Polina Istomina

My online English lessons are for children and adults at beginner and intermediate levels. We’ll start with a conversation about your goals, interests and what you’d like to improve. You don’t need to feel confident speaking already - we can take things step by step.

A typical lesson will include a short warm-up conversation, a focused activity and time to practise what you’ve learned. Depending on your needs, we might work with a short text, a listening exercise, vocabulary or a grammar point. We’ll then use the language in practical situations, such as introducing yourself, travelling or discussing everyday interests. For children, I’ll include age-appropriate games and shorter activities.

I have C1 English and have informally helped friends with conversation, pronunciation and grammar since 2023. I’m starting out as a tutor, and I bring patience and clear explanations to my lessons. As a native Russian speaker, I can also explain things in Russian when helpful.

You’ll have time to ask questions, make mistakes and try again. At the end, we’ll review what we covered and agree on what to practise next.

You can bring topics that interest you, whether that’s travel, films, hobbies or everyday life. I’ll use these as starting points for useful conversations and exercises. If you prefer more structure, we can focus on one skill at a time. I’ll also check what feels helpful and adjust future lessons, so you have a say in how we work together and can see what you’re becoming more comfortable using independently.