Certified and Passionate Language Tutor& Actor | 10+ Years Using Drama to Make Learning Come Alive
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Belarusian
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Russian
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Ukrainian
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English
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Spanish
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Certified and Passionate Language Tutor& Actor | 10+ Years Using Drama to Make Learning Come Alive
About Me
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From UkraineLiving in Lviv, Ukraine (18:43 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 15, 2016
InterestsHistoryFilms & TV SeriesWritingReadingArt
Hi! I’m Demi, a language tutor and actor with over 10 years of experience helping students unlock the expressive power of language. I create a dynamic, supportive environment where learners feel encouraged to explore, take risks, and grow with confidence. I believe language is, above all, a tool for human connection—allowing us to share ideas, emotions, and stories in meaningful and authentic ways.
By blending storytelling, improvisation, and theatrical techniques, I make lessons interactive, engaging, and memorable, helping you develop natural communication skills, spontaneity, and confidence. My background in philosophy shapes my teaching approach, encouraging reflection, curiosity, and deeper understanding. I see language as a living, creative medium through which we interpret and express both our inner and outer worlds.
To ensure each learning journey is effective and personal, I incorporate elements of psychoanalysis to better understand your personality, motivations, and learning style. This allows me to fully tailor each lesson to your unique needs and abilities, making the process both meaningful and impactful.
I am highly flexible in my teaching style. I can offer structured, academic guidance focused on clarity and precision, or a more playful, creative approach that encourages imagination and exploration. My goal is to help you communicate clearly, confidently, and authentically, while making learning enjoyable, empowering, and deeply connected to who you are.
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
My creations
Certificates
TESOL - iTTT - 2016
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2016 - Current
TeacherItalkiTeaching Language via drama and theater
Mythology
Cinema
Education
2009 - 2014
Master's - PhilosophyLviv National University of Ivan Franko
Work Experience
2014 - 2015
Teacher of EnglishAMES - Lviv, Ukraine
2015 - Current
Teacher of EnglishBritish Town - Istanbul, Turkey
2016 - Current
English TeacherAMES - Lviv, Ukraine
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Students
6000
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Russian Lessons
Russian
Belarusian
Ukrainian
Trial Lesson
669 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Russian language/Русский язык
A1 - C2Language Essentials895 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 17% off
Russian Literature and Poetry / Русская литература и поэзия
A1 - C2Language Essentials45 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 19% off
Availability
My creations
Podcast (10)
811 Reviews
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Russian
Belarusian
BeatriceF
6 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Not only a language lesson, but a dive into the marvel of language learning! Demi's lessons are personalised on yourself as a learner and on your interests, so that the learning process becomes really effective and nourishing for your mind and language skills :)
Apr 24, 2020
Ritah
127 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
This kind of class I like the most. I've had possibility to learn something new as well as to have a lot of reflections about a life and my some experiences. It's great when I can analyze not only the grammar structures but also philosophic and socjologic topics. This kind of classes develop me on many areas :) Thank you very much.
Oct 24, 2017
Daffa Maulana
1 English lesson
I am very grateful to be able to have a conversation with you. It's really nice to meet you. Thank you.
Dec 27, 2024
Miriam
8 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was a great class! Before the class I was a bit nervous because I feared that I couldn't say much, but Demi managed to get me talking and gain confidence to use what I know. I learnt some very useful words and structures today, which I can immediately put into practice. Demi speaks clearly and just in the right speed, so I could understand him perfectly and enjoy our talk. Thanks a lot, Demi! See you soon!
Dec 7, 2018
Danny Haritan
7 Ukrainian lessons
Demi had a calming presence during my first lesson. He spoke at the pace I requested and communicated concepts clearly, helping me stay engaged and learn effectively. I will continue taking lessons from Demi!
Apr 15, 2025
takethenightoff
8 Russian lessons
Demi is a wonderful teacher and I love working with him every chance I get!