Welcome to Native English Online!

Learning English empowers a person to interact with a third of the worlds population and allows people to communicate in the dominant language of science and commerce.

We are a team of highly trained and qualified teachers ready to engage and interact with our learners!

Individualized Learning Plans

At Native English Online, we will individualize each student's learning plan to meet the needs of the individual English language learner. Teachers will assess the student, then plan their English language lessons that will focus on the student's assessed English language needs and build on the student's existing learning strengths, styles, and abilities.

Learning Progress Monitoring

Along with clearly stated and understood learning objectives, we will monitor and report your progress in achieving those objectives. Assessments will be formal and informal, and will record your progress towards each of your learning objectives. Your learning plan and progress will be available for you to access any time you want, so that you may practice the skills on your own, or discuss and adapt your learning plan with the help of our highly qualified teachers.

Flexible Online Learning Options

At NEO - Native English Online, we are flexible with the tools we use to communicate with you. Our teachers can interact with you using a variety of online applications. We are currently working with Skype, WeChat, and QQ. If another application is desired, we can discuss that. Students and teachers may exchange files over those applications, and may choose to use voice only, or video and voice. Those choices are left to the preferences of the learner and teacher.

Highly Qualified Online English Language Teachers

At NEO - Native English Online, all of our teachers are highly qualified! What does that mean? It means that all of our teachers are college educated, and either certified to teach English, or are State certificated teachers in either English or primary education in there home jurisdiction. What does this mean for you? It means that our teachers understand research based best teaching practices and will help you achieve your full learning potential.

At Native English Online, we are native English language speakers teaching English online with lessons for students who are learning English at a beginner level, to lessons for students learning at an advanced level, as well as teaching specialized English for scholarly and business purposes.

IELTS Preparation

At Native English Online, we will help you prepare for your International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. IELTS is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. IELTS is required for entry to university in the UK and other countries. IELTS is recognized by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognized by professional bodies, immigration authorities, and other government agencies.
More than 1.4 million people a year take the test.

The TOEFL® exam

Test Of English as Foreign Language.
The essential exam for entry to universities in the United States. Academic language.

Who is it for?

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is spoken, written and heard in college and university settings. Most people who take the TOEFL test are planning to study at colleges and universities where instruction is in English. In addition, many government agencies, scholarship programs, and licensing/certification agencies use TOEFL scores to evaluate English proficiency.

The TOEIC® exam

The Test of English for International Communication is produced by ETS® (Educational Testing Service).

TOEIC test questions are based on real-life work settings in an international environment (meetings, travel, telephone conversations, etc).

What is the TOEIC® test like?
There are two separate parts to the TOEIC test. You can do one or both parts.

The Listening and Reading test is a paper and pencil test that takes 2.5 hours and is taken at a test centre.
The Speaking and Writing test is an online test that is taken in a test centre and takes 90 minutes. The Speaking and Writing test is a new test which is only available in some countries.

CEF Levels

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF or CEFR) was put together by the Council of Europe as a way of standardising the levels of language exams in different regions. It is very widely used internationally and all important exams are mapped to the CEFR.

Pearson Tests of English (PTE)

The following tests are available from Pearson:

The Pearson Test of English Academic
PTE Academic is a computer-based academic English language test aimed at non-native English speakers wanting to study abroad. It tests Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. There is one multi-level test.

The Pearson Test of English General
(Formerly The London Test of English, these are designed to reward positive achievement in English language learning. The tests consist of two parts: a written paper and an interview.

There are six levels of the General test. Each level is set at one of the CEFR levels.

Trinity College ESOL Tests

The following tests are available from Trinity:

Integrated Skills in English (ISE)

These tests are accepted by the UK government for visa purpose. ISE is available at five levels from A2 to C2 on the Common European Framework (CEFR). ISE is a contemporary four skills exam containing two modules: Reading & Writing and Speaking & Listening. These modules can be taken together, or at different times.

The ISE exams are taken in a secure centre and cost around £180.

Why the Name Native English Online?

We chose the name Native English Online, because it’s the quality of being a native speaker of English which makes it sound authentic. When a speaker speaks like a native, they are better able to blend within the native English culture and can more effectively communicate and accomplish the goals they have set for themselves within that English culture.

Beginning English all the way to Professional English

At Native English Online we are able to work with all levels of English learners and have curriculum suited to all needs. We treat every learner as the individual they are and will work to help tailor a custom curriculum to meet the learners needs and learning objectives. The levels and types of English learning programs we cater to include but are not limited to

Everyday English
English for the learner who seeks to travel, do business, and/or study abroad
Industry/business specific English
Popular culture and entertainment English
Native English pronunciation.
K-12 Academic English
Formal written/publishing English
Free Talk English

To help determine which program(s) may be right for you, first try and determine what your primary learning objectives are. Continue to read about our programs in more detail, and feel free to contact us at anytime for a free consultation.

These are several of the individuals who have helped create NEO - Native English Online

Barney Glover

Head Teacher

Rachel Long

Head Recruiter

Tim Warner

CEO & Co-founder

Jessica Doen

Head of Administration

Bing Zhang

President & Co-founder

Let us help you pick the right program or programs for you! We have many to choose from.

Everyday English

In this program, you will learn to speak and understand English in the most common everyday situations. This is an ideal program for someone seeking to visit an English speaking country or wishing to make friends with English speakers.

English for Travel, Business, and/or Study Abroad

We will customize a learning package for a particular travel destination, a particular business venture objective, or a particular academic objective such as applying for admittance into an English speaking university.

Industry/Business Specific English

With this program we will introduce you to the English that is spoken in your unique field and industry, including industry specific vernacular and jargon.

Formal Written/Publishing English

Native English Online's formal written English course teaches proper formal writing techniques and styles for use in business and publishing. Learners often acquire much of their language skills in casual conversations, and it is important for proficient English speakers to understand the differences between casual and formal and be able to create formal written English documents.

Popular Culture and Entertainment

In this program, the learner will become familiar with the terms and expressions used in popular English culture and entertainment, so that they may more fully immerse themselves in the native English culture.

Native English Pronunciation

With this program, the proficient English speaker will work to master the accent associated with native English cultures such as American and British. We will help you with your pronunciation, including proper diction, and accent.

K-12 Academic English

The kindergarten through twelfth grade academic English program will help younger learners learn key English terminology which has been scientifically shown to be essential for academic success in English speaking K-12, and university level learning institutions.

Free Talk English

Perhaps one of the most engaging ways for many learners to aquire language is through the process of free flowing conversations, the type a person might have in their everyday life. The difference being with NEO teachers, we will gently guide the language learner to the proper way of expressing an idea or question.

Several of our current and past learners have shared some of their proud achievements with us. Please feel free to share your stories of success with us too! We would love to tell your story!

Liu Family

Elementary Aged Learner

Native English Online helped our daughter with her academic English. Now she is top of her class in English. We are confident she will be able to attend any university she chooses when she is older.

Kim W

World Traveler

I can't thank the people at NEO enough! They helped me get ready for my first trip to New York! When I got there, I felt so much more comfortable with my much more native accent, and I think it helped me make many new American friends while I was there. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting to learn English online.

Tina L.

Wharton Business School Graduate

Native English Online helped me prepare for the TOEFL exam as well as learning other academic English. After passing the exam and being accepted, I went on to graduate near the top of my class from Wharton Business School!

Allen Y

Software Engineer - Amazon.com

Native English Online helped me learn some very specific technology and business English which enabled me to be hired by Amazon.com! Now I'm working in Seattle, living the life I have always dreamed of!

Native English Online helped our daughter with her academic English. Now she is top of her class in English. We are confident she will be able to attend any university she chooses when she is older.
Liu Family
I can't thank the people at NEO enough! They helped me get ready for my first trip to New York! When I got there, I felt so much more comfortable with my much more native accent, and I think it helped me make many new American friends while I was there. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting to learn English online.
Kim W
Native English Online helped me prepare for the TOEFL exam as well as learning other academic English. After passing the exam and being accepted, I went on to graduate near the top of my class from Wharton Business School!
Tina L.
Native English Online helped me learn some very specific technology and business English which enabled me to be hired by Amazon.com! Now I'm working in Seattle, living the life I have always dreamed of!
Allen Y

We have placed the student/learner at the center of our focus and bring considerable educational expertise to the goal of helping you learn English.

At NEO – Native English Online, all of our teachers are highly qualified! What does that mean? It means that all of our teachers are college educated, and either certified to teach English, or are State certificated teachers in either English or primary education in there home jurisdiction. What does this mean for you? It means that our teachers understand research based best teaching practices and will help you achieve your full learning potential.

At NEO – Native English Online, our focus is on the learning experience. What that means, is that the student is in charge of their own learning. We will help the student achieve their maximum potential by guiding and giving direction where desired and when needed. The student determines their learning objectives and preferred curriculum, after having consulted with our team of highly qualified teachers.

Our job at Native English Online is to support your English Language Learning. That is our primary objective. If we may be of assistance to you in any way, we are here for you. From helping you to determine what may be your current level, helping you decide on your learning objective, to assisting in your choice of programs and teachers, we are here for you. If you ever have a need to discuss anything related to your English Learning endeavors, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Individualized Learning Plans

At Native English Online, we know that every learner is an individual. That is why from the very first time you contact, we will treat you as just that, a unique learner. We will individually assess your abilities and interview you to find out your specific English language needs and learning objectives. From there, we will custom tailor your own learning plan that will help you achieve those objectives in the most efficient and effective way possible. Each learning plan will have sequential learning objectives which will help you reach your desired long term learning goals.

Clear Learning Goals and Objectives

As part of your individualized learning plan, you will have clear and understandable learning objectives. These smaller, learning objectives will help you acquire the prerequisite English language skills to help you achieve your longer term learning objectives. Your learning objectives will be known by you, the learner, and you will assist in monitoring the progress you are making towards accomplishing your individualized learning objectives.

Learning Progress Monitoring