From UkraineLiving in Kyiv, Ukraine (04:27 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 10, 2017
Interest topicReadingWriting
Привіт! Привет! Hi! My name is Denis, and I am a passionate language tutor with expertise in Ukrainian, Russian, and English. I hold a BA and MA in Linguistics and World Literature from Kyiv National Linguistic University, and I have a wealth of teaching experience, both in Ukraine and abroad.
In the past, I've worked as a language teacher at the Mathematician Lyceum in Kyiv and spent nearly eight years in Greece, where I taught Russian and Ukrainian to Greek students, primarily those studying Slavic philology. I have also taken classes in Greek myself, further deepening my understanding of language learning.
Me as a Teacher
As a language teacher, my primary goal is to help you unlock your full potential and make the learning process both enjoyable and effective.
My teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of understanding the language in context rather than just memorizing vocabulary or grammar rules. By incorporating real-life scenarios, pre-selected texts, and translation exercises into our lessons, we will work together to build your proficiency in Ukrainian, Russian, or English.
My lessons & teaching style
In my lessons, I employ the iLAM method, which is specifically designed to provide a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. This method incorporates various language skills and activities, ensuring that each lesson is tailored to your individual needs, goals, and interests.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Homework Assignments
Audio files
Certificates
BA diploma - Kyiv national linguistic university - 2006
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
90
Students
1,076
Lessons
100%
Attendance
98%
Response
5.0
Rating
90
Students
1076
Lessons
100%
Attendance
98%
Response
Russian Lessons
Russian
Ukrainian
English
Trial Lesson
44 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation175 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 8% off
Russian (iLAM method only)
A1 - C2Language Essentials294 lessons completed
USD 35.00
Package with 14% off
Availability
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150 Reviews
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Russian
Ukrainian
Marcus
11 Ukrainian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thanks for a really fantastic lesson Denis. I really appreciate your methodical and careful approach to the accuracy of sounds and pronunciation. I look forward to having many, many more lessons with you!
Oct 3, 2017
Gal Tamir
1 Russian lesson
Teacher’s pick
Denis is such a nice person and a great teacher!
I have enjoyed very much our first lesson of the Russian language! Go, Denis, you rock!! Thank you very much, my friend!
Sep 29, 2017
James
13 Ukrainian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Denis provided a really great, motivating first experience with Ukrainian. We began with introducing ourselves and Denis took into account my language learning background, interests, and motivation for learning Ukrainian. He introduced me to some of the alphabet and some basic sentences, along with interesting cultural points and some general rules of the language. We also discussed a future study plan for me. I enjoyed the lesson a great deal and recommend him highly as a teacher!
Aug 25, 2017
Vic Millard
1 Ukrainian lesson
Introductory lesson, to establish aims and levels. Dennis was super-friendly and helpful, and listened to my objectives and wants. I felt very comfortable and able to chat. Great :)
Sep 18, 2024
Gerald
25 Ukrainian lessons
What is so interesting, and important to me, is That Dennis also brings something extra into the lesson. It might be a little history or how Ukrainians live or how they behave. It brings the language to life.
Jun 29, 2024
Gerald
25 Ukrainian lessons
Another great lesson with Dennis. Practiced speaking, reading and translating. Excellent!