About me
Helping adults speak English and Russian confidently
I am Aleksandra Verkhovskaia, a teacher from Kutná Hora, and I teach adults English and Russian online. My lessons are practical, supportive and tailored to you: we work on what you really need to say in real life.
- 7+years teaching adults
- 5,000+lessons taught
- A2–C1levels of English
- A1–C2levels of Russian
I have taught employees of companies such asVolkswagenLidlAllianzABBNippon ExpressSportisimoSysmexSeyforNárodní lesnický institutI taught at these companies through language schools.
A little about me
I have taught adults for more than 7 years and given more than 5,000 lessons. I have a university degree in linguistics and translation, and I keep developing my teaching: I have completed courses on teaching English and I attend conferences for English teachers.
I have taught people from many fields, from a chief financial officer and a software developer to a service department employee or an MBA student abroad. That is why I know everybody needs English for something different, and I build the lessons around it.
I teach online, so you can learn from anywhere. I teach English in English, so from the first lesson you do most of the talking. I prepare the materials for you and they are part of the lesson.
How I teach
You speak from the first lesson
You do most of the talking. We practise situations you really meet: meetings, phone calls, interviews and ordinary conversation.
No fear of mistakes
Mistakes are part of learning. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, so you are not afraid to speak and you gradually gain confidence.
Tailored to you
In the first lesson we go through your goals and your level. The content, the pace and the materials are then built around what you need.
Materials included
All the learning materials are part of the lesson, with nothing extra to pay.
Education and certificates
What I have studied and which courses I have completed. Where one can be checked online, there is a link.
- Master's degree in linguistics and translation (English and French)Komsomolsk-on-Amur State Technical University, Russia, 2005. Qualification: linguist, translator.
- Teach English Now! Foundational PrinciplesArizona State University course on Coursera, March 2024.Verify the certificate: Foundational Principles (opens in a new window)
- Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language AcquisitionArizona State University course on Coursera, July 2024.Verify the certificate: Theories of Second Language Acquisition (opens in a new window)
- For the Love of Teaching conferenceOxford University Press ČR, Prague, 28 August 2025. Attended the conference for English teachers.
- P.A.R.K. conference for English teachersInternational conference by P.A.R.K. School of English in Brno, 5 April 2025 (5 hours) and 28 March 2026 (8 hours).
- AJŠ conference: Modern Approaches to Language TeachingAssociation of Language Schools (AJŠ), Faculty of Arts, Charles University, Prague, 17 October 2026 (8 hours). Innovative education, digital skills and well-being in language teaching.
- English at level C2EF SET test: 77 out of 100, level C2 (reading and listening), December 2024.Verify the result (opens in a new window)
What students say about the lessons
What I enjoy most about Alexandra's lessons is the emphasis on speaking and real situations. Thanks to the natural and relaxed atmosphere, I have gained more confidence in communication and business conversation. Her teaching is very well adapted to individual needs and has an immediate impact. I highly recommend.
MilanChief financial officerMoving to the US as a babysitter was overwhelming, but the lessons helped me quickly adapt to everyday conversations and understand American culture better. I can now communicate more easily with the families I work with, and I feel much more confident!
SofiaBabysitterI have been taking online English lessons with Alexandra for over 6 years. I like her teaching style, interesting methods (not just Student´s book) and friendly atmosphere, which increases my motivation to learn. She adapts the pace and content to my needs and makes me feel confident. It is clear that she lives with English and has extensive experience from abroad. I definitely recommend her.
MiriamService DepartmentI have been learning English with Aleksandra for over 4 years. I love her lessons because they are fun and she is always perfectly prepared with just the right amount of enthusiasm! When I first started, I couldn't speak in complete sentences despite having studied at school for eight years. Now, I use English almost every day at work, and I can understand my colleagues.
KamilaCyber security data analystMrs. Aleksandra is always prepared, smiling, and in a good mood. I appreciate that she explains unfamiliar words through descriptions, uses videos, and includes classic grammar elements. We cover many topics, and I learn a lot of new vocabulary. Learning English has become a new and enjoyable experience for me.
AlexandraOffice & HR Assistant I appreciated that during our first meeting we discussed my expectations and the different teaching methods, which helped me decide whether I wanted to commit. The teacher was able to prepare study materials that suited my needs and, at the end of our journey, even recommended specific topics for me to focus on for further improvement.
AlešFinancial controller
How we start
Trial lesson
In a 45-minute trial lesson for €10 we get to know each other and find out where your English is.
A plan together
We go through your goals and I recommend a course, in a group or one to one, and how many lessons make sense.
Regular lessons
We learn online at the times we agree, and I build the content around what you need.
Let's get to know each other
In 45 minutes you will see how the lessons work, and together we will choose what suits you. Would you rather call? Please do.
I answer calls and messages Monday to Friday, 9:00–18:00 Czech time.