Olena Starik

Hi! I’m Olena, a multilingual tutor with 2 years of private English teaching experience and a passion for helping non-native speakers become confident communicators. I’m fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, English with a strong knowledge of Turkish and French—so I truly understand the challenges of learning a new language across cultures.

Beyond tutoring, I bring real-world expertise: 4+ years of international sales across Europe and the Middle East, plus 2.5 years as a military interpreter supporting high-stakes diplomatic and operational communications in English/Ukrainian/Russian. This means I know exactly how English works in real professional environments—negotiation rooms, business meetings, and complex conversations.

What My Lessons Are Like:
• 60-minute Zoom sessions, 1-on-1 personalised to YOUR goals
• Flexible structure: Opening conversation (10 min) ? Core content (35 min) ? Practice & feedback (10 min) ? Homework (5 min)

Your choice of focus
? Conversational Fluency – Move from textbook English to natural, confident speaking
? Business English – Presentations, negotiations, emails, client calls
? Grammar & Vocabulary – Structured learning with real-world examples
? Accent & Pronunciation – Sound natural and clear
? Interview Prep – Master common questions and industry-specific vocabulary
? Cultural Communication – Understand British business etiquette and idioms

My Teaching Philosophy:
? Practical, not boring—real-life scenarios
? Safe space to make mistakes and grow
? Measurable progress tracked every 4 weeks

My Background & Why It Matters
• 2 years private tutoring: Turkish and Ukrainian professionals seeking fluency
• 4+ years international sales: Negotiating with clients across Europe and Middle East, presenting at industry events
• 2.5 years military interpreting: High-stakes communication where clarity = mission success
• Result: I know how to teach English that actually works in real life