Visited 2 days ago
Yana K
Smart Lesson
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Ukrainian
Native
French
Russian
Arabic (Maghrebi)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Spanish
Certified fluency coach for professionals & youth | 7+ years unlocking confident, natural communicat
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Ukrainian
Native
French
Russian
Arabic (Maghrebi)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Spanish
Certified fluency coach for professionals & youth | 7+ years unlocking confident, natural communicat
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From UkraineLiving in Lviv, Ukraine (17:56 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 9, 2026InterestsBusiness & FinanceSports & FitnessScienceEnvironment & NatureArt
Hi there! 👋 I’m Yana, a Ukrainian-Canadian fluency coach with 7+ years of specializing in confident, natural communication for professionals and youth (TESOL-certified, IELTS 8.5) and teaching learners from different cultures to gain useful speaking, writing, and reading skills to build a better understanding of English; whether for exams, careers, or daily life.
We’ll focus on real conversations, nuanced expressions, and conquering your unique challenges. Let’s make English feel like a language that you can be fully yourself in!
My approach to teaching is student-centered, interactive, and aimed at improving overall understanding and building a student's capacity for generating spontaneous speech in English.
I started teaching as a volunteer, and eventually became a certified TESOL teacher in 2016. I started my career in Taiwan, teaching ESL to children who were new to English. Later, I started specializing in writing classes and math tutoring to ESL students looking to attend university abroad. I also have experience with adult classes, including conversational and business English.
What makes my lessons different:
❌No grammar drills
✅ Real conversations; we practice the way you'll actually use English
❌Answer keys and going by the book
✅ Targeted vocabulary sets, customized learning materials, and dynamic feedback on YOUR specific mistakes; we focus on your specific learning gaps and patterns holding you back
❌Textbook English
✅ Build fluent language skills you can...My teaching material
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- PDF file
- Video files
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Quizzes
- Image files
- Text Documents
Certificates
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Oxford Seminars - 2016100 hours of study, including in-class practicum exercises, and a written final exam.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2022
Knowledge Tree
2022 - 2023
Head ELL Teacher
2023 - Current
Tutor
Education
2011 - 2016
Bachelor’s - PsychologyBachelor of Arts in Psychology with an elective in Marketing
Work Experience
2016 - 2016
Case Manager
5.0
Rating
1
Students
1
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Structured Conversational Class (A1-C2)
A1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 15% off
Student-Centered Conversation Practice (A1-C2)
A1 - C2Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 8% off
Exam & Presentation Prep
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 33.00+
Package with 5% off
Pronunciation & Accent Work
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Lessons
Hourly rate from
USD 25.00+Your final payment will be made in USD