Lana
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Lana
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Russian
Native
Romanian
Other
Turkish
Specialties
BusinessSecond Language teaching professional with 20 years of Australian and international experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Russian
Native
Romanian
Other
Turkish
Specialties
BusinessSecond Language teaching professional with 20 years of Australian and international experience
From AustraliaLiving in Other, Turkey (07:16 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 16, 2019Interest topicFoodHistoryScience
My name is Lana, I am from Australia and I am a professional language teacher and linguist. I have two Master degrees: in Digital Education and in Linguistics and language teaching. I have worked as a teacher, business trainer, university lecturer and academic manager of English language programs in Australia, South Korea and a number of European countries. I teach students from all cultures and language levels.Me as a Teacher
I love technology in education: I completed a Master Degree in Digital Education and I continue to study digital methodologies and “brain hacking” techniques for fastest, most efficient learning. Online learning is different from face-to-face learning: it is more focused, the activities must be short, flexible and divided into specific modules. I help my students to start using the new language sooner for their work, study, business, travel or to create. My lessons are always about communication, designed for the level and the goals of my students. Study process must be flexible, so I also listen to my students and make changes to keep the study process effective and enjoyable.My lessons & teaching style
Every lesson is about a specific real thing that you want to do in English: find the best train tickets, make a business presentation, write an email to a customer, be successful in an exam, create an Instagram post or negotiate the best price. Each lesson is a module, which can be extended and reviewed later. We will practice a task, learn new words and structures, check and practice pronunciation - and talk again. Various elements can be included: conversation, writing, language structure, vocabulary, pronunciation, tasks to do at home - the mix is different for every learner! From simple to more complex tasks, you will be learning something useful for your real life at every lesson.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
AI for Everyone - deeplearning.ai (Dr. Andrew Ng, Stanford Uni) - 2019A course by the world leading expert on Artificial Intelligence Dr. Andrew Ng of Stanford University, USA on artificial intelligence and its potential for education and the economy.
Certificate verified
CELTA - Cambridge University - 2019An internationally recognised qualification for teaching English to adult learners
Certificate verified
Learning How To Learn - University of California - 2015A course on the latest findings in brain science and research into human learning. Powerful mental techniques for remembering and retrieving information.
Certificate verified
Global Trends in Business and Society - University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) - 2014Global trends in the economy and society and what they mean for the future of jobs and education.
Certificate verified
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - Australian Qualifications Framework - 2013This is a training and assessment qualification for competency-based training. Competency-based training approach is structured around can-do statements and evidence of what students can do. It is compulsory in Australia for teaching, training and assessing students in public and private vocational training institutions.
Certificate verified
Acceptance of PhD Proposal - The University of Sydney - 2010Completed the requirements for and submitted a successful PhD proposal (did not proceed). Subjects completed at postgraduate level: TESOL, Developing a Research Project, Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods.
Certificate verified
Postgraduate Certificate Business Administration - Warwick University - Warwick Business School (UK) - 1997Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Statistical Analysis for Business
Certificate verified
Education
1981 - 1985
Master's - Applied Linguistics, TEFLEnglish language and Literature, English Usage, Grammar, Vocabulary, Phonology and Pragmatics; General Linguistics.
2016 - 2017
Master's - Advanced Digital Methodologies, TESOLAdvanced Digital Methodologies for online and blended learning, use of technology in education and TESOL.
Work Experience
2000 - 2008
Teacher; course designerI taught English to adults, including Conversation, Business English, English for Exam Preparation, English for Employment and English for Academic Purposes. I designed training programs for professional English.
2006 - 2008
Lecturer, TESOLI taught English teaching methodology to TESOL students at the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales.
2008 - 2017
Director, English Language Preparation CentreI designed and managed programs for General English and English for Academic Purposes for international students preparing for degree and diploma courses in Australia.
2017 - 2021
Online English TeacherI am currently travelling in Europe and teaching English.
5.0
Rating
458
Students
5,717
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
244 lessons completed
USD 9.99+
English for Work or Business
A1 - C1Business885 lessons completed
USD 15.20+
Package with 4% off
Test Preparation / English for Academic Purposes
B1 - C2Language Essentials330 lessons completed
USD 15.20+
Package with 4% off
Pronunciation Correction and Accent Reduction
A2 - C2Language Essentials363 lessons completed
USD 15.20+
Package with 3% off
General English: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing plus Grammar and Vocabulary
A1 - C2Language Essentials3,014 lessons completed
USD 15.20+
Package with 3% off
Interview Preparation and Resume Writing
B1 - C2Business45 lessons completed
USD 29.99
Package with 1% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
180 Reviews
Jiaying Wu
63 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lana is the best English teacher for me in Sydney. She really knows her stuff about office and accounts work, and she's great at sharing real-life tips about working in Australia. She always finds the right stuff for me to learn and explains things in an easy Aussie way. I haven't found anyone else who can give such handy and clear advice.
Dec 4, 2023
Morozov Dmitry
266 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lana's approach to teaching will help you to start speaking very quickly. With each lesson, mistakes become less and less, and the pleasure of speaking and using a foreign language becomes more and more!
Nov 28, 2021
Eugene
21 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lana is a fabulous teacher with a step-by-step approach. I`ve had 20 lessons of Pronunciation & General English. Lana has detected my weaknesses very quickly, so I`ve had a great improvement with my grammar skills fixing many issues with my business correspondence. The biggest improvement I`ve had is improving my English pronunciation. I strongly recommend Lana`s lessons to students of all levels from a beginner to an advanced level, especially to those who wants to improve their pronunciation skills.
Aug 2, 2020
Maggie
2 English lessons
Good
Oct 28, 2024
Ada Wang
11 English lessons
我真的非常喜欢Lana的课，有趣耐心，她让我觉得英语不再是枯燥和无趣的，我会上更多的课
Oct 26, 2024
Joe Fang
4 English lessons
The teacher's explanations were very clear, and her friendly attitude made the class enjoyable. The materials provided were excellent and really helpful for improving my speaking skills. I truly appreciate this positive and valuable learning experience!
Oct 22, 2024
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