Elena Ivina

Hi! I'm Elena, an English teacher with over 13 years of experience working with learners of all ages, from school-age children and teenagers to adults, across all levels from A1 to C2.

My lessons are communicative and learner-centred. That means every lesson is shaped around you: your goals, your level, your interests, and the way you learn best. If you're preparing for an exam, we'll work systematically through exactly what the test requires. If you want to improve your everyday spoken English or your writing, we'll build from real situations and authentic materials (articles, podcasts, films, discussions) that actually engage you.

I have extensive experience with school Nachhilfe, helping students catch up, build confidence, and improve their grades, whether they need support with grammar, writing, reading comprehension, or spoken English.

For exam preparation, I specialise in IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training, with a strong track record of band score improvements and successful university admissions. Students I've coached have gone on to gain university places in the UK, Italy, and Germany.

I hold a 120-hour in-class TEFL certificate (ITTI, Paris), a Bachelor's in Linguistics, and an MA in English Literature & Media from the University of Trier (2025), and two IDP IELTS Teacher Training certificates in Speaking and Writing assessment (IDP Education Ltd., 2026).

My hourly rate is €25–35 depending on the type of lesson and level. I'm based in Berlin and offer lessons both online and in person. Whatever your goal, I'll make sure every lesson counts.