Jonathan Brooks
English (native), German (B2+, C1), French (B2+, C1), Russian (B1), Dutch (B1), Swedish (B1), Danish (B1)
Founder, CEO, and TEFL-certified linguist trusted by governments, airlines, and Fortune 500 teams.
Teaching Languages
EnglishGermanFrenchRussianDutchSwedishDanish
Translating Languages
EnglishGermanFrenchRussianDutchSwedishDanish
Overview
Jonathan is an international affairs specialist, certified linguist, and aviation leader who has built multilingual programs for NATO-aligned NGOs, Lufthansa-adjacent departments, and German governmental partners across 102 countries. He oversees every JB Linguistics curriculum, certified translation, and interpretation engagement to keep delivery fast, secure, and audit-ready.
Educational & Professional Background
- B.Sc. in World Religion Studies with minor in Biblical Historical Studies
- Master’s degree in International Affairs
- 168-hour TEFL certification
- 13+ years leading in-flight operations and international program management
- Private pilot licenses (EASA & FAA, IFR rated) with Airbus/Boeing exposure
- Builder of 150+ person linguist collectives supporting Bundestag-adjacent and Lufthansa programs
- Advises on multilingual crisis command centers, language governance, and compliance documentation
- Trusted partner for German governmental, aviation, and humanitarian initiatives requiring sworn linguists
Linguistic Focus
- Designs rapid language programs for executives, diplomats, NATO volunteers, and airline crews
- Architects certified translation, localization, and interpretation workflows across 20+ languages
- Provides executive advisement on compliance-ready learning ecosystems and multilingual crisis response
Specialties
- Business English
- Diplomacy & Government
- Aviation English
- Academic English
- Conversation
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