Efficient Private English Lessons Personalized to Your Needs

Get your head out of the book and into the game of practicing English in person.
Start speaking fluently and easily with the experienced English tutor.

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“I have been accumulating knowledge for over 25 years to pass it on to you in my customized English lessons”

WHAT’S IN THIS FOR YOU?

Personalized Lessons

You get top-quality, one-on-one practical lessons tailored to your interests and linguistic needs – when the class is about you, and only you!

Structured Training

You get highly structured training that helps you achieve success in complex language exams and real-life communication on professional topics.

Up-to-date Materials

You get interesting, up-to-date learning materials for different professional spheres and topics (Business, IT, Marketing, Academic Writing, and more).

Interactive Activities

You participate in activities that foster thinking in a foreign language (interactive language games, puzzles, original audio and video content, creative tasks, and storytelling challenges).

Natural Environment

We stick to a foreign language without translating into a mother tongue, thus simulating a natural language environment at our lessons.

Detailed Feedback

You get assignments for further practice, which I check and offer detailed feedback, identifying areas where you need improvement and letting you discover your growth areas.

Flexible Schedule

I accommodate your work/study schedule and offer a flexible curriculum that fits your lifestyle, with step-by-step sessions and personalized pace.

Reasonable Rates

I charge a reasonable hourly rate that can align with various income levels.

ABOUT ME

Hi, my name is Marian. I love words and stories. Over the years, I have worn a bunch of different hats: teacher, editor, proofreader, translator, localizer, copywriter, content writer, UX/UI copywriter, content manager, and SMM manager.

I embarked on my linguistic journey first as a teacher of English and German at the universities where I taught students majoring in foreign languages. Later, I decided to shift my focus and entered the IT industry. I wanted to have my finger in the pie of this rapidly developing sphere. I worked at IT startups, where I was a ‘jack-of-all-trades,’ and at large content factories, where I managed content departments and worked with various topics.

I also take on interesting freelance projects and have a couple of pet projects online that I conceived and implemented on my own. My favorite pastime is ‘Playing God’ with words to bring new worlds into existence.

I’m a hardworking, responsible, punctual, and self-demanding soul who is open to new horizons and passionate about developing professionally and personally. I’m a quick learner with versatile interests and an easy-going social mixer.

LANGUAGES I KNOW & TEACH

  1. English (C2; Full professional proficiency)

    I teach it to adults and teenagers (Business English; English for IT specialists; preparation for the TOEFL and school/college exams; everyday communication for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students).

  2. German (B1-B2; Professional working proficiency)

    I teach it to adults and teenagers (everyday communication for beginners and intermediate students).

  3. Romanian (B1-B2; Professional working proficiency)

    I teach it to adults and teenagers (everyday communication for beginners and intermediate students).

  4. Ukrainian (Native / bilingual proficiency)

    I teach it to adults and teenagers (everyday communication for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students).

  5. Russian (Native / bilingual proficiency)

    I teach it to adults and teenagers (everyday communication for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students).

  6. Hindi (A1; Elementary proficiency)

  7. Latin (A1; Elementary proficiency)

  8. Old English (A1; Elementary proficiency)

  9. Gothic (A1; Elementary proficiency)

MY EDUCATION

2010 – 2025: Continuous Professional Education

Regular offline/online courses, webinars, workshops, conferences, and presentations (Copyhackers.com, LinkedIn.com, Udemy.com, Free Marketing School (Kyiv), Free Journalism School (Kyiv), Simultaneous Interpretation School (Kyiv), and more).

2002-2005: The post-graduate course at Cherkasy National University

“Germanic languages” specialism; PhD thesis (working towards completion).

2002: Junior Fulbright Academic Exchange Program

The field of Cognitive Psychology. I advanced to the final interview stage, passed the required exams (28-29-30 (TOEFL); 480-480-4 (GRE)), and was distinguished by the selection committee as an outstanding applicant complying with the high international esteem of our scientific advisor and her school.

1993-1998: Cherkasy State University

Specialist Diploma Cum Laude, majoring in English and German languages and foreign literature.

I’M TRUSTED BY

  • Educational Establishments (1998 – 2025)

    • Educational consulting and tutoring (Teaching Business English, English for Specific Purposes, TOEFL) at International School of Foreign Languages “IQ Consultancy”.
    • Teaching English at the language school “EnglishUa” (Kyiv).
    • Teaching foreign languages at Kyiv Institute of Tourism.
    • Teaching English (as the major subject at the Foreign Languages Department), other foreign languages (German, Latin), and specialized subjects (Stylistics; Phonetics; Fundamentals of Scientific Research) at Cherkasy National University.
    • Teaching English (as a major at the Foreign Languages Department) and other foreign languages (English/German for Special Purposes) at Cherkasy Engineering and Technical Institute.
    • Teaching foreign languages (English/German for Special Purposes) at Cherkasy business college.
  • IT Companies (2011 – 2025)

    • I created different types of web content for corporate websites and versatile creative copy for online advertising initiatives in the IT sphere, FinTech, EdTech, MarTech, and AdTech. I developed Content Strategy/Content Plan/Tone of Voice/Style Guide; proofread/edited; translated/localized (DE, UA, RU) for both IT companies and translation agencies.

MY WORKS

Here are some of my online articles and scientific publications in printed journal volumes:

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How to Combine a Passion for Writing and Earning Money

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How Cultural Differences Affect Outsourcing of Software Development

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Languages of the Olympics

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Hard and Easy Books

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Space is Ours

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English Adverbs: Conceptual Models of Designation.

Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Cognitive Linguistics “Research in Cognitive Linguistics, Functionalism and Discourse: Common Ground and New Directions”. Logroño, Spain. January 1, 2003.

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Английские наречия способа бытия: перспективы концептуального анализа.

Актуальні проблеми менталінгвістики: Науковий збірник матеріалів міжнародної конференції з когнітивної лінгвістики. Варшава, Польща. 2003.

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Аргументные роли в семантике английских наречий способа бытия.

Вісник Харківського національного університету ім. В. Н. Каразіна. Випуск № 609. – Харків: Константа. 2003.

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    Marianna manifests excellent skills in everything she does, whether it is translation, handicraft, poetry or any other sphere of her competence. Marianna never rests on her laurels - she is totally committed to professional and personal growth. This trait helps her keep pace with new ideas and technologies and find unconventional solutions to emerging challenges. Marianna is a bright personality with broad outlook and impressive vocabulary. Her wit and sense of humor add specific tinge to her style of work.

  • Daria Volochniuk

    Daria Volochniuk

    COO/Co-owner at Neon Goose Studio, COO at Flight Refunder

    This gentle little lady firstly surprised me with her will to work. Brilliant with everything she does. She needs to be perfect and I'm saying it with proud. If you want to have a great editor, professional linguist and a talented writer - Marianna is your right choice.

  • Victoria Dudka

    Victoria Dudka

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    Marianna is the premier adept of Code of Ethics. The outstanding personal traits and professional approach to any project/task make her an ideal specialist. She has an exclusive many-years' experience as an editor and English grammar instructor.

  • Max Bondarenko

    Max Bondarenko

    CMO at Spendbase

    I have really enjoyed working with Marianna on the content marketing side and she has been always delivering best-in-class results. Both hard skills and soft skills are right on top!

  • Viktoriia Zosim

    Viktoriia Zosim

    CEO & Co-Founder at STRUKTURA

    Marianna is one of the brightest and pleasant people I have ever worked with! She is a real specialist in content writing and content management, everything is always done easily, quickly and on the highest level.

  • Nataliya Zub

    Nataliya Zub

    Executive Manager, Independent Director, Digital Transformation Leader, Board Advisor, Consultant, Mentor

    It’s always enjoyable to work alongside great experts and Marianna is one of them. She is hard-working and responsible and always inspires me with her passion, knowledge and positive attitude.

HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME

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