Question 1

Do you teach complete beginners?

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Yes, of course. That would be the Beginner group. Get in touch!

Question 2

Do you offer a trial lesson?

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There is a "starter pack" option: you can attend 2 lessons (+ homework) for $25.

Question 3

How do I know which group to join?

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You need to take a placement test (for intermediate and higher levels), then we will have a 10–20 minute call to confirm your level and discuss all the details. Get in touch!

Question 4

How much will I be speaking in class?

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Almost the entire lesson! The main part of the class is communication, most of which takes place in pairs and small groups.

Question 5

How many people are in a group?

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From 2 to 10. This group size maintains good dynamics (if there are fewer than 4 people, lessons tend to be less lively since students don't rotate partners) while allowing me to give attention to every student.

Question 6

Will there be tests?

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Yes, after every unit (3–4 lessons), students take a test. I also give 3 larger review tests per academic year, plus a mid-year test covering half the course and a final test at the end of the year covering the entire course.

Question 7

Do you assign homework?

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Yes, homework is an important part of the learning process. It helps you consolidate what you have learned and even pick up new things. By doing homework and attending classes, you will be practicing English almost every day, and your progress will be quite fast! I can also give personalized homework at a student's request or if I see it is needed.

Question 8

How are lessons structured?

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Lessons are held on the Zoom platform, whose key advantage is the ability to work in pairs — so online classes are just as dynamic as traditional lessons (allowing you to study comfortably from anywhere in the world!). In brief: I give a task, then you work on it independently or in pairs and practice speaking (also in pairs or small groups). After that, we have feedback. During pair work, I move between groups listening, correcting, and helping students.

Question 9

What teaching approach do you use?

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A student-centered communicative approach. This means the teacher does not lecture but acts as a facilitator and guide. This approach has several advantages: a) Focus on communication: The most important thing is developing the ability to communicate in English. Students learn to speak, listen, read, and write in real communicative situations. b) Active participation: Students actively participate in the lesson — not just listening, but doing. This makes learning more engaging and motivating. c) Effective learning: Instead of passively absorbing information, students process it actively. The teacher helps them understand the material by asking questions and stimulating critical thinking. d) Individual approach: This method allows teachers to account for each student's needs and interests, creating personalized lessons and tasks. e) Preparation for real life: Students develop skills they will use in real situations such as travel, business negotiations, and other forms of communication.

Question 10

What will I learn in groups if I speak with mistakes with the same students?

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I understand your doubts, but in groups you will be able to: significantly improve speaking skills. Even if you make mistakes, it is important that you are actively using English and building confidence in communication. Communicate with different people: In groups, you will interact with students of different levels and backgrounds. This will allow you to get used to different communication styles. Receive feedback: The teacher and other students can provide you with feedback and help you eliminate mistakes. Group classes are in no way inferior to individual lessons, and in some ways they can even win!

Question 11

What is covered in the course?

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You will study all aspects of English: speaking, vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading, pronunciation, writing. Most of all there will be communication and words. At lower levels, practical topics are covered, such as "shops", "travel", "free time", "food", "feelings", "opinions", etc. At high levels, more abstract and complex topics are covered, such as "society", "business", "health", "career", etc.

Question 12

What levels are there?

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There are 6 levels in total (from simple to complex): Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, Advanced.

Question 13

What will I learn?

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You will learn conversational practical English that you can apply in any situation: in travel (in a store, hotel, airport), at the doctor, with foreign clients and partners, and in many other situations. In class, students cover all aspects of English: speaking, vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading, pronunciation, writing.

Question 14

I don't know grammar well, can I learn it in groups?

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Yes! In most lessons, students go over grammar rules and I make every effort to ensure that every student fully understands the topic. Moreover, I give additional homework on difficult topics, as well as videos and tests (after which I can give personal homework if I see that the topic is not sufficiently reinforced).

Question 15

I don't understand well by ear, can you help?

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Of course. Practically every lesson you will have listening, as well as dictations in English. In addition, you will gradually learn the phonetic phenomena of English and start to understand speech much better by ear.

Question 16

I want to learn business correspondence, essays, and other written work. Can this be done in groups?

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Yes, the course has written lessons on all sorts of topics (formal and informal letters, reports, essays, complaints, profile descriptions, cover letters and much more). Moreover, each student has their own electronic notebook where you write your work, and I check and give recommendations (and I can also give additional assignments if needed).

Question 17

Are classes held in Russian or English?

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Classes are held in English, starting from the very first level. If you want to start from scratch - don't worry, I will only use the words you know :) Part of the explanations at the lowest levels (Beginner / Elementary) may be in Russian in order to save time, but my task is to make you speak fluently in English as quickly as possible.

Question 18

Do you correct mistakes in class?

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Of course! Depending on the situation, I can correct both immediately and after communication. So don't worry if it seems to you that you are not corrected after every word - I listen carefully and not a single mistake will go unnoticed :)

Question 19

Do you provide educational materials?

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Yes, I provide all educational materials for free.

Question 20

I have never studied online, is it not difficult? Is it effective?

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To study online, you just need to install Zoom and Telegram. I will send detailed instructions and explain everything. Online classes are in no way inferior to traditional lessons. You will also communicate a lot in pairs and mini-groups and will be able to study anywhere in the world (where there is internet).

Question 21

Does the group have a chat?

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Yes, there is a chat in Telegram, where I post additional information and homework, write various words and expressions, and also correct mistakes.

Question 22

Do you record classes on video?

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Yes, but please let me know :)

Question 23

What tips can you give for effective group work?

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attend all classes without missing, always do homework, be active in lessons!, speak only English, use new words and grammatical structures, ask if something is not clear

Question 24

Can I leave feedback?

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Yes, here is an anonymous feedback form (for praise and criticism): https://forms.gle/ecWLe4RRSwpynU7

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