Finally Learning the English I Really Need
I work in a company where part of our professional communication is in English. I learned English at school decades ago and have since taken many courses and tried self-study for years. I have several B2 English level certificates at home, but somehow, I have never managed to move beyond that. I always felt uncomfortable when I could not express everything I thought in a conversation - and express it as beautifully as I thought it.
I found Tina on Instagram and immediately noticed her structured and scientifically grounded approach. Everything she explained was clear, well-formulated, and memorable. I contacted her because I felt that she was exactly the teacher who could finally help me break through the B2 âglass ceiling.â And from the very first moment I was amazed - Tina started by teaching me how to learn! This topic has always fascinated me, and Tina not only knows it, but also explains and applies it: how memory works, when and how we remember, why it happens, and what to do (and what not to do) to learn a language more effectively.
In each subsequent lesson, Tina continues to build on these principles, preparing tasks and materials tailored to me, my level, and my needs. Of particular note is her flashcard technique for learning chunks - an approach I had always wanted to try, but never got around to, and certainly never in such a structured way: preparing flashcards and revisiting them at carefully defined intervals, making use of how memory actually works.
Lessons with Tina are always exciting and engaging - like conversations with a friend, only better because I am learning at the same time. I admire her ability to be a true friend to all her students, and that is exactly how I feel in class. We practice grammar, speaking, and listening (which is both challenging and rewarding). Even from a simple warm-up conversation - âHow are you today?â - Tina manages to draw out useful chunks, correct mistakes, and suddenly turn it into grammar practice, listening exercises, or pronunciation training.
Honestly, Iâve been looking for a teacher like Tina for at least 25 years - and Iâve finally found the best. Tina doesnât rely on the usual ineffective methods you often get in language courses - grammar taught topic by topic, endless word lists to memorize, and similar drills that never really take you further. Instead, Tina uses her science-based knowledge and extensive experience to create an approach that truly works for me: she helps me learn exactly what I need, and not only to speak English more freely, but also to listen and understand English better - even when itâs spoken by very different kinds of speakers. I keep learning with Tina so that I can finally feel comfortable in an English-speaking environment.
Donât hesitate for a moment - Tina is the right teacher for you, no matter what your starting level is.