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Michael - Conversational and Business English Expert

10,000+ lessons! Experienced!
8855English Sessions Completed
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EnglishNative
ChineseA1 Beginner
GermanB1 Intermediate
Why Study With Me? (Key Benefits) ๐ŸŒŸ EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Trial Class for Just $3.00! ๐ŸŒŸ โœ”๏ธ Proven Track Record: 3+ years of ESL teaching, 10,000+ successful lessons delivered. โœ”๏ธ Certified & Experienced: TEFL & TESOL Certified | Bachelorโ€™s Degree in Business Administration. โœ”๏ธ Corporate Background: Former Fortune 500 employee with business communication expertise. โœ”๏ธ Native English Fluency: Learn authentic expressions, idioms, and pronunciation from a U.S. native. โœ”๏ธ Fully Personalized Lessons: Adapted to your learning goals, whether for career, travel, or daily life. ๐Ÿ’ก Transform Your English Skills & Gain Real-World Confidence! ๐Ÿ’ก Comprehensive Course Offerings Beginner English (Level 101) ๐ŸŽฏ Structured Learning: Tailored lessons to match your goals and interests. ๐Ÿ—ฃ Essential Vocabulary: Build confidence in everyday conversations.๐ŸŽ‰ Engaging Topics: Travel, hobbies, work, daily life & more. โšกAccelerated Learning: Go from beginner to advanced in just 4-8 weeks (2-4 hours per week). Advanced English (Level 201) ๐Ÿ“ฐ Real-Life Discussions: Explore news, pop culture, and American slang. ๐Ÿ’ก Master Fluency: Speak confidently with advanced expressions and idioms. ๐ŸŽค Pronunciation & Accent Training: Sound more like a native speaker. ๐Ÿš€ Fast Results: Move from intermediate to advanced in just 4-6 weeks (2-3 hours per week). Business English Mastery ๐Ÿ’ผ Workplace Communication: Perfect your emails, presentations, and professional conversations. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Industry-Specific English: Learn business idioms and corporate terminology. ๐Ÿ“ Resume & Interview Coaching: Land your dream job with expert guidance. ๐ŸŒ Global Business Insights: Leverage my 25+ years of experience in international business. โœ”๏ธ Best suited for intermediate to advanced learners. IELTS, TOEFL & TOEIC Prep ๐Ÿ“š Score-Boosting Strategies: Get the tools to reach IELTS 7.0+ | TOEFL 100+ | TOEIC 900+ ๐Ÿ—ฃ Speaking & Listening Mastery: Build fluency and confidence under exam conditions. ๐Ÿ“ Writing & Reading Techniques: Learn key structures and time-management hacks. ๐ŸŽฏ Test Success: Master essential skills in just 4-8 weeks (2-4 hours per week). ๐ŸŒ Planning to Move Abroad? Let My U.S. Experience Guide You! โœ”๏ธ Ideal for intermediate to advanced learners. Introducing My Proprietary Student Progress Reports ๐Ÿ“Š Track Your Growth with Personalized Class Summaries & Progress Reports! ๐Ÿ“Š โœ”๏ธ Detailed Session Recaps โ€“ Each lesson includes a structured summary highlighting key discussion points, grammar feedback, and personalized recommendations. โœ”๏ธ Performance Scorecards โ€“ Measure your improvements in grammar, vocabulary, fluency, pronunciation, and expression with a professional assessment system. โœ”๏ธ Actionable Next Steps โ€“ Get targeted exercises and practical homework to reinforce learning. โœ”๏ธ Vocabulary & Pronunciation Breakdown โ€“ Learn phonetic pronunciation, syllable breakdowns, and real-world application of new words. โœ”๏ธ Fluency & Expression Enhancements โ€“ Gain insights into constructing complex sentences, avoiding common mistakes, and refining your conversational flow. โœ”๏ธ Motivational Feedback โ€“ Stay inspired with encouraging insights and goal-based strategies to maximize your progress! ๐Ÿ” See Real Progress in Just Weeks with My Guided Learning System! ๐Ÿ” ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Meet Your Teacher: Teacher Michael Iโ€™m Michael, a native English speaker from Ohio with over 25 years of leadership experienceโ€”and a deep passion for helping others grow. Iโ€™ve led teams in the U.S. Army, coached executives at Fortune 500 companies, and now teach students from all over the world how to communicate confidently and clearly. As an ENFJ-A personality, I bring a powerful mix of empathy, structure, and motivation to every lesson. Iโ€™m not just here to correct your grammarโ€”Iโ€™m here to help you speak with purpose, develop your voice, and unlock your potential. My teaching philosophy is grounded in three core values: ๐Ÿ’ก Compassion โ€“ Freedom โ€“ Wisdom. These guide how I connect with each student, personalize every lesson, and help you overcome obstaclesโ€”whether you're preparing for a job interview, an international move, or just want to express yourself more clearly in English. I founded Think Trip Travel to serve luxury clients worldwide, and SpeakSmart Solutions to help BPO professionals thrive through English fluency. Iโ€™ve taught over 10,000 lessons online, and I create custom class summaries, progress reports, and feedback plans designed to help you improve fastโ€”and stay motivated. Letโ€™s work together to turn your English goals into lasting results. ๐Ÿ“ Teaching from the Philippines | ๐ŸŒ U.S. Native | ๐ŸŽ“ TESOL/TEFL Certified ๐ŸŽฅ Watch My Introduction Video: https://youtu.be/bI-prukWw64
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Group Lessons

Around 40% off compared to 1-on-1 lessons๐Ÿ”ฅ Limited discount seats!
New Group Lessons for the Asian Market ๐ŸŒŸ Group Lessons โ€“ Save 40% Off 1-on-1 Rates! ๐ŸŒŸ ๐ŸŽ“ Designed for Asia: Afternoon classes at 1 PMโ€“5 PM (Philippines time, UTC+8). ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Small Groups: 3โ€“6 students for max speaking practice. ๐ŸŽค Interactive & Practical: Real-world topics Asians loveโ€”travel, jobs, culture. ๐Ÿ“ฝ Recordings Included: Review anytime to catch up or improve. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Limited Seats: Only 6 spots per classโ€”book fast! ๐Ÿ”” Starts May 2025: Sign up now to reserve your discount! Group Lesson Offerings Conversational English Boost ๐Ÿ—ฃ Practice daily chatsโ€”ordering food, travel, socializing. ๐ŸŽฏ Perfect for beginners/intermediates in Asia. ๐Ÿ“… Wed, 1 PMโ€“2 PM (UTC+8). ๐Ÿ’ฐ $12/lesson (40% off $20 1-on-1 rate). Business English for Asian Professionals ๐Ÿ’ผ Master meetings, emails, and networking skills. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Focus on tech, trade, or hospitalityโ€”big in Asia! ๐Ÿ“… Wed, 2 PMโ€“3:30 PM (UTC+8). ๐Ÿ’ฐ $15/lesson (40% off $25 1-on-1 rate). IELTS Speaking Prep Group ๐ŸŽค Build fluency for IELTS 7.0+โ€”popular with Asian students! ๐Ÿ—ฃ Role-play speaking tasks with group feedback. ๐Ÿ“… Wed, 3:30 PMโ€“5 PM (UTC+8). ๐Ÿ’ฐ $15/lesson (40% off $25 1-on-1 rate). How to Join Message Me: Reserve your spotโ€”say โ€œGroup Classโ€ + preferred course. Pay & Start: Secure your discount before seats fill up! Learn Together: Join via Zoomโ€”fun, affordable, effective. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Contact me nowโ€”spots are limited!
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956 English course reviews

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    Anonymous
    Aug 3, 2026
    Thanks for giving me pretty useful tips and direction towards my current teaching situation in my career. It inspire me of designing my old materials again. Learning English through problem -solving is more practical and efficient.
  • Hsin-yu Tseng
    Jun 4, 2026
    Michael provides very thorough feedback and developed individualized teaching plans with systematic method.
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Performance History

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Experience

  • 2018 till now

    Teaching English to students from several countries.

    ESL Online Teacher

  • 2017 - 2018

    Teaching English to private clients.

    Private Tutor

  • 1988 - 2017

    All levels of management.

    Various Fortune 500 Companies

Education

  • 1989 - 1993

    Business Administration Certificate Uploaded

    Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA

Certifications

  • TEFL - TEFL Professional Development Institute Certificate Uploaded

  • TESOL - International Open Academy Certificate Uploaded

Experience
  • 2018 till now

    Teaching English to students from several countries.

    ESL Online Teacher

  • 2017 - 2018

    Teaching English to private clients.

    Private Tutor

  • 1988 - 2017

    All levels of management.

    Various Fortune 500 Companies

Education
  • 1989 - 1993

    Business Administration Certificate Uploaded

    Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA

Certifications
  • TEFL - TEFL Professional Development Institute Certificate Uploaded

  • TESOL - International Open Academy Certificate Uploaded

FAQ

How to book

  • After buying courses, you can book them according to the teacherโ€™s schedule.
  • If โ€œInstant Tutoringโ€ shows on the teacherโ€™s profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
  • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.

Lesson duration

  • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
  • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
  • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).

Instructions

  • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click โ€œMy Lessonsโ€ to find your class, click โ€œGo to classโ€, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
  • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.

Refund policy

  • Please click โ€œReport Issueโ€ if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
  • If the teacher doesnโ€™t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.
How to book
  • After buying courses, you can book them according to the teacherโ€™s schedule.
  • If โ€œInstant Tutoringโ€ shows on the teacherโ€™s profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
  • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.
Lesson duration
  • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
  • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
  • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).
Instructions
  • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click โ€œMy Lessonsโ€ to find your class, click โ€œGo to classโ€, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
  • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.
Refund policy
  • Please click โ€œReport Issueโ€ if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
  • If the teacher doesnโ€™t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.

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