Joel
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Joel
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Spanish
French
Italian
Specialties
BusinessTEFL-certified American English teacher, motivator, IT professional, singer, and lover of languages.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Spanish
French
Italian
Specialties
BusinessTEFL-certified American English teacher, motivator, IT professional, singer, and lover of languages.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume
From United StatesLiving in Sao Paulo, Brazil (10:50 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 23, 2020InterestsMusicTechTravel
Hello! Thanks for visiting my profile. My name is Joel Snipes, and I'm an American living in São Paulo, Brazil. I'm TEFL-certified and have been teaching online since early 2020. I've always loved languages, and I enjoy speaking Portuguese, Spanish, and French in addition to English.
I studied biology during college, worked in technology for 10 years, and traveled the world for a year prior to teaching. This real-world experience outside of teaching is helpful because I can work with my students in a variety of areas.
Together we will find ways to make learning English enjoyable so that you stay motivated. I believe that determination and perseverance are keys to learning a language.Me as a Teacher
I am an easygoing teacher. I believe that adapting to a student's specific needs is essential to being a good teacher. Some students learn through conversation. Others learn through reading and writing. Still others learn through exercises.
I am supportive throughout the process. There is no shame in making mistakes. Whenever we do something new, we make mistakes, learn from them, and improve over time. We even make mistakes in our native language.
I believe that communicating effectively and naturally is the goal. There are differences between casual speaking and formal business English. It's important to understand the context and to adapt as needed.My lessons & teaching style
I specialize in intermediate and advanced students. I believe that after students learn the basic grammar and vocabulary in a language, they are ready to start taking 1-on-1 lessons with me.
My experience with other languages helps me understand where students are coming from. I realize that each student will find certain parts of English more difficult due to differences between the student's native language and English.
I offer conversation lessons, general lessons (for practicing different skills), and lessons for IT professionals. Whichever area is most interesting or useful to you, you can dedicate your time and energy there to help accelerate your learning process.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Resume - N/A - 2020This is just my resume (CV). It has more information about my education and work experience.
Certificate verified
Advanced Certificate in TEFL - TEFL FULLCIRCLE and ACCREDITAT - 2020Certificate for satisfying the requirements of the 160-hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language Training Course with TEFL FullCircle.
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
451
Students
2,761
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
277 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Conversation Practice
B1 - C2Conversation1,174 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 5% off
General Lessons -- improve vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, etc.
B1 - C2Language Essentials814 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 5% off
English for IT Professionals
B1 - C2Business208 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
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131 Reviews
Jonas Machado
18 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Joel stands out as an exceptional English teacher, with his expertise in both languages and technology setting him apart. His approach makes you feel as comfortable as if you were speaking with a friend, fostering a conducive learning environment. Joel's guidance was invaluable during my tech interviews, providing practical tips and insights. His advice has been instrumental in advancing my career and enhancing my English proficiency.
Jan 16, 2024
Kennedy Alves De Sou
71 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have learned a lot from Joel, both in pronunciation and better ways to express myself. An excellent teacher.
Aug 11, 2020
Javier Bamio
106 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Best teacher I ever had. Si hablas español es perfecto porque Joel sabe español y portugués. Excelent methodology!!
Jul 22, 2020
Lucas Rêgo
1 English lesson
Excelente!!!!
May 28, 2024
Jonas Machado
18 English lessons
É a aula mais barata em termos de custo-benefício que você pode ter.
Jan 27, 2023
Karlos Gomes
1 English lesson
Great
Sep 6, 2022
Trial Lesson
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