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Polina
- Rate R223
- Response 1h

R223/h
1st lesson free
- ESL
- English Oral Expression
- IELTS
- TOEFL
- TOEIC
Cambridge-certified English teacher, polyglot and historian, with 15 years of experience. My students pass international exams and get job offers abroad.
- ESL
- English Oral Expression
- IELTS
- TOEFL
- TOEIC
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About Polina
My brain is always curious. I love diving into the latest scientific breakthroughs, technological trends like AI, and health and wellness. If there's a new idea or innovation, I'm probably reading about it! My journey as a teacher, interpreter, historian, and guide has taken me all over the globe. I've lived in the USA, enjoyed the sun on the beaches of the Bahamas, Cuba, and Ecuador, and explored the ancient history of Egypt, Peru, and Mongolia. Each trip adds a new story and new topics to share with my students. Deep down, I'm a "yes" person—always open to a good conversation, a new idea, or a spontaneous adventure. I believe the best connections happen when we are open and ready to explore. I speak 5 languages (Languages). This allows me to stay up-to-date and prepare my classes for you using the best resources in the world, the best global references, and learning materials. I've spent years dissecting these languages to find hidden patterns. My job is to save you all that time, transforming the soup of confusing information in your head into a clear and personal system. You don't need to spend years trying to understand English on your own. I'll give you a system that works for ANY language. If one day you want to learn another, you'll already have the tools. ️ What motivates me to teach? Seeing chaos turn into clarity. I believe that learning a language is like organizing drawers inside your head. When we don't have this system, words and rules become a jumbled mess—or a pile of socks and skates scattered on the floor. I love building this structure with my students. Seeing the confidence and tranquility that emerges when you finally find your "mental bookshelf." In a world full of uncertainties, being able to count on this order within yourself, knowing that you have a solid foundation to communicate in another language—brings immense calm. My students' success gives me immense pleasure. It's my fulfillment. ️ And of course, I also have incredible students. The conversations, the life stories, the goals they tell me... We have fun together. All of this energizes me and reminds me, every day, how worthwhile it is to share what I know. That's why I love teaching.
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- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
- +18
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- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Imagine learning English like being at a big carnival parade—full of energy, fun, and that rhythm that makes you want more. That's my approach. I'm a Cambridge Certified English Teacher (CELTA), a polyglot, and a historian with 15 years of experience and over 150 positive reviews from students of all ages—from children to executives. I work with the Cambridge method + neuroscience: I use memorization techniques (such as mnemonics and visual associations) to naturally retain content, in addition to music, films, series, detective games, and real-life simulations to accelerate your learning and make classes unforgettable. In the first class, we create a personalized plan together based on your goals. You have clear objectives and a timeline to achieve them. And at the end of each session, we review your progress so you can see, in practice, how much you've advanced. My main focus is English—preparation for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, FCE, CAE, CPE, Business English, job interviews, and conversation for all ages. Furthermore, as a professional interpreter, I also teach technical English for fields such as IT, medicine, law, finance, and much more. Imagine ordering a coffee in Manhattan, closing an international deal, or simply traveling without fear—with my method, you'll get there. Schedule your trial lesson and discover how learning English can be as exciting as the biggest street party!
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- 5h: R1115
- 10h: R2230
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