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Elena A
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Professional TeacherTeaches
Bulgarian
Native
Russian
Native
English
Speaks
Japanese
Ukrainian
German
Teaches
Bulgarian
Native
Russian
Native
English
Speaks
Japanese
Ukrainian
German
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From BulgariaLiving in Other, Bulgaria (16:29 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!
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.
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
336
Students
6,680
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Russian Lessons
Russian
Bulgarian
English
Trial Lesson
228 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Russian (all levels) / A 10% discount for a 10-lesson package :)
A1 - C2Language Essentials843 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 14% off
Russian conversation practice
A2 - C2Conversation22 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 15% off
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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
61 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
Adriano Lattanzi
3 Bulgarian lessons
Very good
Apr 25, 2026
Karina
92 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
Adriano Lattanzi
3 Bulgarian lessons
Very good
Apr 29, 2026
Caitlin Grisham
5 Russian lessons
Elena came very well-prepared for our first lesson. She balanced warmth and humor with a focused learning plan that really maximized our time together.
Apr 19, 2026
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