language_therapist
KATERINA GUSAKOVA
Who am I?
My name is Katya, I’m an English teacher for adults and a good person with a kind heart. Here are a few facts about me:
◽️ I graduated with honors from the Horlivka State Pedagogical Institute for Foreign Languages with a degree in translation and interpretation (English and German). I worked as a translator for 2 years, got bored, and decided to discover the world of teaching. And it sucked me in! That’s funny 'cause I remember myself saying, «I WILL NEVER BE A TEACHER» 😆
◽️ I wholeheartedly love foreign languages. Besides English, I speak German and Spanish (though very poorly, as I haven’t practiced in a long time). Next on my list is Italian.
◽️ I enjoy working with adults because I admire them for their unquenchable thirst for knowledge and their never-ending desire to broaden their horizons irrespective of their age.
◽️ I don’t work with textbooks. I create the curriculum from scratch using authentic materials (videos/podcasts/articles). It’s not that I hold any grudges against textbooks. I just find them boring. I derive much more pleasure from immersing my students in real English.
◽️ I’m a super responsible, disciplined, systematic, and meticulous sort of person. At the same time, I am very patient, empathetic, and understanding. I recognize that my clients are busy adults who have to juggle a ton of commitments besides English. I don’t believe in quick results. My approach to teaching thrives on collaboration and dedication. I only work with students who are willing to invest their time and effort.
◽️ I smile a lot and love it when people smile back at me:)
◽️ I graduated with honors from the Horlivka State Pedagogical Institute for Foreign Languages with a degree in translation and interpretation (English and German). I worked as a translator for 2 years, got bored, and decided to discover the world of teaching. And it sucked me in! That’s funny 'cause I remember myself saying, «I WILL NEVER BE A TEACHER» 😆
◽️ I wholeheartedly love foreign languages. Besides English, I speak German and Spanish (though very poorly, as I haven’t practiced in a long time). Next on my list is Italian.
◽️ I enjoy working with adults because I admire them for their unquenchable thirst for knowledge and their never-ending desire to broaden their horizons irrespective of their age.
◽️ I don’t work with textbooks. I create the curriculum from scratch using authentic materials (videos/podcasts/articles). It’s not that I hold any grudges against textbooks. I just find them boring. I derive much more pleasure from immersing my students in real English.
◽️ I’m a super responsible, disciplined, systematic, and meticulous sort of person. At the same time, I am very patient, empathetic, and understanding. I recognize that my clients are busy adults who have to juggle a ton of commitments besides English. I don’t believe in quick results. My approach to teaching thrives on collaboration and dedication. I only work with students who are willing to invest their time and effort.
◽️ I smile a lot and love it when people smile back at me:)
Wanna be my student?
1️⃣ Your level is B1+;
2️⃣You feel that there’s room for improvement. There are certain aspects you want to focus on, such as vocabulary expansion, fluency or grammatical accuracy;
3️⃣You feel that you lack time/knowledge/discipline/support. You realize that you need an experienced teacher who could provide you with quality feedback and a consistent approach;
4️⃣You need more conversational practice. You don’t want to just aimlessly cram lots of vocab into your head. What you actually want is put your knowledge to good use;
5️⃣You want to learn real, authentic English and discuss topics that actually interest you, rather than those imposed by a textbook
2️⃣You feel that there’s room for improvement. There are certain aspects you want to focus on, such as vocabulary expansion, fluency or grammatical accuracy;
3️⃣You feel that you lack time/knowledge/discipline/support. You realize that you need an experienced teacher who could provide you with quality feedback and a consistent approach;
4️⃣You need more conversational practice. You don’t want to just aimlessly cram lots of vocab into your head. What you actually want is put your knowledge to good use;
5️⃣You want to learn real, authentic English and discuss topics that actually interest you, rather than those imposed by a textbook
My method + Prices
You can study alone or with a partner.
I use a flipped classroom model. This means that you study the materials and do your homework BEFORE class. Then, in class, you work through what you watched/read, discuss these materials and put the key vocab and grammatical structures to use.
Once every 2−3 months, we revise all the materials we’ve covered to consolidate knowledge and fill the gaps.
After each lesson, I send you my feedback providing corrections and tips on all aspects of the language.
💵PRICING
4 lessons (60 min) a month — 12 000 rub ($123)
8 lessons (60 min) a month — 20 000 rub ($205)
12 lessons (60 min) a month — 30 000 rub ($308)
💻We connect via Skype/Google Meet/Zoom. Materials and homework are posted on the interactive platform Edvibe.
I use a flipped classroom model. This means that you study the materials and do your homework BEFORE class. Then, in class, you work through what you watched/read, discuss these materials and put the key vocab and grammatical structures to use.
Once every 2−3 months, we revise all the materials we’ve covered to consolidate knowledge and fill the gaps.
After each lesson, I send you my feedback providing corrections and tips on all aspects of the language.
💵PRICING
4 lessons (60 min) a month — 12 000 rub ($123)
8 lessons (60 min) a month — 20 000 rub ($205)
12 lessons (60 min) a month — 30 000 rub ($308)
💻We connect via Skype/Google Meet/Zoom. Materials and homework are posted on the interactive platform Edvibe.
How to schedule your first class
First, fill out the «Waiting list» Google form below.
Then I will contact you, and we’ll arrange a video call. I’ll ask you a couple of clarifying questions and we’ll have a friendly conversation. This way, we’ll kill two birds with one stone: get to know each other and check your English level. You can also ask me any questions you may have. I recommend preparing them in advance :)
If you have any questions, feel free to DM me on Instagram (in English/Russian/Ukrainian) or click the 'Ask a question’ button below.
Then I will contact you, and we’ll arrange a video call. I’ll ask you a couple of clarifying questions and we’ll have a friendly conversation. This way, we’ll kill two birds with one stone: get to know each other and check your English level. You can also ask me any questions you may have. I recommend preparing them in advance :)
If you have any questions, feel free to DM me on Instagram (in English/Russian/Ukrainian) or click the 'Ask a question’ button below.
Feel free to ask any questions👇
In English⬇️
In Russian⬇️