Testimonials from Clients
L. Balakaeva, Mother & Child Host Students June & July 2017
We were very lucky. Such a talented and creative teacher is hard to find. My daughter and I really don’t like classroom type learning, Yana and I find that so boring we switch off. Lisa's created lessons that were so interesting Yana didn’t even know she was being taught! She said it was the best holiday she had ever had!
Yulia Kapatonova, Residential Student May- June 2017
I worked on my English with Lisa for 5 weeks. I was really worried
how it is going to be like working with a teacher for 5 weeks. It turned
out to be very easy and it was very interesting. The lessons went by in
one breath. The trip was interesting and productive. I find it hard to
learn another language, but big thanks to Lisa I am not shy anymore and
I feel like Lisa and I understand each other very well. Lisa is very
responsible, pleasant and a kind person.
Cristina Martinez Lopez Mother of Residential Student 2016 & 2017
My son Pablo has stayed with Lisa twice and I believe that her immersive technique is the best way of learning English, I would say the only way of truly learning English.
Lisa gave Pablo gramar and conversation lessons several hours a day. With this individual tuition he greatly improved his level of English and back to Spain we realized that he was able to maintain a conversation and understand almost everything.
He also enjoyed at Chewton House the real “British life”, from going for an excursión or a walk, shopping at the supermarket, having lunch out, watching tv… an experience that I would recommend to everybody, children and adults.
Tanja Kapitonova (Daughter of Yulia - mother and child residents)
I lived and studied with Lisa. I liked that we often went somewhere and talked in English. I was satisfied because I improved my level of English.
Daria Balakeava - School Search / Guardianship & Guest Tutor
Lisa found me a choice of schools and we went to visit some of them. I went to spend the day in two and I decided the one which I like is the best for me...I am a little afraid to go but my English lessons (with Lisa) gave me confidence. I also feel happier because Lisa will help me as she helped me in my last school.
Ahmed - 2019
....Do you remember me? I'm Ahmed fron Saudi Arabia, you was my teacher in summer 2019. I just want to say hello and tell that I'm in medicine school right now . I wont forget you ever thank you for everything...
Jiri Sebik
Lisa is a great teacher. She listens to her students and respects them. She is a hard working person and always works to come up with the best teaching method to have the best result in the shortest time.
Mila Balakavea 2020
Why do I employ an English teacher form England when there are so many in Moscow....most tutors what makes a good teacher - most importantly the teacher should have talent and a good education. Lisa is proof that the English educational system does this to perfection, unlike our grey and boring one...
A good education changes your perception of the world .
Konstantin Balakaev 2023
Lisa has worked for my family since 2017. She helped us find a good school for my eldest daughter and looked after her as guardian in England. She traveled with her to Russia and tutored her also. Now she is tutor and companion to my youngest daughter. Lisa works with us many times in Russia. She is a good guest and interesting. I enjoy to talk to her on many subjects. I recommend her as an excellent teacher.
Dasha Balakaeva 2023
I have known Lisa for a very long time and thanks to her, my level of English has risen to a high level which gave me opportunity to continue my studies at university. I am interested in art and we visited galleries and other interesting places. I recommend her because the time we spent together was fun and useful.
Testimonials from Colleagues
Sarah Slade, Head of German, Gryphon School, Sherborne, England
Lisa worked with me at the Gryphon School in Sherborne, preparing sixth form and GCSE classes to take the speaking exam. She was reliable and thorough, tailoring the tuition to each individual's needs and learning style. She was also very original and innovative in her teaching methods and created a learning environment that was fun and successful. I commend her to you without reservation.
Sarah Vaughan, Class Teacher, The Steiner Meadow School, Bruton, England
Lisa was a colleague in 1999, and taught German to a small class of 7-9 year olds. The children clearly liked her and looked forward to her interesting, activity based lessons. She created a warm -hearted and industrious atmosphere in the classroom and hence the children gained a great deal of confidence during