Dedicated teacher
Very flexible teacher with a distractable student. I deeply appreciate your lesson plans and willingness to expand on topics and return to form as questions arise.
— Christopher, 39 lessons with Joanna
PRIVATE ONLINE LANGUAGE LESSONS
Learn Spanish or Polish with a teacher who knows how to make it click.
Personalized online lessons for children, teens and adults—from complete beginner to advanced. Clear explanations, practical communication and a plan built around you.
309student ratings
308five-star ratings
20+years teaching
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SPANISH LESSONS
Build confidence in Spanish—without memorizing your way through it.
I learned Spanish as a foreign language before making it my academic specialty and profession. That gives me an advantage: I know what feels confusing to a learner, and I know how to explain the structure behind it.
Lessons can support school or college coursework, conversation, grammar, pronunciation, writing, test preparation, travel or advanced language development.
See Spanish pricing →Spanish may be right for you if…
- You are struggling in a school or college course.
- You understand grammar but freeze when speaking.
- You want structured conversation with real feedback.
- You need Spanish for travel, work or family.
- You are advanced and want precision, fluency and nuance.
Polish may be right for you if…
- You are starting from zero and want a clear path forward.
- You want to speak with Polish family or a partner.
- You are reconnecting with your Polish heritage.
- You are traveling, relocating or spending time in Poland.
- You want help with pronunciation, cases and natural speech.
POLISH LESSONS
Polish is challenging. Your lessons shouldn’t be.
As a native Polish speaker born and raised in Poland—and a professional language educator—I can help you learn both correct Polish and the language people actually use.
Whether your goal is family communication, heritage, travel, professional use or advanced fluency, we will build your skills step by step with a strong focus on pronunciation and practical communication.
Native Polish speaker
A lifetime of Polish language and culture
8 years private Polish tutoring
See Polish pricing →
ABOUT JOANNA
A citizen of the world—with languages at the center of it.
I was born and raised in Poland, but I have always felt like a citizen of the world. My love of languages led me to live in different countries, immerse myself in other cultures, and keep learning new languages myself.
I chose Spanish as my professional path at a time when it was still an uncommon field of study in Poland. I earned a Master’s degree in Spanish Linguistics and Literature and went on to spend 15 years teaching at the university level, four years teaching younger students, and now teach Spanish in high school.
Spanish is my academic specialty, supported by decades of teaching across university, private tutoring, elementary and middle school, and high-school classrooms. I also speak French, Portuguese and Italian, so English does not have to be your first language for us to work together.
Language creates connection. When the barrier disappears, the world gets smaller—and possibilities get bigger.
15 yearsUniversity-level teaching
4 yearsEarly childhood through middle school
CurrentHigh-school Spanish educator
8 yearsPrivate language tutoring
M.A.Spanish Linguistics & Literature
STUDENT REVIEWS
309 ratings. 308 five-star ratings.
Reviews from students and families I taught through Wyzant.
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Best tutor
I have been working with Joanna for several months and she is better then my actual professor. She is thorough and always there to help me when I have questions. Strongly recommend if you need a Spanish tutor.
— Natalie, 45 lessons with Joanna
Awesome
Joanna is amazing. She really helped my son with his Spanish. I really appreciate the feedback she gives at the end and the tools she gave for improvement, until the next lesson. She’s just awesome!
— Merry, 7 lessons with Joanna
Wonderful Tutor
Joanna is an incredible tutor. Not only is she very kind, but she is thorough and knows how to break down concepts for your understanding. I look forward to my Polish lessons with her every week because she is patient, encouraging, and makes learning so much fun. She is truly dedicated to her students’ progress and it shows! I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher.
— Natalie, 30 lessons with Joanna
Knowledgeable and Patient Polish tutor!
Joanna has been tutoring me in Polish for over 7 months so far. She is a very patient and thorough tutor and creates lessons that are easy to navigate. Joanna's lessons first started off with the Polish alphabet & basics so I could become comfortable and less intimidated with the language. I am at a level now where I feel confident that I can understand & converse in Polish when I go to Poland in July.
— JOANN, 86 lessons with Joanna
Excellent Lessons
What an amazing amount of knowledge & skill Joanna gave to me during each lesson. I had to speak Polish for an audition without ever having spoken it or even hearing it properly. Joanna went immediately for the details and we built upon them. She did whatever it took to get me up to speed. When I wanted to give up because my brain got tired, she kept going & got me to a level I couldn’t believe! Then she complimented me when the work was mostly hers! What’s most incredible is that the knowledge stuck AND I got a second audition. I will be using her services again!
— Michele, 2 lessons with Joanna
Great teacher!
Johanna is a great teacher! Our son has been working with her for several months and she has helped him so much with Spanish.
— Samina, 40 lessons with Joanna
Excellent
I took classes with her for a period of time and after two months and a half without classes and any polish today I realized how much I’ve learned, with her it’s not about memorizing words, it’s about learning! The best language teacher I’ve ever had!
— Candela, 45 lessons with Joanna
Summer School Spanish HW
Joanna was quick to respond and was able to assist my daughter with some really difficult Spanish homework. My daughter was very grateful and we would love to use her again!
— Stephanie, 3 lessons with Joanna
Wonderful lessons
Thank you Joanna! I am learning so much with you. You make the lessons so interesting, and I am comfortable speaking my Spanish with you. At the end of each lesson, I feel more comfortable speaking. And you always give me helpful thing to work on for next lesson.
— Laurie, 3 lessons with Joanna
She is amazing !!
Joanna was great . My daughter likes her a lot. She is on point and knows what to do. We will continue with her. The only thing was that there was too much FaceTime dealt while chatting Using the website. I wish there are ways to speed it up.
— Lana, 6 lessons with Joanna
She knows precisely how to help!
I’m really impressed with how quickly Joanna came up with lessons that precisely addressed the mistakes I’ve been making when I speak Polish. We exchanged emails and had one short conversation. And, she told me, “Okay, I know how to help!” Sure enough, she’s given a framework for improvement. The lessons are fun. And, she’s encouraging and patient. I would definitely recommend her to anyone wanting to learn or improve their Polish!
— Jan, 19 lessons with Joanna
Enthusiastic and friendly
Joanna helped my husband and I translate some text from English to Polish, and then helped us pronounce it. I was surprised to find that on our first lesson, she had prepared a worksheet with a breakdown of tough sounds, plus highlighted those key spots in our text. She also provided audio for us after the class. She went above and beyond! You will not regret taking lessons with her.
— Yolanda, 1 lesson with Joanna
Easy-going and comfortable!
As a student who was determined to learn Polish in the perspective of a native Spanish speaker like me, I sifted through many sources for months on end to find any books or media that would allow me to progress through with this perspective. After much struggle, I found Joanna, an excellent teacher who has been flawlessly teaching me Polish from Spanish. Not only did I find a unique source like Joanna, but she is incredible at making you feel comfortable while at the same time making much progress with the time spent.
I was very nervous at first to take an online interactive course, but of course my heart desired so dearly to continue, and Joanna rapidly changed my nerves. She made me feel comfortable with speaking up in Polish, because I had many hard moments speaking up when I was trying to learn German and I still do to this day. in fact, my rate of learning German for the past three years has never been as fast as my rate of learning in Polish for the past month with Joanna.
I am very surprised she managed to break my shyness-shell quickly by having a patient attitude and being very accepting that it's okay to make many mistakes during the process. Even if I speak a mix between Spanish and Polish (Spolish??), she fills in the gaps and within the gaps, new conversations and exercises are created in order to combat those mistakes.
I love that she creates personal exercises for me that fit my personal goals as to why I want to pursue learning this language, she even writes them from Spanish to Polish and explains the surprising amount of similarities the two languages have. She breaks down each exercise into small bits so that the lesson does not feel overwhelming, which means I would doubt that any of you reading this would feel inclined to stop learning, unless if you're lazy! Joanna puts in 110% of your time, and what does 110% really mean? It means she already places all of her efforts towards you during class, plus that extra time outside of the class in order to place care into your learning experience. Seriously, that feels absolutely heart-warming.
All you have to do as a student is place your efforts to ensure the best optimal learning experience. Personally, I cannot wait for the progress I will make for the next month and am very much looking forward to applying my skills when I start living in Poland with my polską dziewczyną starting in the summer and begin to have deep conversations with the family. Thank you Joanna for making the past four weeks life-changing!!
— David, 25 lessons with Joanna
Delightful!
Lively and good-humored, makes learning fun. Materials for review and preparation add an independent feature, but always feel that she is there. I am looking forward to more lessons.
— Edward, 8 lessons with Joanna
Fun, Knowledgeable and Patient
From the start, Joanna greeted me in Polish and took a genuine interest in my learning. There were a few technical hiccups in the beginning (caused by me) but the hour was well spent in fun conversation and learning. I highly recommend Joanna as a Polish Language tutor!
— Anthony, 36 lessons with Joanna
Very Enthusiastic and Knowledgeable
I had my first lesson with Joanna, and I was very impressed with her knowledge and patience. The lesson was really fun! Joanna even started teaching me before we met for class. I wrote her messages in Polish, and then she used my messages to help design some homework.
— patricia, 40 lessons with Joanna
Awesome Polish tutor!
Joanna was great! I just started learning Polish. She was patient as well as informative. Easy to talk to as well. Looking forward to working with her again.
— Gloria, 1 lesson with Joanna
Excellent Instructor
Joanna is an excellent instructor that is eager to share her native language with anyone that is eager to learn. As a native speaker, she has an excellent understanding of the language and shares her knowledge with beginner students in a calm, fun, and patient manner. This builds a comfortable environment to learn in despite having no actual face to face contact.
— Dakota, 2 lessons with Joanna
Excellent Tutor
Joanna is so great and encouraging. What I love most is that she is trilingual, which works best for me because I am both an English and Spanish speaker and she is too. She really caters to what works best for her students and really adjusts the lesson to meet student's needs. She is super patient, easy going, understanding, and really wants her students to learn. I highly recommend this tutor.
— Miracle, 2 lessons with Joanna
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All lessons are private, one-on-one and online. Sixty minutes is recommended for most adults and serious learners.
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45 minutes$55
60 minutes Recommended$70
Personalized instruction for children, teens and adults at any level.
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Private Polish
45 minutes$65
60 minutes Recommended$85
Specialist instruction with a native Polish speaker and professional language educator.
Book PolishFAQ
Before your first lesson.
Quick answers to the questions students and families most often have before getting started.
Who do you teach?
Children, teens and adults at any level—from complete beginners to advanced learners. Lessons are adapted to the student’s age, goals, pace and learning style.
Are lessons online only?
Yes. All Spanish and Polish lessons are private and taught online, so you can study from home or from anywhere you have a reliable internet connection.
How long is a lesson?
You can choose a 45-minute or 60-minute lesson. I do not offer 30-minute lessons because meaningful instruction, practice and feedback need more time.
What can we work on in Spanish?
School or college coursework, conversation, grammar, pronunciation, writing, test preparation, travel, professional goals, heritage-language development or advanced fluency and accuracy.
What can we work on in Polish?
Complete-beginner foundations, pronunciation, conversation, grammar and cases, family communication, heritage learning, travel or relocation, professional goals and advanced fluency.
Do you work with students who do not speak English as their first language?
Yes. In addition to Polish, Spanish and English, I speak French, Portuguese and Italian. Contact me before booking if you would like to discuss the best language to use for explanations.
Can I contact you before I book?
Absolutely. If you are unsure which lesson length is right for you, have a specific goal or want to ask about your situation first, use the Contact Joanna section below.
Why are Polish lessons priced differently from Spanish lessons?
Polish is a more specialized tutoring market with fewer qualified private instructors. Polish lessons also draw on native-speaker knowledge, lifelong cultural fluency and professional language-teaching experience.
LANGUAGE NOTES
From Joanna’s desk.
Practical explanations, learning strategies and observations from years of teaching Spanish and Polish.
Why Polish pronunciation feels difficult at first—and how to make it manageable
Polish is not impossible; it is unfamiliar. A good pronunciation plan breaks intimidating sound combinations into patterns you can actually hear and reproduce.
Stop memorizing Spanish rules you cannot use
Grammar matters, but memorizing a rule is not the same as being able to use it in a conversation. The goal is to turn structure into automatic language.
What private tutoring should do that an app cannot
A tutor should identify the exact point where your understanding breaks down, explain it clearly, and adjust the next lesson based on what happened in the last one.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Joanna before you book.
If you’re not sure which lesson option is right for you, have a specific learning goal, or simply want to ask a question first, get in touch.
Contact JoannaREADY TO START?
Your language journey starts with one conversation.
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