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C2 Proficiency Grade A, Cambridge |Textbook Plan| Students stay 350+ lessons English Fluency Through Psychology-Based Activation Since 1984, I’ve helped students turn passive knowledge into fluent speech through a clear, structured English course—not random conversation. My method uses activation principles from educational psychology to help you retrieve words faster, speak more naturally, and build real fluency through guided practice. My course is divided into eight levels and uses eight books, with lessons based on Oxford and Cambridge textbooks. We work on reading, listening, speaking, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Speaking is central because the goal is not just to understand English, but to activate it in real communication. I hold Cambridge C2 Proficiency (Grade A), the Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (top grades in three modules), and seven postgraduate diplomas, including English Language Teaching Methodology, Educational Psychology, Neuropsychopedagogy, and Neuroscience. I’m also doing a bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy, which gives me deeper insight into language acquisition, pronunciation, and how the brain processes language. My method combines books, structure, speaking practice, and educational psychology. I help you activate what you know, build confidence, and speak more naturally. My long-term students often stay for 350+ lessons because they see steady progress. Many students have achieved top exam scores, received promotions, and successfully immigrated. Please read their stories in my feedback.

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CEFR Upgrade (A1-C2) (8 levels) - Oxford English File (I only teach adults and teenagers 16+)

A1-C2

Language Essentials

21.5k lessons completed

USD 35.00+

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FCE, CAE, C2 Proficiency (I only teach adults and teenagers 16+)

B2-C2

Test Preparation

1,686 lessons completed

USD 35.00+

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IELTS - Duolingo ---- (I only teach adults and teenagers 16+)

B1-C2

Test Preparation

700 lessons completed

USD 35.00+

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Business English A1–C1 (6 levels) with Oxford Business Result (I only teach adults and teenagers 16+)

A1-C1

Business

748 lessons completed

USD 35.00+

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Viktor Hung

466 English lessons

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A Big Milestone in My English Journey – 425 Hours with Marco Today marks a very special milestone in my English journey. Over the past 23 months, Marco and I have spent 425 hours together on italki. When I started, my level was around B1. Now, I am approaching C1 — and the transformation has been real and measurable. What makes me most proud is not just the time invested, but the results I can clearly feel in my daily life. Recently, I was able to watch Moneyball on Netflix comfortably, and I joined Zoom calls with international classmates effortlessly. I still remember how much I struggled to understand during my class in San Diego in 2021. The difference today is huge. Marco has not only helped me improve my vocabulary and grammar, but also my confidence, fluency, and ability to think in English. Thank you, Marco. These 23 months have truly transformed my English.

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Classics

146 English lessons

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Got it!!! IELTS band 8! With Marco the impossibile is possible...It has been a long journey, full of difficulties and troubles, ups and downs, but in the end I did it!!! Thank you, my dear coach, you made it possible...

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Vladislav Liashenko

13 English lessons

Thank you Marco!

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Miroslav

835 English lessons

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Brilliant teacher, the best one on italki. Fantastic methodology very engaging, time simply flies in his lessons. See you soon, Marco. Hugs!!!!!!!!!!

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Hirokazu Taka

12 English lessons

I passed the CPE with Grade A! And I would not have achieved it without Marco’s help. He knows the exam inside out and has all necessary resources for you to prepare for it. He looks out for you and your goals, and he is always there to hear your concerns and worries! He is a great teacher and I recommend him to anyone who wants to improve their English.

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Hirokazu Taka

12 English lessons

Marco is the best English teacher I've ever had. I started working with him for my CPE prep. His expertise as a teacher and on Cambridge English exams has given me a solid roadmap to practice for CPE and work on my weakness. If you are serious about learning English, he will not disappoint you.