Maria Makarchenko

I am a new student to Ukrainian and to italki. From the very first «Привіт!», with her beaming smile, Maria had me hooked! Марія teaches and listens with enthusiasm, patience, and a lot of understanding. Her lessons and conversations are diverse, interesting, engaging, and we always smile and laugh along the way! 😄 With my extremely demanding schedule, our learning sessions have become a veritable oasis! We just completed another session and I already can’t wait for our next lesson (I feel that way after each lesson)! Щиро дякую, Маріє! Я так багато вивчаю кожен урок! Ти чудова вчителька! Дуже дуже дякую! 🙏

One of the best decisions I made this year was taking Ukrainian lessons with Maria. While I have little talent for learning languages, she has tons and gladly passes her experience and enthusiasm on to her students. In a relaxed and friendly environment, you will learn and practice your language skills, learn about Ukrainian culture, and be inspired to keep going. The hour will go by far too quickly, and you will be noticeably better by its end.

I have had Maria as a teacher for at least six lessons and she is excellent. She quickly assessed my level of skill in Russian, where I was strongest and what needed work on. Then she set up me up with the opportunity to do assignments (if I wished). Maria is also a great conversationalist and to my surprise had an incredibly detailed knowledge of my humble little state of South Dakota. The hour I spend with her each week just flies by. She motivates me to be better and I feel myself improving as a student -- at least my confidence is! : ) I was not a great language student back in school, but this is fun. It doesn’t feel like work at all. Notice how busy her schedule is. There is a reason: she’s good.

Maria is a wonderful teacher—patient, helpful, knowledgeable, intelligent. I am truly enjoying our conversational lessons. Дуже дякую!

The importance of having Maria as a teacher as one learns the beautiful Ukrainian language, cannot be overstated. Each lesson builds upon the last. Both the caliber and style of her teaching not only helps one to create the vital foundation necessary to move forward and grow one’s speaking and communication abilities, it also provides unlimited inspiration, effective ideas, and the kind of crucial information which allows one to apply these powerful concepts and practices immediately. Each time you have the good fortune to have a lesson with Maria, your brain will light up with endless pathways of improvement! ✨💡✨

Мария - моя учительница на italki уже больше года. Она помогла мне добиться больших успехов за относительное короткое время. На уроках она создает приятную, непринужденную атмосферу, позволяющую легко вести беседу. Она внимательно слушает и дает хорошие советы и улучшения. Благодаря её широким интересам и чуткому характеру с ней легко найти общий язык, и уроки всегда интересные. Я очень рекомендую ее!