciate Mr Jonathan for teaching me and for all his hard efforts."

Manhal, Syria

"I was looking to improve and broaden my teaching skills on various topics related to online teaching. The lessons I had with Jonathan provided me with great ideas and tips that I was able to integrate immediately in my lessons. Our sessions were highly interactive and our thoughtful discussions provided answers to my questions. I will definitely work with Jonathan again!"

Celine, France (Learn French with Celine on Verbal Planet)

"I improved my language from beginner to intermediate level by learning English with Jonathan in a few months' time. I speak much more freely and grammatically correct than before. This training has helped me overcome the language barrier. All our lessons were very interesting and visual and I really enjoyed it."

Anya, Russia

"I would like to thank you for our lessons. They were very interesting and important for me. You are a great teacher and you have a wonderful teaching style. Thank you very much my teacher!"

Thomas, Greece

"Having decided to take a CPE exam, I was particularly worried about the speaking test. What I needed was an opportunity to regularly practice speaking and, even more, I needed confidence. Jonathan did a great job in providing me with both. The lessons were varied and challenging and would always help me push beyond my limits. Jonathan's feedback was useful, punctual but never encumbering. Above all, he helped me boost my confidence with his encouragement and with his practical suggestions on how to approach the exam. After our lessons, the actual speaking test was easy as pie. I passed the exam at grade A, and it's not a coincidence that Speaking was recognized as my strongest point."

Marco, Italy

"I started studying English in Jan 2005 in the UK. My level then was not so good; I was in the beginner class and it was very hard to do things in Britain like get a job. I had private online lessons for the IELTS exam because I needed to go to university in the UK in Sheffield. After six months of lessons with Jonathan I passed my IELTS exam with 7,8,7 and 7 - which was more than I needed. For me, this was incredible because my English was poor in January."

Miguel, Spain

"After I found the teacher on Skype, all the old problems went away: to find a native speaking teacher in your area, to arrange the time of the lessons that suits to me and it is not too late for the teacher has been great. You can have your English lesson wherever you are. The teacher is very flexible, he always fits the lessons to my needs. He records the lessons and sends the file to you after the lessons and a bit later you get the feedback about the class. All these things are very useful for me because I can review the earlier lessons anytime."

Robert, Technical Director IAS Automatika, Hungary

"Jonathan helped me to get a fantastic result in the IELTS test which was much better than I could have hoped for - it was a bit unexpected for me to be honest. His lessons were always thorough and very professionally organised. It wasn't easy to pass the test but Jonathan helped me feel much more ready for it when the time came. I can recommend his lessons to anyone who wants to take the IELTS test with online tuition."

Nadia, Russia

"I have been preparing for my CAE exam with Jonathan for some months and I really must say that the course was extremely useful. The lessons were not only interesting but also challenging. Jonathan was always perfectly prepared and had a lot of good material in stock. He always had a good explanation for all of my questions and I really learned a lot. I left the examination room with a good feeling. Thank you very much, Jonathan!"

Diana, Switzerland

"In spite of taking the IELTS test more than 10 times, I was not able to get 7.0 in writing because before I had an English teacher who was not an expert in the test. However, my writing skill has miraculously improved through lessons with Jonathan, even though it was a relatively short time. My latest score is: Listening 7.0 Reading 8.0 Writing 7.0 Speaking 8.0 overall 7.5. This result is more than I expected and good enough to apply for my university course in the UK. If you are struggling with IELTS, I strongly recommend you to study with Jonathan. His flexible teaching methods and passion will definitely make you reach your desired result."

Daisuke, Japan

"I had never taken online lessons before but the lessons with Jonathan proved to be very helpful. I studied IELTS with him and I came to the conclusion that individual online classes are the best way to learn or improve your exam techniques. I had a lot of flexibility and the lessons were tailored according to my needs. In addition, Jonathan is patient, friendly and professional."

Renan, Brazil

"Thanks to Jonathan's help and his deep level of knowledge of English I was able to pass my interview and secure a new job working in Spain!!"

Samantha, UK

"The lessons I've been having with Jonathan to prepare for my next job interview are great and very helpful!! He teaches very well."

Jose, Spain

"The lessons, that Jonathan gives, are so much unlike other ones you may find in Internet. Jonathan always tries to prepare lessons in the way that best suits to the needs of his student. Indeed, you feel as if you had a teacher sitting there next to you, the teacher who really does care about the way you go with English and who does his best to make lessons of maximum value for you and to help you to advance most efficiently."

Eugene, Russia

"Proofreading came at a time I really needed it. It’s really helped me to find my mistakes, and improve my writing skills. Jonathan truly gave me hope that I can get good marks in my research papers for the first time in my life. I got an A in one of my papers. And absolutely I will always ask Jonathan for help with my future papers. He really is the perfect teacher. I’m so happy to find a website that could help me."

Hannah, Qatar

"Everyone who wants to improve his or her English mustn't miss the chance to have some lessons online with Jonathan. You will be impressed."

Paulo, Venezuela

"I learned more in these last 10 lessons than I had with Jonathan through my company Sika than I learned in the past 2 years."

Richard, Germany

"An excellent course! I have taken it during 1 year approximately (weekly) and the results were fantastic. To speak with a English native person is highly recommended for improving the language. The method for the class (you have to see the display/monitor in your PC only) is very good too. At the same time the teacher Jonathan is very good and friendly."

Nestor, Argentina

"I've tried many lessons online but the lessons I had with Jonathan were far and away the best I've ever encountered."

Bianca, Brazil

"I believe in this method. It's more interactive and more interesting and it's no problem if you don't see the teacher."

Eszter, Hungary

"I am so thankful to Jonathan for being such a good teacher for my daughter. My twelve year old daughter, Yeonseo, was a low beginner and used to show a lot of stress when she had to speak in English. But she has changed and has really been enjoying her English conversation since she started her online lessons with Jonathan last winter."

Julia, South Korea

"I am very satisfied because I found the right teacher in Jonathan and made great progress. I could get a new job in Italy as a fashion designer after practising my English with Jonathan."

Alessandro, Italy

"These lessons are really cool! Jonathan chooses that theme that you like best and he makes the lessons very interesting and funny. He can understand me when I speak slowly, clumsily and sometimes in Russian. I like these lessons because they are interesting and fun."

Anton, Russia

"I've been learning with Jonathan for the past months and have seen great results! He is a real professional teacher with such a positive attitude; he makes learning English fun. For me, the following points are a real advantage: I can adjust the lessons to my time schedule absolutely flexibly. I can do the lessons whereever I am. I learn more due to learning by doing. I look forward to every lesson with Jonathan."

Henry Heinrich, Germany

"I wasn't sure if I would learn something using Jonathan's method, but after taking my lessons, I have to say the system he uses is fantastic. He controls the new technology like no-one else, but the most important and valuable thing is that he knows how to teach. He knows how to motivate students doing their learning process much more easily."

Esteban, Spain

"I feel comfortable in the lessons because Jonathan is such an encouraging teacher. He is always ready to give me positive responses, like "Good!" "Brilliant!" "Well done!", I really like it. I don't need to feel stressed about the mistakes I make. I always know I will soon get fresh compliments from Jonathan the moment I do any better in the lesson, which makes me feel confident and comfortable about speaking in English!"

Yeonseo, Korea

"Learning English never was that easy. I forgot about those days in which learning English was hard and boring. I don’t feel I have to do it but quite the opposite I feel I want to learn because now is easier than ever. What I like most about Jonathan's way of teaching is the number of different ways he knows to teach you. He tries different ways of teaching until you feel comfortable with one of them and even if he is very flexible and wants you to be part in your learning process; he never forgets that the aim of the lesson is for you to learn."

Koldo, Spain

"It's a sophisticated, easily understandable teaching system with very flexible lesson booking and ever-ready teachers with excellent pronunciation. It's exactly what I've been looking for."

Eva, Slovakia

"Hello, I am Caroline from Martinique. When I began learning English it was mainly in order to get the TOEIC test. These lessons were very useful for my English because thanks to these I got 925 in the TOEIC, a very high score. The lessons were funny and useful and Jonathan was patient and friendly."

Caroline, Martinique

"In this system, you are talking, writing and speaking and you have the chance to fix your mistakes by professionals at the same time. I am competely satisfied after these courses especially if I compare them with classical methods. Also, the software is fantastic!"

Toros, Turkey

"This is the most effective way to learn English. The best thing about it is its fun. The lesson is exactly customised. If I like a different lesson or a subject it's no problem. I'm 50 years old now and I was in many different English classes in Switzerland but to improve my English in such a short space of time so efficiently is incredible."

Adalbert, Switzerland

"I learned more in these last 10 lessons than I had with Jonathan through my company Sika than I learned in the past 2 years."

Richard, Germany

"To have English lessons via Skype is very effective and comfortable. Jonathan has good pedagogical knowledge, he suits the lesson to your needs. We had very interesting discussions based on different subjects that help you improve your conversation skills. All in a nice and very friendly atmosphere!"

Mikael and Imane, Sweden

"It was very important for me to improve my English quickly and I was surprised after some lessons online with Jonathan. He suited the lessons to my needs and it was very effective for me. His methods were very different from the other online schools and I was able to have discussions about different topics in a short time. Moreover, it was very pleasant and interesting to talk with a friendly teacher. Thanks!"

Claudine, France

"If you are a busy person with lots of things to do, thousands of projects to develop, millions of issues to solve then lessons with Jonathan provide a solution. I could manage my schedule with complete flexibility and review the levels and goals all the time. With a short effort and a lot of help from Jonathan I became a better speaker in a couple of weeks."

Guillermo, Spain