I did not appreciate that she was a few minutes late AND ended class a few minutes early (total of 5 minutes). Onan has created her own style of teaching based on a theater approach (eg: using gestures for action verbs). She said she gives homework, but does not review it in class. Then I had to copy/paste the chat to save the vocabulary we went over (rather than her using a Google Doc or shared file). Personally, I was looking for more structured method (grammar, conjugations, etc.) so I will find another teacher. However, if you just want to have fun (yes, it was enjoyable) and do conversational methods, she is good for that style of learning.

I am a beginner learning Romanian. I have never had so much progress this quick when learning a new language, and with this much fun! Oana is very prepared and creative with the lessons and makes learning very fun. But it is also very effective and I have learned so much quicker than with any ‘standard’ course I have done so far. She also creates a safe atmosphere where i feel comfortable to just try and make mistakes. After every lesson i feel energized and motivated. Can recommend to anyone really wanting to learn!

Oana is amazing. My son loves her lessons. She can maintain his attention and make it fun and I can see a good progress.

Oana is amazing! I am really learning to just have fun and its teaching my brain its okay to mess up! She is brilliant and the teaching style is genius!

She is a great teacher; she is patient and gives very clear explanations, and is able to adapt her lesson plan if I have failed to do my homework!

Ona Maria is the best!