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Joe
English
Native
Japanese

From United Kingdom

Living in Bristol, United Kingdom

My students book an average of 21 lessons. The italki average is 6. I've taught business English for 10+ years. Previously, I was a corporate lawyer. I've lectured in business English at Chukyo University, trained executives at leading Japanese companies, and led the flagship school of Japan's largest language institute. My group classes average 4.6 students per session, the second highest of any teacher on the platform, in any language. Around 70% of my teaching is advanced business English. The rest is high-level debate and discussion on subjects such as society, culture and current affairs. All of my lessons are my own work and are based on my commercial and professional experience, along with my passion for philosophy and international relations. I take detailed notes, correct you in real time, and give you a personalised document after each class so you can review mistakes and absorb new vocabulary. I also conduct regular reviews to track your progress. If you're serious about operating at the top of your field in English, you'll find this challenging in exactly the right way. If you want something gentle and easy, I'm probably not your teacher.
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Articles and news
  • Graphs and charts
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Business English
B2-C2
Business
2,061 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
6% off
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B2-C2
Conversation
782 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
6% off
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Vika V
59 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
An exceptional teacher who goes far beyond traditional language instruction. His lessons explore fascinating and often unconventional topics, helping students develop not only their English but also their ability to think critically and see new perspectives. Combined with his humor, broad knowledge, and highly personalized approach, this makes his classes both memorable and genuinely valuable.
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Larisa
166 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I usually don't write feedback for italki teachers, but in Joe's case, I truly feel compelled to share my experience so others can benefit from studying with him. Joe is one of the very few genuinely excellent teachers on italki - and I say this as someone who's quite critical and has high expectations. I first joined a few of Joe's group lessons, which stood out for their structure, engagement, and quality of discussion. I enjoyed them so much that I moved on to individual lessons, which have exceeded my expectations. Joe is highly professional, always well-prepared, and his materials are thoughtful and engaging. He calibrates vocabulary perfectly to my level, explains new words clearly, and uses fun role-playing exercises. He tactfully corrects mistakes, keeps notes for review, and includes regular revisions. Joe is an outstanding teacher - professional, intelligent, and genuinely dedicated to his students' progress.
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Bourosi
28 English lessons
Joe is an outstanding teacher. He communicates clearly and adapts his approach to my needs. He also provides effective feedback and creates plenty of opportunities to practice speaking. He is always well prepared and organized keeping me consistently me motivated. The detailed notes he is providing after each lesson are extremely valuable helping me improve my English and giving me the opportunity to review the key takeaways. I can only recommend Joe to other students who are looking for a highly valuable English course. Thank you again, Joe, for all your support. See you soon in class!
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Queena
93 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Once you take Joe’s lessons, you won’t want to take any others. They’re engaging, productive, and truly meaningful.
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hyeeun b
31 English lessons
Today's lesson was fun as always!🍀 Thanks
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Daria Smorodina
26 English lessons
Joe is one of the best teachers I’ve ever met. I highly recommend him to any student. His lessons are always well-structured, engaging, full of energy and interesting topics.