Speaking practice
One-to-one, 60 minutes
$30per lesson
- Stop translating in your head and answer straight away
- Topics from your life, not from a 2005 textbook
- A list of your mistakes with fixes after every lesson
- CELTA
- IELTS 8.5
- 9 years teaching
English for people who understand it but freeze when they speak
One-to-one lessons online. You do 80% of the talking. I note your mistakes and go through them after the lesson, so you never get cut off mid-sentence. The first 30-minute lesson is free.
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Anna Mironova, usually replies within an hour
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What do you need English for?
Courses and prices
A monthly package is 10% cheaper. In a pair each student pays 65% of the price.
Adults
For work, moving abroad and travel. Lessons are built around your field and goals.
English for work
One-to-one, 60 minutes
$34per lesson
- Calls, emails, presentations and job interviews
- Rehearse real meetings before they happen
- Vocabulary for your field, from IT to healthcare
IELTS preparation
One-to-one, 60 minutes
$38per lesson
- A mock test in the first lesson and a plan to your target band
- Writing checked against the examiners' criteria
- Speaking practised in the real exam format
Speaking club
Group of up to 5, 75 minutes
$12per lesson
- From A2 up, once you have something to say
- A new topic every week, no homework
- Weekday evenings, drop in any time
Teens aged 10 to 17
Cambridge exam prep, help with school English and real conversation without cramming.
Cambridge B2 and C1
One-to-one, 60 minutes
$32per lesson
- Every part of the exam, with extra focus on writing and speaking
- A mock exam every month with detailed feedback
- A short progress report to parents each month
English for teens
One-to-one, 60 minutes
$28per lesson
- Catch up with school English without cramming
- Talk about what they actually like: games, shows, music
- For ages 10 and up
How lessons work
- On Zoom or Google Meet
- You get the link 10 minutes before we start. A laptop and headphones are all you need.
- You do the talking
- I ask questions and steer the conversation. My job is to get you speaking more than me.
- Mistakes after class
- I don't interrupt. I note your mistakes and send a breakdown on Telegram the same evening.
- 20 minutes of homework
- Short tasks you can do on your commute. No four-page exercises.
What a mistake breakdown looks likeI am agree with you.
I agree with you.
Agree is already a verb, so am isn't needed.
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About me
I've been teaching English for nine years. I lived and worked in Dublin for two years, so I know how it feels when everyone at work talks fast and you're still searching for words.
I work with adults who need English for their jobs and with teenagers preparing for exams. I use a textbook as a backbone and take topics from your life.
- students since 2017
- 340
- IELTS Academic score
- 8.5
- Cambridge teaching certificate
- CELTA
What students say
B1 → B2 in 4 months
For a year I sat through calls with American colleagues and typed in the chat because I was afraid to speak. Now I run the daily stand-up myself. Rehearsing meetings helped the most.
IELTS 6.0 → 7.5
I needed 7 in every section, and writing was stuck at 6. Anna went through each essay against the criteria. Three months later I got 7.5.
Top mark in the state exam
Sonya was shy about the speaking part. They talked about her favourite shows in class, and by exam day she had stopped freezing up. I also liked the monthly reports.
FAQ
What happens in the trial lesson?
30 minutes on Zoom. We chat a little in English, I check your level and explain how I'd plan your lessons. It's free with no strings attached.
Can I reschedule?
Yes, with 12 hours' notice. Later than that the lesson counts as taken, but once a month you can move one lesson with no conditions.
How do I pay?
Per lesson or with a monthly package at 10% off. If a package doesn't work out, I refund the lessons you haven't taken.
How long until I can speak?
With two lessons a week and a little homework, most students notice a difference in 6 to 8 weeks. Moving up a level takes 3 to 5 months.
Do you teach children under 10?
No, only from age 10. Younger kids need a different approach, and I can recommend a colleague.
Which time zone are you in?
Yekaterinburg, UTC+5. I have morning slots for students in Asia and evening slots that suit Europe.
Book a free trial lesson
Leave your number and I'll message you on Telegram or call to find a time. I usually reply within an hour.
Online anywhere, or in person in Yekaterinburg
51 Malysheva St, office 1204, Yekaterinburg, Russia
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