ABOUT
THE ACADEMY

ABOUT THE ACADEMY

A LANGUAGE ACADEMY

WITH high STANDARDS

A LANGUAGE ACADEMY

WITH high STANDARDS

AND A HUMAN

POINT OF VIEW

AND A HUMAN

POINT OF VIEW

Professional teaching, personal attention, measurable progress and an environment that keeps you curious.

Professional teaching, personal attention, measurable progress and an environment that keeps you curious.

THE FOUNDER’S STORY

A PERSONAL VISION,

A PERSONAL VISION,

MADE ACADEMIC.

MADE ACADEMIC.

The result is language you do not have to rehearse in your head.


Language you can use naturally — in a meeting, at university, while travelling or in a conversation that matters.


NOT JUST LANGUAGE YOU KNOW.

LANGUAGE THAT BECOMES YOURS.

THE IDEA BEHIND ELAIA. YOU MAY KNOW THE RULES.

BUT CAN YOU USE THE LANGUAGE WHEN IT MATTERS?


Many people spend years learning a language and still hesitate when they need to speak. They know the grammar. They complete the exercises. Yet in a real conversation, they translate every sentence, search for words and struggle to sound like themselves.


Working across international and academic environments showed Lana exactly where traditional language learning falls short.

ELAIA was created to close that
gap.

ELAIA was created to close that
gap.

Working in international environments revealed how differently language functions across countries, cultures and professional settings — and why knowing the rules is not the same as being able to communicate. Over time, Lana came to understand what turns language knowledge into confident communication: context, precision, and the subtle choices that make English sound natural rather than learned.

Our approach is built around exposure to language as it is actually used. You learn to recognise natural patterns, understand how phrases work together and choose the words that fit the situation — instead of constructing every sentence from separate rules.

Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening and speaking are developed as one connected system. Authentic materials, films, carefully selected digital tools and real communication allow you to experience the language in context and use it beyond the individual session.


The concept grew from Lana’s own experience with English and her observation of the details that make communication sound confident and authentic. Her academic background, university experience and work with professionals became the foundation for a method designed around real people and real goals.

A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDER

our mission

TO MAKE IT USEFUL, CONSCIOUS

TO MAKE

IT USEFUL, CONSCIOUS

AND YOURS.

AND YOURS.

We teach language as a living tool: for expressing a thought clearly, entering a new environment and taking part with confidence.

01

01

Rigorous

education

Rigorous

education

A clear academic framework, qualified teaching and purposeful practice.

02

02

Language

in use

Language

in use

What you learn is designed to work in conversation, study and professional life.

03

03

Individual

progress

Individual

progress

The direction, pace and feedback respond to your starting point and goal.

04

04

Academic

culture

Academic

culture

Curiosity, discipline and respectful exchange shape the way we learn together.

ACADEMIC STANDARD

ONE STANDARD.

EIGHT VISIBLE STEPS.

ONE STANDARD.

EIGHT VISIBLE STEPS.

(01)

Initial assessment

We establish your level, strengths and communication habits.

(01)

Initial assessment

We establish your level, strengths and communication habits.

(02)

Defined objective

Every program begins with an outcome you can understand.

(02)

Defined objective

Every program begins with an outcome you can understand.

(03)

Structured program

Content, sequence and pace are built around that objective.

(03)

Structured program

Content, sequence and pace are built around that objective.

(04)

Practical application

Language moves from explanation into active, relevant use.

(04)

Practical application

Language moves from explanation into active, relevant use.

(05)

Qualified teacher

You are matched with a specialist suited to your level and direction.

(05)

Qualified teacher

You are matched with a specialist suited to your level and direction.

(06)

Regular feedback

You always know what is improving and what comes next.

(06)

Regular feedback

You always know what is improving and what comes next.

(07)

Progress review

Development is measured against the goal, not a vague impression.

(07)

Progress review

Development is measured against the goal, not a vague impression.

(08)

Final assessment

You complete the program with a review and an ELAIA certificate.

(08)

Final assessment

You complete the program with a review and an ELAIA certificate.

FACULTY

THE PEOPLE BEHIND

THE PEOPLE BEHIND

THE PRACTICE.

THE PRACTICE.

Lana

Founder & English Language Educator

Exam Preparation


IELTS · TOEIC · Matura · Cambridge B2 First

Exam Preparation


IELTS · TOEIC · Matura · Cambridge B2 First

• University English Language Lecturer

• 200 + learners successfully prepared for the TOEIC exam

• 100 + learners prepared for Matura and Cambridge B2 First (FCE)

• 50+ professionals and entrepreneurs trained in Business English and professional communication

• 20+ Corporate Clients

• Specialises in Business English, Academic English and Professional Communication

• Designs and delivers university-level courses in Management, Finance and Accounting, IT, Psychology and International Relations programmes

• MA in Translation Studies

• BA in English Philology

• British Council teacher training

• Professional experience in Translation and Interpreting

International perspective shaped by living in three European countries and travelling across 15+ countries.

Evita

English Language Educator

Exam Preparation


Matura · Cambridge B2 First (FCE)

Exam Preparation


Matura · Cambridge B2 First (FCE)

• Specialises in General English, English for IT, Business English and English Pronunciation

• Develops practical language skills for academic and professional communication

• Integrates IT terminology and technology topics into language training

• Helps learners build accuracy, natural communication and confidence in speaking

• Students achieved excellent exam results, including 95% in the extended Matura exam and 200 points in the English NMT exam

• C1 English proficiency

• BA in Computer Science

• Currently pursuing an MA in Digital Marketing taught entirely in English

Pronunciation & Real-World English

A strong interest in English pronunciation and the diversity of American and British accents, helping students understand how English is used in real-life communication.

English for IT, digital careers and the AI era

Evita helps learners explain technical ideas, communicate in professional settings and prepare for international interviews.

Her lessons connect English with digital marketing and, where relevant, AI-related topics.

20+ professionals and entrepreneurs coached for international job interviews

Ina

German Language Educator

• Specialises in General German, German for Young Learners, Adults and German Pronunciation

• Works with adult learners across different proficiency levels

• Teaches in a school environment in Germany and brings authentic language and cultural context into her lessons

• Develops practical German for everyday communication, study and work in a German-speaking environment

• Helps learners build strong grammar foundations, natural vocabulary and confidence in speaking

• Strong focus on clear pronunciation, natural intonation and accurate communication

• BA in German Philology

• Additional professional training and language teaching courses

Pronunciation & Real-World German

Living and working in Germany allows Inna to bring authentic pronunciation, natural expressions and contemporary German into every lesson.

German in Practice

Lessons are adapted to each learner’s age, level and goals — from school and academic needs to travel, relocation and professional communication.

German for work, study and everyday life in Germany

Helps learners prepare for job interviews through realistic role-plays, professional vocabulary and confident speaking practice.

20+ learners supported in preparing for job interviews in Germany and abroad

OUR ACADEMIC STANDARD

A CLEAR GOAL.

THE WORLD GETS

BIGGER WHEN YOUR LANGUAGE DOES.

More places to go. More people to reach. More opportunities to take.

We start by understanding where you are now, what you need the language to do, whether you have a deadline and how much time you realistically have.

OUR ACADEMIC STANDARD

A CLEAR GOAL.

THE WORLD GETS

BIGGER WHEN YOUR LANGUAGE DOES.

More places to go. More people to reach. More opportunities to take.

We start by understanding where you are now, what you need the language to do, whether you have a deadline and how much time you realistically have.

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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES

Selected programs will extend into international learning experiences: Vienna for culture and communication, Berlin for business and innovation, Warsaw for professional English and networking, alongside university visits and guest events.


The purpose is not tourism with a lesson attached. It is communication placed inside a real cultural, academic or professional environment.

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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES

Selected programs will extend into international learning experiences: Vienna for culture and communication, Berlin for business and innovation, Warsaw for professional English and networking, alongside university visits and guest events.


The purpose is not tourism with a lesson attached. It is communication placed inside a real cultural, academic or professional environment.

join the waitlist

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