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Testimonials

  • "I’ve been taking lessons with Jo for about five years now, on and off, and I truly think she has a wonderful personality and offers consistently engaging lessons. Even today, I learned so much beyond just English conversation, and I’m genuinely very satisfied."

    Koyuki, Japan

  • "I would recommend conversational lessons with Jo to every one who enjoys good academic English and talking to a really nice person. For me that's the bet way to improve your speaking skills when you talk to a well-educated person with knowledge in different fields. Sincerely thank you Jo, for such interesting and encouraging conversations."

    Elena, Russia

  • "Jo is a fantastic teacher. Her lessons have enriched me a lot, not only to practice my English but also to deepen different interesting topics. Having a teacher like Jo really makes a difference. Thank you so much!"

    Alessandro, Italy

  • "Jo is a very patient teacher. Even when I find very difficult to express myself about a specific subject she listens patiently and helps me. She's very interested in getting to know a little about where I live and how are the things here. The difference in her classes is that you are not only able to practice your English but as well to talk to someone from another part of the planet and see different opinions about many subjects or see that we can think exactly the same, even our countries being so distance from one another."

    Eduarda, Brazil

  • "I improved a lot after having only a few lessons with Jo. She always encourages me to talk or express my thoughts. Now I can have a more natural conversation and also like to share my life with Jo! Jo is also kind. She always corrects my English in a gentle way and gives good comments to me every time when the lessons finish."

    Winnie, Taiwan

  • "Jo is the ideal conversational teacher I have been looking for, I particularly like her rich experience in life and her interest in psychological and social topics which makes the conversation in depth and meaningful. She gives feedback which greatly boosts my confidence in speaking."

    Elaine, China

  • "I like Jo’s class a lot. Her way of teaching is very creative and gives me a lot of inspiration. The whole class was a very relaxed and pleasant discussion, which naturally leads me to express my views more proactively and spontaneously. Definitely will meet again."

    Caoshan, Japan

  • "Jo is really easy-going, friendly and empathetic. She listens carefully to you and truly enjoys the conversations she's involved in. You can see she's committed to teaching and encouraging students to do their best."

    Sacha, Italy

  • "Jo is a great teacher. She listens and asks questions to find out what you are interested in and then focuses on talking about that. She is also knowledgeable and understanding so you could pick any topics to share with her. Looking forward to our next lessons. Thank you!:

    Quyen, Vietnam

  • "There are always plenty of topics to talk about, and the nervousness I felt at the beginning disappeared quickly. I really enjoy the lessons with Jo and always look forward to the next one."

    Kayoko, Italy

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How to Talk About Relaxing in English: 8 Natural Expressions
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