Devon
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Hello, こんにちは, 你好, 안녕하세요, and selamat siang! 🌴 My name is Devon. I’m a native English speaker from Vancouver, Canada, currently living in the spiritual heart of Bali, Indonesia. For the past 20 years, I’ve lived and worked across East Asia as an English teacher, philosophy guide, and professional DJ. Along the way, I’ve built a cocktail lounge, a brewery, and a distillery, while deeply studying Zen Buddhism, Daoism, and mindfulness. I believe language is best learned when we are relaxed, curious, and enjoying the moment. 🛑 PLEASE NOTE: I teach adult learners only (Intermediate to Advanced), and I don't offer exam preparation. As my classes are about communication, you need to have a working camera that is turned on, and you shouldn't be driving. Thank you for understanding!
My goal is simple: to help you speak English with confidence, ease, and real authenticity. Our lessons feel more like a meaningful conversation over coffee than a traditional classroom. I'll provide gentle corrections, useful vocabulary, and live-typed notes while allowing the conversation to develop naturally. With two decades of experience teaching adult learners from China, Japan, Korea, and beyond, I know exactly how to help you transition from textbook English to natural fluency. My background in entertainment, music culture, and history allows me to create engaging, meaningful conversations that never feel stressful. What We Can Explore 🍃 Zen, Chan & Daoism 🧘 Meditation & contemplative practice 🌿 Simplicity, contentment & the good life 💭 Meaning, purpose & everyday life 🎵 Music, culture, history & society 🌏 Life and culture in Asia I also offer dedicated courses in **Zen, Daoism, Epicureanism, and Stoicism**. If you are an adult who wants to move past small talk and learn to express who you truly are in English, you have found the right space. Adults only. Intermediate level and above. No exam preparation. As my classes are about communication, you need to have a working camera that is turned on, and you shouldn't be driving. Thank you for understanding!
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I focus entirely on conversation-based English for real life. Our classes will feel less like a rigid lecture and more like a great chat with a friend in a café. 💻 WHAT YOU GET IN MY CLASS: • Real Fluency: We practice the way native speakers actually talk—naturally and fluidly. • Live Class Notes: I type out live notes, vocabulary corrections, and idioms during our chat. • Flow Over Perfection: I provide gentle corrections, so you improve without losing your confidence or rhythm. • Cultural Nuance: Because I speak some Chinese and Japanese, I deeply understand your native language hurdles. Whether you want to discuss daily life, travel, or complex philosophy, the pace is always entirely up to you. Adults only. No test prep. Let's find your flow. Book a slot or call me when I am online!