Hello! I'm Michael – Language Teacher, Translator & Interpreter

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My name is Michael, and I am a professional language teacher, translator, and interpreter with more than 35 years of international experience. Throughout my career, I have worked with students, private clients, businesses, and international organizations, helping people communicate confidently across languages and cultures.

I teach English, Russian, and Italian to adults and teenagers of all levels, from complete beginners to advanced learners. Whether your goal is everyday conversation, business communication, exam preparation, travel, or professional development, I will create lessons tailored specifically to your needs.

My Teaching Style

My lessons are communicative, structured, and student-centered. I believe that language learning should be practical, enjoyable, and directly connected to real-life situations.

In our lessons, you can expect:

✓ Friendly and supportive atmosphere

✓ Clear explanations of grammar and vocabulary

✓ Pronunciation improvement

✓ Conversation practice from the very first lesson

✓ Personalized learning materials

✓ Lessons adapted to your pace and goals

I focus on helping students build confidence while developing accuracy and fluency.

Professional Background

My professional experience includes:

• Freelance language teaching, translation, and interpretation since 1985
• Translation and localization projects for business, legal, financial, and technical fields
• Head of Marketing Department at an international technology company
• Business Development Manager for a London-based language services company
• English and French teacher at a linguistic high school
• Head of language laboratories at a higher educational institution
• Military interpreter on an international assignment in Tanzania

These diverse experiences allow me to bring authentic language, cultural knowledge, and practical communication skills into every lesson.

Education

• Degree in Translation and Language Teaching (English and French, with additional specialization in Italian)
• Degree in Economics and Management

My academic background enables me to support students not only in general language learning but also in business and professional communication.

Languages

• Russian – Native
• Belarusian – Native
• English – Fluent (C2)
• Italian – Advanced (C1)
• Ukrainian – Advanced (C1)
• French – Upper-Intermediate (B2)

Lessons I Offer

★ General English

★ Business English

★ English Conversation

★ Russian for Beginners and Advanced Learners

★ Conversational Russian

★ Italian Language Practice

★ Grammar and Pronunciation Training

★ Exam Preparation

★ Interview Preparation

★ Translation and Language Consultation

Who Are My Lessons For?

My lessons are suitable for:

• Adults and teenagers
• University students
• Professionals and business people
• Travelers
• Language enthusiasts
• Anyone who wants to improve communication skills in a practical and effective way

A Little About Me

I enjoy languages, reading, international cultures, travel, and lifelong learning. Having worked with people from many different countries and backgrounds, I understand the challenges language learners face and know how to make the learning process productive and enjoyable.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your language goals!

Let's start your language-learning journey together.

See you in class!