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Elena A
Professional TeacherTeaches
Bulgarian
Native
Russian
Native
English
Speaks
Japanese
Ukrainian
German
Teaches
Bulgarian
Native
Russian
Native
English
Speaks
Japanese
Ukrainian
German
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From BulgariaLiving in Other, Bulgaria (19:23 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 15, 2009InterestsMedical & HealthcareReadingPets & AnimalsFood
I live in Bulgaria (my mother is Russian and Ukrainian and my father is Bulgarian). I have also travelled to many different countries and lived for 1 year in Japan.
I’m a lifelong language enthusiast fluent in 5+ languages, including Japanese. My 19+ years of teaching blend academic rigor (MA in Applied Linguistics) with real-world cultural insight. Let’s turn language barriers into bridges together!Me as a Teacher
I love teaching people from different countries and backgrounds and helping you improve your communication with friends, extended family, colleagues and business partners.
I have an MA degree in Applied linguistics - English and Japanese and I have been a teacher for more than 19 years teaching English, Japanese and my native languages - Bulgarian and Russian. I have also specialised in the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. My lessons & teaching style
I have worked using the communicative and direct methods of teaching as well as different other techniques.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Supplement to diploma - "St.Cyril and St.Methodius" University - 1999This is a supplement to my university diploma.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2006 - 2009
Teacher of English and RussianI taught English and Russian to adults and children. I also translated documents from and to English.
1999 - 2000
Japanese teacherI taught practical Japanese to university students.
2004 - 2006
English language teacherI taught English to students of different ages.
Education
1993 - 1999
Master's - English and JapaneseI have an MA degree in Applied Linguistics - English and Japanese language.
1997 - 1998
Other - Japanese language and cultureI specialised for one year in Japanese language and culture.
5.0
Rating
331
Students
6,616
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Bulgarian Lessons
Bulgarian
Russian
English
Trial Lesson
223 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Bulgarian (all levels) / A 10% discount for a 10-lesson package :)
A1 - C2Language Essentials3,799 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 14% off
Bulgarian speaking practice
A2 - C2Conversation20 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 15% off
Bulgarian for couples (price for 2 students)
A1 - C2Language Essentials63 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Elena
39 Bulgarian lessons
Teacher’s pick
С большим удовольствием занимаюсь болгарским языком с Еленой. Это очень профессиональный и внимательный преподаватель с по‑настоящему персональным подходом к обучению. Материал подается интересно и понятно, занятия проходят легко и мотивируют продолжать учиться. Домашние задания хорошо продуманы и действительно сильно помогают закрепить знания. Кроме того, Елена очень приятный в общении человек, с которым комфортно учиться. Искренне рекомендую!
Mar 27, 2026
Dan Cheng
58 Bulgarian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been studying Bulgarian with Elena for more than a year, and her lessons are fantastic. She is super knowledgeable and always comes prepared. Because of our work together, I felt confident traveling to Bulgaria and could handle all the basic interactions!
Feb 28, 2026
Dan Cheng
58 Bulgarian lessons
Amazing class as usual!
Apr 6, 2026
Karina
90 Bulgarian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been studying Bulgarian with Elena for more than two years. Every lesson is engaging, well-structured, and informative. She is a highly professional and knowledgeable teacher in her field. In addition, she is kind, patient, and always supportive.
Her lessons are always tailored to my goals and level.
I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn Bulgarian effectively.
Mar 2, 2026
Dan Cheng
58 Bulgarian lessons
Thank you Elena for the great class
Apr 13, 2026
Андрей
146 Bulgarian lessons
Профессиональный и приятный в общении преподаватель.
Apr 2, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 12.00
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