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Lana
Russian
Native
English
Italian

From Russian Federation

Living in Chiang Mai, Thailand

English for Digital Nomads, IT Freelancers & Travelers |Science-Based I help adults who studied English for years but still freeze when they need to speak. Work calls, meetings, small talk with neighbours- that moment when your head goes empty. This is what we work on. I'm Lana, a linguist and language coach with a degree in philology and teaching. 19+ years teaching English and Russian, 2300+ lessons on italki. I taught at Chiang Mai University in Thailand, and I've lived in a lot of countries, so I know how it feels to start over in a new language. Who I work with: • IT people and freelancers who need English for calls and meetings • digital nomads and people who moved abroad • anyone who understands a lot but can't make themselves talk What my lessons look like: • exercises based on how the brain learns languages (I'm a bit obsessed with neuroscience) • my questionable hand-drawn sketches and funny analogies • a lot of speaking from day one • in the first lesson we find out what exactly stops you Learning Russian? I teach general Russian to adults too, from your first words to real conversations. Same approach: a lot of speaking, clear explanations and a bit of humour. I also love talking about art, space, books, travel and people in general, so we won't run out of topics. Bring your coffee, your overthinking, and your imperfect grammar. We'll figure the rest out together. Говорю по-русски, так что если английский пока слабый, сложные вещи объясню на русском.
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Russian for Everyday Life (A0–B2): Because Apps Don’t Teach You How People Actually Speak
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Antonina Petrushkina
31 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I'm so glad I found Lana — she's one of the best teachers I've ever met. Her lessons are clear, engaging, and well-structured. She's friendly, fun, and easy to talk to, which makes every class feel relaxed and enjoyable. At the same time, Lana is professional and always encouraging, creating a space where I feel safe to speak and make mistakes. I already feel more confident speaking, and every class helps me grow. Lana truly has all the qualities that make a great teacher.
Phil Schoonmaker
92 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lana is an excellent teacher. She always comes to the lessons on time, in good spirits and with excellent content to learn from. She pushes me to challenge myself and is very patient. My Russian has improved dramatically in a short time because of Lana. I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to improve their language skills.
Anastasiia
52 English lessons
Lana is a very positive and attentive teacher. She always comes well prepared for our lessons, adapts to my learning pace and explains everything in a way that is most comfortable for me. I highly recommend her!
Oksana
58 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I love classes with Lana! She is a professional, experienced and patient teacher. The topics of the lessons are always interesting and relevant. I would recommend her classes to those who want to improve their language skills.
Anastasia Stepanova
29 English lessons
Занимаюсь у Ланы 3 месяца с начального уровня. В каких-то темах у меня уже были знания, а где-то совсем ничего. Лана быстро эти пробелы определила и мы работаем точно над ними. Мне очень нравится ее подход, я чувствую, что она готовится к каждому занятию, мы разбираем разные топики для охвата вокабуляра и в них вписана грамматика на ту тему, которую мы сейчас проходим, задания тренируют разные навыки: чтение, письмо, восприятие на слух, выражение своих мыслей, все очень органично и не перегруженно. Топики очень интересные и полезные. Лана очень комфортный в общении человек, я не чувствую стеснения в говорении на английском с ошибками рядом с ней. И очень терпеливая, я могу ошибаться тысячю раз в одном и том же месте или не запоминать что-то быстро, но она всегда дает понять, что это ок, мы в процессе, все придет обязательно. Раньше речь носителя для меня была белым шумом, сейчас я понимаю гораздо больше и я чувствую, что все навыки тоже растут. Я очень рекомендую Лану!
Dasha
1 Russian lesson
Thank you Lana, it was fun! Looking forward to our next lesson

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