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IELTS with Joe
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From Canada

Living in Chiang Mai, Thailand

DELTA qualified, former IELTS examiner with more than 20 years of teaching experience. I am a highly qualified, native speaking IELTS specialist with a DELTA certification. With 20+ years of teaching and training experience, I have worked in 20 countries around the world, in regions like Asia, Central Asia, South America, Europe, and Africa As a former Cambridge IELTS examiner, I have assessed over 7,000 speaking and 3,000 writing tests globally in exam centers in Venezuela, Qatar, India, Belarus, Myanmar, and Ethiopia. Plus, since moving online, I have helped around 2,000 students over 5,000 lessons on italki. My expertise is identifying and addressing the specific challenges adult learners face achieving their desired IELTS scores. I am also a certified CELPIP instructor. In my 20 years of teaching, I have taught all types of learners: from elementary to proficient, infants to elderly, Business English, General English and everything in between. I have worked for the industry leading organizations such as English First, International House and the British Council. I have led high profile educational projects including for the National Parliament of Myanmar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ethiopia and the Ministry of the Interior of Qatar. However, on iTalki, my exclusive focus is on IELTS for adults. I have extensive experience having done 7,000+ speaking exams for Cambridge. My knowledge of the exam can help you identify your strengths & weaknesses. As an exam preparation teacher, my goal is to make sure you fully understand the DOs and DONTs of the...
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  • Audio files
  • Test templates and examples
  • Graphs and charts
  • Homework Assignments
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Trial Lesson
220 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
IELTS Preparation - Speaking
B1-C2
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IELTS Preparation - Writing
B1-C2
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IELTS Preparation - Reading
B1-C2
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61 lessons completed
USD 17.00
IELTS Preparation - Listening
B1-C2
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USD 17.00
IELTS Preparation mixed-skills package
B1-C2
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CELPIP Preparation
B1-C2
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Student Francine Matsumoto
Francine Matsumoto
15 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had 15 classes with Joe, and I highly recommend booking a lesson with him! I really appreciate all of his insights and the way he conducted the lessons. He focuses on helping you understand the IELTS assessment criteria, and as a former examiner, he has so much knowledge to share with students and contribute to their preparation. The lessons are at the same time well-structured and relaxed. I tend to get very nervous when speaking, but he was able to create a very comfortable environment throughout the lessons. His writing tutoring was simply amazing and helped me improve dramatically. I just received my IELTS results, and not only did I achieve the scores I needed, but they also exceeded my expectations! I definitely recommend studying with Joe!
Stella
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I got a 7.5 after 6 classes with Joe! He focused on how to pass the exam and maximize the score instead of English language itself. As a result, you can see a big leap in just several days! I could not achieve what I got without his instructions, such as discourse markers, complex sentences and so many other magics. He’s perfect for IELTS students who want to understand the criteria and see the test from an examiner’s prospective! Highly recommend for people with the language abilities but dont know the exam skills.
Ester Velasquez
15 English lessons
Thanks to Joe's guidance, I got the results I needed on my IELTS. The lessons made a real difference. He's patient and easygoing, the lessons were structured but never felt heavy, even when we were working through my weak points in Speaking and Writing. He knows exactly what IELTS examiners are looking for and helped me understand the assessment criteria instead of just "studying English" in general.
Student Liliya Taneva
Liliya Taneva
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had 10 fantastic IELTS preparation lessons with Joe, which were immensely beneficial. Joe's expertise in IELTS is evident as he helped me understand the exam's requirements and pinpoint my weaknesses. His engaging teaching style made each lesson enjoyable, transforming challenging topics into manageable tasks with humour and ease. Through Joe's guidance, I gained a clear understanding of how to tackle the IELTS writing and speaking sections effectively. His approach to teaching, which involves leading students to find their own answers, significantly boosted my confidence and skills. In a short span of 10 lessons, Joe provided me with the tools and knowledge to improve my speaking abilities and strategize for the writing tasks. His patience and personalized teaching methods are commendable. I highly recommend Joe to anyone looking for effective and enjoyable IELTS preparation. His lessons are a valuable investment toward achieving your desired score.
Student Mike Xu
Mike Xu
1 English lesson
really excellant teacher
Shaxboz Shuxrat (sha
1 English lesson
I am completely satisfied with the lesson. The teacher has explained a lot of new and useful information about the Speaking section of the exam very deeply. Thanks very much!