French teacher Joel MJ

Joel MJ

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Chinese (Mandarin)
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English
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Spanish
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Native French Tutor | 6+ Years Experience | DELF, TEF & TCF Prep | Conversation & Beginners
From Democratic Republic of the CongoLiving in Chicago, United States (18:16 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 11, 2020
InterestsEnvironment & NatureSports & FitnessReadingScienceTravel
Hello! My name is Joel MJ. I am a native French speaker from the Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa) and currently living in Cedar Falls, USA. I have over 6 years of teaching experience, specializing in preparing students for exams such as DELF, TCF, TEF, and TEFAQ, with a strong student success rate. I offer customized, well-structured, and engaging lessons tailored to your goals and current level. I speak French, English, Spanish, and Chinese, which allows me to communicate effectively with learners from diverse backgrounds. My teaching focuses on practical exam strategies, speaking practice, and building strong language skills. I am patient, supportive, and easy to talk to. I create a comfortable learning environment where students can practice confidently and make steady progress. I quickly adapt to each student’s learning style, pace, and needs. For beginners, I provide carefully selected materials to help build a strong foundation in vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and communication. For exam preparation, I use real test formats and targeted exercises to improve performance. Conversation lessons are designed to develop fluency, confidence, and natural expression. My goal is to help you gain confidence and achieve your French goals efficiently and effectively. Everyone is welcome!
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
  • Graphs and charts
  • Homework Assignments
4.9
Rating
327
Students
953
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate

French Lessons

French
Swahili
Trial Lesson
118 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Cours de français pour débutants (French for Beginners)
A1 -  B1

Language Essentials

555 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 40% off
Speak French with Confidence Real Conversations, Real Results
A1 -  C2

Conversation

260 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Test de prepreparation (DELF/ TEF / TCF)
A1 -  C1

Language Essentials

0 lessons completed
USD 30.00+

Availability

My creations
Quiz (1)

164 Reviews

Student Nathan Regier
Nathan Regier
1 French lesson
Teacher’s pick
Joel was awesome! super patient and kind. recognized where I was at and didn't drown me in vocabulary from the get go. Joel era genial! Era patiente, amable, y se dio cuenta dondé yo era en mi aprendizaje, y me dio buenos consejos sobre de apprender nuevos idiomas en general.
Nov 13, 2023
Student Carlos
Carlos
1 French lesson
Teacher’s pick
I had my first lesson with Joel for Lingala. He is very personable, so we had a very relaxed lesson, yet still effective, and I learned things I hadn't read about in the meager learning resources available that exist for Lingala in English. Of course as a native Lingala speaker, Joel helped me with my intonation and stress when pronouncing words, correcting me to help me achieve a more native sound (albeit I'm far from it now). I plan to continue my Lingala studies with Joel, who I believe can help me achieve my goals in the language.
Jul 23, 2023
Student 小朋尧Tiago
小朋尧Tiago
1 French lesson
不错不错
Oct 29, 2022
Student LANA
LANA
3 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Joel is very patient and nice teacher
Sep 6, 2023
Student LANA
LANA
3 French lessons
Joel is very patient and funny.merci
Sep 15, 2023
Robert Lewis
4 French lessons
Another great lesson from Joel. He is very patient and wants you to learn.
Oct 16, 2022