Some doors only open when you speak the language. Personal 1-on-1 lessons with a tutor who speaks six languages and understands exactly what it feels like to learn one from scratch. For adults and children.
Whether you're a Croatian learning English for work, a child starting German, or a foreigner falling in love with Croatian — this is the right place.
Born and raised speaking Croatian, I teach it with the nuance, warmth, and cultural depth that only a native speaker can offer. Perfect for expats, travellers, and anyone enchanted by the Adriatic.
English for careers, travel, exams, or everyday life. I know the struggles Croatian speakers face — from false friends to that tricky th sound — and I know how to solve them.
German grammar can feel overwhelming — the cases, the word order, the compound nouns. As a fluent speaker who learned it myself, I make it click, step by step.
I'm Marina Toto, a Croatian tutor based in Kastav, a medieval hilltop town near Rijeka, with an MA in Sociology and a passion for language that spans six languages; none of them came easy, especially German 🫠. I draw on TESOL methodology, focused on real communication rather than just grammar rules. Learning from the inside out is something I know well: the frustration, the shame of making mistakes, the breakthroughs, the patience it takes to get there.
I offer warm, structured, and flexible online lessons tailored to you; whether you're a complete beginner, preparing for an exam, moving to a new country, or raising a bilingual child.
Every lesson is 1-on-1. No big groups, no generic lesson plans. Just us, your goals, and a plan that works.
Getting started is easy. No complicated onboarding, no pressure. Just a conversation about where you are and where you want to go.
We meet online, chat about your goals and have a taster lesson — completely free and with no strings attached.
Based on your level and goals, I put together a learning plan just for you — flexible to fit around your life.
We meet via video call each week. Lessons are interactive, practical, and always a little fun.
Real progress you can feel — conversations, confidence, and the satisfaction of truly knowing a language.
If none of these feel right, just reach out - we can always talk and find something that works for you.
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"I'd tried apps and group classes before, but nothing clicked until these 1-on-1 lessons. After two months I was having real conversations in English at work."
"My daughter (age 9) looks forward to every lesson. The approach with kids is so natural — she doesn't even realise how much German she's picked up."
"I moved to Rijeka from London and desperately needed Croatian. The lessons felt like a chat with a friend — not a textbook. I can now shop, chat with neighbours, get around."
Fill in the form and I'll get back to you within 24 hours to schedule your first lesson. No commitment, no pressure.
The first lesson is always free.
No payment details needed upfront. Let's just meet, chat, and see if we're a good fit.