English teacher Joe

Joe

Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Specialties
Business
B2 - C2 English · Ex Corporate Lawyer · Students' Average 20+ Lessons Each.
From United KingdomLiving in Bristol, United Kingdom (07:24 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 8, 2021
InterestsTravelMusicSports & FitnessFoodBusiness & Finance
I train professionals to communicate with precision, authority and impact. I've taught business English for more than ten years. I lectured at Chukyo University, trained executives at Toyota, Mitsubishi and the Red Cross, and I led the flagship school of Japan's largest language institute for 5 years. I am professionally trained in negotiation, public speaking and dispute resolution, and hold awards from the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) and the Gabblers Public Speaking Association. My students take an average of 20+ lessons, more than double the italki platform average. That's not an accident. Around 70% of my teaching is advanced business English. The rest is high-level debate and discussion on subjects that matter beyond the classroom: society, culture, current affairs, and ideas. 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 affairs. 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
5.0
Rating
143
Students
2963
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson
70 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Business English
B2 -  C2

Business

1,845 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 11% off
Conversation Practice
B2 -  C2

Conversation

629 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 11% off

Availability

199 Reviews

Larisa
113 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.
Oct 28, 2025
Student Vika V
Vika V
20 English lessons
Joe is a great teacher! His lessons are interesting and engaging. I give him 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Apr 13, 2026
Nesrine Belhaj
20 English lessons
Joe one of the best English teachers I have ever had thoughout my English learning Journey. His approach of preparing and sending the lesson materials ahead had helped me come to the course ready and made the learning process more efficient. Additionally, the way how he tried to simplify complex topics and made them approachable for English learners had helped me to boost and diversify my vocubulary and become more confident in speaking. If you would like to take you english level to the next level, don't hesitate to have him as you English teacher.
Feb 23, 2026
Student italki110786
italki110786
36 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I believe Joe is one of the best private business English teachers one could ever have. His background in law ensures that he possesses not only solid English knowledge but also the necessary experience in the business area. His well-structured course helps me to acquire key elements of business English, while simultaneously engaging in in-depth business discussions. I prefer to consider Joe's classes as a mini MBA course rather than just English classes.
Apr 1, 2024
Student Lee Pitt
Lee Pitt
26 English lessons
The course has a clear structure and the materials are interesting and well prepared. I like the real-time feedback, especially on grammar and pronunciation. There’s also a lot of new vocabulary, both prepared and coming up naturally. I enjoy challenging discussions that push me to think and respond better in English. Joe adjusts the lessons and gives clear, direct feedback. Recommended if you want to improve discussion and communication skills, especially for business or professional situations.
Mar 5, 2026
Student えいえむ
えいえむ
119 English lessons
He is always so well prepared to show what is really happening in the world. He often gives me a new perspective on many subjects, and also very patient to listen to me. Another good thing about him is he sometimes gives me a review period of former lessons so I can recall my mistakes for not to make again.
Feb 5, 2026

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