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Michael
English
Native
Russian

From United States

Living in New York, United States

Certified TEFL Teacher 🎓 with 7 Years of Experience 📅 Hello! 👋 I’m Michael, a native English speaker from New York 🗽 with an international background in language, business, and the arts. 🌎 I began teaching English after moving to Saint Petersburg, Russia 🇷🇺, where I spent several years working with students both in person 👥 and online 💻. I later lived in Tbilisi, Georgia 🇬🇪, before returning to the United States 🇺🇸. Today, I help people around the world communicate more naturally and confidently in English. 🗣️✨ I also hold a degree in Business Administration 🎓 with a specialization in Human Resources, giving me a strong understanding of professional and workplace communication 💼. I have extensive experience working with Slavic-language speakers, but students from every language and cultural background are welcome! 🌍 Outside teaching, I’m a professional actor 🎭🎬 and love theater, film, chess ♟️, walking 🚶‍♂️, coffee ☕, travel ✈️, and great conversation. My lessons focus on real communication rather than simply memorizing rules. We can use news 📰, videos 📺, real-life situations, professional topics, and authentic materials to build practical English you can actually use. We can work on: 🗣️ Conversation & speaking 📚 Vocabulary & natural phrases 🎧 Listening & pronunciation 🌀 Grammar, phrasal verbs & prepositions 💼 Business & professional English ✍️ Speaking and writing tasks My goal is simple: help you express yourself in English with greater confidence, clarity, and personality. 🚀
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
  • Graphs and charts
  • Homework Assignments
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Interests

Films & TV Series
Art
Business & Finance
Travel
Gaming
Trial Lesson
208 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Interview Preparation
B1-C2
Business
203 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
11% off
Conversational Reality
B1-C2
Conversation
2,119 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
8% off
TOEFL| SELTS | CELPIP | EGE Preparation
B1-C2
Language Essentials
100 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
11% off
English for the Workplace & Life | Level Advancement
B1-C2
Business
336 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
11% off
IELTS Preparation
B1-C2
Test Preparation
113 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
11% off
Conversational Reality Package Extension
B1-C2
Conversation
160 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
8% off
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Student Lilit Vardanian
Lilit Vardanian
86 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Michael is the best teacher ever.😎 He helps me to believe in myself, teaches me to speak correctly and has many different forms for studying, which makes the lessons more interesting, fun and educational.😇 I'm very happy that I found him. Because with Michael I have confidence that soon I will speak English fluently.🙏 Thank you🔥
Student Bastia
Bastia
22 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I can't say enough good things about Michael! The classes were an amazing blend of fun and education. But what really stood out is that he played a pivotal role in helping me achieve a score of 9 on my CELPIP exam. His teaching methods are incredibly effective, and I genuinely enjoyed every session. I couldn't have asked for a better mentor on my language-learning journey!
Ignacio Gonzalez
1 English lesson
He is a great teacher
Alisa
111 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am so happy to have lessons with Michael! THE best teacher ever! We always have fun on our lessons! We study different topics, discuss problems and find their solutions. And I really appreciate his patience. Michael helps me feel more confident in my english!
Faustine
1 English lesson
Michael's trial lesson was very enjoyable and met my expectations!
Иван Олейников
1 English lesson
I had the pleasure of working with Michael as my tutor, and his guidance has been incredibly valuable. Michael has a unique ability to break down complex topics into simple, actionable steps, making even the most challenging concepts easy to understand. His structured approach to teaching, combined with practical advice and tailored feedback, has helped me improve not only my technical English skills but also my confidence in professional communication. He provides real-world examples, clear sentence starters, and effective grammar corrections that are directly applicable to my role as a Senior Systems Analyst. His attention to detail and encouragement made every session insightful and productive. I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking to enhance their professional skills in a supportive and engaging environment.