Jelena M. Nikolajeva
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Jelena M. Nikolajeva
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Teaches
Serbian
Native
Speaks
English
French
Russian
MA teacher of the Serbian language with an English certificate
Teaches
Serbian
Native
Speaks
English
French
Russian
MA teacher of the Serbian language with an English certificate
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From SerbiaLiving in Belgrade, Serbia (10:15 UTC+01:00)
About Me
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My name is Jelena Marković Nikolajeva. Since I was a child I was very interested in learning foreign languages, and later I became interested in the grammar of my native language (Serbian). I spent a lot of time preparing myself to study English. Even though I passed the entrance exam for the English language, at the final moment I decided to study Serbian instead. During my college education, I studied French for two years and I became fluent in it at one point. Now I am learning Russian.Me as a Teacher
I have a Bachelor's and two Master's degrees in the Serbian language. My second Master's degree I got from the Center for Serbian as a Foreign Language at the Faculty of Philology. I got the training from Azbukum, where I worked for some time. I also worked for a year at the Institute for Foreign Languages which is one of the first schools for foreign languages in the Balkans. There I got more training and experience with students from all over the world. I also work with United States Air Force students, so I know about ILR scale and DLPT. I have significant experience with Russian, American and Francophone students.My lessons & teaching style
I use all kinds of materials (textbooks, Word documents, pictures, PPT, quizzes and videos). I try to engage my students as much as possible. My goal is that you are able to communicate in Serbian not just to translate from Serbian to your native language and vice versa. I try to provide all the necessary explanations, exercises, and of course, some fun whenever it is possible. My attitude is that you should also learn about Serbian (Balkan) culture and mentality.
P.S. I don't provide audio lessons. So, If you find turning on your camera uncomfortable for any reason, please try to look for another teacher.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Svedočanostvo o pohađanju obuke - Azbukum, Center for Sebian language and culture - 2022I had this training before starting to work in Azbukum. Thanks to it, I had the opportunity to have lectures from very experienced teachers. I had to do all kinds of exercises that would show that I understood the principles of teaching Serbian as a foreign language. I also made my own tasks and materials to get this certificate. I apply what I have learned in my lessons.
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English Score Certificate - British Council - 2022
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Education
2019 - 2020
Master's - Serbian language
2015 - 2019
Bachelor’s - Serbian language and literature
Work Experience
2021 - 2022
Serbian language and literature teacherI worked as a substitute teacher.
2022 - 2023
instructor of Serbian-Croatian languageI occasionally have lessons with students from U.S. Air Force through LEAP eMentor Program. They aim to study the language and learn a lot about the culture and the lifestyle of Serbian people.
2022 - 2023
Language tutorI prepare teaching materials for two students of Serbian language (age 12).
2022 - 2023
part-time teacherI teach Serbian to Russian children who are bilingual. They speak Russian and Serbian and I try to make their Serbian better.
2022 - 2023
teacherI taught English to children from age 4 to 14. This work helped me to learn how to work with kids and how to teach a foreign language.
2023 - 2023
teacherI recently started working in Azbukum, one of the oldest school in Serbia for teaching Serbian as a foreign language. I teach people that have different level of knowledge (from complete beginners to advanced students).
2023 - 2023
teacher
4.9
Rating
62
Students
365
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Serbian Lessons
Trial Lesson
31 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Serbian for kids (beginners)
A1 - C2Language Essentials51 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Conversational Serbian
B1 - C2Language Essentials46 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Serbian for beginners
A1 - B1Language Essentials236 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
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22 Reviews
Maarten Dolfsma
4 Serbian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great teacher. We had a good conversation lesson in which I learnt many news words and how to use them in the correct forms.
Aug 14, 2022
Felix
6 Serbian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jelena is a highly skilled and motivated teacher. It is a lot of fun to study Serbian with her.
Apr 13, 2022
Nate Wilson
23 Serbian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Excellent lesson! Jelena prepared a cool ppt presentation discussing perfekat and eloquently explained rules. Looking forward to the next lesson.
Feb 13, 2022
Pavel Vodička
64 Serbian lessons
I started learning Serbian with Jelena a year ago with zero knowledge, and now I feel confident speaking about almost any topic in the language! Her teaching methods are clear and effective, always helping me work on my weak spots while keeping things interesting. I really appreciate how she’s helping me grow, correcting my mistakes in a way that encourages improvement without ever feeling discouraging. I never thought I’d make so much progress in such a short time. I strongly recommend Jelena!
Sep 6, 2024
Nate Wilson
23 Serbian lessons
Odlicna lekcija :)
Jan 28, 2023
Anastasia
2 Serbian lessons
Jelena is both patient and knowledgeable. I appreciate how she responds to my questions and helps me further develop my ideas. She takes time to make sure you understand the content and material. Excellent lesson!
Sep 18, 2022
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