Ekaterina V

Hello! My name is Ekaterina! I’m teaching English and Spanish via Skype. I think that learning via skype is a very modern and comfortable way of studying. There is no reference to one place, which means you can learn even while you are travelling or on business trip, that the biggest advantage of learning via skype. Also you do not need to seek for a teacher close to your house (or even in your city) or spend time getting to your teacher.
I’ve been interested in foreign languages since my childhood. That’s why at school I’ve decided that
languages will become my profession. I’ve graduated Saratov State University, where I’ve received 2
diplomas – of a linguist and of a translator. That’s why I do translations besides teaching. In the
University I’ve started learning Spanish which I like very much.
My main working principle is an individual approach to each student. Content of every course of study wholly depends on aims, abilities, age, capacities etc. of every student. I pay much attention to audition and reading. I consider reading to be a good way of memorizing new words without cram. Speaking is also very important, so I consider communicative approach to be very important too. That means that you prepare a student for speaking in real life situations (for example, how to ask the way) and you model such situations during the lessons.
Course books which I use are: Innovations, Spotlight, Enjoy English, Market Leader, Round Up, English File and others. For reading and listening I use MacMillan Readers books and audiobooks.
Courses which I teach: General English, Preparing for exams, including final 9 and 11 grade exams
English for travellers, Business English, Medical English.
I consider that every teacher should constantly learn himself, because when you do not learn you
devolve. That is why I always learn something new and improve my knowledge of the language.
My hobbies are sports, cross stitching, and of course reading books and watching films in English.