⛸ Winter 2025: new groups and good old ones ⛸

Click on the links for more details and for testimonials. You don't need a VK account to view the links.

All classes are taught in real time, on Zoom. No video recordings.

❄️ Writing

1. IELTS writing

A long and thorough skill-building course: several groups, different levels, tons of writing, tons of feedback.

https://m.vk.com/product-47977221_3696544

2. Writing with New Scientist

A writing course based on articles from the "New Scientist" magazine and geared towards IELTS prep. A perfect pre- or post-IELTS course. Different levels.

https://m.vk.com/product-47977221_5061302

3. Write for real: blogging, non-fiction, creative non-fiction

This course is about finding your voice and sharing your message in writing. To hell with exams - it’s time to write for real!

https://m.vk.com/product-47977221_3696542

❄️ Speaking

Speaking with New Scientist (C1, C1+, C2)

A speaking course based on articles from the "New Scientist" magazine and geared towards IELTS and C2 Proficiency Speaking tasks but also good for those who have a penchant for deep, meaningful discussions. Very rich in lexis.

https://m.vk.com/product-47977221_5911089

❄️ C2, old group

C2 Proficiency with New Scientist

A general English course based on articles from the "New Scientist" magazine, with some CPE preparation (speaking and writing tasks).

Schedule: Friday 16:00-17:30 MSK.

❄️ One-to-one

https://m.vk.com/product-47977221_9286849

⛸ The enrollment process looks like this:

1. If your profile name is a nickname or an alias, please introduce yourself properly - with your name and last name. My name is Irina Lutsenko. Nameless subscribers and people with nicknames or aliases won't be considered.
2. Tell me about yourself in 100 words or less. Answer all or some of these questions as needed: What course do you want to join? Why? What are your goals and course expectations? What is your experience of learning English? What is your experience of writing? Have you taken IELTS or other exams? What were you scores?
3. If you want to enroll in a writing group, I'll give you a placement task - an IELTS or IELTS-like essay.
4. We'll schedule an interview.

PS: I also have secret groups. One student made a joke: there is a whole underworld of Irina's writing groups. It's not a joke. Very old and experienced students of mine can get admitted.

💌 @iraluts