ONLINE SCHOOL
LANGUAGE YOGA
Learn Macedonian and Slovene at my online school
Language Yoga
MACEDONIAN AT UCL
For people who like to stick to university and brush their shoulders on the old desks
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For individuals or companies who want to thrive in my countries
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ZOOM CHAT SESSIONS
For individuals who enjoy walking and want to practise their language skills in Macedonian or Slovene, or for those who want to learn from the comfort of their home.
Book a Walk and Talk session or Zoom session with us.
A few extra things I do
Because I want to build a world where the word foreigner has a positive connotation, to help asylum seekers understand the new environment around them and to erase the “I am too old to learn a language” attitude.
VOLUNTEERING
If you are a charity organization and you need my services, please do get in touch. I am happy to help.
MACEDONIAN & SLOVENE BENCH @Dulwich Park
You can find me on Wednesdays or Thursdays in Dulwich Park near the lake on my bench. If you have any queries or you just want to hear something in one of my two languages, you are more than welcome to come.
WALK AND TALK FOR LANGUAGE PROFESSIONALS
If you are a language professional, you are more than welcome to join us in Crystal Palace Park or Dulwich Park.
Join us on Thursday in Crystal Palace Park in front of Brown and Green cafe at 10 am or Dulwich Park in front of the Clock Cafe at 10 am.
Booking is essential. To book, please use the contact form below.
LANGUAGE FOR RETIRED PEOPLE
Do you want to use your retirement in a productive way? Multilingualism is a predictor of better cognitive abilities even in older generations and can delay the onset of serious brain illnesses, such as dementia, by 4 to 5 years. In addition, bilingualism represents a beneficial mental exercise for a large set of cognitive functions of the human brain. Or if you simply want to add extra fun to your life but in another language, do get in touch with me.
ABOUT ME
I love languages!
As a graduate from South Slavic languages and Sociology of Culture at University of Ljubljana I was always interested in language and human behaviour. How we express ourselves by language we speak and how other people look at us while producing that image.
Read my blogI am a lecturer, translator, and chartered language consultant with expertise in Macedonian and Slovene languages. My consultancy services span the public and corporate sectors across the UK, Slovenia and N. Macedonia. Committed to humanitarian causes, I volunteer my translation and teaching skills in offering integration mentorship for international human rights organizations. During my years of teaching and translating I gained experience in managing, creating and maintaining relationships with different clients and teams. Customer satisfaction has always been a priority to me. I like helping people explore another language while breaking myths that learning a language is boring and hard.
Outside of my professional pursuits, I enjoy exploring museums and galleries, often accompanied by a cup of coffee. I nurture my passion for linguistics by actively participating in language conferences and events. I find joy in immersing myself in the enchanting world of Scottish Gaelic and enjoy delving into grammar books. My culinary preferences include savouring potica and боза, although I prefer to savour each flavour separately, indulging in their unique tastes to the fullest.
Customer satisfaction, going extra mile, loyalty to my team and my company, and being honest are the assets that I am proud of. All of them delivered with a high detailed plan and with a smile on my face.
Portfolio
Some of the companies I am working with
Testimonials
Don’t take my word for it – here is what my students and clients said:
From start to finish, we have been thrilled with Ana’s flexibility and professionalism. Ana is great with deadlines and patient with changes and difficult projects. As a coordinator and lead translator she is innovative, organized and she provides an inspiring environment for those of us lucky to be around her.
Jacob M.
Director
She was committed and professional and all work has been of a very high standard. She has developed bespoke teaching materials and has proven to be particularly flexible with regard to individual student needs, appreciated for her flexibility and willingness to help students and colleagues.
Ana L.
Manager
Ana’s strengths are enthusiasm and patience, she has a nice and happy style of teaching, and she encourages lots of oral practice.
Ramona G.
Manager
I’ve genuinely appreciated collaborating with Ana over these 2 years… even on the most urgent and convoluted tasks! I feel lucky to have such good relationships, learning experiences, and a great deal of fun. 
Beatrice S.
Project Manager
It is a real pleasure working with Ana, she is responsible, comes with a smile to the office and makes projects as smooth as possible.
Isobel K.
Project Manager
We always look forward to our oral lessons, which is a strong recommendation in favour of Ana, because Slovene as a language is quite a hard “task master”.
Jonathan R.
Director
Ana is always very patient and ensures that we all follow the concepts and understand any mistakes that we have made before we continue with new material. She is also very relaxed with us which means that we always feel comfortable asking questions and have the confidence to get things wrong. I have thoroughly enjoyed the classes and would strongly recommend this to any future students.
Student
She is by far the best of the three tutors we have had. She is diligently remedying some of the bad grammatical habits that we have acquired with previous tutors and has been immensely effective in getting us up to intermediate level despite the complexities of the language. Without her focus and persuasion, we would not be doing as well as we are.
Jacqueline B.
Director
Ana is a fantastic teacher. She can explain the language clearly and ensures we embed our knowledge as we build up. She is always available for follow-up questions and has a great sense of humour.
UCL Student
Ana’s language teaching skills are second to none. She is an excellent tutor, and every class with her has been more than enjoyable. She makes every session fun and lively and engaging. She is very patient with her students and always creates an environment where you can feel comfortable in making mistakes – something which is key in order to master any language. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time learning with her.
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