Joni Kirk
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Joni Kirk
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Spanish
French
German
Chinese (Mandarin)
Speak easy and reach your language goals with PERSONALISED content
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Spanish
French
German
Chinese (Mandarin)
Speak easy and reach your language goals with PERSONALISED content
From AustraliaLiving in Other, Other (20:22 UTC+10:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 16, 2017Interest topicHistoryMedical & HealthcareScience
TESOL certified with 6 years of online teaching experience, I know how to teach AND learn language to fluency.
BEGINNERS to ADVANCED!
--Instant lessons available--
I specialise in job interviews & scientific writing.
I also work as a sailor.
I have many interests and I love finding fun and unique ways to connect with my students. I am patient, knowledgeable, encouraging, and attentive.
Sono un insegnante di inglese da Australia. Non avete paura! Tutti i miei studenti avranno le lezioni personalizzate che tiene conto delle esigenze, degli obiettivi e degli interessi degli studenti. Ho anche aiutato molti studenti a passare degli l’esami!Me as a Teacher
My knowledge draws on my experience learning Italian, and other languages, and 8 years of teaching 1-on-1 and group lessons in Italy!
I LOVE to share and exchange knowledge. I love teaching English and have taught other subjects such as medical technology, neuroscience, design research methods, swimming and many others.
Check out my FREE lessons on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LearnEnglishWithJoni/
My students often book English lessons with me to increase their job opportunities, for the love of language, or for travel. There are SO MANY brilliant benefits to language learning.
--Kids lessons now available--
I worked as an English teaching nanny for a year in Sicily.My lessons & teaching style
I will create classes and content SPECIFICALLY for you. Drawing on my vast experience studying neurolinguistics and traveling the world, each class is tailored to your needs and interests. You will ENJOY the content - that's how we *actually* learn - and remember.
Ho vissuto 3 anni in Italia e possiamo capirci bene.
My method focuses on speaking and comprehension, giving you the tools you need to finally communicate with native and non-native speakers around the globe. I use constructivist teaching methods, putting language learning into your own hands. You learn how to learn!
Conversation as well as reading, writing, listening, and games/activities: Book a trial today!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TESOL - International Open Academy - 2020120 hour "Teaching English to speakers of other languages" certificate.
Certificate verified
Reference letter - Euroschool - 2017Personal and professional reference letter
Certificate verified
Reference Letter - Euroschool - 2016This is a reference letter I obtained from my boss last year when I was applying for a different job.
Certificate verified
Education
2014 - 2015
Master's - Colour Design and TechnologyColour, from science to design and everything in between.
2015 - 2015
Other - In Lingua Training CourseI took a training course in a conversation-based teaching method for InLingua. The method focuses speech production and listening skills, gradually introduces new vocabulary and grammar.
2013 - 2019
Doctorate - Neurolinguistic effects of categorical perceptionThis is an unfinished thesis project dealing with the Sapir Whorf theory of linguistics. I have one peer reviewed paper from this period of study.
Work Experience
2015 - 2016
English TeacherAt this language school I taught groups and one on one lessons. My experience with this school was quite varied: business classes at banks and marketing firms, specific modules such as telephone conversation, regular conversation, and grammar. I completed a training course before starting work with this company
2015 - Current
English TeacherIn this school I have broadened my approach to language teaching, as I have been exposed to different methods, teachers, and students. I was also exposed to better technology solutions. I teach people from all walks of life, from engineers to teachers, students and unemployed people, to children and immigrants.
At this school I sometimes follow a specific curriculum, such as test preparation for the various Cambridge tests, or I make my own lesson plans.
2014 - Current
Private lesson English TeacherFor the past 3 years I have taught various students different parts of Italy (Milan, Verona, and Palermo). I tutor children with school work, lead structured lessons and unstructured conversation classes with private students, and work as an in-house English teaching nanny to supplement my teaching income.
4.9
Rating
232
Students
885
Lessons
98%
Attendance
96%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
117 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation204 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 9% off
Personalised professional lessons (Adults)
A1 - C2Language Essentials383 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 12% off
SPECIAL introduction package (for returning students)
A1 - C2Language Essentials71 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 5% off
English with music
A1 - C2Language Essentials3 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 33% off
Pronunciation or Dialect Lessons.
A1 - C2Language Essentials10 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 9% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
158 Reviews
Jasmine
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really need to thank Joni because she encourages and motivates me all times, I never feel the weight of the classes.I'm so enthusiastic to learn English with a well prepared teacher that suggest me specific exercises to improve my skills.
Oct 1, 2017
HEIDI
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Joni is very patient and very careful, she listened to everything i say without cutting me off. She listened to every single word and noted my mistakes so i could realize them and improve my speaking next time. After each answer, she kept asking relevant questions to impulse me to keep speaking more specifically and activate your brainstorming.
Aug 24, 2017
Alberto Colombo
55 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Brava Joni. Con te è tutto più facile (anche per un disastro come me). Grande metodo e pronuncia.
Mar 27, 2017
catalinamarisol
1 English lesson
Very nice teacher.
Oct 17, 2023
Sabrina
2 English lessons
I enjoyed the first lesson with Joni. She gave me vey useful tips, I'm sure she will help me improve my English.
Sep 21, 2023
Giacomo B
2 English lessons
We had speaking about the Australian culture, Australian animals e.g. kangaroo, quokka, whales.
I recommend you if you planning to visit Australia.
Speaking with Joni was nice and funny.
Thanks Joni!
Aug 21, 2023
Trial Lesson
USD 7.00
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