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Read Teacher Reviews - Ivana Jelisavčić
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By: Alex September 8, 2016 Lead Acquired: May 9, 2016 Hours of Instructions: 10 |
Very helpful! I had studied Croatian/Serbian in college and had spent time traveling in the region. After an extended period in the US I felt my language skills slipping away. Ivana has been great at helping me stem the outgoing tide and start to build those language skills back up and my confidence is slowly coming back. I have nothing but good things to say about Ivana and the sessions we have had over Skype so far. I look forward to continuing to work with Ivana going forward. Add a follow-up message (Ivana Jelisavčić or Alex only) |
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By: Karla September 13, 2015 Lead Acquired: April 27, 2015 Hours of Instructions: 20 |
Great teacher, very knowledgeable, flexible, and fun. I've been taking Bosnian lessons from Ivana for 4 months now. She is a great teacher! I already knew a little about the language, and she was great at adapting the lessons accordingly. The lessons are via skype, but it is not any different than taking language lessons in person. In fact, for a better price, you get personalized lessons rather than one size fits all (like some language schools). We use a Serbian book, but she makes sure to always point out the subtle differences with Bosnian. It feels like I'm learning two languages at the same time :) It is clear that she has tons of experience teaching languages. She is excellent at explaining complicated concepts (like cases) and if you ask, she would explain where some words and expressions come from. I have learned so much in the past few months. I recently went to Bosnia and friends and family were impressed with my language skills. I understood a lot more and I was able to put some sentences together and have simple conversations. I would strongly recommend Ivana to anybody who is interested in any of the languages she teaches. Add a follow-up message (Ivana Jelisavčić or Karla only) |
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By: Matthew July 21, 2014 Lead Acquired: July 24, 2013 Hours of Instructions: 30 |
Knowledgable, full of resources for learning and has a very flexible schedule. Ivana has been an incredible resource and a great help in my learning of the Croatian language. Besides her knowledge of the language she has also brought many different resources to me that have helped me learn vocabulary and proper structure of the language. She has kept me motivated and increased my knowledge over the past year. My schedule often is a bit chaotic and Ivana has been very flexible and understanding each time that I needed to make a scheduling change (24 hours in advance). While we have done all lessons through Skype or Google Voice I have also meet Ivana in person while traveling through Slovenia and she is a wonderful person who I enjoyed getting to know better. If you are willing to put the time into learning the language then Ivana can be a great resource for you. Add a follow-up message (Ivana Jelisavčić or Matthew only) |
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By: Kathleen July 14, 2014 Lead Acquired: December 8, 2013 Hours of Instructions: 20 |
Excellent teacher--responsive, patient, creative and flexible teaching style I'm so glad I found Ivana to help me learn Serbian! After finding my father's family in Serbia and Croatia, I want to be able to have real conversations with them on my visits. Ivana is an excellent teacher: she is very patient and responsive to my pace and style of learning, and is willing to explain something many different ways until I get the (sometimes difficult) Serbian grammar. She also is able to explain the idioms since she is a native speaker. And most important, Ivana has a great sense of humor! We use Skype and email, which work as well as any classroom, and are much more convenient and efficient. At my request, Ivana has put me in touch with some other willing students so we can practice speaking and writing with learners at our level. At my next trip to Eastern Europe, I expect to be able to speak a bit with relatives and friends. If you want to learn a language she teaches, I highly recommend Ivana as your teacher! Add a follow-up message (Ivana Jelisavčić or Kathleen only) |
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By: Philip Hudson September 2, 2011 Lead Acquired: March 30, 2011 Hours of Instructions: 10 |
I am having a great time learning! For years I thought that if I had enough will-power I could teach myself a new language with books, tapes, computer material .... I was wrong! With Ivana's instruction I have made more progress in a very short amount of time than I had using my "old method". I have found the one-to-one lessons invaluable. The lessons are strongly grounded in grammar that build naturally on themselves. I look forward to each week's lesson and plan to continue. Thank you Ivana!
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By: K July 16, 2011 Lead Acquired: April 5, 2011 Hours of Instructions: 8 |
Ivana is flexible, understanding, and really knows her stuff. Ivana is very thorough in her work with explaining the why behind grammar and difference between languages. She takes her time to explain things and points out how to recognize something. I have not met her in person, but she is very efficient in making time for skype and teaching through skype. It does not take away from the lesson and it is easy to schedule a lesson that fits my schedule. She is incredible and I would reccomend her to anyone who wants to learn Croatian or Serbian. SInce she lived in Belgrade she has the understanding of the differences between both languages. Add a follow-up message (Ivana Jelisavčić or K only) |
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By: Dominique October 26, 2009 Lead Acquired: August 19, 2008 Hours of Instructions: 52 |
Patient, constructive, and most importantly, an amazing teacher. I've been learning Serbian with Ivana for the past year. First and foremost, I can't express how much I appreciate the way Ivana works with me to understand how I learn in order to shape and explain the lessons in terms relevant to my understanding. She provides constructive criticism that facilitates my comprehension of the Serbian language, and, moreover, her wit and attention to formal versus colloquial uses in language provide an added dimension to my learning experience. I highly recommend Ivana to anyone interested in learning Serbian. She is able to teach from anywhere in the world- we have met both in person and online (via Skype) for our lessons which have been equally effective. Overall, Ivana is patient, constructive, and most importantly, an amazingly gifted teacher. Add a follow-up message (Ivana Jelisavčić or Dominique only) |
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By: KevinW July 7, 2009 Lead Acquired: May 14, 2008 Hours of Instructions: 20 |
Ivana is tops when you need to learn a language I was doing a trip around former Yugoslavia and felt I needed to at least learn the basics of the language. Ivana went beyond that -- she taught me the grammer, culture, and the right things to say and know to prepare me for Eastern Europe. I strongly recommend Ivana for learning any of the languages she teaches. Add a follow-up message (Ivana Jelisavčić or KevinW only) |
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By: Bob M October 16, 2008 Lead Acquired: October 19, 2007 Hours of Instructions: 70 |
Ivana is patient, skilled, and a wonderful teacher whom I would recommend highly. I am not one to stick with something if I am not enjoying it or feel like I am getting somewhere. I have been studing with Ivana for a year and plan on continuing to study with her. This is an indicator of how effective she is. If you are looking for someone who is patient, very skilled at teaching, can individualize lessons, and can help you work through difficult spots in a pleasant way, she's your person. I decided to take Serbian Language lessons after I returned from a trip to Montenegro in 2007. I studied with Ivana for several months and then I went back to Montenegro and Serbia in September of 2008. I was truly amazed, as were my wife, sister, and relatives in Montenegro, at how much Serbian I knew and how well I spoke it. I was able to understand general concepts and communicate just about anything I needed to (Ivana is correct when she says you need to learn grammar and she teaches it very well). I attribute this success to Ivana's patience, her ability to structure lessons to my needs, and to gently encourage me to do more. She has a knack for knowing pace at which you learn best, and she continually integrates cultural aspects into the lessons. Therefore, you get the language and the culture it communicates about. I could go on and on about her abilities and skills, but, if you give her the opportunity, I am sure you will not be disappointed. Since I have returned, I look at each lesson with excitement and can't wait to return to Montenegro & Serbia to apply my new language skills. She makes learning fun. Bob M.
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By: Mira September 10, 2007 Lead Acquired: November 9, 2006 Hours of Instructions: 100 |
Don't miss this language learning opportunity! Ivana Jelisavcic has been my language teacher for the past year. I feel like I have made a tremendous amount of progress in that time. She is an incredibly gifted linguist who makes learning interesting and fun. Her teaching method is practical and flexible to fit the needs of her clients. She is good at detecting your pace and is very thorough in catching areas that need further work. I not only feel that I have been learning the language through our lessons but also learning about the cultural implications of the language. Ivana's passion and interest in teaching immediately comes across when you meet her. Although Ivana is dedicated to her part-time work as a linguist for Google, she is good at managing time and always goes out of her way to make scheduling easy for clients. I feel that I have gained so much from this experience. I highly recommend studying language with her and am positive you will find it worthwhile as well! Add a follow-up message (Ivana Jelisavčić or Mira only) |
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