Serhii Antoniuk
CEO of an IT Company Returns after 5 Years with Other Teachers
In 2017, the programmer Sergey Antonyuk attended group English lessons that I conducted at an IT company. Due to work-related circumstances, he had to discontinue his studies. In 2020, Sergey became a co-founder and CEO of the IT company Quema with offices in Ukraine and Estonia. Naturally, for effective communication with clients from different countries, he needed to possess advanced business English skills.
Learning
Sergey continued learning English for approximately 5 years, engaging with various instructors, including native speakers. In his English learning journey, Sergey focused on speaking skills and listening comprehension. Grammar took a bit of a backseat initially, but he later realized its crucial role in further advancement. Sergey's previous instructors couldn't overcome this hurdle. And then he remembered me…
Sergey found me, patiently waited for the launch of an individual course, and started lessons in June 2023. Here are the requests he made:
1. Evaluate his English proficiency level.
2. Identify and fill knowledge gaps.
3. Enhance grammar knowledge and overall English language skills.
Sergey began to grasp the essence of English grammar, evident progress thanks to:
- Grammar examples related to Sergey's personal experiences and work.
- A textbook that best suited his needs.
- Additional assignments on online platforms.
- Visualization of materials through schemes, colorful images, and graphic associations.
According to Sergey, I found the key for him, which consists of various factors. Patience and repeated practice. Clear and tactful explanations, especially regarding the purpose of working on specific material and how it affects the final outcome. It's important for Sergey that we only move forward after he has understood everything correctly. He also appreciates that our sessions are easy, enjoyable, and comfortable.
Results
The main outcome of our sessions is that Sergey has gained a better understanding of English grammar. This has made his language cleaner, more accurate, and clearer. In his work, Sergey now speaks English with increased confidence. His business partner explicitly noted progress after Sergey delivered a one-hour presentation of his company to English-speaking clients.
Sergey has improved and continues to enhance his English, enabling him to successfully conduct business in the international market.
Testimonial
"Ksenia is a very professional teacher. She understands English language at native speaker level. She does not just teach to understand English, she teaches to think in English. Also Ksenia knows very well how to make the process of learning new information really effective and memorable. If you follow her recommendations well, you will soon begin to understand and think in English. I highly recommend her as a teacher."