French teacher Joel

Joel

Community Tutor
Teaches
French
Native
Swahili
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
Native
Spanish
Other
Master French, Lingala, and Swahili with Confidence: Engaging Lessons Tailored for You
From Democratic Republic of the CongoLiving in Chicago, United States (21:36 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 11, 2020
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As a certified language instructor from Congo Kinshasa, now based in the USA, I bring over six years of experience teaching French, Lingala, and Swahili to learners worldwide. For me, language is a bridge to connection, culture, and confidence. My mission is to create a supportive, inclusive environment where every student feels empowered to speak without fear. Whether you’re a beginner or advancing your skills, I’m here to guide you to fluency with clarity and encouragement.
4.9
Rating
327
Students
953
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

French Lessons

French
Swahili
Trial Lesson
118 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Start Speaking French from Day One Simple, Practical, and Fun!
A1 -  C1

Language Essentials

555 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
Speak French with Confidence Real Conversations, Real Results
A1 -  C2

Conversation

260 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 17% off

Availability

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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
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