Everyday English

Small talk, conversation practice, idioms, casual phrases.

Business English

Business terminology, interview preparation, resume building.

Pronunciation Training

How to sound natural, accent training, intonation.

Eiken Exam

Exam preparation for Japanese high school students.

Adapting to U.S

Consultation, mentoring, personal advice, local knowledge, how to acclimate.

Online or In-Person Lessons

Northwest Suburbs of Chicago (Palatine, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, and more).

“Julia’s classes are incredibly enjoyable and relaxing. The group lessons are lively and friendly, serving as a wonderful opportunity to make new friends. In addition to teaching me English, Julia really helped my 13-year old son prepare and pass Eiken Level 2 Exam. He was extremely nervous and lacked confidence, but Julia worked patiently and expertly worked with him to practice the answers with her gentle and personal approach. My son said Julia’s lessons were very helpful, and I would like to sincerely thank her from the bottom of my heart. She is a truly wonderful teacher who is always there to support us.”

Kaori

Former Student

“Julia helped me a lot with ‘small talk’ conversation and Business English. Despite having a pretty high level of English (B1-B2) I didn’t feel confident after moving to the US. I improved my casual American English, pronunciation, my resume and job interview skills. Julia gave me advice, materials, and videos for every situation. I was really happy to have such a good, patient, and polite teacher.”

Valentina

Former Student

“I’m so glad I was able to take Julia’s English class. This class is less about sitting at a desk and taking notes, and more about having plenty of opportunities to think for yourself and speak. Therefore, you will develop the ability to spontaneously think of and respond in English. Julia will be there to support you, so you can feel at ease. The class atmosphere is bright and cheerful, making learning English enjoyable. “

Ayaka

Former Student

“ Julia made the lessons easy to understand even for me, who could barely speak English. She also taught me small talk, which helped me gain confidence and allowed me to learn English in a relaxed and enjoyable way. She is a wonderful teacher who always provides careful and kind support.”

Saori

Former Student

“You make learning English so much fun!! My English has improved so much since taking your class and I am following your advice to speak more and watch American TV and learn phrasal verbs! Thank you so much for helping me improve my English!”

Natsuko

Former Student

“Several students stopped by right after class to say they had SO much fun and learned a lot in the Improv session with you. Thanks for making this possible.”

ESL director

Arlington Heights Public Library

About Julia

  • I am Julia, I teach fun small group ESL Conversation classes and 1:1 private students in person and online. I also tutor ESL at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, teaching Culture and Conversation classes. I have been teaching ESL since 2020. I am a native American English speaker, and I have an MBA from the University of Chicago and 10+ years of American corporate work experience. Before teaching ESL, I worked as an engineer, project manager, and strategy analyst in mobile, technology, and relocation sectors in multinational companies.
  • I am experienced in working with Japanese English learners, and I have several written recommendations from my Japanese students. My students all say they have become more confident in English after taking my classes. My students also appreciate my love and knowledge of Japanese culture and people, as well as my international background and experience of moving to the US from Russia as a child.
  • My lessons and classes are tailored to each student and taught in a safe, comfortable atmosphere. For all my students, I learn what interests them. My goal in teaching is to create an environment for my students for joyful learning so that they are free to express themselves in English confidently.

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