Dan's Teaching Philosophy
" You don’t need perfect grammar to start — you just need the courage to try. "
Many students study English for years but are still afraid to speak.
My approach is simple: focus on real communication instead of worrying about every mistake. Grammar is important, but it should help you communicate — not stop you from speaking.
Mistakes are part of learning. Speak, practise and build your confidence. Accuracy will improve with time.
Dan Brown - Conversation-focused English teacher
Hello and welcome 👋
My name is Dan Brown, and I’m a native English speaker from Ontario, Canada.
I’m a certified TEFL teacher, trained at SEE TEFL in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with several years of experience teaching English in Thailand and Vietnam.
I’ve taught learners of many ages and backgrounds, including school students, university students and working professionals. I’ve taught both in classrooms and online, with a strong focus on practical conversational English.
I live in Thailand and regularly spend time in Vietnam. Living, teaching and travelling in Asia has helped me better understand the challenges English learners face and the confidence it takes to communicate in another language.
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Work & Teaching Experience
Before becoming an English teacher, I spent 34 years in policing in Canada, including 15 years in supervisory roles. My career required strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with people from many different backgrounds.
After becoming a certified English teacher, I taught in Thailand and Vietnam, working with language centres, schools, colleges and universities, as well as teaching online. My experience includes IELTS, general English and conversational English, working with hundreds of learners ranging from young students and teenagers to university students, working professionals and other English teachers.
These experiences have shaped the way I teach today. My focus is simple: help learners use the English they already know, develop their speaking skills and communicate more naturally and confidently in real conversations.
CONFIDENCE FIRST. GRAMMAR SECOND. REAL COMMUNICATION ALWAYS.
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My Huynh - Vietnamese English Teacher
Hello! My name is My Huynh, and I am from Khánh Hội , Tri Hải, Khánh Hoà ,Việt Nam. I graduated in 2019 from Da Lat University, where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English Language Studies from the Faculty of Foreign Languages. Before becoming a full-time English teacher, I worked at a Vietnamese Foreign Affairs government office as a document translator and also as a hotel receptionist. These experiences helped me understand how English is used in real working environments, not just in classrooms I have seven years of experience teaching English to Vietnamese students at four different English centers. I have taught learners of all ages , including young children , teenagers , and adults.
In my teaching, I use practical and student-centered methods such as the communicative approach, task-based learning, and interactive activities. My goal is to help students feel confident, comfortable, and motivated to speak English naturally. I am currently teaching at Level Up English Center and Ngọc Vân English Center in Phan Rang, Khánh Hoà. My aim is to make English learning practical , enjoyable , and meaningful. I hope to help students improve their English speaking skills and gain confidence through this website.
Sang
Web Designer and English learner
My name is Võ Thái Sang. I am currently a university student and a web developer.I am studying at Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry (IUH), where I focus on web development and practical technology skills.I first got to know Dan when he was my neighbor in Vietnam. At that time, my English was limited, especially in speaking and confidence.
Thanks to Dan’s guidance and daily communication, my English improved significantly. He helped me understand that English is not just about grammar, but about expressing ideas clearly and confidently in real life.This experience has had a strong impact on my personal growth, my studies, and my work as a web developer.
