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Joel Pina
Professional TeacherTeaches
Greek (Ancient)
Latin
Speaks
Portuguese
Native
English
Italian
Classical Languages bachelor's degree holder with over 6 years of teaching experience.
Teaches
Greek (Ancient)
Latin
Speaks
Portuguese
Native
English
Italian
Classical Languages bachelor's degree holder with over 6 years of teaching experience.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From BrazilLiving in Joao Pessoa, Brazil (16:34 UTC-03:00)
About Me
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Olá, Salve, Χαῖρε , Ciao, Hello! My name is Joel.
I am a native Brazilian with a love of classical languages. Fun Fact: 80% of English words are borrowed from Latin (with over 150,000 words from Greek)!
I graduated from the Federal University of Paraíba in 2020 with a degree in classical languages. In addition, I graduated from an intensive 8-month immersion course in Latin and Ancient Greek at the prestigious Academia Vivarium Novum in Rome.
From my bio you may have recognized that I currently speak 5 languages: Portuguese, Latin, Ancient Greek, Italian, and English, and would like to learn more. I also enjoy chess, strategic games, journaling, and meditation.Me as a Teacher
In my 6 years of teaching, I have taught hundreds of lessons with students from different levels and backgrounds. I use many different materials in my lessons such as PDFs, texts. and videos.
For my Latin lessons I also like to utilize books such as 'Familia Romana', and for ancient Greek 'Athenaze' and 'Learning Greek'.
I like my lessons to be comfortable and engaging, and am excited at the opportunity to work with you. My lessons & teaching style
I prepare classes according to the language and fluency level of the person I am teaching. From the very first class, I strive to understand the unique interests of each student so that I can tailor the best experience for them to improve their language abilities. I help students to develop their language skills through conversational exercises, pronunciation, listening, and writing.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Flashcards
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Immersion course in Latin and Ancient Greek - Accademia Vivarium Novum - 2014
Certificate verified
Education
2014 - 2020
Bachelor’s - Classical Languages (Latin and Ancient Greek)
5.0
Rating
92
Students
802
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
97%
Response rate
Greek (Ancient) Lessons
Greek (Ancient)
Latin
Trial Lesson
34 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Ἑλληνική Γλώττα - Ancient Greek
A1 - B2Language Essentials83 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
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32 Reviews
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Greek (Ancient)
Latin
Kai-Jeevan Kalideen
8 Latin lessons
Joel is a really cool teacher. I enjoy my classes with him, he guides me when I am stuck and is patient!
Apr 9, 2026
Kai-Jeevan Kalideen
8 Latin lessons
I had a very enjoyable class with Joel! Learnt a lot of new things in Latin that connects to everyday life.
Mar 12, 2026
PestanaMarc Kidwell
7 Latin lessons
Joel is tough and demanding which is exactly what my lazy old butt needs.
Jan 24, 2026
sue purvia
18 Greek (Ancient) lessons
Joel is energetic in his teaching and keeps me motivated. He uses all the lesson time very efficiently.
Apr 3, 2026
Eduardo
4 Latin lessons
The idea of learning Latin seems overwhelming but every time I finish a lesson I feel a little more confident that I can do it. Can't wait to see my progress as I continue with Joel.
Feb 12, 2026
sue purvia
18 Greek (Ancient) lessons
Joel Pina is an excellent teacher, he listens carefully to help me with any mistakes and he explains things clearly. I am learning and progressing well with his help.
Jan 19, 2026
Trial Lesson
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