Joanne
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Hi! I'm Joanne, a native English speaker and TEFL-certified instructor. Whether you’re looking to improve your English for work, travel, interviews, studies, or everyday conversations, I can help you build your confidence in English. I will always keep your goals and needs in mind. I enjoy helping professionals, university students, and adult learners improve their confidence, fluency, pronunciation, and communication skills. My lessons are relaxed and encouraging, and my students appreciate my patience, positive energy, and practical feedback. I have great empathy for language learners, as I am one myself. Book a lesson with me and let's start building your confidence in English!
I was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, near Niagara Falls and the Canadian border. For 20 years, I worked in the theatre industry in New York City. I now live in Spain. I love travel, learning about new cultures, art, and theatre. I also love creating things, both digitally and by hand. In my free time, I love walking around the city, going to museums, people watching, and swimming.
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I pay attention to your personal goals and needs, and I do my best to adapt Cambly’s courses and feedback to suit you. My teaching style is relaxed and supportive. I want you to express yourself freely without worrying about making every sentence perfect. When I respond, I often demonstrate the grammar or pronunciation in my response, but I try not to interrupt your speaking. Instead of correcting every mistake, I focus on the ones that will help you speak more clearly and naturally. My goal is to help you become more fluent, confident, and able to communicate in real-life situations. Just so you know, my teaching style is best for adult learners. If you’re looking for lessons for young children, you might want to find a tutor who specializes in teaching kids.