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Students' responses
"I have been attending Maxim Achkasov's course for three months. During our cooperation, my general language skills enriched significantly as well as specific problematic issues such as pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar became improved.
First of all, our studies enhanced my ability to pronounce different lexical units with deliberate attention to emotional intonation. Moreover, the number of words I can not only distinguish in texts, but also use appropriately in speech sharply rose up. In addition, we immersed into grammatical subtleties to make them easy for apprehending and learning.
As a result, these classes contributed considerably to my success while passing IELTS test with total band 8."
Eugene Bilyk
"My name is Natalia. I have been working with Maxim Achkasov for one year and a half. First of all, I would like to point out that Maxim is a remarkable and nice teacher. Before Maxim's teaching I had been studying the language for half a year. During that time a changed two teachers and with none of them I could reach the results I have achieved while working with Maxim. It was very important for me to study the language under a very tight deadlines. My professional career depended on that! The thing is that I work for a foreign company in which there simply aren't russian speaking personnel. My main exam that test my kknowledge of the language I had to take in Europe. Thanks to the knowledge I acquired with Maxim I was able to pass that test. So, to some extent my professional growth is due to Maxim's help.
I get a lot of positive energy while studying with Maxim. He seems feels how to involve a student into the educational process. Maxim helps student open. With his methodics he help a person to get rid of fears such as «I won't be able to do that», or «Nobody will undertsnd me», etc. He helps one to believe in oneself, in his or her abilities. I have already covered the Pre-Intermediate course and I am currently continuing studying with Maxim at the Intermediate level. Going through the course Maxim helps me not only to advance my English knowledge, but also to understand a lot of other things related to the area of business, European people and their mentality. Maxim is a nice and erudite interlocuter. I am lucky I met such a person and teacher."
Natalia
"I am glad to recommend Maxim as a brilliant teacher, who is really interested in success of a student and targeted on starting using English in their life as quickly as it possible. Maxim actively interacts with students to adapt course to real student's purposes and to find the most effective way of learning for each student. The main aim of the course is to create an easy, free, comfortable and relaxed communication skill in English in different situations. I've been working with Maxim for more than 2 years and my knowledge of English is much better than before. Although it isn't perfect but I'm sure that the knowledge which I have received during the course really helped me in my daily professional life and made my world much wider."
Denis Kozhuschenko
"After ENGLISH4REAL* I can use English in my daily life. Studing in Maxim's school gave me new level in communication with clients, co-workers and partners. Especially good that we tried to use English each time. It were not only grammar, reading and learning, It was real practice in communication!"
Nikolay Orlenko
"Languages have never been easy for me. It is because you need to study, memorize, understand them. And all these require a lot of time, effort and desire. At last I found a teacher who motivated me to learn English and helped me love the process of studying!
I can't say that the irregular verbs will be learned easily or that the subjunctive mood will immediately become clear. However, with the approach Maxim Achkasov uses the learning process will not become either routinized or boring! I myself, for example, wrote a song in English and performed it during a lesson!
Perhaps you noticed that if you really like something you will learn it fast and simpler. I experienced the same when I studied English. Could I ever imagine that I would be able to pass a high level test within a year? - No, I couldn't! I studied French all my life and was disappointed that I couldn't express myself clearly while attending resorts abroad and speaking to foreigners! On the whole, I am really happy that with my teacher I have been able to overcome the barrier in learning the language and crossed out the item «learn English» from the list of obligatory activities!!"
Lilia Mogiryova
"The idea of obtaining an MBA degree from one of the leading Business schools came to me about a year ago. Those who tried to get prepared for this starting from scratch within a year will definitely say it is hard. Besides that, I am 34, I needed scholarship and I needed a top school ...
And here I am, now a student at Cranfield. This is exactly where I dreamed of going to, and on the conditions I wanted to. If it'd happened to be a year ago, I would've considered that a miracle. Now I am sure that it couldn't be the other way. While I was going through the preparation to exams and working on application form with Maxim, both my confidence in me and my positive results grew. By the time of the interview I was sure I could enter any school I wanted to. It is really so with Maxim.
We improved my knowledge of the “verbal” part in GMAT, got prepared for TOEFL, discussed essays, practiced interview, and in all the things we did together I knew I could rely on Maxim. He knew what he was doing and because of this the result of our common work was good.
The work with essays deserves some special attention. Now, looking back I understand essays are an essential part of the application. It is how you show your strong sides and explain the weak ones, will determine whether you will be accepted or not. Maxim's fresh and friendly perspective on my work, achievements, and abilities is difficult to overestimate. As a result, my essays were open, balanced and sincere. I am sure they were the key argument in my application.
I think I was quite lucky to get to know Maxim. I would like to recommend all who are thinking of applying for a good business school to come to Maxim as early as possible. It will help you effectively manage your time, save nerves and money."
Vyacheslav, MBA Student at Cranfield University, Great Britain
"My name's Andrey Tyurenkov. I've known Maxim as a very personable, creative and senior tutor of Business English. I'm really content with the outcome of his lessons. I must admit he is good at coaching and training indeed. Using different innovative schemes and up-to-date approach Maxim attains significant goals in teaching students. I'm a live example. Besides that, he is very pleasant, sociable and outgoing person."
Andrey Tyurenkov
"It would be better to write a scientific research on the topic of “Teacher’s personality as the crucial factor of students’ motivation and educational success”, then to describe the uniqueness of Maxim Achkasov’s classes in plain words. But to keep it short, these classes do not simply give you new knowledge; they do open something new within yourself, which helps accelerate your growth. Maxim assists in clarifying your learning objectives and provides you with the materials adjusted to your needs. He is able to give a regular feedback which at the same time is objective and motivating one. What can be better than to find a teacher who is as interested in your advancement as you yourself? Only the result which you can produce with the help of this teacher! In my case, this result was a BEC Higher Certificate :) Thank you, Maxim!"
Julia Podaneva
"This was my third time of attending the courses of English. I understood that if in the group there are people with different language levels, vocabulary knowledge and the levels of speaking proficiency, then (while studying in the group) the education will not be as effective as the individual courses. What's more, I decided to build a good base for my IELTS preparation study. I decided not to study individually in big companies for several reasons. Firstly, their teachers usually work with students in groups. Correspondingly, they lack extensive experience of working with individual students. Secondly, the approach to the study is in itself very distinct from the one which is supposedly used in groups. Lastly, though not the least of the important things, it is the price. Having looked through the possible variants available today on the market I stopped on ENGLISH4REAL*.
The process of the study was built on the base of standard coursebooks, though at any time it was needed Maxim drew my attention to the things which were particularly important for my knowledge and practical skills of the use of English. Maxim always gave a lot of advice on how to overcome difficulties in studies. Some of the lessons aimed at making me think in English. Maxim's extensive experience helped me go through the entire course easy and clear. I want to thank Maxim for an interesting course of English, his purposefulness and patience. "
Alexander Andreev
"I would like to say that with the age it is quite difficult to feel at ease during the study process and to admit that you don't study as easily as before. However with Maxim Achkasov that is exactly what you can do. Besides, both the atmosphere and the ways to develop your knowledge certainly worth it."
Sergei Yanishevski, Ph.D., Chief Financial Officer, Ukrainian Media Holding.
“I have an experience of studying English in different language schools in Kyiv. Because of this I know, not by hearsay, how it is difficult to find “your own” teacher. Having series of unlucky attempts I decided to have individual lessons exclusively with a tutor. I found tons of offers of English teaching on the Internet, though more than any my attention attracted one website, where a teacher himself gave instructions and advice on defining «the right» teacher. I particularly paid attention to such guidelines as:
- The primary job of a teacher is teaching;
- Preparation of the tutor to each lesson is subject to the individual approach;
- Punctuality;
- Possibility of running a trial lesson and trial period in the studies.The trial lesson with Maxim had left an impression of an uninhibited, free and easy, and captivating process of learning English language. And I decided to start the studies and I have still been doing them for half a year by now.
While studying Maxim has used special material that related to my professional sphere. Besides basic course, - that is business English, - I was trained how to prepare and perform presentations, take part in variety of discussions in financial area.
On the whole the lessons are conducted dynamically, actively and informatively – with the use of different video, audio material and PowerPoint presentations. Maxim has a talent to “carry students away” in his teaching, to “restructure” one’s own thinking and “tune in” to the studies, what is particularly important for those who come to the lessons after an overloaded with work day. I am glad to continue studying with Maxim further."
Yaburov Alexander
“I have to say I really did look for a teacher of English with all my recruiting thoroughness. There was a large entry. The winner appeared to be ENGLISH4REAL*, and namely, Maxim Achkasov. The following lessons confirmed that to be right. The lessons not only help me to discipline myself (what is also important), but to rehabilitate the learning skills, to remember the pleasure one gets out of the process of studying, too. I do recommend him to my friends. Strangely enough, but I would like these studies to be longer. „
Vladimir Zeliak
“What I like the most it is the atmosphere, - positive attitude, optimism, possibility to discuss any kind of topics in English. Besides that, it is the sincere interest of the teacher towards my progress in educational process and to me personally. „
Andrey Koval, programmer
“ I like the use of contemporary technology (computer, overhead projector, visual PowerPoint presentations) on lessons. This substantially lightens the process of the studies. The teacher - Maxim Achkasov - is punctual, has a clear structured program of studies. During the first lessons, he defines students’ level of English, and then, by taking into the account what students know and are able to use, designs educational process. I personally would recommend the courses to all involved in any car industry. „
Alexander Shlyakhov, Head of the Retailing Department in Hyundai Motors Ukraine
“I did a course of English with Maxim Achkasov for about half a year. The course was organised by our company for its stuff. As for me, that was really unforgettable time. During the studies realised that besides I learnt a lot of new things, I also got the motivation to study and develop further.
First of all, it was never boring on the lessons. Regardless what was the mood you entered the class with, a special atmosphere and the goodwill of the teacher immediately put all the troubles aside. In this, you only had a desire to study English more. So 1,5 hours of a lesson seemed to be a small celebration. Besides traditional text book we used variable additional material: games, crosswords, films, video presentations. Students in my group were more interested in developing speaking skills, for this reason we dedicated a lot of time to conversations in English on the proposed topics, worked out situations that we could come across when we are abroad and sharpened our pronunciation.
Maxim Achkasov impressed me with his enthusiasm, good knowledge of English and culture. I felt like a different person on his lesson, since we talked about things I had simply never thought before. But, the biggest achievement I believe is that I am not afraid of speaking in English, to express my thoughts and to hear an interlocutor. The courses with Maxim Achkasov were very useful and interesting. I can surely admit that thanks to them not only my knowledge of English changed, but my attitude to myself and to life changed too!! Thank you!!„
Elena Korotyeyeva
“My lessons with Maxim Achkasov at the Language Courses ENGLISH4REAL* lasted for two months. I needed to develop my speaking skills within short period of time before I actually go to the United Kingdom for scientific probation. Maxim had chosen an Advanced level course for me, so I had to be very attentive on the lessons, plus to get thoroughly prepared for them at home. The main thing is that the high level and intensity of the courses have shown their result.
An indicator of a high level of teaching for me was the fact that the teacher has had studies in England, the communication during lessons was solely in English, and the course material were of high standard and foreign publicity houses (e.g. Longman, Oxford). At the same time I was glad to see quite democratic prices for the studies.
During lessons we used not only principle study material but audio, video and multimedia presentations too. Two hour lesson included grammar study, verbal and written exercises. Besides that different topics were offered for vivid discussion.
Maxim’s approach to conducting lessons is exclusively creative, helps not only to learn to understand easily but to speak freely too: for example, I really liked an exercise in which one has to answer a question as fully as possible within a given short time. I also consider the techniques that help to memorizes new words that a student acquires during lessons to be very useful.
A complete and at the same time pleasant unexpected thing was a creative task to write a song. I hadn’t really found any special talents in me in that sphere, but to my surprise within half a lesson there was made up, sung and even recorded a song in English.
I want to say thank you for such effective and substantial lessons. I am interested in contuing my studies at this school.„
Yakovenko Nataliya
“Due to the professional activities I come to understand again that English is a must. Not once I started to study this language. But each time al learning process seemed to end in frustration – I was absolutely sure in my complete inability acquire the language. One day, however, it happened that Maxim was invited to our organization as a teacher of English. He changed my view on education. He, as a psychotherapist, fully scattered the complex of “school”, which probably has its own place in the minds of many till now, especially of those of middle edge. In other words he, as if he did it virtually, immersed us into the atmosphere of "native-speakers". Every time he appeared in the class one could feel a virus of freedom and ease. I not only stopped being afraid of the language, I also started to like the process of the studies. At that time the courses were being held in groups. After two years, when I was looking for an individual teacher I didn’t have any doubts who to go to – we sang songs, drew, chatted (it was despite the fact that I thought I couldn’t put together even two words). This is the way how people learn a language when they appear in another country. And this is probably the fastest way to learn another language. Certainly, grammar and pronunciation were taught in full, but the most important was that there was favorable emotional atmosphere created by Maxim.„
“There are several reasons why I’m studying at the Language Courses ENGLISH4REAL*. Firstly, I like the fact that Maxim gets ready for the lessons. Secondly, it is the attitude to us, students, which is conditioned by the purpose to teach us, not to collect money from us. Thirdly, I like his ability to switch our attention while we are in the class, so no one can “fall asleep”. Besides that, it is methodic material, namely presentations in PowerPoint. With the help of graphics and pictures, teacher helps us to get familiar, and then to learn, new words, phrases, and grammar rules. Good part of a lessons is usually focused on working-out of right pronunciation, what is essential in English language learning. On the whole, lessons appear to be lively, active and interesting.„
Artem Diachenko
“I would like to say that ENGLISH4REAL* for me isn’t just courses. It brings pleasure from educational process. When you see first result, it’s like an opening of a new world, I mean English world, which you like thinking, writing and speaking about. The main point about ENGLISH4REAL* is the fact that the course attracts your interest, and in doing so encourages the whole personal growth and development.„
Ksenia Nebrat
“The value of the lessons with Maxim Achkasov is in optimal adaptation of the educational program to the personal tasks of each individual student. The teacher is highly educated, intellectual, polite, handles English on a live fluent contemporary level of communication. The newest methods and technological approaches are applied in the educational process. The lessons are held in a live and interesting atmosphere. As for me, the ‘salt’ of the lessons is free discussions on wide variety of topics.„
Svetlana Vozinova Assistant of dermatology / venereology department in National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Studies (im. P.L. Shupika).
“Hi! My name is Victoria Ermenchuk. I am 27 years old. I’ve been working as a literary reviewer for five years. For this time I’ve worked through a whole lot of various books. And if to say honestly about majority of them, would look like, “The most interesting in this book for me was to get rid of a price label”. What do I want to say? I want to say that with the teachers of English is pretty much the same as with books: it is not really easy to find the one. It is in the view that there are a lot of different offers on the market. Where I am leading to? I would like to say that Maxim Achkasov is a teacher of English you’ve been looking for. Just let me go little bit into details. It is expertise, supported by variety of diplomas (half-wall), the majority of which – international and awarded abroad. It is being possessed (in a good sense) with the language. This helps the teacher be in vigour and infect others with love to English language. It is a talent (I was more inclined to the word “genius”, though you wouldn’t believe) to bring over to you one’s own knowledge in such an interesting way, so that you do not “swallow your yawns quietly” (as it was usually with the other teachers), but take pleasure out of each minute of the lesson.
Each lesson is different: one day you dub a film, the other time you record your own performance, or try on a role of a bandit who is going to rob Louver, or then you pretend to be Ilya Reznik and write a song. This all takes place on English lessons. It isn’t at all boring and a good fun. You don’t really notice how soon you “got friends” with grammar and have already moved on to another level…
I and my husband have been studying with Maxim for about a year. And you know , I think, the best way to characterize his work is the following. When we are asked, “How is your English going?”, we synchronously and still with delight answer, «You know we are so-o-o-o lucky with the teacher!…»
Victoria Ermenchuk
“ Over the whole period of Maxim Achkasov's teaching in Persha Studia company, he has demonstrated himself as a nice and experienced teacher. By the use of his experience, knowledge, and unique approach to the studies, Maxim makes education process particularly interesting and most effective. Besides that, from the psychological view I characterize Maxim Achkasov as a fine man who is always directed on renewing and introducing new methods in his teaching Practice. „
Svetlana Gildebrandt, HR Manager
“It is always a pleasure to be in the company of nice people... People, who you want to talk to and who encourage you to widen your thinking and knowledge. And the phrase, “Learn as long as you live” and or “Semper tire” (always a student) becomes relevant. Maxim Achkasov belongs to this kind of people. He is pleasant as an interlocutor – intelligent, and as a man – a priori. When you hold a conversation with him the time goes insensibly and always with a use. Hope the same is to him. In the intercourse with Maxim you ‘grow’ and learn to value yourself more, and to aim to success."
Dila Laboratory Staff