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A speaking course based on сontroversial topics with minimum homework
B2-C1
Focus on expressing ideas, not perfect sentences
From adulting struggles to cancel culture debates-check them out
Only 30 minutes for preparation
24 provocative topics
Experience real-life discussions
Chill homework
What Makes It Special?
Fluency over perfection
No grammar nitpicking
Safe space
Speak naturally, not "textbook-perfect" without self-censoring
Focus on expressing ideas, not perfect sentences
All opinions welcome, no judgment
Course Format
90 min each
6-8 students
Homework takes just 30 minutes
Multiple time zones
audio placement test required
 Test
4 Zoom sessions/month
We use audio tests instead of calls to:
  • Save your time
  • Better assess natural speech
  • Match you with peers at the exact same level
Schedule Options
Moscow time
Tuesday 10.00-11.30 am
Thursday 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Friday 10.00 am - 11.30 am
Sunday 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm
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New York time
Thursday 8 pm - 9.30 pm
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  • Watch a 5-10 min YouTube video (discussion starter)
  • Learn 8-10 key words (worksheet + teacher video examples)
  • Watch our teachers unfiltered chat (no script, just real talk)
Before Class:
  • Warm-up gets everyone talking from minute one
  • Structured debates + free-form discussions
  • Share your most controversial takes
  • Practice spontaneous responses
During Session (90 min)
Class Flow
Class Notes – Get a list of:
  • Corrections (so you learn from slip-ups)
  • Useful phrases (sound more natural next time)
  • Other ways to say things (expand your vocab)
After Session
Once you complete it, we've got a rather curious gift for you
Let’s do a quick quiz to check your English satisfaction, confidence, and fluency!
1. Discussing hot, 🔥 buzz-worthy topics that get everyone talking is totally my thing!
2. Even though I'm pretty fluent, my goal is to feel even more confident 😎and comfortable when expressing my emotions and speaking my mind in English.
3. I'd love to focus on 🤓 learning 7-8 new words from an engaging video each week and get detailed tutorials on them.
4. I love it when class materials are not only visually appealing but also make you think. 🤔
5. I feel great speaking English to my colleagues/friends/teacher but when it comes to strangers, 😱 unfamiliar situation or provocative topics I might feel tongue-tied.
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Multiple Currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, and more).
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Your Learning Journey
1 month - 100$/7000 rub
3 Months - 285$/19 500 rub
5 months - 450$/ 30 000 rub
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Our Teaching Team
Toma Snegireva
Irina Tatarintseva
Alina Lichman
Nina Kovba
Marina Kurjan
Anna Vernikovskaia
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What Our Students Say
Natalia Rakovskaya
I just finished the course and I have to say, I had an absolute blast! It was so much more engaging and enjoyable than I ever expected. The material was presented in such a fun and dynamic way that it never felt like a chore.
Not only was it enjoyable, but it was incredibly effective. The lessons were perfectly designed to help me beef up my vocabulary with practical and relevant terms that I can use it straight away.
A huge thank you to my teacher Marina. She consistently went above and beyond to answer questions, supported and encouraged us.

I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn in a fun and incredibly supportive environment.
Natalia Rakovskaya
I just finished the course and I have to say, I had an absolute blast! It was so much more engaging and enjoyable than I ever expected. The material was presented in such a fun and dynamic way that it never felt like a chore.
Not only was it enjoyable, but it was incredibly effective. The lessons were perfectly designed to help me beef up my vocabulary with practical and relevant terms that I can use it straight away.
A huge thank you to my teacher Marina. She consistently went above and beyond to answer questions, supported and encouraged us.

I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn in a fun and incredibly supportive environment.
Anait Belgar
I enjoyed every minute of the session - an amazing company of like-minded people.
Marina Lyustik
As for the course, I absolutely like it. It’s laid back, albeit effective. You get opportunity to speak and learn how to express your thoughts in English. Target vocabulary is not big, but there are a lot of cool expressions on pdf presentations and Irina&Nina videos, plus words and phrases from group mates which you kindly write down and share after the class. There is always something to pick for yourself.
Anastasia Rusanova
I think the course helps me to open my mouth and start saying something, because this is the main fear. And to realize that in fact people will still be able to understand you. The weekly meetings remove the block and I feel more confident in everyday life. I like that every week I can not only learn new words, but also try to use them right away in practice, which makes it easier to remember and understand the context. Also, it is practice in getting to know new people.
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