English language
school

English for adults
for work, communication, relocation
groups and one-one-one lessons

speaking clubs
levels from Elementary to Advanced
engaging teachers
Relevant programs and courses
to improve your English
General English program from Elementary to Advanced - Zoom classes twice a week. Group lessons with experienced and attentive teachers.
Speaking clubs for levels from Pre-intermediate to Advanced. Comfortable environment to practice and improve your English once a week.
1-on-1 lessons crafted specifically for you: fill in the gaps of your English, prepare for exams or job interviews.
Preparation for all 4 parts of the exam (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking), checking written and oral answers, working with the latest test materials, as well as increasing overall language proficiency.
Why you can trust us
highly qualified teachers
students have completed paid training
20+
of clients are willing to recommend us
of students continue to improve their English with us
98%
2000+
81%
Experienced teachers
Currently we have 20 teachers on the team with CAE, IELTS, TOEFL, TKT, CELTA certificates, and Delta diplomas under their belt. Each has gone through a serious selection process because our school is a team of professionals and like-minded people interested in the progress of each student.
Communicative methodology
We work within Cambridge English Teaching Framework and use the approved and verified communicative and lexical approaches. Our goal is to teach you to speak English and apply it as a real skill.
Quality and depth of education
Over 2000 students have completed our courses in the last 5 years. We are all for quality, not quantity. And Instead of promising magic pills we gradually and methodically lead you to your goal.
School founder Elena Gaponova
Experience teaching different ages online and offline, specializing in adult teaching
Studying under Hugh Dellar - author of the best Modern Lexical textbook Outcomes
Founder of an English language school and author of online courses
Specialist in American accent and pronunciation
5 years of work in an international English-speaking IT corporation
Master's degree in Economics in English with a specialization in World Trade System
Teacher with 17 years of hands-on experience
Our Team
  • Director of Studies at Gaponova School
  • Teaching Experience: 15+ years
  • TKT, CELTA, Delta, TOEFL
  • Certified Cambridge, IELTS and TOEFL Expert
  • Exam (IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/GMAT/SAT, Cambridge), ESP, General and Business English Courses
  • Assistant Director of Studies at Gaponova School
  • Culture Club Host
  • Teaching Experience: 9+ years
  • TKT, CELTA, IH CAM
  • IH Train the Trainer
  • The Hancock & Veigga Pronunciation Course for Teachers
  • ESP, Business and General English Courses
  • English Teacher, Speaking and Culture Club Host
  • Teaching Experience: 17+ years
  • CELTA, Delta
  • Exam, ESP, General and Business English Courses
  • English Teacher at Gaponova School
  • Teaching Experience: 10+ years
  • CELTA
  • Exam, ESP General and Business English Courses
  • English Teacher and Speaking and Culture Club Host at Gaponova School
  • Teaching Experience:
  • CELTA, CAE, IELTS Assessment Specialist
  • Exam (IELTS), Business and General English Courses
  • English Teacher and Placement Test Coordinator at Gaponova School
  • Teaching Experience: 5+ years
  • CELTA, CAE
  • Business, Legal, Exam and General English courses
  • English Teacher at Gaponova School
  • Teaching Experience: 7+ years
  • TKT, CAE
  • General and Business English Courses
  • English Teacher at Gaponova School
  • Teaching Experience: 19+ years
  • CELTA
  • General and Exam (IELTS) English Courses
  • English teacher, Culture Club Host, and Special Courses Coordinator at Gaponova School
  • Teaching Experience: 26+ years
  • General English Courses
  • English Teacher and Special Courses Coordinator at Gaponova School
  • Teaching Experience: 7+ years
  • TKT, CELTA, TESOL & TEFL Language Training, IH Modular Course in Teaching, Teaching English Online: China and Beyond (CUP & Assessment English)
  • Business, IT, and General English Courses
  • English Teacher and Special Courses Coordinator at Gaponova School
  • Teaching Experience: 10+ years
  • TKT
  • General English Courses
  • English Teacher at Gaponova School
  • Teaching Experience: 12+ years
  • General, Exam (IELTS) and Business English Courses
  • English Teacher and Speaking Club Host at Gaponova School
  • Teaching Experience: 12+ years
  • IB alumna
  • Exam (CAE, IELTS, TOEFL) and General English Courses
  • English Teacher at Gaponova School
  • Teaching Experience: 10+ years
  • TESOL
  • General English Courses
  • English Teacher at Gaponova School
  • Teaching Experience: 5+ years
  • TESOL, IELTS
  • IELTS and General English Courses
  • English Teacher and Culture Club Host at Gaponova School
  • Teaching Experience: 15+ years
  • General English Courses
  • English Teacher at Gaponova School
  • Teaching Experience: 10+ years
  • CELTA, CAE, TKT
  • General English Courses
  • English Teacher at Gaponova School
  • Teaching Experience: 10+ years
  • CELTA, CAE
  • General English Courses
What our students say
Natalie
First of all, I am extremely grateful for the opportunity of joining the Speaking Club as a part of our Group lessons. Thanks a lot, I mean it.
1) Free of charge.
2) Lots of useful vocabulary for the topics.
3) New people, new accents, new ideas - that's absolutely exciting.
4) Great teacher.
5) Sometimes you need to be more concentrated to make out what the teacher says, as his pronunciation is perfect, i guess, but need to be got used to. That necessity of making effort is amazing, too
Irina
I'm a fan of Rachel. She gives us comprehensive information on the topic and language we studying, equally pays attention to each aspect - reading, writing, speaking activities. And also, it's just a pleasure to be a part of our class, I think, together we work more effectively
Maria
I thoroughly enjoyed the “Full English course” from the first minute. The group, the atmosphere, and the approach, indeed. It overcomes my expectations and keeps doing it every season.

English happened in my life when I was a child. Thanks to my teachers, I love it with all my heart since then, but I’ve been learning it and used it more often occasionally. I can read, write, watch, and listen in English, but I have difficulties in speaking about general things and using good vocabulary. That makes things “very interesting” and “very beautiful” instead of “exciting” and “stunning”. Moreover, now due to professional and personal needs, I have to freely discuss various topics from serving a dressing separately from a salad to an architecture of quantum computers with no time for being prepared and refresh your skills. So when I saw the announcement of the course, I immediately decided to join.

It turned out that English is perfect for online. I don’t feel any particular inconvenience comparing with offline lessons. All you need is Internet access, a camera, and a quiet corner.

Group lessons are also great. It is far more interesting to discuss materials in a group than individually. We all have different experiences, points of view, and skills. It helps to complement, support, and encourage each other. If you have some specific goals in learning English, Lena is always happy to bombard you with optional tasks without any pressure. She is patient till infinity. No matter how many times you’ve asked about something. Her explanations are incredibly accurate. I believe she can even explain the theory of relativity in English using an online document and pencil for any English learner at any level!

The selection of materials, textbooks, and homework is worth noting too. They are relevant, with no boring issues and outdated stuff. I love the details Lena gives us about words, their pronunciation, and usage. You immediately feel the difference and use it in your speech right away.

All of that gives a genuine sense of achievement after every lesson. The more you practice, the bigger it is. But you always have it despite the circumstances such as you’re not prepared, or it’s morning and all your thoughts are about a cup… no! about a bucket of coffee. That is true for groups at 08:30 am!

Many thanks to Lena and my group. It’s a great pleasure to discover English with you!
Ilya

Pauline, you're an amazing teacher and this was a great experience for me. 😊

Because of you, I've definitely improved my language skills during this course. Your feedback was always high quality and valuable. Your comments really helped me to understand things better. Thank you for your support.

Irina
Our classes are great. There are a lot of new vocabulary and just interesting information each lesson.

Sometimes our debates are so heated that it's just not enough time to discuss all things and to do all activities, but I think, we all benefit from our communication. I'm fully satisfied with the class
Alexandr
Rachel is the best English teacher I have ever met. Very useful lessons with a good pace and great atmosphere.
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