Volodymyr Dikan
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Volodymyr Dikan
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Teaches
Russian
Native
English
Ukrainian
Speaks
German
Сertified English/ Russian/ Ukrainian Tutor with 12 years of teaching experience
Teaches
Russian
Native
English
Ukrainian
Speaks
German
Сertified English/ Russian/ Ukrainian Tutor with 12 years of teaching experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume
From Russian FederationLiving in Poltava, Ukraine (13:40 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 12, 2019InterestsFilms & TV SeriesTechHistoryGamingArt
I hold a Bachelor's degree in English Philology and have extensive experience in communicating with native English speakers, as well as in translation work through my role at an IT company.
I'm 38 years old, married for 19 years, and a proud parent to a wonderful 10-year-old daughter.
Philology is my passion. I enjoy poetry, writing songs and verses, AI, history, listening to both classical music and alternative rock, playing the piano and guitar, watching movies and TV series, playing computer games, and much more.Me as a Teacher
I’ve been teaching spoken English and conversational Russian for over 12 years, and during this time, I’ve developed a methodical approach to language learning that’s both effective and systematic. My approach focuses on expanding vocabulary, correcting mistakes, following a structured curriculum, and practicing all key language skills. I also incorporate helpful study materials and other techniques to support learning.
Whether it’s English, Russian, or Ukrainian, I can help you achieve fluency and start thinking in the language. My goal is to guide and support you through the challenges of language learning, drawing from my extensive practical experience and personal teaching style.My lessons & teaching style
My teaching approach is grounded in the theory of practical, natural learning. I’m flexible and can adapt my methods to suit your current needs. At the same time, I strive to create a relaxed and friendly environment during lessons. Typically, my classes are conducted in the target language, focusing on topics that are important and relevant to you, making the learning experience both engaging and effective.
I value your time and suggest we meet:
- Twice a week or more, with a focus on regular conversational practice;
- Once a week, with a focus on homework and in-depth discussion during the lesson.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Education
2012 - 2017
Bachelor’s - English and German Languages and Literature
Work Experience
2013 - Current
Virtual Assistant | Project Manager | Translator- Worked with a couple of German start-ups (looking for clients/investors)
- Managed several WP projects
- Translated over 3000 articles from English into Russian,
2019 - Current
English Tutor for DevelopersI teach conversational English to developers and have conducted over 2,000 lessons, earning 20+ positive reviews with a 5-star rating. I’ve also developed an effective, systematic approach to mastering the language.
2013 - 2019
Sales, Project Manager, and English ExpertResponsible for sales, I effectively pitch and present to clients, prepare and send cold emails, craft business proposals, write cover letters, and close deals, while also managing invoices. In account management, I build and maintain strong relationships with English-speaking clients.
As part of project management, I estimate project requirements, engage the team as needed, set tasks, monitor deadlines, and translate client wishes into actionable tasks for developers.
2019 - 2020
Sales, Product & Project ManagerHandled a variety of business, project management, and English-related tasks for a small team of web developers.
5.0
Rating
109
Students
887
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
Russian
Ukrainian
Trial Lesson
62 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
English Informal Tutoring (10 lessons in the package, 10% off)
A2 - C1Conversation284 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
English Informal Tutoring (N/A)
A1 - C2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
Victor Neznaykin
47 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been studying English with Volodymyr for two months now. He has developed a special technique that helps me train my English better. We started with grammar, and now we practice reading. At each lesson we talk about news, movies and so on, it's quite fun and productive. Volodymyr can answer any of your questions. I think that with Volodymyr you will be able to learn English well.
Nov 21, 2021
IgorM1980
94 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Владимир отличный преподаватель ! Благодаря его урокам достигнут значительный прогресс. Есть то что не встречал у других преподавателей: - Авторские наработки - Адаптивность и нестандартный подход - Прекрасные знания в теории языка Особенно помог практический опыт Владимира в нужной проф. области. Если нужен хороший уровень английского, уроки с таким преподавателем - правильный выбор !
Jan 13, 2021
Kolia
80 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really enjoy English lessons with Volodymyr. I’ve been learning language with him for four months. We speak a lot about many interesting topics, discuss films, news, music etc. I feel that I has become more fluent in English speaking. It’s very important for me. Volodymyr have his unique method of study language. He never interrupt you and we discuss grammar mistakes only in the end of the lesson. His grammar explanation is easy to understand. He always share useful materials.
Mar 26, 2020
Athena Phoenix
5 Russian lessons
Wonderful lesson! I loved the usage of poems/songs for learning Russian.
Nov 18, 2024
Athena Phoenix
5 Russian lessons
Great lesson, really helpful feedback!
Nov 14, 2024
Athena Phoenix
5 Russian lessons
Lesson was fun, engaging, and a good challenge. I appreciate how the instructor was very patient with me.
Nov 11, 2024
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