Makarik Ivan

Hi! I am Ivan, I speak Russian and English. I've been teaching English as a private tutor online for over 8 years, working with both adults and children of different ages and levels. I also have experience teaching students from Israel and helping kids prepare for the exams like Bagrut. One thing I'm particularly proud of is my ability to connect with younger students and make lessons genuinely fun for them. I believe kids learn much faster when they're enjoying themselves rather than just trying to get through another lesson.

“My biggest goal is to help students understand that learning is not a boring chore you do for grades or your parents. Learning CAN be fun and enjoyable. I also want my students to feel safe to be bad at something. When a student feels safe to make a mistake or ask a "stupid" question, that's when the real fun begins. And yes, we will study and get good grades, but we will also play games, talk about anything and everything and just enjoy the process.”

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• • applied linguistics , Moscow regional university
• • Arizona State university TESOL certificate
• • 8 years of teaching/tutoring experience

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