Practical Spoken English with Movies & TV Shows

24 individual 1:1 online English lessons focused on speaking, created and taught by Olena Chepurna — an award-winning screenwriter, English teacher, and linguist.

Choose a TV series/movies and speak 45 minutes out of each 60-minute lesson with a teacher, in the context of a watched episode or movie.

Fixed deadline. Clear result.

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ABOUT

What is the 24-Lesson Course?

This is a fixed-term spoken English program built around one TV series or a selected film collection.

If you already watch movies and TV series, this course shows you how to turn them into a powerful language-learning system.
As a screenwriter and linguist, I teach you to analyze dialogue the same way scripts are analyzed: not what is said, but why it’s said this way.

How does it work?

● You choose a TV series or a curated film collection● You prepare for each lesson using my custom glossaries and workbooks● You speak actively in every lesson with guided feedback● You complete 24 lessons within a clear timeframe and achieve measurable improvement in speaking confidence and fluency

COURSE CATALOG

Choose your TV series or movie collection

Each course is built around a TV series or a group of movies. The list below shows selected examples, not the full collection.

Practical Spoken English Course based on Friends

Suitable for A2 students aiming to confidently reach B1. One of the most iconic sitcoms about friendship, shared living, and love.

1 module = 24 individual lessons (1 season)

Practical Spoken English Course based on Modern Family

Optimal for A2 learners moving toward B1. A mockumentary-style comedy about family life, different generations.

1 module = 24 individual lessons (1 season)

Practical Spoken English Course based on How I Met Your Mother

A course for transitioning from A2 to B1. A reflective sitcom about memories, friendship, and life events that gradually form one larger story.

1 module = 24 individual lessons (1 season)

8 Films about Travel and Life Abroad

For A2–B1 students who want to move toward confident B1–B2. We watch Eat Pray Love, The Terminal, Under the Tuscan Sun, Lost in Translation, Julie & Julia, A Good Year

1 module = 24 individual lessons (3 lessons per movie)

8 Films about Relationships, Love, and Emotions

For A2–B1 levels, focused on moving toward B1–B2. We watch About Time, La La Land, Pretty Woman, The Age of Adaline, Forrest Gump

1 module = 24 individual lessons (3 lessons per movie)

8 New Year and Christmas Films

A comfortable course for A2–B1 learners. We watch Bridget Jones’s Diary, The Holiday, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, New Year’s Eve, Love Actually, Serendipity

1 module = 24 individual lessons (3 lessons per movie)

Practical Spoken English Course based on Emily in Paris

For B1 students who want to progress to B2. A modern international series about working abroad, career choices, and cultural misunderstanding in a foreign country.

1 module = 24 individual lessons (1-2 season)

Practical Spoken English Course based on Sex and the City

A B1-level course aimed at moving toward B2. A cult series about relationships, choices, inner doubts, and adult life in a big city.

1 module = 24 individual lessons (1 season)

Practical Spoken English Course based on Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Suitable for B1 students aiming to reach B2. A dynamic comedy series about teamwork, quick decisions, and humor in stressful situations.

1 module = 24 individual lessons (1 season)

7 Films about Work, Career, and Business

Designed for B1 students aiming to reach B2. We watch The Founder, The Intern, The Social Network.

1 module = 28 individual lessons (4 lessons per movie)

Practical Spoken English Course based on House of Cards

For B2 students who want to consolidate and deepen advanced English. A political thriller about power, manipulation, and cold calculation, where language is a strategic tool.

1 module = 24 individual lessons (1 season)

Practical Spoken English Course based on The Good Wife

A B2-level course focused on confident professional English. A legal drama about lawyers’ work, the balance between private and public life, and complex decisions.

1 module = 24 individual lessons (1 season)

Practical Spoken English Course based on Suits

For B1–B2 learners moving toward confident professional English. A fast-paced legal series focused on negotiation, argumentation, and verbal duels.

1 module = 24 individual lessons (1 season)

8 Films about the Modern World, Technology, and the Future

For B2 learners who want to expand vocabulary and confidently discuss abstract topics. We watch The Social Network, Her, Ex Machina, In Time, The Matrix, Ready Player One, Minority Report

1 module = 28 individual lessons (4 lessons per movie)

ABOUT ME

Who you’ll be learning with

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Olena Chepurna

Ukraine-based screenwriter, novelist, English teacher, and translator with over 15 years of experience in storytelling, language education, and creative writing.
My goal is not to teach rules, but to help students start speaking naturally and confidently through stories and dialogue. 

Why Learn with Me

I’m a friendly, supportive and communicative person who creates a friendly space where students feel confident speaking English without fear of mistakes. 
As a mother with many creative interests from cooking to playing the piano and writing songs and funny poems, I bring warmth, curiosity, and real-life energy into every lesson, making learning both effective and enjoyable.

COURSE PLANS & price

Choose Your Pace & Format  

Long-Term Program (24 Lessons)

The course consists of 24 individual one-to-one online lessons, each lasting 60 minutes, with a strong focus on speaking.All materials are included. Levels: A2–C1.You can choose the pace that fits your schedule:

Intensive Plan: 8 lessons per month — complete the 24-lesson program in 3 months.

Steady Plan: 4 lessons per month — complete the 24-lesson program in 6 months.

Price

$25 per individual lesson
$600 total for the full 24-lesson program

Result: You overcome the language barrier in 24 lessons and learn 600 active words to be used in speech.

Express Course (1–10 individual lessons)

A short-term format of 1–10 individual lessons focused on a specific goal, such as:
● job interview preparation; presentations or conferences;● important business or professional events.
The express course uses the same movie-based speaking method and lesson format.

Price

$25 per individual lesson

Result: You gain the confidence and language tools you need to handle a specific situation.



TEACHING METHOD EXPLAINED

How We Learn English with Movies and TV Series

Linguistics + screenwriting thinking

Lessons are built at the intersection of screenwriting and linguistics, where language is learned through story, intention, and structure, not memorization.
We analyze films using Sid Field’s paradigm: setup, turning points, and resolution. So you don’t just understand what characters say, but why they say it.

This approach trains you to think in meaning, subtext, and intention, turning English into a living, structured system rather than a set of rules.

Watch → Analyze → Practice 

At home: you watch the episode/movie with subtitles, write down new words/phrases, and complete short preparation tasks from my workbook. 
In the lesson: we discuss what you watched (speaking practice), analyze dialogues (meaning + subtext + structure), check your notes, practice vocabulary in conversation, and work on grammar using my algorithms. The lesson is designed to move knowledge from passive understanding → active speaking.

Results

The same words and expressions repeat across episodes of TV show or a group of movie with similar topic.
So, after one module, you’ll remember and confidently use about 600 new active words in real conversations.

Teaching Materials

I use a combination of authentic content and signature materials: original subtitles/scripts with vocabulary notes, glossaries for each movie/TV series, my visual grammar guide Secret of Algorithm, speaking tasks based on dialogues, and writing tasks inspired by characters and story.
For each student I create: Personal Study Plan, progress tracking sheets + feedback, and recommendations for what to watch between lessons.

Why This Method Works

Movies give a complete language environment: real pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, informal speech, slang, idioms, phrasal verbs, and natural grammar.
You don’t learn isolated words — you learn how people actually speak in real life. Plus, movies provide emotions and story, and that makes your brain remember language faster than standard exercises.

What Makes this approach different

● Teacher = screenwriter + linguist● Clear course plan & deadlines but without pressure● Signature learning materials only + long-term access● Predictable result● Clear algorithm: you always know what to do, why you do it, and what comes next

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CHECK IF IT FITS YOU

Who is this course for?

  • This course is for you if:

    ● you want practical, conversation-focused English, not academic theory● you love movies and TV series and want to learn real, modern English● you have a favorite series (or several) you’d like to break down line by line in English

  • This course is not for you if:

    ● you are looking for group classes or budget options● you are not ready to commit to a full 24-lesson journey● you need theory without practice or real language exposure

ENROLLMENT PROCESS

How to start 

1

Send me a message or call me

After receiving your request, I’ll contact you to arrange a convenient time for a short consultation. I’ll send you a Google Meet or Zoom link so we can meet online.

2

Free consultation (up to 30 minutes)

I’ll assess your English level, discuss your goals, and outline a preliminary learning plan. After that, I’ll send you a task for a trial lesson based on a selected film or TV series.

3

Free trial lesson (60 minutes)

60-minute one-to-one session where you get to experience the learning format and try it in practice. It is not a presentation, but a real lesson based on a selected film or TV series.

● The course is intended for motivated students ready to take responsibility for their learning process.● The number of student places is limited.● Enrollment may be subject to a waiting list of up to six months. ● Students may begin independent preparation before the course start.

FAQ

Any Questions Left?

  • I offer two main formats: (1) Long-term courses based on a TV series (one season) or a group of movies. This format is built as a structured module of 24 lessons and is designed for deep speaking progress and long-term results. (2) Express Course (1–10 individual lessons) — a short, goal-focused format for urgent needs such as job interviews, presentations, conferences, exams, business trips, or important conversations. Both formats are 1:1 online and built around my Watch → Analyze → Practice methodology and my original materials.

  • The long-term course is divided into modules. One module = 24 lessons, and it usually takes 3–6 months, depending on your pace: 1 lesson/week (steady plan) or 2 lessons/week (intensive plan). Express Course lasts 1–10 lessons, depending on how complex and urgent your goal is. You can start with Express and later switch into a full module if you want.

  • Real progress comes from structured repetition and deadlines.
    Without a fixed timeline, there is no discipline and no result.
    24 lessons equal one full season of a TV series — a complete story with a clear arc and payoff. It’s also easy to pace: 3 months for an intensive run or 6 months for a steady rhythm, without overload.

  • ● Movie-based learning: real language, real emotions, real context — not textbook English● Clear algorithm: you always know what to do, why you do it, and what comes next● 24-lesson season format: a complete story arc, not endless studying● Small, manageable steps: no overload, steady progress● From passive to active: you don’t just understand English — you start using it● Confidence first: mistakes are part of the process, not a failure● Prepared for real life: after the course, you’re ready use it at work

  • ● Teacher = screenwriter + linguist
    ● Clear course plan & deadlines
    ● Long-term access to free learning materials
    ● Predictable result

  • You can check your level during the trial lesson, where I assess your speaking, listening, and vocabulary in a relaxed conversation.

  • Yes! During the lesson, I write down every correction in a shared file that works like a whiteboard. You immediately see the correct spelling, grammar, or pronunciation. At the end of each month, I analyze this file, identify the mistakes you make most often, and prepare extra tasks to help you improve exactly where you need it.

  • For anyone who loves movies, needs English for exams or work, or wants to restart learning and speak with confidence.

  • Yes! You can suggest your own movie or series, and I will prepare all study materials for it.

  • Homework is highly recommended. I usually give small, practical tasks like watching a part of movie and write down new words to help you practice between lessons.

  • I explain grammar using real dialogues from movies and TV shows, so every rule is connected to natural speech. In addition, I’ve created unique grammar guides: The Secrets of Algorithm and English Grammar with Toby the Cat.

  • Don’t worry it happens naturally! The same words and expressions repeat across episodes, so by the end of the first season you’ll remember about 80% of them without extra effort.And to make it even easier, I provide quizzes and custom glossaries that help you practice and lock in the vocabulary.

  • Yes, I can! I have a list of carefully selected movies and TV shows that match common exam topics such as education, environment, technology, health, travel, and culture. We’ll use them to practice vocabulary, listening, and speaking. For best results, I recommend combining our lessons with a certified exam-preparation course at an official testing center.

  • Yes, absolutely! I have special materials and carefully selected movies that help you practice interview vocabulary, common questions, and confident communication. Even a few lessons can make a big difference in how prepared you feel.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Let’s Get in Touch

To book a free trial lesson please send me a message in any messenger or give me a call. 

Contact person

Olena Chepurna+380986125412

Hours (Europe/Kyiv) 

Monday - Saturday: 8 AM - 8 PM Sunday: 11 AM - 7 PM

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