Tiana Portnova

I am a multi-lingual, double-Master’s level educator and accredited coach specializing in language acquisition, academic excellence, personal and professional transformation. I help students and working professionals master new languages, pass exams, and achieve career goals. Because I have background in psychology and educational theory, I do not only use standard approaches or textbooks. Instead, I design custom, evidence-based learning strategies that help to bypass mental blocks, deal with learning anxiety, and build confidence. As an a non-native bilingual professional who successfully mastered 3 foreign languages, I possess unique insight into the mechanics of language learning. I know exactly where the roadblocks are, and I provide my students with structured ways to overcome them.

My teaching slogan is science meets empathy. I combine advanced educational science, cognitive psychology, and human empathy to design a highly personalized learning experience

• Evidence-based psychology: I use cognitive behavioral principles to identify your unique learning habits and eliminate performance anxiety, unlocking a faster path to success.
• Deep personalization: I adapt every lesson to match your unique emotional learning style, preferences, and how your brain naturally processes and stores information.
• Communicative methods: For languages, I skip drills. I use modern communicative techniques and memory science so you learn by speaking in real-world scenarios.
• Soft skills integration: I weave critical thinking, emotional regulation, and time management into our lessons. These foundational skills make you a resilient, highly effective learner for life.