welcome
You may have received my card, heard about me from a friend, or found me online, I presume you are here to improve your English for study, work, or travel.
By now you have likely tried traditional and commercial ways of learning. Now it's time to revert to your natural ways of understanding enhanced via intelligent technology.
I'm Aussie Mike, known professionally as Mr.Dann, an Australian educator with extensive experience teaching in China.
My goal is to guide you with mentoring, structured activities, and self-assessment so you can develop practical English skills while monitoring your own progress using IELTS-style benchmarks.
IELTS is not a pass or fail exam. It's an assessment tool and standard benchmark.
What you Get
When you learn with me, you don’t just study English — you learn how to learn differently. My role is to help you use English, guide you, encourage you, and help you take ownership of your progress.
You will:
- Take responsibility for your own learning.
- Explore cultural differences and avoid culture shock, to connect with people more confidently.
- Create your résumé and an introduction video that truly represents you.
- Prepare for interviews.
- Practise real conversations about your interests, studies, career, and lifestyle.
- Learn how to reflect, self-monitor, and assess your growth.
- Use mock tests and AI tools to analyse strengths and guide improvement.
- Explore strategies for each part of the IELTS exam.
Every learner is unique
That’s why I adapt my approach to fit your goals and personal journey.
Philosophy
Learning must always be relevant to your needs, wants, and interests. This ensures that lessons are meaningful, practical, and memorable.
Needs
- English for daily life
- Education
- Career
- Official purposes.
Wants
- Travel
- Shopping
- Experiencing the world.
Interests
- Sport
- Recreation
- Hobbies
- Technology.
My philosophy is simple:
"Learn English by using English"
Real communication builds real skills.
Every lesson is project based and involves speaking, writing, listening, and reading in ways that mirror real situations. This makes learning natural, not forced.
As your skills grow, your ability to communicate broadens—from personal conversations and cultural exchanges to professional interviews and academic study. IELTS then becomes more than an exam: it becomes proof of your genuine competence in English.
Above all, my approach is:
Purpose-driven – tied to your goals.
Structured and measurable – always linked to IELTS criteria.
Empowering – helping you gain independence.
I look forward to guiding you on your learning journey.
Our Educational Philosophy
Michael Dann, Educator with a Venturist Spirit, is dedicated to advancing international teaching through ICT, and ethical AI integration. Fostering cross-cultural collaboration and empower freelance educators with consultancy and project partnerships.
