Conversationalist:
Online conversation classes for adults

Conversation classes for adults to overcome your language barrier:
Learn how to start and maintain a conversation in English
Do you want to speak more confidently about your favorite topics, life events, and news and improve your English at the same time?

If you are scared of speaking English or you simply do not have enough speaking practice, I will become your conversation companion.

But not just companion.

I will also provide you with language feedback:

vocabulary suggestions, grammar explanations, things you do right, and everything else you need to improve your skills just by speaking.

What my happy students say:

Olga's testimonial
With each month of classes with Tania, I feel much more confident speaking English here in Canada. It’s easy to book lessons, it’s useful to receive a reminder an hour before the lesson, and have all the lesson notes are in one place. And the conversational classes themselves are so exciting!
Olha Iustina
Alex
“It became easier for me to express my thoughts in writing or orally. It takes less time to come up with what words to say and in what order to put the words + it is easier to get this or that word from memory.
Alex Krypunov
former student Ivanna
I wasn’t sure how online classes would look like on Skype, but unexpectedly, everything turned out great for me. I like live communication most, and your explanations of how to say things correctly. Thank you for making me love English, I hated it at school. I am very happy that I found you.
Ivanna Mocheniuk
speaking practice lessons
Language feedback
Speaking practice
English lesson

These private English lessons will help you:

lessen your fears & insecurities about speaking English
speak more fluently about things that matter to you
come up with better vocabulary and grammar to express yourself and remember them better
make your relationship with English easier and improve your motivation
The first step to having a great conversation is having a lot of them

Will these classes be a good fit for you?

These classes are a good fit for you:

  • if you read or write a lot of English but lack speaking practice
  • if you keep learning words and grammar, but are still afraid to speak English
  • if you know “smart” words, but don’t get a chance to use them in conversations about everyday life
  • if you want to resume learning English after a break
  • if you don’t want to use textbooks for learning
  • if you would like to develop the habit of studying consistently
  • if you are an extrovert and like to talk
  • if you have no more than 15 minutes a week to revise your notes from previous class
  • if you struggle to keep the conversation going because you don’t know what to talk about

These classes are not for you:

  • if you want a structured study plan
  • if you are an introvert and feel uncomfortable talking about yourself
  • if you expect to read and analyze texts or videos
  • if you need classes aimed to prepare you for an international language exam, or want to succeed at a job interview etc

What you get with Conversationalist classes?

a shared online notebook for notes (only you and I have access)
6-8 classes per month ( you choose)
flexible lesson booking (whenever it is convenient for you)
regular review of what you learned in previous lessons
conversation practice with an experienced teacher who lived in the United States
interesting conversations about what is happening to you or occupying your thoughts
feedback at the end of the lesson (corrections, better vocabulary, etc.)
emotionally supportive atmosphere, tips on English, useful apps and programs, and much more
$15
/30-min lesson
Sign up for a free introductory interview, where we’ll discuss how it works, if this option is right for you, and I’ll answer your questions.

What happens next?

Answer the questions
The link will take you to a page with questions about learning English.
Your answers will help me better understand what you are struggling with, prepare for the consultation, and provide you with more relevant recommendations.
After filling out the questionnaire, you will be redirected to a link with my calendar, where you can choose a convenient day and time and book an interview with me.
Book a consultation
When booking, please note your time zone and the first day of the week, and enter your email address correctly.
After booking, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link to it, which you will need to use to meet with me at the appointed time.
I recommend adding this appointment to your calendar so you don’t forget or miss it.
Show up at the consultation
At the consultation, together we will:
discuss your situation and identify the blocks that prevent you from achieving better results
check your level of spoken English
discuss if Conversationalist lessons are a good fit for you
demo (if necessary)
discuss terms and conditions, and the follow-up
discuss the answers to your questions

Frequently asked questions

What is included in a monthly subscription to Conversationalist classes?

Guaranteed regular lessons:
Regular 30-minute lessons twice a week whenever at a time that is convenient for you. You can cancel or reschedule lessons at any time (within a month).

Lesson notes and an archive of notes:
You will have access to an online shared notebook with notes for each lesson. You can use the notes to review the materials, ask questions etc.

My support:
During the lesson, I will suggest the right phrase or word that you can’t remember or don’t know in English.
I will show you the most useful resources for learning English and teach you how to use them.

What happens if I forget a word in English?

I always listen to you carefully and am ready to help: I can give you an appropriate word or ask you to explain what you mean to say and suggest a word, phrase that’s good for this context.
If you lose the thread of the conversation, I will remind you of what you just said and/or clarify what you meant.

I am not very good with technology, gadgets, computers. Will I be able to set everything up for my classes?

At your request, I will send you instructions with screenshots on how to check your internet speed and whether it is suitable for online lessons, where and how to install the 2 programs in the lesson.
If you are able to follow the instructions and have a sufficiently fast internet connection, we can start the lessons.