University of Toronto graduate, BS. Animal lover, anime fan, and a huge nerd when it comes to games!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Bosnian
Native
Croatian
Native
Serbian
Native
German
Other
Russian
University of Toronto graduate, BS. Animal lover, anime fan, and a huge nerd when it comes to games!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From Bosnia and HerzegovinaLiving in Other, Bosnia and Herzegovina (22:02 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 21, 2021
InterestsTechPets & AnimalsReadingFilms & TV SeriesGaming
Hello! My name is Stanislav, Stan for short. I am a 50-year-old male from Bosnia, married for over 2 decades and counting, war veteran, Bachelor of Science from Toronto U, speaking English for well over 30 years now. I am passionate about cats & dogs, gaming, music, movies, and anime. I love reading, and learning new things - I am a computer engineer by trade, but I got a welder's license as well, and have worked as an archivist for few years in addition to my military background so you can see I have a wide spectrum of interests :) I thoroughly appreciate critical thinking and am trying to teach my students to do the same!
My creations
Me as a Teacher
Highly dedicated and experienced educator with a Bachelor of Science degree, specializing in teaching English at the B1-C1 proficiency level. Known for a charismatic, patient, and humorous teaching style that fosters a dynamic learning environment. Strong communicator, motivating students to improve their language skills through engaging and thoughtful lessons. A champion of slow and steady progress, always encouraging students to take the first step in their learning journey.
My lessons & teaching style
I am a patient and kind type (so my students tell me!) - my greatest joy is when students actually ASK me questions (that means that they are awake, as well :P ). I enjoy interacting with people, and interactive style suits me best, but of course, I can be "old school" and stick to the book, if that is what is required!
SKILLS
Strong command of English grammar and vocabulary.
Ability to motivate and inspire students with humor and patience.
Knowledgeable in working with students of various backgrounds and language levels.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Adaptable and resilient in handling challenges within a class.
My teaching material
Text Documents
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Certificates
TEFL - Oxford Seminars - 2011
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2018 - 2024
Teacher/tutorVarious online platforms
Education
2008 - 2011
Bachelor’s - Computer scienceUniversity of Toronto
Work Experience
2012 - 2018
QA SupervisorInstitute for materials and constructions testing
5.0
Rating
647
Students
4,611
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
647
Students
4611
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
288 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Discussions about weekly topics and news; fluency practice, vocabulary building
A2 - C2Conversation4,041 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Elementary English Course A1-A2
A1 - A2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
English Test Training: No Stress, Just Progress
B1 - B2Language Essentials15 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Advanced discussion for C1-C2 level
C1 - C2Conversation3 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Coffee talk with Stan - come on in, sit down, take a load off
B1 - C2Conversation4 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
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My creations
Podcast (4)
263 Reviews
Wojtek (Voytek)
69 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Stan is a highly professional teacher. He has a great sense of humor that makes learning both enjoyable and memorable. I’ve learned a lot from him, not only about the language, but also through the fascinating stories he shares.
Chatting with him is always a rewarding experience, and I strongly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their English
Jul 19, 2025
marcel_rot
87 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Stan is a unique teacher; he is both charismatic and funny. He has shown me how much fun learning languages can be. Thanks to him, I have discovered a new interest in reading books, which allows me to improve my reading skills outside the classroom.
Nov 24, 2024
Artyom Soldatov
33 English lessons
Great lesson! We had a deep discussion about child development in today's world.
Feb 16, 2026
Seoyeon
114 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I used to sample different teachers, but these days I just keep taking Stan's class (and only one other). What differentiates his class is the trending materials he brings. Materials usually consist of some interesting news articles and videos. Talking about them sometimes can be challenging, but it is better than generic, dull textbooks. They're especially great for extra vocabulary & reading practice. Plus, the class is flexible enough to chat about things outside of the materials 🙂
Apr 24, 2025
nestor
32 English lessons
Good person, I can chat many thing!!
Mar 23, 2026
Kirill
23 English lessons
Conversations with Stanislav are very interesting and informative. He is understanding of mistakes made, which increases my confidence to communicate in English. In addition, very diverse topics are selected for classes, which make it possible to develop my vocabulary and learn a lot of new things