Reviews
Reviews and teaching quality
This section is new, and we do not publish invented testimonials. The comments below are from families Marina has taught, translated from Russian. They describe her teaching style, not Russian lessons specifically.
We publish a review only with permission, and we do not edit the meaning. If you have studied with Marina and would like to add a review, send it through the contact form.
What families say about the teaching
These are comments about English lessons with Russian-speaking families. The method — clear explanations, visible progress, no pressure — is the same one used in the Russian lessons here.
- “We stopped arguing about homework. My daughter is calmer in class, and I finally understand what we are working on.” — Anna, parent of a nine-year-old.
- “We prepared for the Russian state exam. They named the weak spots straight away and did not promise miracles in a month. The score rose predictably.” — Elena, parent of a Year 11 student.
- “We wanted a gentle format for a preschooler. The lessons are playful but not chaotic — my son waits for the lesson and repeats simple phrases.” — Olga, parent of a six-year-old.
What we ask students to judge us on
If the answer to any of these is no, the lessons are not working. Tell us, and we will change the plan or say honestly that another format would suit you better.
- Do you understand what you are practising and why?
- Can you do something after the lesson that you could not do before?
- Are corrections specific enough to act on?
- Do you know what the next four to eight weeks are for?
How to leave a review
Send a short message through the contact form: what you studied, what changed, and whether you are happy for us to publish it with your first name. We will not publish anything without your consent.
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Questions
Short, direct answers. If yours is not here, send a message and we will reply within one working day.
Are these reviews from Russian lessons?
The quotes are from English lessons with Russian-speaking families. The Russian section is new, so we have not collected UK Russian-lesson reviews yet. We have labelled them honestly rather than presenting them as something they are not.
Do you offer a guarantee?
We offer a free 20-minute trial and a clear cancellation policy. We do not guarantee a grade or fluency in a fixed time.
Can I speak to a current student?
Not directly, because we protect our students’ privacy. We can describe typical progress and the format in detail on a call.
Where can I complain?
Use the contact form. If a lesson or a payment goes wrong, we will respond within one working day and agree a resolution.
Start with a free 20-minute lesson
A short conversation, a quick level check, and a clear next step. No card and no obligation.
- An honest check of your current level
- A recommendation on format and frequency
- A first plan you can start the same week