English is a skill to be cultivated. Let's strengthen your confidence and grow that skill together!
Teaches
English
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Italian
French
Russian
English is a skill to be cultivated. Let's strengthen your confidence and grow that skill together!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Florence, Italy (00:24 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 25, 2025
InterestsFilms & TV SeriesPets & AnimalsMusicTravelFashion & Beauty
Greetings! My name is Jolie. I was born in the United States and currently live in the beautiful country of Italy. I teach English locally and online to hundreds of English learners from various parts of the world. I enjoy chatting about coffee and cats (I have three!) in addition to participating in the wonderful cultural and personal exchanges that language teaching and learning brings.
Me as a Teacher
I am TEFL-certified and currently teach conversation-based lessons online and in Italy. While my approach to teaching is rooted in the necessity of conversation, my lessons integrate grammar, vocabulary, functional language, and, most importantly, your needs! I have been teaching English since 2024 and quickly discovered that the world of learning and teaching languages is dynamic and that we are always adapting to changing needs. For this reason, I enjoy offering various options for the learner's needs while still maintaining the fundamentals. I try to foster an environment that is relaxed and allows for (necessary) mistakes to turn into growth.
My lessons & teaching style
I offer a mixture. You may choose a pre-designed, 15-lesson course (levels A1-C1) OR The English Cafe. This could include: impromptu/natural conversations (for those who enjoy simply engaging with the English language in the most casual way), pre-designed discussions with prompts and guidance, article-based discussions (read at home, discuss in class), grammar lessons, functional vocabulary, learner-produced resources, or even a mix of each from lesson to lesson. Booking a trial lesson is the first step; from there, we will discuss your needs and continue your journey. See you soon! <3
My teaching material
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Homework Assignments
Teaching experience
2024 - Current
English teacherMyES - Italy
Education
2022 - 2025
Bachelor’s - Italian Language and Literature (MFLL)University of Tennessee
2024 - 2025
Other - Teaching English as a Foreign LanguageThe TEFL OrgTEFL Certificate
5.0
Rating
14
Students
62
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
14
Students
62
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
10 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
The English Cafe |☕| Conversation, Grammar, Natural Expression, Functional and Useful Language Practice
A1 - C2Language Essentials50 lessons completed
USD 12.75+
Package with 10% off
The Coffee Connoisseur |✨| Advanced C1/C2 English Course
C1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 23.25+
Package with 10% off
The Barista |☕| Intermediate B1 + B2 English Course
B1 - B2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 23.25+
Package with 10% off
The Coffee Bean |🌱| Beginner/Pre-Intermediate A1 + A2 English Course
A1 - A2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 12.75+
Package with 14% off
The Business Blend |💼| A2/B1 + B2 Course for Business-Related English
A2 - B2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 23.25+
Package with 10% off
New Student Offer |🌹| 1 English Cafe Lesson at a Discounted Rate
A1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
10 Reviews
Daniel Ojeda T
7 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jolie is a hidden gem on italki! She's an excellent English teacher—kind, patient, and really good at explaining things clearly. She also brings such good energy to every class, which makes learning even more enjoyable. I always look forward to our next lesson!
May 25, 2025
Kristina
15 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Джоли идеальный учитель для меня! Она очень ответственная, всегда отвечает на сообщения, учитывает все пожелания к уроку. При этом она еще и очень милая, добрая, открытая, приветливая :) Jolie is the perfect teacher for me! She is very responsible, always answers messages, takes into account all wishes for the lesson. At the same time, she is also very nice, kind and open person :)
Mar 6, 2025
Namhee Yu
1 English lesson
The trial lesson went very well.
She asked me things to understand and collaborate together and solve the language problems that I have.
Dhe is very attentive, calm, and understands my intention well even though I was not able to express them. Thank you so much Jolie!
Apr 24, 2025
Andrea Bernardi
5 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jolie is a very professional teacher. She is always on time, explains very well and she has a perfect method to teach. At the end of the lessons she wrote the topic that we focused on and gave some homeworks to do.
I'm very happy to work with you! Thank's!
Mar 30, 2025
Kristina
15 English lessons
The lessons are always very interesting with Jolie! And she understands me well and helps me formulate my thoughts correctly, even when I just say individual words ahaha thank you for that!
May 19, 2025
Kristina
15 English lessons
Jolie is wonderful! You can easily talk to her about any topic. She is very involved in the conversation, which motivates you to learn English to be able to express your point of view better and faster. Thank you for the lessons! :)