From Russia, Anastasia has been part of Bridge’s Global Teachers team since 2021. Over these four years, she has taught professionals from multiple countries and contexts, and she considers this cultural diversity one of the greatest gifts of her work:
“I really love teaching students from all over the world, they are always very enthusiastic to tell me about their countries, cultures, jobs, etc. Not only do I teach them, I learn a lot from my students too.”
Hyper-Personalization that Connects with Professional Reality
Currently, Anastasia leads a Hyper-Personalized Learning (HPL) program for a multinational company. Here, her role goes beyond following a standard syllabus:
“In hyperpersonalized lessons I see my role as a guide and a speaking partner. The students are already familiar with the topic (it’s just another language!) and my task is to give them the tools (e.g. useful phrases), lead them through the material and help play out work-related situations.”
Materials that Feel Personal
Working with content based on real company information makes an immediate difference.
“The materials include activities that simulate work environment and it’s beneficial for the learners. In the class we can role-play real situations, e.g. asking for updates, presenting results, writing emails. Moreover, the students have an opportunity to speak about their job more, throughout the entire lesson, which is impossible if we work with a standard coursebook.”
The results are visible quickly: higher motivation, natural use of technical vocabulary and specific phrases, and more fluent communication when talking about their responsibilities.
“The reactions are mostly positive… the students start using work-related vocabulary, specific phrases and in general seem more confident while speaking about their job.”
The Value of Teacher Diversity
For Anastasia, Bridge’s approach stands out for two reasons: the implementation of HPL and the diversity of its teaching team.
“The courses designed especially for one particular student is a totally different approach to learning. It shows a high level of engagement from Bridge, the teachers and the students. Moreover, I really admire the fact that Bridge hires teachers from all over the world who speak different languages and come from diverse cultural backgrounds. Listening to different accents is beneficial for the students, especially in business environment where English language is spoken as lingua franca.”
Tips for Other Teachers in Corporate Programs
Anastasia recommends being empathetic and genuinely interested in learners’ work:
“Try to remember everything the students share with you… The students like to see the teacher’s involvement, it motivates them to share more which means more speaking practice.”
She also highlights the importance of developing soft skills:
“Listen actively, ask follow-up questions, create friendly atmosphere in the class and share your own opinion and experience. During HPL do not be afraid to not to know specifics of your students’ job. Ask for explanations, this will make them talk.”
Teaching with Intention and Purpose
Anastasia’s story reflects Bridge’s commitment to a teacher-first approach, where every class is designed with intention, relevance, and long-term vision. Because when learning connects with professional reality, progress is not only faster but also feels meaningful for those experiencing it.
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