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ESL / TOEFL
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English & TOEFL Classes

Chilingual Language Learning specializes in teaching language skills to adult students through innovative, effective, and very entertaining online lessons. We teach with humor, passion, and expertise.

  • We will work with you to tailor an individual program to meet your specific needs and academic goals.

    We specialize in

    • Test preparation (TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT, etc.)

    • USMLE Residency Interview prep

    • Business English

  • Want to practice English with a native speaker? Want to practice Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese with native speakers of those languages? Chilingual will pair you with college-educated professionals with similar backgrounds and interests to facilitate effortless weekly conversation practice.

Let's learn language

COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP

Expert, one-on-one coaching to help students (and their parents) navigate the college application process with confidence.

  • Chilingual has decades of experience helping students—both domestic and international—to research, apply to, and be accepted into American university programs. We specialize in helping U.S.-based high school juniors and seniors craft excellent personal statements.

  • The Activity List is the most overlooked part of a student’s application package, but it can often make the difference between getting in and getting waitlisted. Chilingual has helped many students develop effective lists, and we have wonderful templates and examples to help your child create an effective one.

  • Chilingual can also help your children craft effective supplemental essays for specific universities, too. We have sample essays that worked, and will serve as a model for your child to write their own. We can help with scholarship essays, too!

Make Applications Easy

What People Are Saying About Chilingual

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    John, who I now can call a dear friend, was a fundamental part of my career success in the United States. I often text John to check my writings and my translations.

    Billy/ White Sox Interpreter/ Venezuela

  • Because of John, I passed the TOEFL that was required for graduate school. Today, I graduated with a PhD in psychology, have a six-figure job, and all my friends tell me I speak like I grew up here!

    Dr. Maki/psychologist/ Japan

  • A smiling man with a beard and wavy hair, sitting in a vehicle, looking at the camera.

    John's passion for teaching and expertise in English and TOEFL preparation were instrumental in my academic success. Thanks to his guidance, I was accepted into Northwestern School of Law and Cornell Law School.

    Max/ lawyer & entrepreneur/ Brazil

  • Black and white professional portrait of a young man in a suit and tie, smiling, with red quotation marks in the top left and bottom right corners.

    Chilingual's exceptional teaching methods and support helped improve my USMLE interview skills, taught me how to choose the right phrasing, and helped me speak confidently and effectively in my medical residency interviews.

    Dr. Ali/medical doctor/ Libya

  • Close-up of a young woman smiling with blonde hair, light skin, and visible earrings, edited with a blue tint and red quotation marks in the corners.

    By leveraging his positive attitude and sense of humor, he was always able to engage the entire classroom. John was my ESL teacher, but he also helped with prepare for my GMAT test and for my MBA program.

    Karolina/ MBA/ Poland

  • Chilingual helped me excel on the TOEFL and the application when pursuing a Master's degree in the U.S. John's support extended beyond the classroom, and his encouragement played an important role in my academic success and career aspirations.

    Eliécer/ professor/ Venezuela

  • A young woman smiling while holding a sign with the number 10 on it.

    He has lots of knowledge with the TOEFL exam and helps us get higher scores. I scored a 110 after taking John's class!

    Candice/ marketing/ South Korea

  • Portrait of a man with a beard wearing a suit and tie, smiling in front of a light-colored background with red quotation mark graphics.

    I truly loved his way of teaching English and how he managed to create a group among the students in his classrooms.

    Francesco/ NGO chairman/ Italy

  • A woman with long purple hair smiling at the camera, with a blurred background. The image has a blue tint and red quotation marks in the upper left and lower right corners.

    His teaching style just made everything click and set me up to succeed in a global workplace!

    Vanessa/ contracts administrator/ Venezuela

  • Portrait of a man with dark hair and a beard smiling at the camera.

    John knows Spanish, and for this reason, the way he explains is perfect and easy to understand for Spanish-speaking people. It was a huge boost for my career.

    José/ MLB agent/ Venezuela

  • A woman with shoulder-length dark hair wearing a white blouse with black polka dots, smiling slightly, set against a plain background with red quote marks in the corners.

    Thanks to John's teaching, I gained the confidence and knowledge to secure a job in an English-speaking environment

    Kinga/ legal assistant/ Poland

  • A smiling woman with dark hair, wearing earrings, and showing her teeth.

    Thanks to John, I feel confident and comfortable speaking English in both personal and professional settings. His instruction was key to finding jobs and advancing in my career. I couldn't have asked for a better teacher!

    Andrea/ paralegal/ Venezuela

  • A grayscale portrait of a young man with short hair, surrounded by red quotation marks in the top left and bottom right corners.

    Today, I work for Compassion International and it would not have been possible without the English teaching I had with John!

    Juan Felipe/engineer / Colombia

  • One would never be bored in John’s classes. John is the kind of person who is actually as funny in life, just as in the classroom, I like him because of his originality.

    Szilvia/ sales/ Hungary

  • A woman with shoulder-length dark hair smiling at the camera, with red quotation marks in the top left and bottom right corners.

    He integrates American culture into his lessons, making the learning experience more relevant and inmersive. After studying English with John, I was able to apply and get accepted to grad school.

    Perla/ manager/ Venezuela

  • A woman with long, wavy hair, smiling, wearing a nose ring and a dark top, with red quotation mark graphics in the upper left and lower right corners.

    John is literally the best English professor I have ever taken classes with!

    Beatriz/ professor/ Brazil

  • A young woman smiling, wearing a graduation cap and gown, celebrating graduation outdoors.

    I really enjoyed being a student in John’s classes because he made learning English fun, engaging and practical, with a strong focus on real-life communication. His TOEFL instruction greatly improved my academic writing and speaking skills, which helped me to get into university and earn my bachelor’s and then Master’s degree in nursing

    Aga/nurse practitioner/Poland

  • Thanks to John, I passed my English exams and I was accepted to pursue a master's degree and now I am working in the US. I'm grateful to John, for making this possible.

    Dr. Rahoma/ medical doctor/ Libya

  • The things I learned from his lessons are still in my mind! I feel very lucky to have had the chance to be in one of John’s online classes.

    Mina/ teacher/ Turkey

  • I actually think that experiencing various cultures and the many things gained from John's class will have a great influence on our future lives and careers.

    SangJun/ business director/ South Korea

  • He and his classes helped me a lot to get into dental school. I’m now a successful dentist in my home country. Thanks John!

    Dr. Hashim/ dentist/ Saudi Arabia

  • I have studied different languages ​​with different teachers and I have never been so enthusiastic about going to classes like I was when John was my teacher.

    Anna/ psychoanalyst/ Brazil

  • John is brilliant and funny. He has made learning English fun!

    May/ assistant manager/ Thailand

  • John is a great instructor; organized, funny, responsive & patient. He is extremely dedicated and he gives from the heart.

    Rima/ salesperson @ IBM / Saudi Arabia

  • I can't thank John enough. My career started with him. He is a complete teacher who can teach every aspect of the language.

    Leonardo/ e-commerce/ Italy

  • His classes were well-structured, focused on the exam's objectives and specially, very fun!! Highly recommended!!

    Macarena/ tax manager/ Spain

  • We had a lot of fun in class. But this fun didn't prevent us from learning English.

    Omer/ lawyer/ Turkey

  • His classes are never boring. You learn by playing, laughing and having fun.

    Karla/ corporate attorney/ Brazil

  • John is both the funniest and best teacher I know. His teaching style is far from traditional and boring.

    Faisal/ software engineer/ Saudi Arabia

  • His great sense of humor made even the toughest lessons enjoyable. Thanks to his teaching, I felt more confident going into college and even found it easier to secure a job.

    Sara/ fitness instructor/ KSA

  • John’s classes were dynamic and so much fun. He made difficult concepts very easy to understand and speaking English with him seemed very natural and attainable.

    Rosa/ HR Specialist/ Spain

  • John played a pivotal role in my acceptance into NYU for grad school, and I owe much of my success to his dedication and support.

    Hye Sun/ auditor/ South Korea

  • Learning is much more stimulating when it’s paired with joy, ease, and humor. John was definitely the funniest teacher I’ve ever had.

    Elias/ social worker/ Switzerland

  • The class was so much fun! That makes learning way easier and effective, you don't even notice you are speaking in foreign language.

    Marie/ phytopathologist/ Czech Republic

  • He helped me prepare for all sections of the IELTS exam—reading, listening, writing, and speaking—and his guidance was instrumental in achieving the score I needed to pursue a master’s degree in the United States.

    Chilingual helped me prepare for all sections of the IELTS exam—reading, listening, writing, and speaking—and their guidance was instrumental in achieving the score I needed to pursue a master’s degree in the United States.

    Dr. Dalal/ medical doctor/ Libya

  • I really miss our classes together and John's spirit. He is one of a kind. I hope to be in his class one day again.

    Paulo/ lawyer & entrepreneur/ Brazil

  • I’m so grateful to John for his amazing way of teaching English. His classes were key to improving my skills, and thanks to that, many doors have opened for me. Today, I’ve been able to expand my business globally, and English has been fundamental in connecting with clients and growing my brand.

    Elena/ CEO/ Greece

  • Of all the things John taught me, the most important was this: Learn like a child. Without being afraid to make mistakes. He knew how to make things fun, so I loved learning, and he really succeeded in teaching me the rules of English grammar. Thank you, John!

    Aline/ lawyer/ Switzerland

  • John's class was fun, not the kind of structured class, and we could learn a lot in his class.

    Adam/sales/Taiwan

  • He’s a great guy, very professional and will help you with everything you need! I highly recommend him as a teacher and as a friend!

    Alejandra/ AirBNB manager/ Colombia

  • John is very pretty, lovely, kind, graceful, insane (lol), and most importantly, he knows how to customize the level of English for each individual students. I love him so much :)

    Kun/ Samsung engineer/ Korea

  • John's English and TOEFL instruction were invaluable for my college admissions.

    Seyma/ ticket agent/ Vietnam

  • An obvious choice for anyone who wants to learn English. Or someone with whom to watch a White Sox game P.S. Go Cubs!!

    Rodrigo/ copywriter/ Brazil

  • John has a natural gift for teaching. He establishes a positive atmosphere in his classroom, lessons are well-structured and all his students enjoy his class discussions. Also, his great sense of humor made for an unforgettable learning experience!

    Ewa/ banking/ Poland

  • John was an outstanding teacher, kind, approachable, and incredibly supportive. I took his class in high school and, thanks to his guidance, I was able to score 115 on the TOEFL. I highly recommend him to anyone preparing for the TOEFL exam.

    Sarah/ engineer/ Lebanon

  • Studying with John was my most enjoyable and pleasant experiences I’ve had with the English language, especially because John is simply a great teacher and a very kind person. I would give him a 100 out of 10, and I will always recommend him to my friends and loved ones.

    Ana/real estate & marketing/ Spain

  • It has been 18 years since I left Chicago, and my business is still successful because my conversation skills are based on the English I learned from John's classes.

    Shinya/ manager/ Japan

  • Studying with John was engaging, fun, and really crucial in order to pass my TOEFL exam. I started as a beginner, and I was able within a year to communicate and understand the language. John teaches with enthusiasm, kindness, and charisma. His skills are just unique.

    Maria/ teacher/ Italy

  • John engaged me in discussions on a variety of topics, significantly enhancing my vocabulary for everyday use. I now apply my English skills in my professional life, utilizing them for networking and daily meetings.

    Luciana/ music producer/ Venezuela

  • I truly feel that John was instrumental in strengthening my English skills—especially now that i work in an organization where I'm required to speak english all the time. I wouldn't hestitate to recommend studying under his guidance!

    Laura/fundraiser/ Colombia

  • When I came to Chicago, I knew nothing about English and TOEFL, and thank god I learned so much in a short time, and i got a good score on TOEFL. I recommend anyone who wants to learn English very well to join John’s classes!

    Amani/ business analyst/ Saudi Arabia

  • John is a unique individual, combining his natural ability to teach the language with a fantastic sense of humor, local culture and daily news. He is also an excellent advisor for students' individual needs regarding exam preparation and test strategies.

    Dr. Diogo/ medical doctor/ Brazil

  • John is one of those teachers you never forget. He somehow has a way to keep you engaged and entertained, all while you are learning. He’s a great teacher and a wonderful person.

    Anna/ realtor/ Venezuela

  • If I had the chance to study English again, I would definitely seek to learn it from John. I will never forget the classes when he taught us the different verb tenses, the conditionals, and all of those irregular verbs!

    Saeed/ urban planner/Saudi Arabia

  • The way John explains complex topics in English was super easy to learn and understand!!

    María/ designer/ Venezuela

  • I had the pleasure of being John's student. His classes were both entertaining and informative.

    Abdulaziz/English teacher/ Saudi Arabia

  • I loved John’s classes because he makes English fun and easy to learn without even realizing that you are learning. Today, I have a better job thanks to his classes.

    María Pilar/ manager/ Spain

  • Being in John’s class was fun! His enthusiasm and big energy were contagious. My English definitely improved after his lectures and I will always fondly remember my time spent in Chicago.

    Petra/ lawyer/ Czech Republic

  • John was one of my favorite teachers in Chicago! And more than ten years later, I'm still talking to him! He is awesome! ❤️❤️❤️

    Alfonsina/ designer/ Venezuela

  • John made learning English fun! He was always super prepared and knowledgeable. I was able to pass the Toefl test right away - credit to the masterful John!

    Alessio/ swim coach/ Italy

  • John's classes were the best. I really enjoyed waking up early to attend them. He’s one of those teachers who has a knack for it. The kind who makes you feel welcome, included, and appreciated. You’ll have so much fun learning English from him!

    Mariana/veterinarian/ Brazil

  • John is one of the smartest and most engaging teachers I’ve ever met. His sense of humor made every lesson enjoyable. After completing his classes, I attended graduate school in the U.S., where I finished my master’s degree. The skills and strategies I learned from John were instrumental in my academic success and I credit much of this success to the foundation built in his classes.

    Hattan/ bank manager/ Saudi Arabia

  • John is an excellent teacher. His classes were essential for my success in my career as an attorney. It is impossible not to remember with great fondness all the classes I had with him. Thank you for everything, John!

    Carina/ lawyer/ Brazil

  • The first time I took TOEFL, I scored a 79 and then I decided to join John’s class. John helped me a lot teaching me a lot of tips on and I knew exactly what to focus on each section of the exam. I retook the test and I scored above a 90. I was super happy with the result and it got me into my first-choice university.

    Riham/ Consulting Manager/ Saudi Arabia

  • He makes classes funny and he explains in a very easy way to understand.

    María/ marketing/ Spain

  • John is simply a great teacher and a very kind person. I would give him an 100 out of 10, and I will always recommend him to my friends and loved ones. John helped me a lot because he boosted my confidence and even found me an internship in marketing.

    Saeed/ urban planner/ Saudi Arabia

  • I really liked John's friendly approach. I learned "real world" English rather than textbook English. It helped me to not only learn English effectively, but also to work in an international company in the U.S. (GE).

    Jeong-myung/ Health Care Manager/ Korea

  • John is the best online TOEFL tutor ever! I’m so happy working with him. He has given me great strategies for all sections of the test and taught me how to manage my time effectively. He is very instructive and helpful, and he always follows up on my homework. Thank you John!

    Dr. Farah/ dentist/ Iraq

  • John is not only an expert in the language, but also a truly gifted educator. His teaching method is both innovative and incredibly effective—he creates an immersive, dynamic, and engaging environment that makes learning feel natural and enjoyable. Studying with him was a transformative experience that I’m deeply grateful for.

    Carlos/ Treasury Manager/ Colombia

  • John has a fantastic way of teaching: he uses an entertaining method and his enthusiasm and theatrical storytelling help make the English language easy to learn.

    Omari/ marketing/ Venezuela

  • John is a great English teacher—and he’s amazing in Spanish, too! I can definitely say that his classes were the most entertaining ones I've taken by far!

    Carmen/ Translator/ Spain

  • John is the kind of teacher who truly cares about the quality of his teaching. He keeps you engaged at all times and teaches useful terms and phrases with great humor and enthusiasm. I highly recommend him as a teacher!

    Dr. Guilherme/ medical doctor/ Brazil

  • A smiling woman with long wavy hair, wearing a sleeveless top, surrounded by red quotation marks in a stylized design.

    John was the best English teacher I have ever had. He not only helped me improve my English, but also guided me in understanding American culture, from daily expressions to small cultural habits that I still use to this day. He’s such a fun teacher and so pleasant to learn from. I highly recommended him as a professional and as a person!

    Nicole/ lawyer/ Colombia

  • John played a crucial role in helping me develop strong language skills by providing detailed feedback on my essays and guiding me through complex grammar rules. He created a supportive environment that encouraged me to participate in class discussions and express my thoughts clearly. This greatly improved my confidence in both spoken and written English.

    Lula/consulting/Albania

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info@chilingual.com
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Based in Chicago, IL