Conversational English
Studied English for years but still get lost in conversation?
We’ll talk a lot, build your vocabulary step by step and learn to express your thoughts naturally and confidently.
Online English tutor · for children, teens and adults · GCSE · IELTS
English for anyone who has started a hundred times and quit a hundred and one
I teach you not just to speak correctly, but to sound natural.
I moved to England in 2010, studied and worked here, so I teach the English people actually speak. In lessons we talk a lot, and I adapt topics, tasks and pace to your goals and interests.
- Two British degrees
- TEFL teaching diploma
- 7 years of teaching
I lived in London since 2010I have lived in London since 2010
English that works with your brain
What we can work on
GCSE English
Your child is at a British school but doesn’t know how to analyse language and structure?
We’ll work out what examiners expect and learn to find quotations and explain them. Tricky points can be clarified in Russian.
IELTS
Need a certain band score for university, work or a visa?
We’ll go through the exam format and focus on what will raise your score.
English for children (6+)
Want your child not just to learn rules but to actually use English?
Textbook, interactive games and speaking practice: we speak English as much as possible and use Russian only when it’s really needed.
How lessons work
My lessons focus on speaking. I use textbooks written by professional teams and add your interests and plenty of conversation. You answer questions on the lesson topic, I listen and note your mistakes, and we fix them step by step.
- Lots of speaking practice
- Vocabulary, grammar and all four skills: speaking, reading, writing, listening
- A flexible, not rigid, structure
We speak English as much as possible, but use Russian when it’s really needed.
More about lessonsTake a look at a lesson
Try it yourself!
Lessons are based on textbooks, but I add more speaking practice and choose extra materials for your goals and interests. Sometimes I create interactive boards and games myself. Here are two examples you can open and try on your own.
Falling for Autumn
We read a text about autumn, discuss it and practise the present perfect in conversation.
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Language Features Detective
We look for language features in a text and learn to explain their effect on the reader.
Open the lesson →What students say
Jelena is a wonderful tutor, not only for improving your general English level and preparing for exams, but also for more specific goals such as university admissions and interviews. Her lessons are both effective and enjoyable, and she creates a friendly and supportive atmosphere. With her help, I was able to improve my English quickly, gain confidence, and get admitted to the university I wanted to attend.
Я была уверена, что слушание сдам стабильно на 5, а больше всего разочаровал спикинг, но письмо с чтением — правда хороший результат. Набрала более высокую оценку там, где и не думала. Спасибо вам за вашу работу! Без вас я бы даже такого уровня не достигла. Вы открыли мне другой английский, который приятно и интересно изучать, а не чувствовать страх, когда его видишь.
A committed, experienced and sensitive teacher, Jelena has the expertise and the patience to be a wholly effective tutor. She has a good range of resources and a positive and supportive demeanour.
A word with a history
quarantine
from Venetian Italian quaranta giorni, «forty days»
During plague outbreaks in the 14th and 15th centuries, ships arriving in Venice had to wait forty days before anyone could come ashore. The number has gone from the word, but the waiting stayed.
Speaking club for adults — coming soon
Level B1–B2. The first meetings are free.
I’m interestedI only need your contact to tell you when the club starts.
Prices and booking
The first session is a 30-minute introduction: we talk about your goals and make a plan. 50% off.